AGCO explores AI tools and plans digital and IT modernisation in Ontario
The planned AI and IT work could affect how the AGCO oversees regulated gaming entities and delivers regulatory services.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO sets 2025–2028 priorities for Ontario gambling regulation
The priorities indicate how the AGCO plans to approach harm reduction, illegal markets and regulatory requirements in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Italy’s Council of State refers Global Starnet tax dispute to EU court
The referral could affect how VLT tax increases are assessed against operators’ claims about their investments and regulatory expectations.
Google adds policy-compliance checks to gambling ad certification from 14 September
Certification will depend on local authorisations and policy compliance, while repeated revocations may prevent manager accounts from seeking approvals.
Turin court keeps Saint-Vincent casino under judicial administration
The ruling keeps external oversight in place while the casino’s organisational and anti-money-laundering controls are strengthened.
Turin court maintains judicial administration at Casinò de la Vallée
The ruling keeps judicial oversight in place while the casino works to complete organisational and internal-control measures.
Licence
EvenBet Gaming receives five-year Swedish B2B supplier licence
The licence allows EvenBet Gaming to supply its poker and casino products to operators in Sweden under the stated authorisation.
Brazilian betting operators face KYC obligations under anti-money laundering rules
Operators must maintain identity checks and transaction controls to meet Brazil’s stated anti-money laundering requirements.
Brazilian players obtain temporary orders restricting operators’ use of their identities
The preliminary orders could affect operators offering player-specific betting markets in Brazil.
Appointment
Galaxy Gaming appoints Anand Singh as chief technology officer
Singh will direct technology strategy and engineering, linking Galaxy Gaming’s product development with its technology leadership.
Brazilian Justice Ministry notifies Apple and Google over betting apps
The notices put app-store operators on notice about unauthorised betting apps and age-verification requirements in Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro bans betting and online-gaming ads on public spaces
Operators and advertisers must account for the city’s restrictions on municipal and public-space gambling promotion.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in illegal betting case
The ruling upholds a conviction based on organised betting collection despite the small value of the recorded wager.
Carabinieri seize computers in alleged unlicensed betting operation in Cicciano
The investigation concerns unlicensed betting activity and potential exposure for operators serving customers through the premises.
Licence
Soft2Bet obtains provisional Spanish authorisation for five online gambling verticals
The provisional authorisation and launch enable Soft2Bet to offer gambling products in Spain, subject to its stated status.
Licence
Galicia authorises Infinity Gaming’s Access Express entry-control system
The authorisation makes the system available to gambling venue operators in Galicia.
Brazilian government sets new rules for fixed-odds betting advertising
Operators and advertising partners must comply with new restrictions on betting promotions and checks of advertisers’ authorisations.
Norsk Tipping allocates NOK4.2bn to sport in 2025
The allocation shows how Norsk Tipping’s legally required revenue distribution supports sport, culture and humanitarian organisations.
Polymarket seeks US approval for margin trading
Approval could allow Polymarket to expand its US prediction-market offering, subject to federal authorisation.
Brazilian Finance Ministry sets new rules for betting advertising
Operators and advertising partners must adapt their betting promotions to the new warnings and restrictions by 17 July.
ADM orders blocks on 293 sites, including Polymarket, in Italy
Internet providers must restrict access to Polymarket and 292 other newly listed sites in Italy.
Appointment
Coalition for Prediction Markets appoints Brian Quintenz as senior adviser
Quintenz’s appointment adds a former CFTC commissioner to the coalition’s efforts on federal prediction-market policy.
Appointment
SGLA appoints Sean Ostrow executive director and adds four board members
The appointments reshape SGLA leadership and board membership as the group advocates regulatory frameworks for Social Plus games.
Paraíba authorities secure R$101.99m in assets in illegal betting operation
The court-authorised asset restrictions affect operators accused of running betting services without federal and state authorisation.
Council of State suspends ruling cancelling Viterbo VLT licence
The venue can continue relying on its VLT authorisation while the court considers the interim appeal.