Merger
Lottomatica proposes all-share merger with CIRSA
The proposed transaction would combine two gambling groups and change their ownership structure if completed.
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Reports
ProphetX and Boom Sports agree to add prediction markets to Boom platform
The agreement gives Boom users in-app access to sports event contracts through ProphetX’s regulated exchange.
Florence court annuls ADM sanctions over cruise-ship gaming machines
The rulings affect how ADM must establish alleged violations involving gaming machines aboard cruise ships.
LCA estimates illegal betting holds 40% of Brazil market
Operators and regulators can use the estimate to assess the scale of illegal competition against the regulated market.
CEASE urges New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos
A smoking ban could affect Atlantic City casino revenues, employment and gaming tax receipts.
Flamengo calls for Brazil to retain sports allocations from betting revenue
Flamengo’s statement supports retaining betting revenue allocated to Brazilian sports amid consideration of an amendment in the Chamber of Deputies.
Ohio casinos increase July revenue 6.8% to $94.9m
Ohio casino revenue increased as slot growth outweighed declining table game revenue.
Brazilian court dismisses betting losses claim against Ana Gaming
Ana Gaming Brasil secured dismissal of a lawsuit concerning betting losses.
Massachusetts study finds young adults underestimate personal sports betting risks
Researchers urged stronger age verification and app-based responsible-gambling tools, identifying specific safeguards for betting operators to improve.
Licence
Brazil finance ministry sets fast-track betting authorisation for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The temporary licence is limited to eligible FIFA partners and tournament betting, making eligibility and operating restrictions central to applicants.
Fine
Brazil’s Finance Ministry fines Pixbet R$814,567.44
The notice gives Pixbet a 10-day window to pay or appeal before the debt may proceed to collection.
ANJ issues player-fraud guidance for French online gambling operators
Operators must distinguish substantiated fraud from suspicion when handling player balances and winnings.
Brazil’s Supreme Court groups three challenges to betting law
The consolidated challenges could determine whether Brazil’s fixed-odds betting framework and related rules remain constitutional.
Brazil’s Supreme Court admits ANJL to betting-law challenges
ANJL’s amicus participation adds industry technical submissions to the Supreme Court’s review of Brazil’s betting law.
Stefano Vaccari criticises stalled Italian land-based gambling reform
Operators face continued uncertainty over national rules for land-based gambling venues and their territorial distribution.
Burundi imposes 10% gambling royalties and gross-profit levy
Operators face higher tax obligations and risk losing permission to operate if payments remain overdue for more than one month.
ISA-Guide examines gambling permission requirements and GGL practice
The commentary examines operator and player permissions, a new stake limit and GGL practice concerning illegal gambling.
Ninth Circuit returns Kalshi election contract question to district court
The court ruled against Kalshi’s Nevada sports contracts while leaving federal pre-emption unresolved for election contracts.
ANJ issues online gambling operators anti-fraud guidance in France
Operators receive guidance on evidence and account decisions in suspected fraud cases without new obligations.
Lazio court dismisses appeal over betting right forfeiture in Piedmont
The ruling leaves the later concessionaire’s authorisation unchallenged and the original betting right unavailable to the appellant.
Lazio court dismisses appeal over betting right at Turin outlet
The decision confirms the practical effect of ADM’s subsequent authorisation for betting operations at the outlet.
Licence
DGOJ homologates Kirolbet system for roulette, blackjack and slots
The homologation concerns Kirolbet’s technical system for three gambling licence categories in Spain.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission-funded study finds sports betting risks among young adults
The findings give Massachusetts regulators evidence on betting behaviour and perceived risks among young adults.
Licence
Uzbekistan's NAPP accepts GLI certification reports for gambling products
Operators and suppliers can use GLI certification reports when seeking to launch gambling products in Uzbekistan.
Buenos Aires City bars registered child-support debtors from online gambling
Operators in Buenos Aires City will need automated checks and account suspensions to comply with the new law.