Regulation
Utah sues Kalshi to block prediction markets and recover up to $61.2m
Utah's Kalshi suit tests whether state gambling law can force prediction-market operators to geofence and disgorge fees.
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People moves
Italy's ADM opens applications for two senior director posts
Applications close 28 October 2026, so candidates for ADM's legal and Friuli directorates must act before the deadline.
Regulation
Bristol study finds shirt sponsorship ban cuts gambling messages 10.5%
The findings question whether voluntary sponsorship restrictions meaningfully reduce betting marketing exposure for regulators weighing statutory advertising rules.
Regulation
Germany's GwG rules require trained anti-money-laundering officers for gambling
Operators must appoint qualified money-laundering officers who conduct risk analyses and report suspicious transactions to the FIU.
Regulation
Corte dei Conti reports €200m fall in gaming revenue in first eight months of 2026
Gaming tax revenue fell about €200m in eight months while overall tax revenue rose 2.6% to €398.8bn.
Deals & M&A
Lega Serie B and Sportradar launch Integrity Tour 2026/2027 in Cremona
The Integrity Tour trains all 20 Serie B clubs on ethics and sporting loyalty, with a strengthened digital addiction prevention module.
Deals & M&A
ADMIRAL Pay wins best payments provider at EGR Italy Awards 2026
Judges cited ADMIRAL Pay's payment solutions, service reliability and integration of regulatory compliance with technology.
Tenders & awards
Amapá sets 27 October auction for 20-year state lottery concession
The 27 October 2026 auction offers a 20-year concession with a R$2.6m minimum grant and R$22.5m estimated contract value.
Enforcement & compliance
AGCO cuts PointsBet Ontario suspension to two days
PointsBet's suspension was cut from five days to two, plus an AGCO-approved independent audit, over undetected suspicious bets.
Regulation
FAIR director calls for new prevention culture in Italian gambling debate
De Vita said both social and health risk advocates and regulated market defenders hold valid points, urging player protection as shared basis.
Deals & M&A
ULIS joins Australian task force against match-fixing at Rugby League World Cup
ULIS monitors betting markets through state lotteries and centres in Denmark, Hong Kong and Canada for the World Cup task force.
Deals & M&A
MBSnet to present white-label solutions at SiGMA 2026
MBSnet will attend SiGMA 2026 at stand H7-7363 to present white-label solutions under 'your brand, our platform'.
Regulation
EU Kids Act dossier tells app stores to block minors from gambling content
App store providers would have to build systems preventing minors from accessing gambling content under the proposed EU Kids Act.
Regulation
Rimini court acquits four over Greek Serie B betting fraud case
The Rimini tribunal acquitted four defendants and ordered release of €313,000 in seized winnings from the Greek Serie B match.
Regulation
UKGC study finds gamblers seek illegal sites to bypass GamStop checks
A survey of more than 4,000 gamblers found illegal sites used partly to avoid GamStop self-exclusion and personal data requests.
Regulation
As.Tro requests Sondrio prefecture meeting on gambling venue security
As.Tro's requested Sondrio meeting would extend its prefecture protocols on illegal acts and public order risks.
Regulation
Stake to challenge Brazil court ruling lifting betting injunction
Stake's lawyers will pursue further legal action after a court overturned its injunction against Brazil's betting ban.
Regulation
As.Tro seeks Sondrio prefecture meeting on gambling venue security decree
As.Tro's requested Sondrio protocol would extend its prefecture agreements on illegal acts and public order risks.
Regulation
DGOJ sets out roadmap for Spain's gambling deposit limits system
The DGOJ confirmed two core projects to overhaul compliance and player protections under Spain's deposit limits system.
Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming targets UK growth with five performance indicators
TaDa Gaming's five indicators assess games' long-term commercial value for operators across its certified UK portfolio.
Enforcement & compliance
PGCB bans eight adults from gambling over unattended minors
The PGCB excluded eight people for leaving minors unattended while gambling, raising casino surveillance and reporting expectations.
Regulation
Brazil's online gambling ban leaves market facing four scenarios
Brazil's ban closed authorised platforms, blocked deposits and prohibited advertising and sponsorship, leaving four possible outcomes.
Tenders & awards
Chile's SCJ opens procedure for two casino licences
Chile's SCJ procedure awards two casino licences, one reserved for Aysén and one available nationally, with bids due April 2027.
Enforcement & compliance
Turkish football federation suspends 147 officials over sports betting
Suspensions bar 147 officials from football activity, showing integrity risk for operators and regulators monitoring Turkish markets.
Regulation
Adm prepares payment decree for online recharge points
The decree would clarify payment institution requirements and named vouchers for topping up online accounts in Italy.