Authorities intervene in illegal Torremolinos bar bingo
The case shows Spanish authorities acting against unlicensed bingo activity in a hospitality venue, a compliance risk for operators and venues.
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Spain’s DGOJ reports €62.48m in online gambling tax for Q1 2026
The figures show rising public revenue from Spain’s regulated online gambling market.
UK gambling sector warns tax pressure and new controls may push players to unlicensed platforms
Higher tax and stricter UK controls could shift players to unlicensed operators, affecting licensed operators' revenue and regulators' oversight.
Brazil online gambling self-exclusions near one million, up 225,000 in a month
Operators face a growing self-excluded player base and tighter advertising rules in Brazil, affecting marketing and player-protection compliance.
DGOJ reports Spain gambling GGR of €8.08bn in 2025
The figures show operators and investors how Spain’s gambling revenue shifted across public, online and regional land-based segments.
Andalusian police propose sanction over illegal bingo in Torremolinos
The case signals enforcement against unlicensed bingo activity that the police said competed with licensed operators.
Brazil land-based casino bill faces election-year delay, industry panel says
Operators weighing land-based entry in Brazil face continued legislative delay, with the timing of any casino framework now tied to the electoral calendar.
Merkur agrees White Hat Studios purchase for US expansion
The deal buys slots supplier White Hat Studios but excludes platform and white-label businesses.
Rio de Janeiro bans sports betting advertising in public spaces
Rio de Janeiro prohibited betting advertisements in public spaces, a first for a state capital.
Fenabanca proposes changes to Dominican betting regularisation plan
Fenabanca proposes distance requirements, transitional processing and fee exemptions for regularisation applicants.
Indonesia reports blocking 3.7 million suspected gambling sites and items
The reported actions include financial accounts as well as online content, affecting channels suspected of supporting illegal gambling.
Alliance Global completes Travellers stake purchase from Genting Hong Kong
Completion transfers Genting Hong Kong's remaining Travellers stake to Alliance Global under the May 2023 agreement.
Reuters links leased Cambodian casino buildings to alleged trafficking
Reuters linked leased buildings to scams and alleged trafficking but found no direct group involvement.
Datafolha survey finds Brazilian betting participation steady at 7%
The findings give operators and regulators updated measures of participation and reported financial strain among Brazilian voters.
EEEP and EETT establish DNS framework to block illegal gambling sites in Greece
Operators face a proposed system for faster detection and suspension of domains linked to unauthorised gambling in Greece.
Indian Gaming Association seeks prediction-market limits in CLARITY Act
The requested amendments could affect whether prediction markets may offer gambling-style contracts under federal legislation.
GGL approves online slot stakes of up to €5 in Germany
Operators seeking higher stakes must meet player eligibility and monitoring conditions set out with the change.
Caesars reports $87.8 million in community investment for 2025
The figures give investors and operators a measure of Caesars’ reported community, workforce and responsible-gaming activity.
GRAI sets out B2C licence types under Gambling Regulation Act 2024
Prediction market operators must hold a remote betting intermediary licence before serving Irish consumers under the 2024 Act.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
DraftKings enters Alberta with sports betting and casino
DraftKings’ market entry combines two regulated products with the withdrawal of its daily fantasy sports service.
Ontario AGCO outlines funding and spending framework for 2026–2029
The framework gives regulated businesses and other stakeholders context on the commission’s planned funding and expenditure.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO identifies illegal gambling as a public risk
The regulator’s stated assessment may inform its focus on consumer protection and illegal gambling in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO outlines its statutory remit across gaming and lotteries
The outline clarifies which regulated sectors and provincial laws fall within the AGCO’s remit.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO expands regulatory cooperation and player-health forums in Ontario
The forums give gaming operators and other stakeholders a channel to discuss player health and regulatory policy.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explores AI tools for regulatory oversight in Ontario
The regulator’s planned AI capabilities could affect how it conducts risk-based oversight and compliance activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)