Forum of Family Associations presents eight gambling policy proposals to Italy’s Chamber president
The proposals could affect gambling supply, advertising and sponsorship rules if lawmakers take them forward.
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ONJN says Romania audit findings are resolved or being addressed
Operators should review reporting and unpaid sums as ONJN checks activity and pursues audit findings.
FIRST.bet partners with Cassino to launch sportsbook in Brazil
The partnership gives FIRST.bet a route to launch its sportsbook with a Brazilian operator.
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Health New Zealand awards Hemisphere three-year gambling-harm contract
The contract assigns delivery of a national gambling-harm programme focused on communities identified for targeted campaigns.
Appointment
Christian Hochgrebe assumes rotating GGL board chairmanship
Operators should note Christian Hochgrebe now chairs the GGL Administrative Board ahead of Germany's gambling framework review.
Navarra reports €103.1m in betting activity in 2025
The figures show the scale and composition of Navarra’s private and public gambling markets in 2025.
Spain’s tax agency records €10.6m from online gambling controls in 2025
The enforcement figures indicate the scale of tax checks affecting online gambling activity in Spain.
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Merkur Group appoints Bastian Scholz as head of public affairs
The newly created role gives Merkur a lead for institutional relations on political and regulatory matters.
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Spain's budget office extends gambling inspection support contract for one year
The extension continues technical support for homologation, inspection and monitoring of operators’ systems.
Paradise Co reports 5.1% first-half casino revenue growth in South Korea
Investors can weigh higher first-half casino revenue against June’s decline and the subsidiary’s loan repayment.
Brazil Senate committee schedules online betting hearing without licensed operators
The hearing may inform debate on betting policy, while its listed participants exclude licensed operators and their associations.
South Africa advances gambling bill and advertising rules
Proposed advertising standards could become licensing conditions for operators across South Africa.
Virginia Lottery reports $581.3m sports betting handle in May
Licensed sportsbooks and regulators can use May’s wagering, adjusted revenue and tax figures to assess the market.
Macau gaming revenue falls 12.1% to MOP18.5bn in June
Operators and investors can compare June’s decline with first-half growth as World Cup spending affected casinos.
Michigan gaming board withdraws from council over Kalshi relationship
Operators should monitor Michigan’s enforcement stance as the board disputes the council’s relationship with Kalshi.
Brazil investigates World Cup betting adverts on broadcasts
The investigation concerns broadcasters’ betting advertising, while the survey indicates increased betting activity during the tournament.
Caesars records its highest-ever soccer betting handle after US win
The record activity gives sportsbook operators a measure of customer engagement around the US team’s World Cup matches.
California court voids state cardroom rules restricting table games
Cardrooms can assess game operations after the court found the bureau exceeded its authority.
Indiana enforces sweepstakes casino ban with penalties of up to $100,000
Operators must stop redeemable sweepstakes play in Indiana or risk civil penalties under the new law.
Spain's DGOJ awards €1.05m to 20 gambling disorder research projects
The grants fund prevention research that the DGOJ says will inform evidence-based regulation and player-protection measures in Spain.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL reports 2025 supervisory and enforcement measures showed effect
The report signals a shift from licensing towards structured supervision and enforcement, with the 2021 state treaty evaluation and a new licensing cycle from 2027 ahead.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Coljuegos board amends Baloto online lotto rules under Agreement No. 3
Agreement No. 3 modifies and replaces Title 2 of the Baloto online lotto rules, amending Agreement 08 of 2020.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Dutch Supreme Court rules pre-October 2021 gambling contracts are not void
The ruling affects players’ claims seeking repayment of losses from online gambling agreements made before 1 October 2021.
KSA joins Dutch regulators’ work on illegal gambling ads
The joint work could strengthen regulators’ coordination against social-media advertising for illegal gambling sites.
Alberta opens commercial online gambling market on 13 July
Operators entering Alberta must meet separate registration and contracting requirements before launch.