Appointment
Greece’s gaming regulator opens 40 secondment posts for public-sector staff
The secondments would staff Greece’s Gaming Inspectors Corps, with applications due by the stated deadline.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
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Reports
PAGCOR targets $318m-$477m from Casino Filipino sale by 2027
PAGCOR expects to raise PHP20bn to PHP30bn from selling Casino Filipino, with losses expected to reach PHP7bn.
Brazil lawmakers propose preserving sports betting as shutdown deadline approaches
Operators face a defined shutdown timetable while lawmakers consider proposals to retain sports betting.
TRF-3 suspends Stake Brazil's injunction allowing betting operations
Stake Brazil can no longer rely on the injunction to operate while the federal restrictions remain in force.
Peruvian lawmakers propose raising online betting tax to 5%
If approved, the proposal would raise operators’ tax costs on online wagers in Peru.
Piracicaba bans betting adverts on municipal property and at city events
Operators and advertising partners must account for restrictions on municipal venues, services and events in Piracicaba.
Brazil betting ban proposal prompts job cuts across regulated sector
Operators and service providers face further staffing cuts while the proposed ban’s status remains unresolved.
Brazil betting ban contrasts with licensing models across Latin America
Operators and suppliers face differing licensing and enforcement frameworks across the region's markets.
Lotteritilsynet sets rules for charity lotteries with turnover up to NOK100m
Eligible organisations need approval and a permit, with fees and draw arrangements varying by lottery format.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Fine
PGCB approves MGM Resorts International fine of $50,250
The agreements impose payments on MGM Resorts International and CountR for licensing breaches in Pennsylvania.
PAGCOR exclusion list reaches 40,000, Tengco says
A larger exclusion list and a 24/7 hotline change how PAGCOR-licensed operators must handle self-exclusion and family-initiated requests.
BETBY supplies sportsbook technology to Lebull in Poland
The agreement gives Lebull access to BETBY’s sportsbook services while allowing it to keep its existing player interface.
Licence
Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
New Hampshire Senate advances online casino legalisation bill to finance committee
The bill would allocate online casino revenue to scholarships and lottery administration, with finance committee scrutiny next.
AGCOM approves 2026–2028 anti-corruption plan covering gambling-ad monitoring
The plan identifies AGCOM units responsible for monitoring gambling advertising and handling related sanctions.
New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction
Operators holding application rights must still complete regulatory assessment before they can receive a licence to operate in New Zealand.
L&GNSW penalises two NSW venues over gaming machine shutdown breaches
Venues face escalating enforcement, from cautions to disciplinary referrals, as L&GNSW reviews 70 more sites and inspections continue.
UK raises Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40%
Operators face a Remote Gaming Duty rate of 40%, increased from 21% in April.
Tanzania Gaming Board hosts Eswatini regulator for two-day learning visit
Regulatory knowledge-sharing can help Eswatini shape digital gambling rules and strengthen anti-money laundering controls.
DGOJ reopens consultation on risk checks for Spanish gambling operators
Operators would need to apply monthly risk checks using customer activity on their platforms and follow the proposed safeguards.
Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
Kalshi retains preliminary protection from Illinois gambling enforcement, while wager-related fees remain subject to further briefing.
Italy’s Council of State delays new PVR rules for extended concessionaires
The ruling clarifies which PVR restrictions apply and when operators on extended concessions must comply.
Caliente.mx sponsors AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 in Mexico
Caliente.mx’s sponsorship supports a conference connecting affiliates, operators and B2B suppliers in Mexico’s iGaming market.
Ohio seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market jurisdiction
Ohio’s request puts disputed state and federal authority over sports prediction market operators before the Supreme Court.
Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games
An extension would give lawmakers more time to establish licensing rules before operators face machine seizures.