Rio and Belo Horizonte ban betting adverts in municipal spaces
Operators and advertising businesses may lose access to municipal advertising locations and publicly backed events in both cities.
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Reports
Czech Republic orders blocking of Polymarket
The Czech Republic banned Polymarket and ordered internet providers to block access.
Turin court keeps Saint-Vincent casino under judicial administration
The ruling keeps external oversight in place while the casino’s organisational and anti-money-laundering controls are strengthened.
Genoa appeal court revises sentences in illegal betting case
The appeal ruling changes penalties in a case involving alleged clandestine sports betting and related offences.
DCMS opens consultation on illegal gambling sports sponsorship
DCMS consultation examines prohibiting illegal gambling sponsorship in sport amid licensed operator concerns.
Results
Svenska Spel reports 7% rise in second-quarter net gaming revenue
Svenska Spel reported SEK1.96bn quarterly net gaming revenue, up 7% year on year.
Brazil STF president warns criminal groups use illegal betting sites to launder funds
Brazil's regulated operators face reputational and enforcement pressure as the judiciary links clandestine betting platforms to money laundering and organised crime.
DubClub appoints Ed Silva CEO and completes funding round
New leadership and funding are intended to support DubClub’s product, team and community investment.
Merkur Group plans to acquire White Hat Studios
The proposed acquisition would add a US-focused slots studio to Merkur Group’s portfolio.
Pennsylvania commission recommends possible online gambling safeguards
The recommendations could lead lawmakers to direct regulators to impose new requirements on online gambling operators.
Rome appeals court acquits data-centre operator in bookmaker case
The ruling clarifies what evidence the court considered necessary to establish criminal intermediation by a betting data centre.
Acquisition
Merkur Group agrees to acquire White Hat Studios, subject to regulatory approval
Regulatory approval is required, and the acquisition excludes White Hat Gaming’s platform and white-label businesses.
EEEP reports Greek gambling GGR of €3.073bn in 2025
The report gives stakeholders a regulator-reported view of Greece’s revenue, online share and growth for further parliamentary review.
Czech Finance Ministry adds Polymarket to illegal gambling blacklist
Czech internet providers must block listed domains, restricting access to Polymarket under the country’s law.
Turin court maintains judicial administration at Casinò de la Vallée
The ruling keeps judicial oversight in place while the casino works to complete organisational and internal-control measures.
Greek regulators coordinate blocking of illegal gambling domains
Greece approved EEEP and EETT cooperation on blocking illegal gambling websites via DNS enforcement.
Japan records JPY8,874bn in permitted-sports betting turnover in 2025
Record betting turnover provides operators and investors a measure of activity across Japan’s permitted sports.
Thai cyber police arrest 12 over alleged World Cup betting network
The arrests and asset freezes signal enforcement exposure for operators and payment networks linked to illegal betting in Thailand.
Pennsylvania commission report presents options for online gambling restrictions
The options could affect operators’ payment, marketing and player-limit practices if lawmakers pursue restrictions.
Licence
EvenBet Gaming receives five-year Swedish B2B supplier licence
The licence allows EvenBet Gaming to supply its poker and casino products to operators in Sweden under the stated authorisation.
MGCB approves DraftKings poker network merger with New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The approval lets DraftKings combine player pools across three states, affecting the scale of its licensed poker network.
Appointment
Games Valley appoints Robert Dowling as chief revenue officer
Dowling’s remit covers global commercial and marketing operations, including sales and partnerships.
Western Cape board seeks comments on draft gambling law amendments
The proposal could add a tax requirement for casinos seeking to relocate within the Western Cape.
bwin Spain adds slots from five suppliers to its online casino
Five named suppliers’ slots expand bwin Spain’s online casino catalogue.
Castilla y León plans responsible gambling strategy and five gaming regulations
The planned strategy and five decrees could change gambling rules and oversight across five sectors in Castilla y León.