Italian local authorities receive €910m from gambling revenue in 2025
The unresolved revenue-sharing arrangements affect funding for local gambling controls and problem-gambling prevention.
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Licence
Nevada approves Terrible’s licence as Affinity transfers Primm casinos
The transfer of Primm Valley Casino Resorts changes management of the gaming properties amid disputed accounts of Affinity’s exit.
GGL reports €14.4bn German gambling market and blocks against illegal sites in 2025
The report combines regulated-market revenue with enforcement activity relevant to authorised operators in Germany.
Dutch Supreme Court rules pre-2021 player loss claims not automatically void
The ruling limits restitution claims against unlicensed operators for pre-2021 losses, reducing legal exposure for operators facing similar cases in the Netherlands.
Betsson adds four TaDa Gaming titles to its Italian platform
The four-title launch broadens Betsson’s Italian game catalogue with TaDa Gaming content.
FIT representative urges faster reform of Italy’s land-based gambling rules
Operators face continued uncertainty over fragmented local rules and repeated extensions while the reform remains unresolved.
Dutch Supreme Court upholds pre-2021 unlicensed gambling contracts
The ruling limits claims seeking historical gambling losses solely on the basis that contracts were automatically void.
Jefferies analyst warns of headwinds for Las Vegas and Macau casinos
The outlook may inform casino operators’ and investors’ assessments of near-term results and longer-term growth prospects.
Brazilian Federal Police investigate money-laundering network linked to illegal betting
The investigation targets financial channels allegedly used to support illegal betting platforms in Brazil.
Brazil’s TCU rejects challenge over betting firms’ ownership-data secrecy
The ruling leaves the proposed treatment of betting firms’ ownership information unresolved until a formal act is issued.
Midnite agrees Championship training kit deal with Southampton
The deal adds another Championship club to Midnite's sponsorship portfolio, giving the operator brand exposure with Southampton's players and fans.
AUSTRAC orders bet365 to strengthen anti-money laundering controls in Australia
The undertaking requires bet365 to change risk controls and suspicious-transaction reporting in Australia.
Italian MP Stefano Vaccari calls for Rai gambling-advertising reference to return
The dispute concerns whether Rai’s public-service contract should restate its commitment against gambling advertising.
Analysts report New York betting and US casino trends in recent notes
Reported New York betting growth and casino performance provide market indicators for operators and investors.
Acquisition
Banijay Gaming agrees to acquire JOA’s 33 French casinos
JOA’s 33 casinos could join Banijay Gaming, subject to employee consultations and regulatory approval.
Stefano Vaccari criticises removal of Rai gambling-advertising clause
The proposed challenge could affect the public broadcaster’s contractual commitments on gambling advertising.
ECA estimates EU illegal gambling generated €91.6bn in 2025
The estimates frame the scale of cross-border illegal gambling and the associated tax shortfall for EU policymakers.
Acquisition
Banijay Gaming agrees acquisition of JOA’s 33 French casinos
Investors should note the deal adds 33 French casinos to Banijay Gaming through a put option with Blackstone- and Kings Park-managed funds.
Italian horse-racing betting concessionaires face 6 July settlement deadline
The deadline sets a payment obligation for concessionaires collecting agency horse-racing bets.
AUSTRAC orders bet365 to strengthen AML controls in Australia
The enforceable undertaking requires bet365 to strengthen AML controls, with civil penalties possible for breaches.
ADM publishes updated technical protocol for fixed-odds betting
Operators and concessionaires may need to align their systems with the protocol’s technical specifications and procedures.
Catania appeal court acquits betting-shop owner in illegal intermediation case
The ruling clarifies what evidence prosecutors must establish in cases involving betting outlets linked to unlicensed bookmakers.
Catania appeal court acquits CTD-PVR operator in betting intermediation case
The decision sets out the evidential distinction relevant to prosecutions of betting outlet operators.
Penalty
Federal Court orders A$29.2m penalties over illegal poker network
The penalties and injunctions set out court consequences for operators and an affiliate involved in illegal online poker services.
Appointment
UKGC policy director Tim Miller plans to leave in September
Operators and policymakers should note Miller’s departure and his view that existing legislation has enabled effective regulation.