Basque Country updates gaming-machine testing protocol
Gaming suppliers and operators must meet revised testing requirements for machines, systems, payments and monitoring in the Basque Country.
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Reports
La Rioja approves machine authorisations and sets Q3 2025 gaming tax
La Rioja taxpayers can verify machine records, object to assessments and meet the stated Q2 payment deadline.
ANJ calls for tighter gambling-ad rules and youth protections in France
The proposals could affect gambling advertising, sponsorship and limits for younger adult customers.
Source: ANJ (France)
ASA rejects complaints over Buzz Bingo action-figure social media ad
The decision clarifies how the ASA assessed child appeal in this gambling advert.
Amsterdam court dismisses players’ data case against Unibet
The ruling addresses whether a claims organisation can represent players seeking data from a gambling operator under GDPR.
Dutch minister says data on gambling addiction among entrepreneurs are unavailable
The lack of occupation-specific data limits regulators’ and operators’ ability to gauge gambling-related harm among entrepreneurs.
Spain’s Gaming Policy Council validates 2024 activity report
The report gives operators and public authorities a jointly approved account of Spain’s 2024 gambling market.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
CBRE analyst forecasts US tax bill could support casino spending
The tax provisions could affect casino customers’ spending power and betting activity, including in Las Vegas.
Maryland casinos report $160.7m in June gaming revenue
The revenue figures show changing performance across Maryland casinos and provide context for operators monitoring the market.
Zubiri proposes bill to ban online gambling in the Philippines
The proposal could require operators and access providers to adapt to a nationwide online gambling ban and blocking rules.
Licence
7777 Gaming says it has received B2B supplier approval in Italy
The stated approval allows 7777 Gaming to offer its products to licensed operators in Italy.
ARCON requires prior approval for Nigerian gambling adverts
Prepublication approval could raise licensed operators’ advertising costs and advantage unlicensed competitors.
Philippine lawmakers propose online gambling tax and competing ban
The proposals could reshape online gambling taxation, access and operating requirements in the Philippines.
Licence
Veikkaus prepares for Finland’s licensed iGaming market in 2027
Veikkaus’ platform and product decisions will shape its preparations for competition when Finland’s market opens.
Appointment
Bragg appoints Luka Pataky as executive vice-president of AI and innovation
The appointment places an executive in charge of Bragg’s AI work across products, safer gambling and operations.
Citizens analyst says proposed US tax change poses limited risk to major operators
The proposal could alter tax exposure for bettors while having limited effects on major operators, according to the analyst.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds tax liability for foreign bookmakers, excludes 2009 penalties
The ruling distinguishes bookmakers’ tax obligations from penalties for historical betting activity in Italy.
Penalty
Singapore MAS imposes S$27.45m in penalties on nine financial institutions
The enforcement findings concern financial controls applied to customers linked to gambling-related money laundering investigations.
Italy’s 2024 state accounts include gaming and lottery concession costs
The accounting treatment affects how gaming concession fees and small winnings are recorded in state finances.
Philippine senators propose tighter online gambling rules and a ban
The proposals could change whether licensed operators can offer online gambling and which payment methods they may accept in the Philippines.
Acquisition
AGCO and iGO clear MIXI’s proposed PointsBet takeover in Ontario
The remaining shareholder acceptance threshold and conditions determine whether the proposed takeover can proceed.
Canary Islands law restricts gambling access and sets venue distances
Operators in the Canary Islands face statutory restrictions on who may gamble and on where venues can be located.
Evoplay launches five instant-win games with Peru’s Loterías Torito
The partnership gives Evoplay access to Peru’s lottery platform with games adapted to regulatory and responsible-gaming standards.
Philippine gaming consultant argues against online gambling ban
A ban could affect licensed online operators as well as the illegal activity that proposed measures aim to address.
Brazil Senate schedules vote on land-based casino legalisation bill
A Senate vote could move the proposed land-based casino framework to Brazil’s president for a decision.