AGCOM report reviews Italy’s gambling advertising ban and €50,000 minimum sanction
The constitutional challenge could affect how Italy’s minimum penalties for gambling advertising violations are applied.
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New Zealand sets online casino ad rules without an advertising-volume cap
Licensed operators will face restrictions on advertising content and timing but no stated cap on how often they can advertise.
AGCOM reports no gambling-ad ban fines in 2025 as court cases remain pending
The pending cases could clarify platform liability and the legal requirements for Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Coroner finds William Hill failed to intervene before Gareth Evans’ death
The finding raises concerns about how operators identify and respond to gambling-related harm across online and retail channels.
Czech finance ministry orders internet providers to block Polymarket
The Ministry of Finance ordered providers to block Polymarket within 15 days as unlicensed.
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ISS tenders €904,951 study on gambling and digital habits in Italy
The tender will generate updated evidence on gambling and digital behaviours for Italy’s prevention and public-health policies.
ADM and Guardia di Finanza seize 24 gaming machines in Taranto
The seizures and penalties affect gaming venues operating unconnected machines in Taranto province.
Rio de Janeiro bans betting adverts across municipal public spaces
Betting operators face additional municipal advertising restrictions alongside the federal rules described in the report.
Rank Group discusses £5m payment with Gambling Commission
The discussions concern a possible £5m regulatory payment tied to Rank Group’s historical compliance breaches.
AMLA consults on risk assessment rules for non-financial businesses
Gaming businesses may be assessed under the shared risk methodology proposed for non-financial sectors.
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MGCB approves DraftKings for multi-state online poker across three states
The approval enables DraftKings to pool eligible online poker players across three states through its Michigan partner.
AMLA opens risk-assessment consultation with 10 September deadline
The draft could shape how gambling-sector risks are classified and supervised by authorities.
Romania’s ONJN rejects Polymarket request to suspend operating restriction
Polymarket’s restriction remains in place as Romania treats its activity as betting subject to national gambling rules.
Alberta launches regulated iGaming market with 22 operators live
Operators entering Alberta must meet its player-protection requirements and revenue-reinvestment rules.
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Italy’s ISS tenders €904,951 gambling and digital-habits study
The study could provide operators and regulators with updated evidence on gambling behaviour and digital technology use in Italy.
Aristocrat Interactive launches nearly 40 titles in Alberta
The launch adds Aristocrat Interactive content to Alberta’s newly opened multi-operator market.
AMLA seeks gambling sector input on risk-based supervision
AMLA invited gambling licensees to contribute on risk profiling and risk-based supervision.
Curaçao Gaming Authority sets wind-down rules for licence holders
Licence holders must follow defined closure procedures while protecting players and settling outstanding liabilities.
New York mobile sports wagering reaches $2.25bn in June
The reported handle growth provides operators and investors with a measure of New York mobile betting activity.
Nepal Police arrest eight over alleged cross-border betting operation
The investigation concerns alleged illegal betting, cross-border payment flows and a wider network of operators.
Illinois Lottery records $320.1m in May sales
May sales were reportedly slightly lower than a year earlier, offering stakeholders a recent performance comparison.
Brightstar extends Washington’s Lottery contract for seven years
The contract secures Brightstar’s lottery technology role in Washington through June 2036 and specifies thousands of equipment deployments.
Lotteritilsynet classifies prediction markets as gambling under Norwegian law
The regulator’s interpretation puts prediction-market providers and marketers within Norway’s unlicensed-gambling rules.
Rank Group reports FY26 revenue growth and proposes £5m Gambling Commission settlement
The proposed settlement and trading update give investors both a compliance exposure and the company’s latest performance figures.
Kansas casinos report $216.3m gaming revenue in first half of 2026
The reported half-year total provides a market performance indicator for Kansas casino operators and investors.