S&P identifies regulation as growing driver of casino credit outcomes
S&P cites regulatory stability, financial flexibility and geographic diversification as increasingly important for Asia-Pacific gaming credit differences.
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Rimini police report six people over alleged street gambling
The action shows local enforcement targeting an alleged street gambling operation in a tourist area.
Caesars reports 3% total revenue growth as Las Vegas revenue falls
The results show contrasting performance across Caesars’ Las Vegas, regional and digital businesses.
Appointment
Gambling Commission appoints DCMS official Sarah Fox to policy and research role
The appointment places a white paper architect over policy and research as the Commission enters the final stages of implementation.
Cicero examines illegal gambling as growing parallel market in Germany
Cicero reports illegal gambling is no longer marginal but part of a growing parallel market, with police and industry citing enforcement limits.
Estonia rules out additional gambling advertising restrictions
Estonia plans no tighter gambling-specific advertising rules as TTJA's breach rate fell to 45% from 98.7%.
Minnesota judge blocks enforcement of new prediction-market law
A gaming lawyer cautioned the ruling may still permit action against sports event contracts despite blocked enforcement.
MGA review identifies governance weaknesses among licensed companies
The MGA's governance review found weaknesses among Malta-licensed companies, examining control functions at operators and suppliers.
Caesars narrows loss as regional strength offsets Las Vegas weakness
Caesars results show regional operations outperforming Las Vegas while Fertitta's take-private transaction remained pending.
Giorgetti says he requested review of betting advertising ban implementation
Giorgetti requested a review to ensure full implementation of the sports-betting advertising ban.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half regulatory shifts ahead of 2027 trends report
Operators planning market entry or compliance budgets gain a mid-year view of licensing, tax and enforcement changes before the 2027 report.
SBC Media publishes Brazil Betting Outlook 2026 report
SBC Media's independent report examines Brazil's first year of regulated online betting, a market operators and investors are entering.
Nevada gaming markets report mixed June revenue results
Operators and investors can compare June gaming performance across Nevada markets and game categories.
São Paulo football bodies raise concerns over betting advertising restrictions
Operators and suppliers face pressure on betting advertising in Brazil's largest football market as local clubs and the state federation push back.
Angola regulator launches collaborative supervision programme
Angola's ISJ launched a programme aiming to strengthen gambling supervision through closer institutional cooperation.
Corte dei Conti clears Calabria accounts and flags gambling fund reporting delays
Operators and suppliers in Italy face tighter scrutiny of public health spending tied to gambling, as regional reporting gaps delay ministerial funds.
ENJOY Gaming adds slots to Lottomatica and GoldBet via Microgame
The integration gives ENJOY access to Italy's largest online gaming portfolio, where Lottomatica Group reported a 31.6% market share in Q2 2026.
NFL urges CFTC to strengthen sports prediction-market safeguards
The NFL asked the CFTC to tighten proposed sports prediction-market rules to protect sporting integrity.
BHA disputes UKGC account of financial risk assessment engagement
BHA questioned the UKGC's account of engagement on financial risk assessments, which the UKGC disputes.
Minnesota judge halts state prediction-market ban
The ruling suspends enforcement of a first-of-its-kind state ban, affecting operators offering prediction markets in Minnesota.
Appointment
UKGC brings in DCMS official Sarah Fox on secondment
The hire adds DCMS policy experience to the UKGC as it continues reshaping its senior leadership during a period of regulatory change.
Romanian anti-corruption investigators search ONJN offices
DNA investigators searched Romania's ONJN headquarters, bringing the gambling authority under anti-corruption scrutiny.
Agcom approves supplementary responsible gambling communication guidance
The supplementary guidance adds restrictions on testimonials and brands for Italian gambling operators' responsible gambling campaigns.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to executive team
Fox will lead policy, research, statistics and National Lottery oversight functions on secondment from DCMS.
NordVPN investigation finds brand impersonation promoting illegal casinos
Operators should note that fake apps and social ads can divert users to unauthorised casinos under their brands.