UK Gambling Commission sets out AML priorities and July risk assessment
Operators should review AML controls and show that compliance technology works as the Commission intensifies supervision.
All news
Reports
Tender
Cyprus gambling regulator opens €200,000 METRON prevention funding programme
Eligible organisations have a defined application window to seek funding for gambling-harm prevention and support projects.
Italian football presidency candidates seek 2% betting tax
Italian football presidency candidates Malagò and Abete support a 2% betting tax to fund the sport.
Iowa casinos and sportsbooks generate over $30m in May 2026 taxes
The figures give operators and investors a read on Iowa casino and sports wagering revenue and state tax revenue.
Appointment
GCGRA names Ciarán Carruthers as second chief executive
The appointment puts a former Crown Resorts chief in charge of the UAE framework as the GCGRA limits online licensing to one operator per Emirate.
UKGC says VPN growth hinders measurement of illegal gambling
Operators and regulators cannot size the black market reliably while VPN-obscured traffic skews the evidence used to justify enforcement and market controls.
UK gambling industry generates £4.5bn in GGY in Q4 2025, Gambling Commission data shows
Operators and investors can track the sector's 2.27% year-on-year yield growth against the prior-year quarter.
Appointment
Andrew Rhodes joins Hawkbridge as strategic adviser
Rhodes's move into advisory work gives betting operators and suppliers access to a former UK regulator chief's experience.
Appointment
BGC appoints Daniel Lindsay as Director of Strategic Delivery
The BGC's new Director of Strategic Delivery, Daniel Lindsay, covers Stephanie Wong's absence during maternity leave.
UKGC extends deposit limit implementation deadline by three months
The UKGC's three-month delay gives British betting operators more time to implement new deposit limit policies.
Yolo Investments gains Abu Dhabi approval for Fund III
Abu Dhabi approval for Fund III follows Yolo Group's two UAE gaming vendor licences, signalling regional licensing progress.
UKGC reiterates limited expected impact of financial risk assessments
Operators should note the UKGC says financial risk assessments should barely affect most British bettors.
Nick Herbert urges review of UKGC affordability checks
A Conservative peer urged the Culture Secretary to reconsider the UKGC's affordability-check policy in the Lords.
BGC weighs legal challenge to UK affordability checks
A legal challenge could delay or reshape the Gambling Commission's affordability regime, affecting compliance costs and customer checks for UK operators.
Iowa casino revenue rises 3.67% to $146.3m in April 2026
The figures show Iowa sports wagering revenue growing faster than casino revenue, a split operators and suppliers can weigh.
Iowa sports wagering revenue jumps 56% to $24.57m in March 2026
The figures show Bally's Marquette landside casino's revenue increase while statewide casino revenue fell, signalling competitive shift.
Iowa casinos report $156.0m in February 2026 receipts
The figures show casino revenue growth offsetting weaker sports wagering revenue, with state gaming taxes rising.
Iowa casinos report $163.8m in January 2026 receipts
The figures show Iowa casino and sports wagering revenue both rising, with state gaming taxes up slightly.
Tender
Iowa IRGC seeks proposals for FY2026 race horse aftercare fund
Eligible organisations can apply for the fund, which prioritises rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming former Iowa-raced horses.
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge
A previous 10-day suspension preceded this 45-day proposal over alleged repeated violations found during an inspection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO suspends Ottawa's Vegas Island liquor licence over drug trafficking
The AGCO concluded drug trafficking took place on the premises with staff involvement and no preventive effort by the licensee.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO moves to revoke Toronto bar Southside Johnny's liquor licence
The AGCO concluded the licensee and a manager repeatedly and knowingly bought stolen liquor for the bar and personal use.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates monetary penalty schedule for large quadricycle and winery licensees
The changes enable large quadricycle liquor sales licences and winery product transfers, with new maximum penalties set.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)