AGCO sets out 2025–2028 strategic priorities in Ontario business plan
The priorities set the AGCO’s stated direction for its oversight of Ontario’s gaming sector through 2028.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO expands regulator engagement and stakeholder forums in Ontario
Regulatory forums and information-sharing may shape consultation and cooperation affecting gaming operators in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explores AI tools and plans digital and IT modernisation in Ontario
The planned AI and IT work could affect how the AGCO oversees regulated gaming entities and delivers regulatory services.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets 2025–2028 priorities for Ontario gambling regulation
The priorities indicate how the AGCO plans to approach harm reduction, illegal markets and regulatory requirements in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Greece's HGC says BetBlocker blocking app now available in Greek
Greek-speaking users gain a free, anonymous gambling-blocking tool in Greek, improving access to self-protection tools.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Hellenic Gaming Commission reports €1.8bn in illegal gambling stakes for 2025
The reported figures give operators and regulators measures of illegal-market activity and participation in Greece’s licensed market.
UKGC defends Gambling Survey methodology ahead of 16 July release
Operators and policymakers rely on the survey’s estimates, while the cited figures differ between the GSGB and NHS Health Survey.
Social Market Foundation recommends stronger UK support for gambling-harm services
The recommendations could affect how UK health services identify gambling harms and coordinate treatment.
MGCB approves DraftKings poker network merger with New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The approval lets DraftKings combine player pools across three states, affecting the scale of its licensed poker network.
AGCO recommends cancelling Ontario races when air quality reaches high-risk levels
The recommendation affects whether Ontario racetracks hold workouts, qualifiers and races during high-risk air-quality conditions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Nevada Gaming Control Board rejects bettor’s wager dispute against William Hill
The decision signals that Nevada bettors must report disputed wagers before the relevant game ends.
Appointment
Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission seeks two additional members
New commissioners will shape regulation and enforcement of the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Law governing operator licensing.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
MGCB approves DraftKings multi-state poker in Michigan
The approval lets DraftKings offer shared-pool poker across three participating state markets.
AGCOM report reviews Italy’s gambling advertising ban and €50,000 minimum sanction
The constitutional challenge could affect how Italy’s minimum penalties for gambling advertising violations are applied.
AGCOM reports no gambling-ad ban fines in 2025 as court cases remain pending
The pending cases could clarify platform liability and the legal requirements for Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Licence
MGCB approves DraftKings for multi-state online poker across three states
The approval enables DraftKings to pool eligible online poker players across three states through its Michigan partner.
Rank Group reports FY26 revenue growth and proposes £5m Gambling Commission settlement
The proposed settlement and trading update give investors both a compliance exposure and the company’s latest performance figures.
Licence
DraftKings links Michigan poker players to Pennsylvania and New Jersey network
The shared pool gives DraftKings poker players in Michigan access to tables and tournaments with participants in two other states.
HGC delivers 2025 annual report to Greek parliament president
The report covers HGC's 2025 activities and technology use in supervision and enforcement, informing compliance expectations.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
New York lawmakers propose campus bans on mobile sports betting
If enacted, the proposals would require sportsbooks to detect and block wagers placed within campus boundaries.
Nevada Gaming Control Board rejects bettor’s $1,008 reimbursement appeal
The decision reinforces the Board’s stated expectation that bettors raise wager disputes before the event concludes.
BGC weighs options as UKGC advances financial risk assessments
The BGC is considering options as the UKGC proceeds with planned financial risk assessments.
UK government plans consultation on unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Any change could affect clubs’ sponsorship agreements with overseas gambling brands that lack UK licences.
AGCO proposes 30-day lottery registration suspension for Kitchener retailer
The proposal could suspend the retailer’s lottery sales and impose additional compliance conditions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
Nevada board recommends two Fertitta Entertainment executives for gaming licences
The recommendation advances two executives’ Nevada licensing process, separately from the proposed Caesars acquisition.