GRAI signs cooperation memorandum with Danish Gambling Authority
The agreement may strengthen cross-border regulatory coordination for operators active in both jurisdictions.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
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Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $170,000 over Pickering Casino Resort controls
The penalty underscores Ontario casino operators’ obligations to monitor high-risk customers and report suspected money laundering.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Penalty
AGCO orders C$170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian over Pickering Casino Resort
The order underscores casino operators’ exposure to penalties and appeal deadlines when anti-money-laundering controls fall short.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires registration for suppliers serving Ontario lottery retailers
Suppliers need to account for AGCO registration and possible fees before serving Ontario lottery retailers or other gaming sectors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGCO outlines renewal and transfer rules for Ontario affiliate delivery licences
Affiliate delivery businesses must meet renewal deadlines and transfer conditions to continue operating under a valid licence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
ANJ reiterates France’s ban on esports betting during Esports World Cup
Operators and suppliers must account for France’s prohibition on esports betting when assessing products and market access.
Source: ANJ (France)
S&P sees Philippine gaming revenue returning to growth as online play recovers
Operators face a possible demand recovery alongside cost pressures and regulatory changes that could affect operating hours and customer acquisition.
FIGC president backs betting revenue as potential support for youth football
Betting revenue could support youth football in Italy if proposals gain parliamentary and political backing.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board reviews Fertitta executives’ suitability applications
The suitability proceedings are an initial licensing step for executives at the company with a pending Caesars acquisition agreement.
Virginia Lottery lets winners withhold names and photographs without written consent
The policy changes winner-publicity procedures and requires the lottery to notify affected winners privately.
Dutch Supreme Court upholds pre-2021 gambling agreements in player-loss cases
The ruling limits one route for players seeking refunds from operators over pre-2021 gambling losses in the Netherlands.
Blask reports 13% growth in Brazilian betting demand during World Cup
Operators can compare demand trends in Brazil with other monitored markets and track the reported shifts in brand attention.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects automatic refunds for pre-2021 online gambling losses
The ruling rejects a general basis for players to recover pre-regulation losses from online gambling operators.
Alberta launches regulated online gambling market on 13 July
Operators seeking to enter Alberta must complete both provincial registration and a commercial agreement with the conduct-and-manage entity.
ECA estimates illegal EU online gambling market at €91.6bn in 2025
The estimates quantify potential tax losses and competition for operators holding national licences.
Superbet refunds Brazil World Cup winner bets after national team exits
The cancellation and automatic refunds affect customers holding long-term bets on Brazil to win the tournament.
Tender
FDJ United signals interest in Austria's next lottery concession
The prospective competition could change which operator holds Austria's lottery concession after the tender.
EGP-FIPE says online gambling exceeded physical channel in Lombardy in 2025
The reported channel shift bears on how policymakers design gambling-prevention measures in Lombardy.
EGP-FIPE says online gambling overtook retail in Lombardy in 2025
Online gambling’s larger share in Lombardy supports calls for prevention measures suited to digital channels.
Amusnet launches Shining Crown on PokerStars in Italy
The launch expands PokerStars’ Italian selection, with further Amusnet titles planned.
US lawyers say CFTC may hold an edge in prediction-market dispute
The outcome could shape whether states or the CFTC regulate sports-related prediction contracts.
FIT president says Italy’s land-based gambling overhaul has been delayed
The delay prolongs uncertainty for Italy’s land-based operators facing fragmented rules and outdated technical standards.
Acquisition
Banijay Gaming acquires JOA's French casino network
The deal adds 33 land-based casinos to Banijay's French footprint as it pursues omnichannel expansion in a market without regulated iGaming.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects automatic refunds for unlicensed gambling losses
Operators face continuing individual claims, but players cannot rely solely on contracts being automatically void.
Indiana bans dual-currency sweepstakes casino platforms from 1 July
Operators must stop offering covered sweepstakes games in Indiana or risk civil penalties.