Romania’s ONJN opens consultation on two online gambling rules
Operators may need to assess the proposed standards for online terms, promotions and demonstration features before the consultation closes.
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Appointment
South Africa appoints Bonakele as lottery commission chair
The appointments will shape governance of the body that regulates South Africa’s lottery sector and distributes grants.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects automatic invalidity of unlicensed gambling contracts
Operators facing player claims can no longer rely on automatic contract invalidity as the basis for blanket refunds.
Denmark gambling revenue reaches DKK830.2m in May
The reported revenue growth gives operators and investors an indicator of Denmark’s gambling market performance.
Licence
MINCETUR approves TaDa Gaming for Peru’s regulated market
The approval enables TaDa Gaming to offer certified titles in Peru, including through its named operator and distribution partners.
Licence
Vulkan Systems says Galicia authorises HYDRA access-control system
The authorisation enables Vulkan Systems to offer HYDRA to gambling venues in Galicia.
Coljuegos reports 46,228 website-blocking orders against unauthorised betting
Operators and regulators should note Coljuegos’ extensive blocking activity and coordination with internet service providers against unauthorised betting.
CNMC says gambling led Spain's online transactions in Q4 2025
The CNMC figures show gambling’s share of Spanish e-commerce transactions and provide market context for operators and investors.
Appointment
Castilla y León retains Ruth Andérez in senior government role
Andérez's continued role places her in charge of gambling-related responsibilities during planned regional rule updates.
Navarra reports €308.19m in gambling stakes for 2025
Operators can compare Navarra's market growth by gambling segment with the reduction in authorised machines.
Brazil investigates Esportes da Sorte over World Cup betting advert
The proceeding may determine whether the advert breached promotion rules and could lead to administrative sanctions.
Indonesia ministry and Meta form team to address online gambling content
The team could give authorities a route to coordinate with social media platforms on gambling promotions.
Thailand ministry blocks 12,671 URLs linked to gambling and piracy
The figures show the scale of recent blocking activity and the split between court orders and platform cooperation.
Police in China and Malaysia target illegal World Cup betting networks
The operations show enforcement activity against illegal football betting in two markets during the tournament.
Penalty
Australian Federal Court orders AU$24.24m in illegal poker penalties
Operators and promoters face substantial penalties for illegal online poker services, with total case penalties reaching AU$29.24 million.
Licence
Betr moves wagering licence from Northern Territory to Tasmania
The move changes the regulator overseeing betr’s wagering activity and the rules applying to future bets and accounts.
FIRST.bet restores Cassino Bet sportsbook partnership in Brazil
The renewed agreement restores a named operator’s access to FIRST.bet’s sportsbook platform in Brazil.
Queensland sets maximum penalties for illegal funny-money nights
Venues and participants in Queensland face different stated maximum penalties for hosting, conducting or playing unlawful games.
Source: OLGR Queensland
HGC wins BITE Awards silver for gambling data warehouse project
The project uses game and player-session data to support HGC oversight of Video Lottery Terminals.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
HGC briefs Greek gambling providers on EU anti-money laundering framework
Providers can use the HGC’s planned guidance and consultation to prepare for the framework’s phased implementation.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Vietnam police dismantle gambling rings linked to VND2 trillion in bets
Operators should recognise the substantial betting activity and enforcement actions reported across three Vietnamese cities.
Moody’s forecasts Asian gaming revenue growth of 5% to 6%
The forecasts give gaming operators and investors regional revenue and earnings expectations for planning and assessment.
PokerStars leads Italy’s online cash poker market with 36.39% share
Market-share and spending changes show operators how rivals performed in Italy’s online cash poker market.
Korea Sports Promotion Foundation offers rewards for illegal betting reports
The scheme gives operators and regulators a defined mechanism for reporting illegal sports betting sites during the campaign.
South Korean prosecutors to try two alleged illegal gambling-site operators
The prosecutions target alleged operators of large illegal gambling platforms and include a site reportedly used by teenagers.