CMCF opens Malaysian consultation on loot boxes and child protection standards
Game providers serving Malaysia face proposed standards covering age checks, parental controls and explanations of chance-based purchases.
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Ugandan regulators discuss 15% winnings tax implementation with operators
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
IGB advances changes to Illinois voluntary self-exclusion programme
Illinois regulators are updating voluntary self-exclusion alongside efforts to strengthen gambling-harm education, prevention, treatment and public awareness.
Nairobi appoints AGOK to 21-day gaming law review taskforce
AGOK’s taskforce membership gives operators representation in reviewing implementation of Nairobi County’s gambling legislation.
Italy's government sends EU court ruling on AGCOM-Google dispute to parliament
The ruling gives parliamentary committees a basis to examine responsibility for gambling advertising and hosting platforms.
Chamber schedules debate on decree containing gambling concessionaire tax provisions
Public gambling concessionaires face a scheduled legislative debate on a decree containing tax provisions affecting them.
M5S senators propose expanding Italy's sports gambling advertising ban
If enacted, the proposed changes could affect sports-related gambling communications and direct a share of tax receipts to designated projects.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose prediction-market oversight and 34% state tax
Pennsylvania proposals would introduce prediction-market taxation, PGCB oversight, insider-trading bans and restrictions on bets involving deaths and youth sport.
Italy forwards EU court ruling on AGCOM–Google case to parliamentary committee
The AGCOM–Google ruling now sits before Italy's parliamentary Finance Committee, relevant to regulators and suppliers.
MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for submitted documents
MGA recognition clarifies that operators can use qualified electronic signatures in documentation submitted to the authority.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Santa Cruz lottery says Casino Club will keep Pico Truncado venue open
The statement clarifies the venue’s status for Casino Club, its employees and local gaming oversight.
Tucumán legislature convenes experts to discuss online gambling addiction
The discussion may inform Tucumán’s legislative approach to online gambling harms and youth protection.
BetMGM becomes Minnesota Vikings’ official betting partner in Canada
The deal adds team-branded casino content and marketing rights in Ontario and Alberta.
Norway requires approved lottery organisations to report accounts annually
Failure to report can put an organisation’s approval and gambling permit at risk.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Conar and ABRAJOGO agree cooperation on betting advertising oversight in Brazil
ABRAJOGO gains representation in Conar’s betting working group, with advertising education covering members, agencies, affiliates and influencers.
IGB proposes year-long marketing restriction for reinstated gamblers in Illinois
Operators would be barred from marketing to former self-excluded players for at least a year after they leave the programme.
iGO warns of BetGuard impersonation in Ontario
Misused BetGuard branding spreads misleading self-exclusion information, prompting iGO to direct individuals to official channels and urge verification.
Source: iGaming Ontario
Underdog sues five US states over prediction market restrictions
Underdog seeks to prevent regulators in five states from banning its prediction markets after surrendering seven states’ fantasy sports licences.
Brazil’s MJSP notifies Apple and Google over unauthorised betting apps
Apple and Google face renewed ministry scrutiny because unauthorised betting apps remain available on their download platforms.
Florence Questore suspends betting venue licence for seven days
The suspension temporarily prevents the venue from operating under its betting licence.
Italy’s Chamber committee advances tax provisions affecting public gaming concessionaires
The proposed tax treatment could change concessionaires’ deductions and accounting for specified gaming-related spending.
Italian MP asks government to address betting-related threats against tennis players
The questions put athlete safety and possible live-betting restrictions before the Italian government.
LOAS confirms Casino Club will continue operating six venues in Santa Cruz
Casino Club will maintain all six authorised Santa Cruz venues, with no closure or reduction requests submitted.
Sports Betting Alliance hosts player protection roundtable in Virginia
The roundtable addressed gambling harm as supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027.
Italian parliamentary committee urges rewrite of gambling sponsorship tax rule
The tax treatment could affect sponsorship costs for entities linked to gambling operators that provide information or odds comparisons.