ESMA clarifies EU rules for prediction market event contracts
Operators may need to assess whether event contracts fall within EU financial rules and retail distribution restrictions.
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Viterbo police inspect three gaming and betting venues in checks
The inspections put local gaming and betting venues' authorisations under scrutiny.
Viterbo police inspect three gaming and betting venues
Gaming and betting venues in Viterbo face checks on whether they hold the required operating authorisations.
Italy’s Court of Cassation reopens tax case over betting centre records
The ruling may affect how betting businesses can use accounting records in tax appeals.
AGIC calls for Italy to reorganise retail gambling rules and hold tenders
Changes to fragmented rules and delayed tenders could affect retail gambling concessions and operators in Italy.
Bolzano administrative court rejects two requests to suspend betting authorisation expiry findings
The rulings leave the municipality’s findings on the two betting authorisation expiries in place at the interim stage.
Rio de Janeiro court orders illegal betting sites using Loterj branding suspended
The order requires payment blocks and site suspensions, affecting operators and platforms serving Rio de Janeiro.
Bolzano administrative court rejects two betting permit suspension requests
The ruling leaves the municipality’s expiry measures in force while the underlying cases proceed.
Flutter proposes PokerStars job cuts in global restructuring
The proposals could affect PokerStars staff and its operating structure across several markets.
Temer says he does not support Brazil’s 2018 online sports betting law
Temer’s comments revisit the law that enabled online sports betting and his position on tighter oversight of the sector.
debentures
Sports Media Entertainment pledges betting rights in R$950m debenture issue
Betting-rights receivables serve as collateral, though the FFU club group has no current betting-company agreement.
Licence
ADM authorises Caprilli racecourse for Livorno summer season
The authorisation enables the racecourse to stage its planned summer meetings, subject to the TULPS permit.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board reviews Fertitta executives’ suitability applications
The suitability proceedings are an initial licensing step for executives at the company with a pending Caesars acquisition agreement.
Brazil’s TCU rejects challenge over betting firms’ ownership-data secrecy
The ruling leaves the proposed treatment of betting firms’ ownership information unresolved until a formal act is issued.
Licence
Vulkan Systems says Galicia authorises HYDRA access-control system
The authorisation enables Vulkan Systems to offer HYDRA to gambling venues in Galicia.
MPF-DF investigates federal oversight of betting advertising in Brazil
The inquiry could lead to scrutiny of advertising controls and compliance obligations for betting operators in Brazil.
ADM sets 2026 priorities for gambling oversight and illegal-market controls
Operators should prepare for ADM’s planned sector reorganisation, stronger oversight and action against illegal and underage gambling.
Antimafia commission consultant calls for tighter gambling traceability in Italy
Torrigiani’s proposals could inform debate on gambling oversight and the sector’s pending regulatory reorganisation.
Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules gambling criminalisation case for 5 August
The court’s ruling could determine the status of the national prohibition and affect gambling-related cases awaiting resolution.
Uganda regulator confirms Ithuba ceases national lottery operations
The cessation changes the operator status of Uganda’s national lottery and places the transition under regulatory oversight.
Brazil Senate committee schedules online betting hearing without licensed operators
The hearing may inform debate on betting policy, while its listed participants exclude licensed operators and their associations.
Michigan gaming board withdraws from council over Kalshi relationship
Operators should monitor Michigan’s enforcement stance as the board disputes the council’s relationship with Kalshi.
Valencian legal council backs gambling decree's legality
The opinion supports the legal basis for proposed limits on new land-based gambling venues and machines.
Norway’s Lottery Authority outlines rules for lotteries up to NOK100m turnover
Lottery operators and authorised organisations must meet specified conditions for sales, prize handling and reporting.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
MPDFT agrees Brabet conduct measures with penalties up to R$2.5m
The agreement imposes operational, withdrawal, advertising and player-protection obligations on Brabet, backed by potential penalties.