KSA chair opposes income-based gambling limits and proposes automatic Cruks registration
The proposal could automatically exclude people under financial protection from gambling with licensed operators.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board reduces pari-mutuel reporting frequency
Affected licensees must change reporting schedules and update their written internal controls by the stated deadline.
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ANJ approves Française des Jeux 2027 games programme and lottery products
The decisions set the authorised lottery offer and technical requirements for checking France’s gambling exclusion register.
Andy Sanborn pleads guilty to stealing more than $255,000 in relief funds
The plea deal leaves Concord Casino and Laurie Sanborn outside federal criminal charges while the casino remains closed.
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Greek gambling commission tenders €28,500 player-verification consultancy
The consultancy could shape legal and technical identity checks required of licensed online gambling providers in Greece.
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Malawi gaming authority sets 10 July deadline for sports betting licence bids
Operators must meet the sports betting application deadline and due diligence requirements to pursue a Malawi licence.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sues Kansas Lottery over reservation sales
Operators and regulators should note the Nation’s request to halt lottery activity and affirm its reservation’s status.
Texas Medical Association urges stricter safeguards for prediction markets
The proposals could affect prediction-market access and advertising rules in Texas.
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Nevada gaming board recommends Caesars takeover of Westgate sportsbook
The proposed change would alter the retail and digital betting offer at a major Nevada sportsbook venue.
Lotteritilsynet sends information letters over possible gambling adverts
The letters alert individuals to potential advertising concerns without making a formal breach finding.
DGOJ issues resolutions concerning Banegras Unión and Electraworks Ceuta
The resolutions concern two named gambling companies, but their subject and effects are not specified.
Spain’s online gambling market records €1.7bn in 2025 gross revenue
The reported market figures and tax proposals affect operators’ revenue mix, marketing costs and exposure to fiscal changes.
Panama gambling market records $1.33bn in wagers in January–May 2026
The figures show the relative scale and growth of land-based machines and online gambling in Panama’s regulated market.
FanDuel plans Alberta launch on 13 July, subject to final regulatory approval
Operators and investors should treat FanDuel’s planned Alberta entry and related agreements as conditional on regulatory approval.
ANJ warns that esports betting remains prohibited in France
Operators and consumers need to distinguish prohibited esports betting from activity permitted in France’s regulated market.
MGA grants 19 new gambling licences in 2025
The figures give operators and investors a view of Malta’s licensing activity and supervisory workload in 2025.
VERSUSbet extends Real Madrid partnership to Latin America for five years
The extended partnership gives VERSUSbet a route into Brazil and expands its presence across Latin America.
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Konami Gaming files for Japan casino supplier licences
Suppliers can see Konami’s effort to qualify for Japan’s regulated casino market ahead of MGM Osaka’s planned opening.
ESMA clarifies EU rules for prediction market event contracts
Operators may need to assess whether event contracts fall within EU financial rules and retail distribution restrictions.
Italian Senate bill proposes 2% levy on domestic football bets
If enacted, the proposal would add a levy and quarterly payment requirement for licensed betting operators in Italy.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects automatic recovery of pre-regulation gambling losses
Operators can assess whether historical gambling-loss claims remain viable after the court rejected automatic refunds.
Star Entertainment settles ATO tax disputes and records AU$55m charge
Investors can account for Star’s tax settlement, refund and remaining charge tied to former junket payments.
Liquor & Gaming NSW requires impact assessments for gaming machine threshold increases
Clubs and hotels seeking more gaming machines must account for the required local impact assessment process.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Holland Casino seeks new advertising agency after ending Indie partnership
The agency change reflects Holland Casino’s shift towards digital and social media campaigns, according to Indie’s founder.
Queensland sets Anzac Day trading rules for licensed premises
The rules specify when Queensland venues may serve alcohol and operate gaming machines around Anzac Day.
Source: OLGR Queensland