Italy’s Council of State rejects appeal against Lotto outlet concession revocation
The ruling leaves the concession revocation in force, affecting the outlet’s continued operation.
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Appointment
Cubeia appoints Paul Crisp as head of marketing
Crisp will oversee marketing as Cubeia expands its platform, poker network and original games portfolio.
Asian gaming operators face tighter compliance oversight, commentary says
Operators may need to account for rising compliance demands across the Asian markets discussed.
Brazilian health ministry issues guidance on gambling-related care
The guidance sets out how public services should coordinate care for people experiencing gambling-related problems.
Licence
Norway’s Lottstift renews lottery licences through February 2035
The licences set the operating period, turnover ceiling and beneficiary arrangements for both lotteries.
EveryMatrix launches player-substitution feature for football bets
Operators using EveryMatrix’s sportsbook can offer eligible player bets that remain active after a substitution.
Belgian Gaming Commission issues draft EPIS certification note for newspaper retailers
Retailers and certification bodies have a draft process to consider before EPIS checks become mandatory on 1 May 2026.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
NGCB recommends Mathew Bowyer for Nevada casino exclusion list
The commission’s decision will determine whether Nevada casinos must exclude Bowyer from entry and gambling.
Finland’s president approves gambling law overhaul ahead of 2027 market opening
Operators and suppliers face a new licensing regime, with applications opening in March 2026 and software licensing rules taking effect in 2028.
Appointment
Flutter appoints David Kenny as non-executive director
The appointment adds a board member with experience in technology, media and marketing businesses.
Oakland police link illegal gambling operations to shootings and seize weapons
Police say illegal gambling venues are connected to firearm violence, underscoring enforcement risks for operators in Oakland.
Licence
Virginia Lottery approves conditional Petersburg casino licence
The conditional approval sets the next compliance steps before the temporary Petersburg casino opens.
Piedmont regional court suspends betting and VLT licence refusal for review
The ruling requires authorities to reconsider a licence application challenged on the grounds of distance-measurement evidence.
Piedmont administrative court orders review of Ivrea gambling licence refusal
The ruling requires a fresh assessment of the licence application, but does not itself grant permission to operate.
ADM reports Italy’s 2025 retail horse-racing bets at €303.7m
The figures show operators and investors the scale and geographic distribution of Italy’s retail horse-racing betting market.
Tender
Iowa IRGC seeks proposals for FY2026 race horse aftercare fund
Eligible organisations can apply for the fund, which prioritises rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming former Iowa-raced horses.
Series C
Midnite raises $35m in Series C funding
The raise supports Midnite’s plans to expand operations and develop its product and engineering teams.
Licence
AGLC opens Alberta iGaming registrations ahead of market launch
Operators and suppliers can begin the registration process required to enter Alberta’s planned regulated market.
Denmark notifies European Commission of proposed gambling amendments
Operators face proposed restrictions on advertising, affiliate payments and online slot design if the amendments take effect.
Gambler sues DraftKings over limit-increase waiting rules in seven states
The case challenges how DraftKings applies responsible-gambling limit rules across seven state markets.
Appointment
Soft2Bet appoints Andrew Cochrane as chief commercial officer
Cochrane will direct Soft2Bet’s global commercial execution, partnerships and growth across business verticals.
Brazil’s Secretariat clarifies betting self-exclusion rules and 72-hour operator deadline
Operators must manage the 72-hour blocking period while treating earlier bets as valid absent another legal factor.
Appointment
Swintt appoints Etienne Azzopardi interim managing director
Azzopardi’s interim appointment changes Swintt’s leadership as the company restructures its senior team.
Appointment
Allwyn UK appoints Bridget Lea to lead retail operations
Lea will oversee Allwyn UK’s work with National Lottery retailers in its retail channel.
Alberta sets rules for private online gambling market
Operators in Alberta’s registration process can prepare for market entry but cannot yet take deposits or bets.