Acquisition
Banijay Gaming acquires JOA casino business in France
The acquisition changes ownership of a French casino operator and supports JOA's stated expansion plans.
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Reports
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.
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.
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.
South Korean authorities extradite two alleged gambling-network operators
The extraditions show enforcement action against alleged cross-border illegal gambling operations involving substantial wager volumes.
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.