Albania completes framework for return of online sports betting
Operators considering Albania must await the licensing competition and assess its entry requirements and revenue obligations.
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Australian government and Coalition agree online gambling ad opt-out register
Licensed wagering providers could face a levy and new advertising and inducement restrictions if the proposed reforms pass.
Aristocrat grants Ainsworth Australian game-play patent licences
Ainsworth gains access to patented game mechanics and responsible-gambling technology in Australia, while commercial terms remain undisclosed.
AGCO sets five-year renewal rule for Ontario horse-racing professional permits
The five-year rule affects whether horse-racing professionals can renew an expired permit or must apply anew.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO warns Ontario cannabis retailers that expired licences cannot be renewed
Cannabis retailers must maintain both a valid operator licence and store authorisation to sell cannabis.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
KSA publishes UvA algorithm for assessing risky online casino play
The KSA-funded model gives the Dutch regulator and researchers a transparent tool for early signalling of risky play.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Pennsylvania gaming board says no WSOP poker misconduct records exist
The response provides no board-held enforcement or aggregate records on the specified WSOP Pennsylvania conduct.
FGCC seizes 60 illegal slot machines from Cape Coral bingo venue
The action removes illegal slot machines from a venue that authorities said presented itself as a lawful bingo business.
Paradise Entertainment projects HK$82.6m loss for first half of 2026
Lower equipment revenue and the end of casino management income both contribute to Paradise Entertainment’s projected loss.
Australia plans wagering advertising opt-out register funded by sportsbook levy
Sportsbooks will fund Australia’s planned register allowing individuals to decline online wagering advertising through a new levy.
DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for global growth
DigiPlus’s appointment of Teneo gives investors a concrete step supporting the company’s global growth ambitions.
Buenas PH urges Philippine gaming operators to expand compliance and AI training
Operators are urged to invest in operational AML and KYC training, problematic gambling detection tools and platform architecture recruitment.
NGCB alleges Kalshi breached Nevada geofencing agreement, threatens daily fine
Kalshi’s dispute highlights potential enforcement exposure when restricted contracts remain accessible in Nevada.
Kahnawà:ke council says Diabo appeal already filed in Quebec case
The pending appeal leaves the legal position around the May Superior Court judgment unresolved for operators.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
inbet partners with Predikto on Bulgarian event-based betting products
The partnership will test event-based betting products under inbet’s existing Bulgarian gambling licence.
Report says New Hampshire nonprofit received $274,411 in gaming donations
The allegations raise questions about oversight of charitable gaming proceeds and the reporting required of recipient organisations.
Australian government proposes national register to block gambling adverts
Sports betting companies could face a levy, while the proposed reforms would impose new advertising restrictions across several channels.
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue prediction market regulation through HB 2711
Operators face proposed Pennsylvania prediction market regulation that would require neither taxes nor licences while permitting sports event contracts.
Acquisition
Evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot acquisition for £243m
The vote advances the acquisition, but remaining regulatory and antitrust approvals are still required before completion.
CFTC faces court pressure as prediction market disputes continue
Court pressure on the CFTC and approaching geofencing deadlines give gambling industry investors regulatory developments to monitor.
ISJ and MAGLA explore regulatory memorandum for Angola and Malawi
Gaming regulators in Angola and Malawi are exploring a memorandum of understanding following discussions of gaming and lottery regulation.
Chamber considers request to debate illegal betting advertising on social media
The motion brings social media promotion of illegal betting websites before the Chamber for potential debate.
NGCB seeks $120,000 daily fine against Kalshi over alleged Nevada noncompliance
Kalshi faces requested $120,000 daily fines over disputed compliance with a deadline to block specified bets in Nevada.
Catania police suspend betting centre for seven days
The suspension prevents the centre from operating for seven days and signals enforcement over public-order concerns at betting venues.
Penn Entertainment plans $195m relocation of New Orleans casino
Penn Entertainment’s planned $195m casino relocation requires Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval, making regulatory consent a condition for construction.