Agcom closes sanction proceedings against Totopartners over Giocabet TV recordings
The closure removes sanction risk for Totopartners over Giocabet TV's programme recordings, leaving the local audiovisual service without a penalty in this case.
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Appointment
UAE gaming regulator appoints Ahmad Hesham as general counsel
The appointment adds legal and regulatory experience to the UAE commercial gaming regulator’s leadership.
H2GC forecasts UK offshore gambling turnover of £36bn by 2031
H2GC forecasts UK offshore turnover reaching £36bn by 2031, with offshore revenue below the regulated market's.
Appointment
BGC welcomes Lisa Nandy as culture secretary
Lisa Nandy's appointment as culture secretary affects how UK operators and suppliers engage with gambling policy.
PAGCOR confirms World Platinum Technologies accreditation cancellation
Operators should note PAGCOR cancelled World Platinum Technologies' accreditation while Century filings still described the provider as accredited.
Massachusetts casinos record 3.6% decline in June revenue
Operators should note Massachusetts casino revenue fell 3.6% to $94.2m as table-game revenue declined 7.2% and slots 2%.
Former DraftKings trader faces charges over alleged college prop-betting scheme
Regulators should note a former DraftKings trader faces felony charges over alleged prop bets tied to advance knowledge of a player's intent.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports enforcement and revenue figures
The figures outline enforcement activity and regulated-sector revenue overseen by Florida's gaming authority.
GRAI signs cooperation memorandum with Nevada regulator
Regulators should note GRAI's first US regulator agreement, with NGCB, provides a basis for cooperation and sharing regulatory practices.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
PGCB places 18 people on involuntary exclusion lists
The exclusions bar 18 people from all PGCB-regulated gambling in Pennsylvania, including casinos, online betting and VGT locations.
UAE designs gaming rules before casino sector matures, lawyer says
The UAE's rules-first approach and the Wynn resort's opening will shape licensing and compliance expectations for operators and suppliers entering the market.
NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud
Regulators should note a former Fresno State manager and DraftKings employee was arrested after an NGCB investigation into suspicious BetMGM college prop bets.
NIGC reports record tribal casino revenue of $46.2bn
Record tribal gaming revenue signals a strong market for operators, suppliers and investors.
UK authorities arrest eight in Doncaster illegal-gambling operation
The operation shows enforcement activity against unlicensed gambling premises and the seizure of gambling equipment and cash.
US commercial and tribal gaming report record revenue
Record revenue alongside prediction-market warnings shows growth facing competitive and tax-receipt risks.
Tribal gaming revenue increases as sports betting declines
Record tribal revenue contrasts with sports betting declines executives attributed to prediction markets.
Licence
Rwanda grants three betting licences under revised framework
Rwanda approved three international betting operators under its stricter licensing system via its lottery and gambling commission.
Pennsylvania commission proposes stronger online gambling safeguards
The commission recommended safeguards including data sharing and credit-card deposit restrictions, though the report is advisory.
BGC seeks UK talks on gambling taxes, regulation and illegal betting
Accurate financial-risk checks matter because unresolved concerns could push customers towards illegal platforms, according to the BGC.
Appointment
GCGRA appoints Ahmad Hesham general counsel and board secretary
The GCGRA appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary.
UK raises operator licence fees by 25%
The UK government confirmed a 25% increase in UKGC operator licence fees from 1 October 2026.
GCI reports regulated African online gaming revenue reached $5.2bn in 2025
The study’s estimates highlight the scale of both regulated and unregulated online gaming across African markets.
UKGC requires removal of non-compliant gambling machines
Operators must remove machines UKGC identifies as non-compliant once the licence condition takes effect.
UKGC faces criticism over financial risk assessments
Racing representatives, betting operators and parliamentarians criticised UKGC's decision to proceed with financial risk assessments.
UAE builds regulated gaming market around tourism, lawyer says
Operators and suppliers entering the UAE face compliance requirements designed before the market scales, with Wynn Al Marjan Island as the first test.