Isle of Man GSC and Australia co-lead FATF gambling-risk report
Updated illicit-finance risk indicators could inform gambling-sector monitoring by regulators and reporting businesses.
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Penalty
Como police issue gaming hall with smoking-ban penalty notice
The notice exposes the gaming hall operator to a fine of up to €2,200 for a smoking-ban breach.
Michigan Gaming Control Board withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi membership
Operators and regulators should note the Michigan board’s withdrawal and cancelled sponsorship over Kalshi’s NCPG membership.
Acquisition
Burghclere acquires H2 Gambling Capital for its EGR portfolio
Investors and industry participants gain a combined portfolio pairing H2’s gambling-market analysis with EGR Global.
Como police cite Vertemate con Minoprio gaming hall over smoking rules
Gaming-hall operators should ensure smoking-rule compliance, as inspections resulted in a notice providing for a maximum penalty.
ADM publishes draft PSID 3.0 betting exchange protocol for Italy
Remote-gambling concessionaires can begin technical testing of the revised betting-exchange protocol on 13 July.
AMLA consults on draft anti-money-laundering customer-monitoring guidance
Gambling operators can submit views on draft customer-monitoring guidance by 3 September 2026.
ADM issues draft PACG 3.3 account-register protocol for online gambling
Remote-gambling concessionaires must prepare for revised account-registration messages and technical requirements.
Licence
Kenya GRA opens first licensing cycle under 2025 gambling law
Operators and suppliers must meet new licensing and approval requirements during the transition to Kenya’s regulatory framework.
ADM publishes draft PSR 3.0 protocol for betting shops
Betting concessionaires and collection-rights holders can test the revised retail betting protocol before implementation.
Spillemyndigheden reports 21.5% rise in Danish gambling spend in May
The segment figures give operators a regulator-sourced view of year-on-year changes across Denmark’s gambling market.
ADM updates online gambling communication verification procedures to version 1.2
Concessionaires and verification bodies must use the revised procedures and message specifications for system checks.
European Commission outlines DSA safeguards against gambling adverts targeting minors
The stated safeguards affect how online platforms may target advertising and manage gambling content accessible to minors.
DGOJ allocates €1.049m to 20 gambling-harm research projects in Spain
The grants fund research intended to inform prevention and public policy on gambling-related harm in Spain.
ECA cites €22.9bn in EU tax revenue lost to illegal online gambling in 2025
Policymakers and operators should consider the study’s estimated illegal-market tax losses and the ECA’s call for cross-border enforcement coordination.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects voiding pre-regulation online gambling contracts
Operators can rely on the Dutch Supreme Court ruling that pre-regulation customer contracts cannot be declared void.
ADM publishes draft gambling protocols for testing from 13 July
Concessionaires will need to assess the draft specifications ahead of their scheduled availability for testing.
ADM updates draft technical protocols for Italian online betting and games
Operators will need to assess the revised technical requirements before testing the protocols.
ADM sets 2026 priorities for gambling oversight and illegal-market controls
Operators should prepare for ADM’s planned sector reorganisation, stronger oversight and action against illegal and underage gambling.
DAZN launches sportsbook and online casino in Ontario
DAZN’s Ontario entry adds another operator to the province’s competitive online market.
Macao police arrest man over alleged proxy baccarat betting for mainland gamblers
The case concerns enforcement against proxy betting and illegal gambling activity at Macao casinos.
ADM reports 31,400 gaming checks and 1,038 illegal sites blocked in 2025
Operators should account for ADM’s enforcement activity, including blocked illegal sites and suspended premises to protect minors.
Russian lawmakers cite gambling addiction estimates covering 12% of adults
The estimates and differing treatment figures may inform debate over gambling controls and support services in Russia.
Appointment
Nederlandse Loterij appoints Ageeth Bakker as financial and risk chief
Investors should note Ageeth Bakker becomes chief financial and risk officer on 1 November 2026.
Italy’s Council of State rejects concessionaire challenge to betting-site migration
The ruling clarifies that a former concessionaire cannot veto a regularised betting centre’s move to another operator.