Licence
Wildz Group plans 11 Finland brands after securing licence
Finland's 2027 liberalisation gives licensed operators a new regulated market, and Wildz's multi-brand plan signals how entrants may compete for share.
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Reports
Italy’s Constitutional Court allows reductions to gambling-advertising penalties
Operators and advertisers face penalties that can be adjusted to reflect the circumstances and financial position of the offender.
CGA to launch temporary licensing portal after data breach
Operators face licensing disruption and must use the interim portal while the CGA rebuilds after the cyberattack.
UKGC Consumer Voice study links distrust and weak checks to illegal market
The UKGC study finds identity checks, payment delays and social media shape perceptions of illegal operators.
ACMI asks Italy to assess 2027 budget effects on gaming chain
ACMI asked government and parliament to assess 2027 budget gambling measures' impact on chain margins and competitiveness.
Flutter to cut up to 1,400 UK and Ireland jobs over gambling tax rise
Up to 1,400 UK and Ireland job cuts aim to absorb higher UK gambling taxes, subject to consultation.
ACMI urges impact review of 2027 budget gambling taxes on AWP and VLT operators
ACMI asks government to assess 2027 budget measures' impact on supply-chain margins and AWP and VLT competitiveness.
Italy's constitutional court rules €50,000 gambling ad fine minimum can be reduced
Operators and advertisers face a penalty regime where the €50,000 floor is no longer rigid, allowing lower fines for manifestly disproportionate cases.
Licence
Austrian finance ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences
The bidder estimate and 45% channelisation assumption shape how Austria's licensing round could shift online gambling from unlicensed operators to licensees.
ELK Studios names Jacob Nordwall product owner for Propaganda 2
The sequel tests whether ELK Studios can extend its 2022 X-mechanic title with new features under a first-time product owner.
Lawyer contests allegations in Italy’s Operation Kappa gambling case
The case concerns allegations of illegal online betting and a company’s claimed compliance with Italy’s regulated gaming system.
Italian court upholds €45,000 slot sanctions over distance rule
The court ruled replacing machines within 500 metres of sensitive locations amounted to a prohibited new installation.
Licence
Fukuoka governor urges careful review of Oto IR proposal
The governor called for an extremely careful review of Oto's proposal despite a tight timetable.
Parma TAR rules slot replacement counts as new installation under distance rules
The court found replacing machines identified by new codes constituted a new installation under regional law.
Messina prosecutors seek 14 sentences in alleged illegal betting case
The case concerns alleged unauthorised betting operations and remains unresolved pending the court’s decision.
Acquisition
Matchbook CEO discusses Betdaq brand acquisition and UK strategy
Buying Betdaq’s brand without its customers shapes Matchbook’s approach to the UK betting exchange market and on-course bookmakers.
As.Tro to sponsor national anti-money-laundering forum in Milan
As.Tro sponsors the AML forum where Giuseppe Simone speaks on applying the EU AML Package in practice.
Appointment
Casinos Austria general director Erwin van Lambaart to leave in March 2027
The leadership change comes as Casinos Austria prepares for new gambling concession awards that will shape its business.
Appointment
Soft2Bet names James Hancock vice-president of B2B marketing
Hancock said operators should judge technology partners on comparable launches, transparent delivery and hidden adoption costs.
HIPTHER launches AI Summit 2027 in Prague with €40,000 startup challenge
The three-day Prague format and €40,000 startup challenge give AI and cybersecurity suppliers a route to investors and gaming operators.
South Korea police arrest 77 over $17.2bn illegal gambling network
Police allege 23 trillion won in wagers across 188 casino websites, with proceeds from two supply groups.
Italy delays 2027 budget bill approval as government seeks fiscal flexibility
The proposed gaming-sector contribution could affect gambling businesses if included in Italy’s budget measures.
ACT government introduces legislation to reduce gambling harm
The ACT government is introducing legislation aimed at further reducing gambling harm in the territory.
Illinois court bars state gambling rules for Kalshi
The ruling leaves open whether prediction-market sports contracts face federal derivatives oversight or state gambling rules, affecting market access and tax exposure.
SiGMA World 2026 adds Giancarlo Fisichella as Rome guest
Fisichella's scheduled appearance was announced without a stated commercial partnership with a gambling operator.