Italy’s Anti-Mafia Committee reviews illegal betting linked to football fan groups
The inquiry may inform proposals addressing illegal betting and criminal infiltration in Italian football.
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Appointment
Snai appoints Marco Chantre Bompiani to racetracks development role
The appointment assigns responsibility for the development and concession obligations of Snai’s two named Italian racecourses.
Lazio tax court overturns betting tax calculation for Sogno di Tolosa
The ruling concerns how ADM calculated betting tax for a licensed operator’s 2016 activity.
India’s Enforcement Directorate files money-laundering chargesheet against Magicwin
The case places a betting platform and 14 named individuals or entities under Indian money-laundering proceedings.
Ireland proposes betting-premises rules on hours and alcohol sales
The draft would shape betting-shop operations and give the regulator powers over opening times and gambling-related sales.
Appointment
El Dorado appoints Amandine Haincaud as online operations director
El Dorado’s appointment strengthens named leadership for its online operations.
Spain closes comment period on proposed deposit-limit decree
Operators must track proposed deposit thresholds and implementation conditions as the draft proceeds towards possible approval.
EU court places online gambling harm claims under player’s residence law
The ruling affects which national law may govern claims against directors linked to unlicensed online gambling platforms.
Indian government blocks 242 betting sites, taking total above 7,800
The blocks affect access to betting sites as India’s online gaming rules remain under development.
Start Bet sponsors 2026 Campeonato Mineiro across 59 matches
The sponsorship gives Start Bet advertising exposure throughout a major regional football tournament in Brazil.
Rinconada casino buyers seek to join Chilean cartel case over blocked transfer
The proceedings and asset restriction are delaying the buyers' ability to take control of Casino Rinconada.
Licence
SA Gaming says it obtains Western Cape manufacturer licence
The licence establishes SA Gaming’s stated regulatory status as it develops distribution in South Africa.
Bahia ends Viva Sorte Bet sponsorship and retains Viva Sorte Capitalização
The changes affect a betting company’s sponsorship rights and leave Bahia’s main shirt position open.
Licence
DragonBet receives remote bookmaker licence for Ireland
DragonBet’s market entry makes Ireland’s upcoming licensing transition relevant to an additional operator.
Extremadura approves first-quarter 2026 gaming-machine tax roll
Operators and other listed taxpayers have ten days to inspect the roll and submit claims.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to address prediction-market gambling risks
The groups’ position could shape scrutiny of prediction markets and the boundary between federally regulated contracts and state gambling rules.
Goldman Sachs studies potential entry into prediction markets
A possible Goldman Sachs entry could bring a major financial institution into a market spanning financial and gambling rules.
South Korean lawmaker proposes nationwide bullfighting ban
If lawmakers approve the proposed ban, South Korean bullfighting venues could lose associated betting.
Alberta sets player-protection rules for planned iGaming market
Prospective operators can assess the province’s player-protection and advertising requirements before applying to enter the market.
Swedish Gambling Authority records two match-fixing reports in 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a qualified view of suspected match-fixing reports across Sweden’s betting market.
Licence
Finland’s president approves gambling law ahead of March licence applications
Operators and suppliers face new licensing requirements and staged market-entry dates, including a separate software licence from 2028.
European Court of Justice rules on jurisdiction in online gambling loss claims
The ruling clarifies where online gambling companies and their directors may face claims over player losses.
Licence
ONJN approves iGP B2B licence for Romania
The licence enables iGP to supply platforms and turnkey products to locally licensed Romanian operators.
Appointment
Sun International appoints Nomzamo Radebe as hospitality and sales COO
Radebe’s appointment places hospitality and sales operations under new leadership at Sun International.
Tuscany regional court suspends refusals to transfer VLT licences
The interim orders allow the applicants’ VLT businesses to continue while the court considers the licence-transfer refusals.