Appointment
AxiumAI appoints Claire Painting as chief experience officer
The appointment adds an experienced player-experience executive to AxiumAI’s leadership team.
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Tuscany administrative court annuls Lucca betting shop licence suspension
The ruling clarifies how the court assessed age checks and remedied smoking breaches in this licence suspension.
South Africa’s NGB says remote gambling servers are unlawful
The directive requires provincial authorities and licensed operators to stop approving or using remote gambling servers.
Big Daddy Gaming agrees to distribute casino games through St8
St8’s single-API platform can extend Big Daddy Gaming’s titles into regulated European markets.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds asset confiscation and supervision in betting case
The ruling leaves the confiscation and two-year supervision measures in force in a case involving illegal betting activity.
Tuscany court overturns 15-day suspension of Lucca VLT betting venue
The ruling clarifies the court’s view of acceptable age checks and when authorities may suspend a betting venue’s licence.
Catalonia budgets nearly €240m in gambling tax revenue for 2026
Operators and regulators can weigh Catalonia’s projected gambling-tax revenue against its planned regulation budget and inspection workload.
Catalonia proposes new bingo-card reporting rules in 2026 fiscal bill
Bingo operators may need to adapt their reporting systems if the proposed requirements are enacted.
CRB names Bolsa de Aposta master sponsor for 2026 campaign
The sponsorship gives Bolsa de Aposta shirt and stadium visibility during CRB’s 2026 campaign.
Licence
Ancud commerce chamber asks Chilean comptroller to review casino tender
A review could affect oversight of casino-permit competitions and the route to a future licence in Ancud.
Belgian Gaming Commission requires F2 newsagents to use EPIS from May
F2 retailers must implement identity, age and EPIS checks before customers can place bets.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Resorts World board licences for Sandoval and Burnett
The approvals allow two former senior Nevada officials to serve on the casino’s board under its licensing requirements.
GRAI opens applications for betting licences under Ireland’s new framework
Operators seeking to serve Ireland must apply under the new licensing framework and meet its compliance requirements.
DraftKings plans unified sports and casino app across US states
State-by-state availability will determine which DraftKings gaming services customers can access through the unified app.
Appointment
Gambling Is Not Investing names Mick Mulvaney executive director
The coalition is pressing policymakers and regulators to apply state and tribal gambling protections to sports event contracts.
UK tribunal rejects Richard Desmond’s £70m National Lottery marketing claim
The ruling addresses whether National Lottery contract arrangements disadvantaged competing lottery businesses.
Bolsa de Apostas signs 12-month shirt sponsorship with CRB
The agreement gives Bolsa de Apostas prominent branding across CRB’s matches and stadium facilities for 12 months.
Aviatrix launches crash game on Caesars platforms in Ontario
The launch adds a supplier’s game to three Caesars platforms in Ontario’s regulated online casino market.
Licence
PENN applies to offer theScore Bet in Alberta ahead of market launch
PENN’s application and early registrations position theScore brands to enter Alberta if regulators approve them.
Quebec Online Gaming Commission urges Quebec to adopt competitive igaming regulation
The competing positions could shape Quebec’s proposed approach to regulating private online gambling platforms.
JVH gaming & entertainment partners with BetBlocker in the Netherlands
The partnership may give JVH casino visitors another way to block access to gambling sites and apps.
Appointment
KSA appoints Wiebe Ruttenberg to complete its board
Ruttenberg’s appointment completes the KSA board responsible for its new organisational structure.
Brazil reviews 2026 budget after tax changes affecting online betting
Updated revenue estimates could inform how Brazil manages spending against its 2026 fiscal target.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Genting executives and directors for board roles
The approvals add licensed board members as Resorts World faces scrutiny over governance and compliance.
Licence
Nevada approves Anthony Russo as Grand Lodge Casino general manager
The approvals clear the way for the casino’s new general manager and sportsbook to operate in Nevada.