FIGC president backs 2% sports betting levy and wider operator coverage
A proposed levy applying to all football betting concessionaires could change operators’ contribution obligations if enacted.
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Brazil marks 18 months of regulated gambling
Operators and suppliers weighing entry into Brazil need to track how the regulated market is evolving 18 months after launch.
Gibraltar and El Salvador regulators sign digital-assets memorandum
The GFSC and CNAD memorandum establishes contact points and safeguards for regulatory information exchange.
Senate committee rejects higher betting tax proposal for women’s football
The culture committee rejected a PD amendment seeking women's football funding through a higher betting tax.
Banijay Group reports 17% revenue growth to €2.58bn in H1 2026
The reported revenue growth gives investors a measure of Banijay Group’s first-half performance, including betting and gaming.
Tender
Niklas Sattler questions Austria’s planned casino tender packaging
Sattler warned that bundling licences into large packages could favour incumbent Casinos Austria.
Italian deputies propose national gambling harm prevention day
Lega deputies introduced a bill designating 22 May as a national gambling harm prevention day.
ADM and CONI sports prosecutor sign match-fixing communication guidelines
The guidelines set a standard channel for match-fixing information between the customs and monopolies agency and CONI's sports prosecutor.
Senate committee rejects sports venue gambling advertising proposal
The rejection keeps venue advertising rules out of the sports decree conversion bill.
ANJL commissions response to betting and household-debt studies
The commissioned response contests the methodology behind studies linking online betting to household indebtedness.
Spain advances financial integrity authority bill involving gambling funding
Gambling and betting companies would contribute funding to Spain's new financial integrity authority.
Galicia opens consultation on general gambling regulations
Stakeholders can comment on draft rules covering venues, machines, advertising, registrations and enforcement before approval.
ALEA and Buenos Aires university launch gambling compliance diploma
Gambling professionals gain virtual training in due diligence, monitoring and regulatory requirements.
Pirondini opposes easing Italy’s gambling advertising ban
The senator's statement signals continued M5S opposition to weakening the Dignity Decree advertising ban.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming appoints Antoine Jouteau as CEO from 1 September
The new CEO will set strategy for organic growth and targeted acquisitions following the Tipico combination and planned JOA acquisition.
FIGC president seeks alternatives to betting advertising ban
The FIGC president's call seeks clear alternatives to the betting-advertising ban in football legislation.
Betitaly owner brings XP Trading into corporate structure
The capital increase and business contribution bring XP Trading into Betitaly's parent-company structure.
TaDa Gaming touts Fortune Zombie Lightning uptake in Brazil
TaDa Gaming says fish-shooting games are among its fastest-growing categories, with Brazil particularly receptive.
TTJA finds breaches in 104 Estonian gambling advertisements
The TTJA review found 104 of 230 gambling advertisements failed existing advertising requirements.
Appointment
Banijay Group names Antoine Jouteau to head gaming arm as H1 revenue grows
The leadership change and revenue growth signal the scale of Banijay's gaming ambitions for operators and suppliers weighing partnerships.
Luca Pirondini opposes return of gambling advertising
The senator reiterated his party's opposition to restoring gambling and betting advertising.
Senate begins review of sports decree 108/2026 after Chamber approval
The decree's passage through the Senate will determine the rules affecting sport and major events that operators and suppliers work within.
MLB players union proposes ban on individual player wagers
The MLBPA proposal would prohibit individual player prop bets across sportsbooks, fantasy platforms and prediction markets.
Steuben County approves November casino referendum
Voter approval is required before Steuben County can compete for a new casino licence.
SOFTSWISS publishes first-half gambling regulation review
The review highlights licensing transitions, tax increases and tighter payment, advertising and player-protection controls.