North Carolina governor signs 6% tax on prediction-market fee revenue
The tax changes the cost of offering prediction-market contracts in North Carolina.
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New Jersey lawmakers propose 9% tax on prediction-market gross income
If enacted, the proposal would impose a state tax on prediction-market companies operating in New Jersey.
ECA seeks cross-border action over estimated €91.6bn illegal market
Regulators face ECA calls for stronger cross-border enforcement against unlicensed online gambling across the EU.
MGA reports €1.422bn in Malta gaming sector value added for 2025
The report gives operators and suppliers data on Malta’s sector scale, employment and licensing trends.
Amusnet launches games on Entain’s bwin and Gioco Digitale in Italy
Operators and investors can see Amusnet’s certified games expanding across Entain’s two Italian casino platforms.
ACMA issues formal warning to MMA fighter over illegal gambling
The warning signals the ACMA's willingness to pursue individuals, not only operators, over illegal gambling promotion.
South African internet providers call for legal framework before gambling-site blocks
The proposed safeguards could shape how internet providers are required to block offshore gambling platforms.
Tender
South Africa’s NGB seeks providers to block illegal gambling sites
The request could support efforts to restrict access to unlicensed gambling websites in South Africa.
LONASE launches LPbet online sportsbook in Senegal
The launch gives operators and regulators a new state-run platform in Senegal’s online betting market.
Bolzano administrative court rejects two requests to suspend betting authorisation expiry findings
The rulings leave the municipality’s findings on the two betting authorisation expiries in place at the interim stage.
MGA outlines AI-led regulatory approach in annual report
Suppliers see Malta's regulatory approach covering licences for both gambling operators and business-to-business suppliers.
PD deputies ask ministry to maintain Rai gambling-advertising ban
The question concerns whether the public broadcaster will retain an explicit gambling-advertising restriction in its service contract.
New York judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves New York’s gambling laws applicable to Kalshi’s sports contracts while the remaining claims proceed.
Italian police seize equipment at suspected illegal betting site in Viterbo
The operation signals enforcement against betting businesses allegedly operating without the required licence.
Rio de Janeiro court orders illegal betting sites using Loterj branding suspended
The order requires payment blocks and site suspensions, affecting operators and platforms serving Rio de Janeiro.
Lottoitalia limits cancellations of four Italian lottery games to five minutes
Retailers handling these games must apply the shorter cancellation window and its stated exceptions.
Italian police seize equipment at alleged unlicensed betting outlet in Barbarano Romano
The case shows enforcement action against an outlet allegedly collecting bets without the required public-safety licence.
Penalty
MGA reports €162,520 in Malta administrative penalties for 2025
Licensees and applicants can use the figures to understand the MGA’s penalties, cancellations and licence decisions.
Armenia proposes amendments targeting illegal online gambling
Operators serving Armenia may need to monitor proposed changes targeting illegal online gambling, although their effects remain unspecified.
IGT PlayDigital partners with Hollywoodbets for South African launch
The agreement gives IGT PlayDigital a named operator partner for distribution in South Africa.
Acquisition
RubyPlay acquires Splash Tech, subject to regulatory approval
Operator partners may gain access to jackpot tools and free-to-play casino and sports products, subject to regulatory approvals.
US horse-racing wagering falls 5% to $911.9m in June
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of recent US horse-racing wagering activity.
Lottoitalia applies five-minute cancellation limit to four lottery games
The change requires retailers to enforce a fixed cancellation period and observe exceptions for instant-win plays and draw closing times.
Bolzano administrative court rejects two betting permit suspension requests
The ruling leaves the municipality’s expiry measures in force while the underlying cases proceed.
UK racing criticises UKGC stance on financial risk assessments
Racing's opposition highlights the compliance and cost burden operators and partners expect from the financial risk regime.