Appointment
DCMS appoints Ruth Evans as Gambling Commission chair for five years
The five-year chair appointment shapes leadership as the Commission works on illegal gambling and Gambling Act reforms.
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Reports
FCA reviews rules affecting UK access to financial prediction markets
Operators considering financial and sports or political markets may need to meet separate FCA and Gambling Commission requirements.
Appointment
Gambling Commission confirms Ruth Evans as new chair
A permanent chair ends leadership uncertainty at the UK regulator as operators face ongoing compliance and enforcement decisions.
Euromat-commissioned study estimates Europe's illegal online gambling revenue at €12bn
The estimate frames the reported scale of unregulated online gambling as a potential concern for regulated operators and public revenues.
Rome tax court applies margin-based betting tax to Stanleybet
The ruling supports margin-based tax calculations for betting operators whose activity is documented outside the national totalisator.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds confiscation of businesses linked to betting agencies
The ruling leaves confiscated betting-related business assets in state hands and affirms the scope of forfeiture in this case.
ADM sets 7 September deadline for monthly horse-betting balance payments
The deadline requires affected concessionaires to settle their monthly horse-betting balances on time.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia enacts €14.4m fuel-cost support scheme with gambling-law derogation
Grant eligibility, limits and procedures remain to be set, and awards depend on applications and available funds.
Hungary orders review of gambling regulator SZTFH and oversight arrangements
A possible transfer of gambling oversight could change the regulator and institutional framework operators deal with in Hungary.
Biloxi Planning Commission approves rezoning for proposed Black Marlin Casino
Rezoning approval advances Black Marlin Casino to city council and state gaming regulator review.
Swedish government commissions inquiry into youth gambling and operator marketing
Operators’ marketing will be mapped as part of Sweden’s government inquiry into youth gambling.
Sunilkumar N. Patel pleads guilty over Missouri illegal gambling operation
Patel’s guilty plea links six Missouri arcade businesses to illegal gambling, with charges including money laundering.
Brazil considers tighter betting rules and possible online casino restrictions
Brazil is considering tighter betting regulation and possible online casino restrictions, with no presidential decision on expanding restrictions.
Fine
SPA fines Brilliant Gaming nearly R$1m over registered address issue
Brilliant Gaming faces a fine of nearly R$1m after authorities could not locate it at its registered address.
FATF report flags underground banking and hawala in professional money laundering
FATF cited possible casino and junket-operator involvement in underground banking and hawala laundering channels.
ANJL and IBJR prepare joint action over illegal betting adverts in Brazil
The associations’ proposed action could prompt platforms to identify and remove unauthorised betting adverts and face investigation of their responsibility.
ΕΕΕΠ to present youth gambling-prevention initiative at 90th Thessaloniki fair
The regulator will present its awareness initiative on gambling-addiction risks for children and young people.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Caesars seeks dismissal of Cayuga Nation lawsuit over New York mobile wagers
Caesars’ dismissal request contests litigation alleging mobile wagers on the Cayuga Nation’s reservation without tribal consent.
DraftKings advertises operations across all 50 states amid Nevada regulatory issues
DraftKings’ nationwide advertising claim differs from traditional sports betting availability amid regulatory issues in Nevada.
Brazilian Senate committee backs report preserving betting funds for sport
The commission’s approved report preserves betting company funding for Brazilian sport following reported pressure from industry organisations.
Michigan court bars Kalshi from offering sports betting in the state
The preliminary injunction bars Kalshi from offering or facilitating online sports betting in Michigan until a final judgment.
Licence
NICC outlines conditional return of Star Sydney casino licence by September-end
The proposal could restore company control while keeping the casino under regulatory conditions and monitoring.
TGA discusses Tanzania gaming regulation with PwC
The Tanzania Gaming Association’s meeting with PwC addressed issues affecting operators and Tanzania’s regulatory environment.
Brazilian Senate committee advances bill restricting sports betting advertising and sponsorship
Sports betting operators could face a strict advertising and sponsorship ban under the bill approved by Brazil’s Senate commission.
Michigan court orders Kalshi to block access to sports contracts
The preliminary injunction requires Kalshi to restrict Michigan users’ access to sports contracts.