Italy’s Supreme Court upholds tax on illegal online-gambling terminals
The ruling confirms the tax treatment of terminals used to access unauthorised online gambling in Italy.
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Italy’s Supreme Court upholds two-year sentence for illegal betting intermediation
The final conviction underscores criminal exposure for businesses organising betting without a state concession.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds tax assessment over illegal gambling terminals
The ruling confirms that tax liability can apply to terminals used exclusively for illegal gambling outside the state network.
GKL rules out pursuing a Seoul casino resort
The clarification indicates that GKL is not currently advancing a proposed Seoul casino development or site acquisition.
UK Gambling Commission requires immediate removal of non-compliant machines from July
Land-based operators will need to remove notified non-compliant machines immediately from 29 July 2026.
Appointment
VGW says Laurence Escalante will temporarily leave chief executive role
VGW's leadership arrangements are changing temporarily while its chief executive faces criminal charges.
Kazakhstan plans three casino zones for foreign gamblers
The proposed zones could create new casino opportunities and tax revenue across several regions of Kazakhstan.
Grand Korea Leisure drops plan to seek Seoul casino site acquisition
GKL’s decision ends its current plan to replace leased casino premises with an owned site in Seoul.
Tender
Chile’s SCJ declares Chiloé casino tender void as Enjoy licence expires in 2027
The failed tender leaves the future operator of Chiloé’s casino unresolved ahead of the current licence’s 2027 expiry.
Dutch coalition proposes online gambling ad ban and licence limits
Operators may face a proposed advertising ban and a cap on online gambling licences.
Nevada court restricts Polymarket access for two weeks
The order temporarily prevents Polymarket’s US affiliate from offering contracts to Nevada users.
Brazil’s SPA opens consultation on fixed-odds betting suppliers
The proposed recognition rules could set operational requirements for suppliers serving Brazil’s fixed-odds betting operators.
Dominican Republic data show gambling prices rose 1.20% in 2025
The reported price movement provides a measure of gambling-service costs, while the draft could create a licensing requirement for some cruise-ship casinos.
AGCO defines terms in Ontario Standardbred racing rules
The chapter establishes how key terms in Ontario’s Standardbred racing rules are defined.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario Standardbred racing procedures in Chapter 22
The chapter specifies procedures that govern the conduct and timing of Ontario Standardbred races.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets eligibility and payment rules for thoroughbred claims
Owners and trainers must meet eligibility and funding conditions before claiming a thoroughbred in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Chinese authorities execute 11 members of Myanmar-linked illegal gambling group
The executions concern enforcement against illegal gambling operations linked to cross-border fraud in Myanmar.
Appointment
Genting Singapore appoints Lim Kok Thay Resorts World Sentosa chairman
The appointment changes board leadership at Resorts World Sentosa while leaving operational management with its executive team.
PAGCOR reports 5.1% revenue decline as online gaming grows
The results show online gaming becoming a larger revenue source as PAGCOR considers changes to payment links for licensed sites.
Brazil betting secretary Régis Dudena outlines regulated market’s first year
Operators should expect continued scrutiny as Brazil prioritises compliance and action against illegal betting.
Brazil’s SPA consults on assessing betting supplier capacity
The proposed assessment rules could affect which suppliers can serve licensed fixed-odds betting operators in Brazil.
Appointment
Sports Betting Alliance names Joe Maloney president
Maloney’s appointment places him at the centre of the alliance’s policy work on illegal markets and prediction-market impacts.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court suspends 19% online gambling VAT
The suspension means operators do not have to apply the proposed VAT while constitutional review continues.
Brazilian prediction-market platforms face regulatory uncertainty
Uncertainty over which authority supervises prediction markets complicates platform launches and regulatory engagement in Brazil.
Kindbridge partners with Axis Integrated Mental Health in Colorado
The partnership adds a treatment pathway for people seeking help with gambling-related harm in Colorado.