Rinascimento Nazionale urges Italy to scrap betting advertising ban
The proposal would reopen advertising and sponsorship revenue to licensed Italian operators while tightening rules on minors and vulnerable players.
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Reports
Boccia brings football reform bill to Senate with gambling advertising clarification
The bill's Article 11 would define the perimeter of Italy's gambling advertising ban, affecting how operators and suppliers market to football audiences.
Florida seniors oppose enforcement against gambling arcades
Enforcement against arcades over alleged illegal slot operations faces opposition from residents who use the venues.
Florida arcade advocates seek regulation after June enforcement
The At Stake Florida coalition sought arcade regulation after June enforcement brought arrests and machine seizures.
Hub88 signs Whoah Labs content distribution agreement
Suppliers should note Hub88's global agreement with Whoah Labs offers eight titles through a single integration.
Mönchengladbach authorities seize 16 illegal gaming machines in two premises
The cross-agency action shows German authorities treating unlicensed machine gambling as an enforcement priority for arcade and hospitality operators.
Allwyn selects first recipients of player-protection research funding
Suppliers see Allwyn funding academic research testing behavioural changes to reduce potential gambling harm.
Betfred explores adult gaming centre operations
Betfred is considering adult gaming centres amid betting-shop closures, a potential new operating format.
Appointment
Parq Casino appoints Suzanne Lalonde chief executive
Lalonde will oversee Parq Casino's operations in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Macquarie forecasts $1.5tn prediction-market trading volume by 2030
The forecast gives operators, suppliers and investors a long-range volume benchmark for prediction markets as they weigh entry and product plans.
California man admits illegal gambling business run from Costa Rica
The case shows US prosecutors pursuing offshore-based operators who take bets from American customers, a jurisdictional risk for Costa Rica-facing gambling businesses.
Cordish casino commits $2m to Philadelphia road project
The contribution resolves a decade-long dispute between the casino and state officials over a highway on-ramp.
South Korea weighs casino reform as industry pushes back at parliamentary forum
Proposed changes to South Korea's casino rules could alter compliance and market conditions for operators and suppliers active in the country.
NBI arrests 35 in Makati arcade gambling raid
The case shows Philippine authorities treating arcade-fronted gambling as an enforcement target, a risk for operators and suppliers linked to unlicensed venues.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports enforcement and revenue figures
The figures outline enforcement activity and regulated-sector revenue overseen by Florida's gaming authority.
Italy’s top court excludes non-prize arcade games from gambling-machine authorisation rules
The ruling may affect how operators and suppliers of non-prize arcade machines are regulated in Italy.
Fine
KSA fines Casino Zoetermeer €25,000 for admitting Cruks-listed players
The fine signals that Dutch regulators will penalise operators that fail to enforce Cruks exclusions at physical venues.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Appointment
Zitro appoints Ángel Sueiro as regional director for Asia
The appointment gives Zitro a regional executive focused on sales and operator relationships across Asia.
Casino Guru Academy launches self-exclusion course with BetBlocker input
The course gives operators guidance on self-exclusion systems and complementary player-protection tools.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte moves to acquire Apostou.com in Brazil
The proposed acquisition could bring BETBR Loterias, B1BET and BRBET under Esportes da Sorte Group’s control if approved.
Departure
Tim Miller announces departure from Gambling Commission
Miller's exit removes the regulator's policy and enforcement leadership after a decade.
Acquisition
Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil agrees to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
The proposed acquisition would add BETBR Loterias and its betting brands to the group’s operations.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte agrees to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Cade’s review will determine whether Esportes da Sorte can complete its acquisition of BETBR Loterias and its three brands.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza for Peru and Colombia
The appointment gives Ainsworth a commercial manager for its operations in Peru and Colombia.
Alfa Bet seeks buyer as Brazilian betting market consolidates
The reported financial distress and approved acquisitions indicate pressure on smaller operators in Brazil’s betting market.