Licence
Gibraltar authorities approve ADI Predictstreet framework for wider prediction markets
The approval enables a planned expansion, while the GGL investigation raises a separate question about the platform’s German activity.
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Brazilian prosecutors identify ten more sites offering unauthorised Airplane Game
The investigation could affect the game’s distribution and the regulatory treatment of unauthorised sites in Brazil.
Licence
GRAI begins issuing remote betting licences in Ireland
Operators offering remote sports betting in Ireland must hold a B2C licence under the new framework.
EGT supplies more than 200 games to Paranabet in Paraná
The agreement gives EGT a games distribution partner on a locally licensed platform in Paraná.
KSA clarifies Dutch operators’ financial means test guidance
Operators must assess players’ financial means using structural income rather than liquid assets.
Gaming Realms signs SIS licence deal for Slingo 49’s game
The agreement gives Gaming Realms access to SIS’s 49’s intellectual property for a new game.
S&P expects softer Asia-Pacific casino demand and rising costs over 12 months
Operators face pressure on earnings from softer demand, rising operating costs and planned capital expenditure.
AGCOM plans gambling communication guidance by August
Operators would receive interpretive guidance on applying existing advertising rules, including to digital and social media.
Family associations present gambling reform proposals to Italian parliament speaker
The proposals could affect gambling supply, advertising and local operating restrictions if adopted into policy.
Departure
Jackpocket founder Peter Sullivan leaves DraftKings role
Sullivan's departure changes leadership involvement at DraftKings' lottery courier business.
Melanie Ellis calls for safeguards as prediction markets test regulatory boundaries
Clearer rules could help operators understand which consumer safeguards apply to prediction markets.
Šimon Vincze urges user education and safeguards for prediction markets
Operators and regulators face calls to make prediction-market risks clearer to users.
AGCOM prepares gambling advertising guidelines for approval
Operators should prepare for AGCOM guidance on gambling commercial communications as the text approaches council review.
HBG Online Gaming calls for clear rules on Italian gambling communications
The proposed coordination could affect how licensed operators and platforms address illegal gambling promotions.
Gibraltar regulator warns UK gambling tax policy risks market damage
The warning flags the regulator's concern that UK tax increases could harm the gambling market.
Puglia regional court rejects urgent stay in betting licence dispute
The licence refusal remains in effect pending the court’s further review of the interim-relief request.
Licence
Puglia administrative court rejects urgent suspension of betting licence refusal
The refusal remains in effect pending the court’s later consideration of the suspension request.
Ohio lawmakers propose ending online sports betting under HB 971
If enacted, the bill would substantially restrict the forms of sports betting available to Ohio operators and customers.
AGCO allows eligible charities to livestream media bingo draws
The policy permits digital distribution of charitable bingo while distinguishing it from Betty’s commercial iGaming operations.
Brightstar Lottery extends Sony Pictures Ghostbusters licence for five years
The extension continues Brightstar’s rights to develop Ghostbusters lottery games across its global markets.
Uganda gaming regulator outlines regional cooperation and offshore enforcement
Operators using mobile money face closer transaction monitoring as Uganda pursues enforcement against unlicensed offshore businesses.
Tottenham Hotspur names Betano official partner for 2026/27 season
Betano gains club branding and a planned European and Latin American betting-partner role.
Prediction Markets coalition alleges coordination between Maryland and casino lobby
Prediction-market operators face ongoing disputes over event contracts, including state opposition and a temporary Michigan bar.
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to ban online sports betting
Operators in Ohio could face a proposed ban on online wagering and several betting products.
Illinois campaign returns $50,000 donation linked to Modo operator
The dispute concerns Illinois enforcement against an online casino platform and a donation linked to its operator.