Valencian government sets gambling hall hours, allowing 04:00 closing on specified days
Gambling hall operators in Valencia must plan opening hours around the order’s general schedule and permitted extensions.
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Cebu City bans gambling advertising and plans public education campaign
Operators and advertisers face a city-wide restriction, while local agencies are responsible for identifying and removing prohibited promotions.
Licence
Saratoga Casino Holdings receives Pennsylvania gaming licence for State College venue
The operator’s licence moves the State College casino closer to opening.
Japan plans second integrated resort proposal round for 2027
The timetable and coordination questions could affect prefectures and investors considering proposals for another integrated resort.
Appointment
BlueOcean Gaming appoints two executives to new business development department
The appointments add named leads for BlueOcean Gaming’s provider relationships and commercial development.
Russia’s State Duma passes bill for nationwide gambling self-exclusion
If enacted, gambling companies in Russia would need to block transactions and marketing for people on the national self-exclusion register.
FDJ, bet365 and Betclic feature in French gambling market developments for 2025
The developments point to changing competition and ownership among operators in France’s regulated gambling market.
Chile Supreme Court orders internet providers to block unauthorised gambling platforms
The ruling directs providers to block unauthorised platforms and identifies the authorities responsible for enforcement.
Salsa Technology integrates Pay4Fun into Salsa Omni platform
The integration adds a payment provider’s compliance and verification processes to the platform used by operators in Brazil.
AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge
A previous 10-day suspension preceded this 45-day proposal over alleged repeated violations found during an inspection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Three Canadian lotteries appeal Ontario player-pooling ruling to Supreme Court
The appeal may determine whether Ontario-regulated peer-to-peer games can pool players across borders.
Dutch MPs back inquiry into raising online gambling age to 21
The inquiry could shape the proposed minimum age for online gambling in the Netherlands.
Appointment
VNLOK seeks director after combining with NOGA
The appointment will give VNLOK a dedicated operational lead for its policy and stakeholder work.
Alliance Global Group raises PHP1.1bn through stock warrants
The raise provides capital for Alliance Global Group’s named integrated resort and property developments in the Philippines.
Russian lawmakers approve gambling self-exclusion law for 2026
Operators will need to check the new registry and stop marketing to people listed on it.
Fine
Lithuania’s GSA fines Tete-a-tete €341,049 for AML breaches
The fine underscores AML risks from inadequate customer monitoring, while the operator may appeal.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports non-tribal casino revenue of $58.2m
The figures provide operators and investors with a regulator-reported snapshot of Florida’s non-tribal casino market.
Rhodense mayors sign ethical charter on gambling harms
The charter sets local commitments on gambling-risk prevention, education and support across nine municipalities.
Sports Betting Alliance urges Chicago to delay sportsbook licensing plan
A delay would give operators time to prepare applications before the proposed city licensing requirement takes effect.
New Jersey judge rejects Evolution’s bid for sanctions against Black Cube
The rulings shape discovery and access to sensitive business information in Evolution’s dispute with Black Cube.
Cyprus gaming authority launches responsible gambling awareness campaign
The campaign directs operators and regulators to the authority’s current responsible-gambling messaging and support services.
Tinubu says he will not approve Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill
The bill's proposed transfer of lottery and gaming authority to the federal government will not proceed with presidential assent withheld.
ATG chief renews call for horse betting tax relief in Sweden
The dispute concerns whether horse betting should receive different tax treatment from other gambling products.
Bettor Capital leads new Xpoint investment for product and team growth
The investment is intended to support Xpoint’s product development and expansion of its product and engineering teams.
BHA chief warns UK tax increases could affect horseracing
Operators and racing bodies may need to work together on the effects of the UK remote gaming duty increase.