PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play distribution rights in the Philippines
Licensed Philippine operators would access Pragmatic Play’s services only through PhilWeb if the required approvals and arrangements are completed.
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Appointment
Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo vice-president of attractions
The appointment puts Teo in charge of the resort’s attractions portfolio, including ArtScience Museum.
Appointment
Coalition for Prediction Markets appoints Brian Quintenz senior adviser
Quintenz’s appointment adds a former CFTC commissioner to a coalition seeking broader access to prediction markets in the US.
Van Dyke seeks dismissal of CFTC Polymarket trading case
The court’s ruling could affect whether federal commodities law applies to the disputed prediction-market contracts.
Lottomatica leads Italy’s online sports betting market with 30.98% share
The largest operators accounted for more than 81% of spending, highlighting concentration in Italy’s online sports and virtual betting market.
Catania police seize six non-compliant terminals and impose €303,000 in sanctions
The operation records enforcement against alleged illegal gambling at a private venue, including substantial administrative sanctions.
Carabinieri find two gaming halls open beyond permitted hours in Bergamasca
Gaming-hall operators in the area face municipal sanctions for opening beyond permitted hours.
Google bars real-money prediction-market extensions from Chrome Web Store
Developers offering prediction-market access through Chrome extensions may have to change or remove products that enable real-money transactions.
WorldGaming adds technology and fintech hall to ICE Barcelona 2027
The expansion creates a dedicated exhibition and conference space for technology and financial-services suppliers serving gaming businesses.
Tender
FDJ United signals interest in Austria’s 15-year lottery licence
The tender’s €40 million entry requirement and 15-year term shape the cost and duration of any bid.
GGL raises Germany’s online slots stake limit to €5 for eligible adults
Operators must apply different per-spin limits according to players’ ages and, for some adults, recent indicators of gambling harm.
Indonesian officials deport 92 Chinese nationals over alleged gambling activity
The deportations and lifetime re-entry bans show enforcement action against alleged cross-border gambling activity in Indonesia.
ACMA warns Jamie Mullarkey over illegal gambling promotion in Australia
The warning clarifies that influencers can face enforcement for promoting or linking to prohibited gambling services in Australia.
EGBA reports member online GGR of €18bn in 2025
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of member-company revenue and licensed-market reach across Europe.
Acquisition
Michael Burry buys Flutter and DraftKings shares amid prediction-market concerns
Investors can see how Burry’s expectation of tighter prediction-market regulation informs his Flutter and DraftKings holdings.
EGT installs PH 50 V AWP cabinets at Hi Five Casino in the Netherlands
The installation gives EGT a Dutch casino deployment of its AWP cabinets and multigame, which the casino said was well received.
Bragg Gaming plans to cut 19% of its workforce in AI transformation
Operators and investors can assess how Bragg’s workforce reductions support its AI transformation and expected savings.
Imagine Live partners with MaxBet to roll out live casino in three Balkan markets
The staged rollout gives both companies a named commercial presence across three regulated markets.
Playtech raises 2026 EBITDA guidance to at least €270 million
Investors can weigh Playtech’s raised annual guidance against its expected lower second-half earnings.
Sabine Verheyen urges EU action against illegal gambling adverts on platforms
The proposal would increase pressure on platforms and national authorities to address advertising for unlicensed gambling sites.
Departure
Courtney Mather resigns from Caesars Entertainment board
Mather’s departure changes the board’s composition while a possible competing takeover bid is being assembled.
TAR Calabria schedules merits hearing over Cosenza betting licence refusal
The licence applicant must wait for the merits hearing while the refusal remains unsuspended.
Appointment
Senegal appoints Abdourahmane Baldé as LONASE director general
The appointment changes the leadership of Senegal’s national lottery operator.
Acquisition
Zeal enters UK prize draw market through SevenCanyon acquisition
The deal gives Zeal a route into a UK prize draw segment that sits outside strict lottery regulation, widening competition for operators.
Council of State reviews Agcom appeal over €60,000 YouTube gambling-ad fine
The appeal will determine whether the company can be held responsible for gambling videos created before its formation.