UK parliamentary group opens gambling inquiry into legislation and harm reduction
The inquiry could inform recommendations affecting UK gambling rules, including proposals on an ombudsman, land-based regulation and the levy.
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Kambi appoints Mateo Lenoble as Latin America head of sales
The appointment gives Kambi a regional sales lead as it seeks to expand its Latin American business.
Gambling Reform APPG opens inquiry into Great Britain regulation
The inquiry could inform recommendations on regulation affecting online and land-based gambling in Great Britain.
AGCO moves to revoke GTA retailers’ registrations over Prime Slot machines
The proposed revocations affect retailers offering unapproved gambling machines in Ontario convenience stores.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Rotterdam mayor proposes longer opening hours for gambling halls
A change to Rotterdam’s permitted opening hours could affect gambling hall operators and the city’s approach to gambling-related harm.
Licence
BetComply supports two unnamed applications for Dutch online gambling licences
The applications indicate further prospective entrants as the Netherlands prepares to process licence renewals.
PAGCOR and ASC require pre-screening of gambling adverts in the Philippines
Operators must obtain ASC approval for covered gambling adverts before public release.
Terni court annuls €20,000 penalty against Italian PVR operator
The ruling affects enforcement of the fixed €20,000 sanction in pending cases concerning PVR operators.
OLG pays $43.6m to Ontario casino-host communities for first quarter
The payments show the amount allocated to Ontario communities under the casino revenue-sharing formula.
Source: OLG
Nigeria’s state regulators adopt unified gaming licence across 28 states
Operators can use one licence across participating states instead of applying separately in each.
California AB 831 advances as opposition to sweepstakes casino ban grows
The bill could change the legal exposure of sweepstakes operators and related suppliers in California.
betr raises PointsBet takeover offer to 3.81 shares per share
PointsBet shareholders face competing takeover proposals with different forms of consideration.
Italy’s Council of State upholds 10-day suspension of Modena betting venue licence
The ruling confirms the grounds and duration for suspending a betting venue’s licence on public-order grounds.
ASA upholds complaints over three Play’n GO gambling adverts
The ruling requires Play’n GO to stop running the ads in their current form because they could appeal to under-18s.
Ukraine ministry plans real-time gambling monitoring system
The proposed system could give regulators real-time data on legal gambling activity and tax liabilities.
Japanese prosecutors accuse comedian duo of overseas online gambling
The allegations concern Japan’s prohibition on individuals gambling through overseas online casinos.
Brazil's SPA holds first meetings on national betting system
The proposed system could shape common state-level criteria for fixed-odds betting authorisation and oversight.
East Timor explores online gaming legislation and possible casinos
Any move towards gaming legislation could shape the conditions for operators considering East Timor.
Licence
Timor-Leste grants offshore gaming licence to Golden River Universe
The licence establishes an offshore gaming operation under the new authority’s oversight, while limiting activity to offshore services.
Flutter adds Tombola bingo to Sisal in Italy platform partnership
The agreement expands Sisal’s Italian offering with Tombola bingo and could shape future cross-brand product integrations within Flutter.
ANJ limits FDJ’s new games and lottery offer for 2026
The limits determine which scratchcards FDJ can launch and how many €5 games it can offer in France in 2026.
PokerStars explores Pragmatic Solutions route back into the Netherlands
A potential third-party route could affect licensed operators and suppliers seeking to serve Dutch poker customers.
BSP proposes caps on online gambling payments in the Philippines
Payment providers serving gambling users would face new authorisation, transaction-limit and cooling-off requirements if the draft takes effect.
Licence
Nevada board recommends five-year limited licences for Aruze-linked applicants
The commission’s pending decision will determine the applicants’ licensing and Harris’s potential equity interest.
Brazil’s SPA convenes states to discuss unified betting oversight
Operators in participating jurisdictions may face more aligned rules if the group establishes shared regulatory and operational standards.