Berlin court refuses stay of €250,000 coercive payment against Capital Bra
The €250,000 payment is enforceable while the main case remains undecided and appeal remains possible.
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Savona police chief suspends bar licence for seven days
Police found slots operating during prohibited municipal hours and issued an administrative penalty after repeated disorder.
Labour MPs back letter urging chancellor to raise Machine Games Duty
A higher Machine Games Duty would raise costs for land-based operators and could reshape the economics of seaside amusement and gaming venues.
Brazil betting ban draws 99 congressional amendments
Most of the 99 amendments seek to soften the prohibition, leaving operators awaiting final legislative and judicial treatment.
Italy counts on gambling for 2027 budget as press reports €700m target
Operators face potential higher gambling contributions and concession changes as Italy drafts its 2027 budget, with the specific measures still undefined.
Amstelveen council backs public-space gambling advertising ban
The proposal would extend restrictions to advertising for land-based gambling businesses in Amstelveen’s public spaces.
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Fondazione FAIR schedules webinar on €50,000 player protection research call
The call supports research intended to improve gambling regulation and player protection, with €50,000 allocated to one project.
UK casino chiefs warn tax uncertainty will halt investment
Operators weighing UK land-based investment face a possible doubling of Machine Games Duty in the autumn budget, which executives say would deter capital commitments.
DGOJ extends Spain consultation on risky gambling behaviour to 26 October
The extension gives operators and other participants four additional days to submit views on the proposed risk detection mechanism.
NET Gaming Solutions adds two newly approved games to its catalogue
NET Gaming Solutions' two newly approved titles expand its offering for Italy's regulated machine market.
Bank of Italy report says AMLA prepares checks on gambling firms
Gambling operators face eventual AMLA scrutiny as non-financial obliged entities, with AMLR and AMLD6 alignment due by July 2027.
Tipico appeals German refund ruling as BGH decision remains pending
Tipico's appeal could affect refund claims, but outcomes depend on each case and no compensation is guaranteed.
ADM caps paid digital at 35% of responsible gambling campaign budgets
Online operators must rebalance campaign spending towards broadcast and print while keeping paid digital within a fixed share of each budget.
Betsson Score App adds live coverage of 16 football and basketball competitions
The Betsson Score App supplies only data and statistics and is not Betsson Brasil's official application.
Italy’s draft Highway Code retains penalties for illegal-race betting
Italy's draft Highway Code retains three-month to one-year prison terms and €5,000–€25,000 fines for illegal-race betting.
Licence
Indiana Gaming Commission sets paid fantasy sports licensing fees
Operators considering Indiana must account for the stated application and annual renewal fees when assessing licensing requirements.
Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (IN)
Evoplay partners with Gran Madrid to supply around 50 games in Spain
Evoplay will supply approximately 50 games to Gran Madrid's Spanish online casino, expanding distribution in a regulated market.
Denmark proposes gambling-advertising curbs and affiliate revenue-share ban
Operators and affiliates face a ban on turnover-linked commissions and tighter advertising rules in a regulated market from 2027.
Aristocrat Interactive takes Spooky Link online in North America
The release adapts Aristocrat Interactive's land-based Spooky Link slot franchise for regulated online casino platforms in North America.
Evoplay partners Te Apuesto to launch games in Peru
The agreements create new distribution channels for suppliers and expand operators’ games and virtual sports offerings.
Melilla proposes gaming-hall access, distance and visibility restrictions
The draft proposes stricter identification, access-ban checks, distance and visibility rules for Melilla's gaming halls.
Galicia's addiction prevention plan proposes tougher gambling penalties and advertising rules to protect minors
The plan proposes advertising rules, more minor-access inspections and higher penalties, but these are not yet binding obligations.
DGOJ outlines Spain’s joint online gambling deposit limits at conference
The combined limit changes how online operators apply deposit controls across customers’ accounts.
Jdigital says it submitted comments on Spain's proposed gambling law reform
Operators may need clarity on how the proposed payment-method requirement will be applied.
Jdigital prepares white paper for Spain's next gambling law
The white paper sets out the industry's proposals for Spain's forthcoming gambling legislation.