Washington AG asks court to shut 16 social casino apps
The case tests whether virtual coins and extra play count as a thing of value under state gambling law, affecting social casino operators nationwide.
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Chile’s FNE finds no restrictions in Viña del Mar casino tender
The FNE found no restrictive conditions in the Viña del Mar tender specifications, part of a TDLC consultation.
Australian campaigners report US$10.3bn in pension gambling investments
The report estimates the 20 largest Australian pension funds collectively held US$10.3bn in gambling stocks.
Naples court orders precautionary measures in illegal online betting probe
The investigation and preventive seizures underscore enforcement risks for alleged illegal betting operations in Italy.
Italian Democratic deputies say physical gambling reform may be delayed a year
The comments signal uncertainty over whether national rules will harmonise regional gambling requirements.
Google revises gambling advertising certification procedures
Operators, affiliates and app developers in jurisdictions permitting online gambling promotion face revised certification procedures from 26 August 2026.
Nevada lawmakers introduce federal bill to ban sports event contracts
The bill would remove sports event contracts from federal exchange jurisdiction, shielding licensed sportsbooks and state gaming tax revenue from unlicensed competition.
UKGC directs future regulatory settlements to government fund
Future UKGC regulatory settlements will go to the Consolidated Fund, ending allocations to gambling-related projects.
Gambling.com Group renames corporate business Grandstand
Gambling.com Group became Grandstand with ticker GRSD, while Gambling.com continues as a consumer comparison website.
Italian senator asks ministers to refer crash-game apps to regulators
The parliamentary question could prompt scrutiny of mobile apps that may involve gambling and consumer-protection issues.
Macquarie forecasts prediction market volume of $1.5trn by 2030
Macquarie forecasts prediction market volume reaching $1.5trn by 2030 and Kalshi volume of $520bn within five years.
Brazilian court orders Verabet to stop using a player’s identity in betting markets
The interim rulings may affect operators’ use of players’ identities in individualised betting markets in Brazil.
Brazil betting tax receipts rise to BRL5.89bn in first five months of 2026
Higher licensed-market tax receipts and continued illegal-operator enforcement shape compliance costs and competitive pressure for operators in Brazil.
Gambling Commission confirms settlement funds will go to Consolidated Fund
Operators and harm-prevention charities lose a funding route, as settlement money now sits within general public expenditure rather than gambling-specific projects.
Colombian government renews effort to establish 19% online gambling VAT
Colombia's government again seeks a 19% VAT on online gambling before leaving office.
Nevada congressmen propose ban on sports-based prediction markets
If enacted, the proposal would prevent exchanges from offering sports and casino-style contracts in its scope.
Blask data shows larger live-casino catalogue share in Finland
Blask found Finland's live-casino catalogue share rose from 1.06% to 7.27%, counting listed games not wagers or revenue.
Dominican deputies approve amended gambling regulation bill
Senators must assess amendments creating a specialist regulator, ten-year licences and land-based and online operator rules.
DATA.BET analysis finds pre-match betting takes 63% of World Cup turnover
The turnover split gives operators and suppliers a benchmark for pricing and product focus around major tournament football.
Fine
VGCCC fines Keno Vic AU$75,000 over self-exclusion failure
The penalty shows identity checks failed to stop a self-excluded customer creating another account and gambling.
Appointment
Netflix hires Ian Hunter as first betting advertising executive
The hire gives betting brands a named contact at a major streaming platform weighing real-money gaming ad inventory.
Riccardo Pedrizzi urges Italy to resolve territorial rules in gaming reform
Unresolved local venue rules could leave Italy’s planned gaming reform incomplete and affect concession tenders.
Riccardo Pedrizzi urges Italy to complete land-based gaming reform
The reform’s approach to local venue rules may affect concession tenders and the risk of further extensions or legal challenges.
Adult gaming centres face proposed business rates increase
Adult gaming centres face higher business rates while bookmakers' treatment remains uncertain.
Nevada lawmakers propose ban on sports prediction contracts
The proposal would prohibit exchanges from listing sports and casino-style contracts.