Casino.org appoints Michael Owen UK and Ireland affiliate ambassador for 2026
The appointment adds a named public figure to Casino.org’s affiliate marketing activity in the UK and Ireland.
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Reports
Sicilian regional court upholds 30-day suspension of Palermo bar’s gaming authorisation
The ruling leaves the bar’s gaming authorisation suspended for 30 days.
Murcia plans mandatory entry checks and reduced visibility for gambling halls
Operators in Murcia would need to add entry checks and change how their premises and advertising appear from outside.
Tender
PlayCity receives three bids for Ukraine state lottery licences
The competition determines which operators can run Ukraine's state lotteries and sets a temporary licence term during martial law.
KSA withholds most Cash Center licence documents under Dutch disclosure decision
The decision limits what operators and the public can learn about Cash Center licensing records.
Maine governor approves online casino bill, report says
The reported approval would allow online casino operators to enter Maine once the legislation takes effect.
Maine governor approves online casino bill
The reported approval would establish online casino legislation in Maine, a new state market for operators and suppliers.
Kalshi backs proposed US bill on insider trading in prediction markets
The proposal could impose restrictions on eligible traders at regulated US prediction-market companies.
DraftKings faces class-action lawsuit over betting-limit changes in seven states
The case challenges how DraftKings applies player-limit rules across seven state markets.
Kalshi CEO backs proposed US prediction-market insider-trading ban
The proposal could impose additional trading restrictions on federal officials using prediction markets.
PicPay seeks approval to enter Brazil’s fixed-odds betting market
The pending application leaves PicPay’s entry into Brazil’s regulated betting market dependent on SPA approval.
Merger
OPAP shareholders approve planned Allwyn merger
The vote advances the merger but outstanding conditions and regulatory approvals remain before completion.
Missouri senator proposes removing NFL teams from sports-betting privileges
The proposal could prevent the Chiefs from sharing revenue with licensed Missouri sportsbooks.
OPAP shareholders approve measures advancing Allwyn business combination
The approval advances a transaction whose completion depends on remaining conditions and could change OPAP shareholders’ ownership interests.
Florida senator proposes gaming commission changes and tougher illegal-gambling penalties
If enacted, the bill would change compliance requirements and increase legal exposure for people involved in illegal gambling businesses.
Penalty
Italy’s Court of Cassation annuls €20,000 betting-agency penalty
The ruling removes the legal basis for this penalty on a betting agency over public access to online gaming sites.
Appointment
Zitro appoints Michael Bauer as CEO of Zitro Digital
Bauer’s appointment gives Zitro Digital dedicated leadership for its strategy and operations.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds attempted money-laundering conviction tied to online poker
The decision confirms that a blocked withdrawal can still support an attempted money-laundering conviction involving online poker.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in online poker money-laundering case
The decision confirms that failed withdrawals do not necessarily prevent attempted money laundering charges in online poker cases.
New York lawmakers raise concerns over gambling harm as casinos approach
Casino operators and state agencies face concerns about treatment demand and existing problem-gambling funding.
Licence
PicPay seeks Brazil betting authorisation through Nosso Time iGaming
PicPay’s entry into Brazil’s fixed-odds betting market depends on the Ministry of Finance’s approval.
Big Daddy Gaming agrees ComeOn content deal across regulated markets
The deal would bring Big Daddy Gaming content to ComeOn brands, subject to integration and regulatory approval.
Appointment
Eeze appoints Jonathan Pettemerides as non-executive director
The appointment adds a board member as Eeze pursues expansion into regulated markets.
ADM approves online and mobile interface for Gioca Più Doppia Sfida Super
The determination establishes the approved interface and rules for the lottery’s online and mobile play.
Murcia plans 2026 decree requiring access controls at gaming halls
Gaming halls in Murcia would need to prepare for mandatory entry checks and new limits on exterior advertising.