Spelinspektionen seeks to restore SEK100m fine against Svenska Spel
The appeal will test whether the regulator can reinstate the fine over Svenska Spel’s handling of customers at risk of excessive gambling.
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Gibraltar Regulatory Authority approves EGT Digital licence for core products
The approval allows EGT Digital to offer its stated product range in Gibraltar.
Spelinspektionen appeals court decision quashing €9.1m Svenska Spel fine
The appeal could affect how the duty-of-care requirements are applied to gambling operators in Sweden.
DGOJ renews responsible gambling council and presents 2026–2030 programme draft
Operators and regulators can track the proposed priorities and measures ahead of the programme's planned approval.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Anjouan requires B2B providers to hold a licence or recognition certificate
B2B suppliers seeking to work with Anjouan-licensed operators must meet the new licensing or recognition requirement.
Google allows licensed betting apps on Brazil Play Store
Operators targeting Brazilian users must meet Google’s licensing and app-listing conditions to distribute covered apps through Google Play.
IGT rebrands lottery business as Brightstar ahead of spin-off
The rebrand precedes the separation of IGT’s lottery operations from its gaming and digital business.
New York legislature advances bill to ban sweepstakes casinos
Operators using dual-currency systems would be barred from serving New York if the bill becomes law.
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Cirsa plans €460m IPO across four Spanish exchanges
The planned IPO could provide Cirsa with new capital and secondary share proceeds, subject to approval and market conditions.
Japan’s upper house approves bill banning online casino advertising
The changes impose new restrictions on online casino promotion and access in Japan.
Japan parliament bans advertising for offshore gambling sites
Operators and platforms targeting Japanese users face restrictions on promoting offshore gambling under the amended law.
IGT renames global lottery business Brightstar Lottery
The rebrand separates IGT’s lottery business from the gaming and digital operations due to be sold after the merger.
Swedish government proposes broader gambling credit-card ban
If adopted, the proposal would require gambling operators in Sweden to block credit card payments and third-party credit agreements.
Castilla y León official says advertising rules are nearing release
Operators in Castilla y León may need to adapt advertising practices when the revised rules are published.
Inspired launches hybrid dealer roulette with Loto-Québec in Canada
The launch adds a named supplier’s hybrid roulette game to a provincial operator’s online casino platform.
New Jersey casino association backs state appeal against Kalshi injunction
The appeal could affect whether prediction-market operators can offer sports contracts in New Jersey without state gaming licences.
Five groups file briefs supporting New Jersey’s case against Kalshi
The appellate case could affect how prediction-market sports event contracts interact with state gambling laws.
Spelinspektionen appeals ruling overturning SEK100m Svenska Spel fine
The appeal will test the legal basis for Svenska Spel's player-protection obligations and the regulator's sanction.
IGT begins using Brightstar Lottery name ahead of gaming sale
Lottery customers and investors will need to track the business's new trading name and the pending legal and ticker changes.
Brazil’s SPA meets Caixa Loterias to discuss fixed-odds betting rules
The discussion concerns regulatory requirements for Caixa Loterias’ proposed entry into Brazil’s online betting market.
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EGT Digital says Gibraltar authorises its iGaming products
The authorisation permits EGT Digital to offer its stated products in Gibraltar.
H2 Gambling Capital urges African regulators to strengthen responsible gambling
The proposals could affect operators’ responsible-gambling requirements and licensing processes across African markets.
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EGT Digital obtains Gibraltar gambling authorisation
The authorisation allows EGT Digital to offer its core products in Gibraltar.
AGCO approves Flamboro Downs 2025 race-date amendment
The approval changes a scheduled race date at Flamboro Downs.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Nuvei plans to broaden Brazilian services as betting regulation affects cross-border volumes
Changes to betting-related payment flows are prompting Nuvei to expand its services and consider a broader Brazilian payments licence.