Ohio representatives introduce bill to restrict online sports betting
Ohio operators should track the bill, which proposes ending online and mobile sports betting but has not reached a committee.
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ADM reports €165.33bn in gaming stakes and 31,403 checks in 2025
Operators face oversight across land-based and online gaming, while the reported figures quantify market activity and enforcement.
Antimafia commission consultant calls for tighter gambling traceability in Italy
Torrigiani’s proposals could inform debate on gambling oversight and the sector’s pending regulatory reorganisation.
MGCB withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi membership
Regulators and operators should note that Kalshi’s NCPG membership has strained relations over consumer protections and licensing.
African regulators advance Africa Safer Gambling Week at London session
The initiative signals coordinated African regulatory action on taxation, player protection and illegal operators, affecting compliance planning for operators and suppliers targeting those markets.
Brazil reports BRL5.89 billion in betting tax revenue through May
The tax figures indicate the scale of regulated betting revenue and inform policy discussions on Brazil’s licensed and unlicensed markets.
KSA updates Dutch online gambling deposit means-test guidance
Operators must recalculate Dutch deposit limits using only recurring income, excluding savings and one-off payments, or risk supervisory action.
KSA chair proposes automatic Cruks inclusion for people under protective orders
The proposal could extend gambling exclusion to people under financial or legal protection orders in the Netherlands.
Bulgaria proposes €6,000 annual charge and 10% levy on gambling affiliates
The proposed charges would add licensing and tax obligations for affiliates working with licensed betting companies.
Piemonte coalition divides over possible changes to gambling law
The debate could affect rules for gambling venues and the treatment of operators’ existing investments in Piemonte.
Licence
New Zealand government opens expressions of interest for 15 online gambling licences
Operators seeking access to New Zealand’s online gambling market can register interest in the planned licences.
ADI Predictstreet secures approval to expand prediction markets beyond football
The expansion gives partners and traders access to prediction markets across more event categories, subject to the company’s rollout plans.
Ohio casinos report $95.7m in May gaming revenue, up 4% year on year
The revenue figure gives operators and investors an update on Ohio’s land-based casino market.
Licence
New Zealand DIA opens first stage for 15 online casino licences
Operators must meet the first-stage requirements by the stated deadline to qualify for the licence auction.
Lega denies discussing changes to Piedmont gambling law
The party’s position indicates whether a proposed change to Piedmont’s gambling rules has majority backing.
Ohio representatives propose banning online sports betting
If enacted, the proposal would require operators to stop online sports betting in Ohio and change permitted wagering practices.
Brazil iGaming public revenue rises 86% year on year, Federal Revenue Service reports
Higher public revenue from licensed betting raises the fiscal stakes for Brazil's policymakers as they weigh enforcement against illegal sites.
Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules gambling criminalisation case for 5 August
The court’s ruling could determine the status of the national prohibition and affect gambling-related cases awaiting resolution.
Australia government stands by gambling advertising reforms amid backbench criticism
Operators and suppliers face proposed advertising restrictions from January 2027 if the bill proceeds, with backbench dissent signalling political risk.
KSA chief proposes linking Dutch support register to Cruks
Automatic registration would expand Cruks access restrictions to people under legal protection or financial administration.
Brazil’s SPA restricts betting access for debt-programme beneficiaries
Operators must update account checks, suspend affected accounts and return funds under the new requirements.
Kenya’s GRA sets licensing and advertising rules for gambling operators
Operators entering or serving Kenya must meet new licensing, capital, advertising and security requirements.
Uganda regulator confirms Ithuba ceases national lottery operations
The cessation changes the operator status of Uganda’s national lottery and places the transition under regulatory oversight.
KSA updates guidance on player affordability checks in the Netherlands
Operators must base affordability assessments on stable income, not savings, under the revised guidance.
Michigan Gaming Control Board ends NCPG membership over Kalshi link
The board’s decision ends its participation in the NCPG and its 2026 conference.