Valencian legal council backs gambling decree's legality
The opinion supports the legal basis for proposed limits on new land-based gambling venues and machines.
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Reports
Colombia’s Council of State confirms partial suspension of Coljuegos advertising rules
Licensed online operators no longer face the suspended advertising limits and reporting duties while the case continues.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte moves to acquire Apostou.com in Brazil
The proposed acquisition could bring BETBR Loterias, B1BET and BRBET under Esportes da Sorte Group’s control if approved.
DAZN Bet launches online betting and casino platform in Ontario
DAZN Bet’s Ontario launch establishes its North American presence, with Alberta identified as its next expansion market.
Leeds committee approves transfer of Victoria Gate Casino licence to Merkur
The approval enables the casino sale to proceed with its premises licence transferring to Merkur.
Licence
AGLC approves Altenar to supply sports betting technology in Alberta
The approval allows Altenar to supply sportsbook technology to operators preparing to enter Alberta's regulated market.
Soft2Bet secures WPT Royale brand deal for planned Ontario casino and sportsbook
The agreement adds a planned casino and sportsbook brand in Ontario, but launch depends on regulatory approvals.
Appointment
FIRST.bet appoints Ian Bradley as co-CEO
Bradley’s appointment gives FIRST.bet shared leadership and oversight of product, technology and trading operations.
Coljuegos has issued 46,228 blocking orders against illegal betting sites since 2022
Coljuegos issued 46,228 blocking orders since 2022, 83% of the 55,658 orders in its history.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Kansspelautoriteit updates affordability-check guidance after review of 20 licensees
Online operators must account for the revised affordability-check guidance and the regulator’s planned further inspections.
Kansspelautoriteit chair proposes automatic Cruks inclusion for people under guardianship
The proposed register link and longer minimum exclusion period could change Dutch operators’ player-screening obligations.
Norway’s Lottery Authority outlines rules for lotteries up to NOK100m turnover
Lottery operators and authorised organisations must meet specified conditions for sales, prize handling and reporting.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
RYKI launches payments service for the global gaming industry
The service gives gaming businesses a stated route to accept crypto and stablecoin payments.
Spinmatic partners with Stoiximan to add casino games in Greece
The agreement expands the casino games available to Stoiximan customers in Greece.
Brazilian Congress committee advances bill allocating up to 3% of betting revenue to Funapol
The proposed allocation would redirect part of betting revenue from health, social assistance and Social Security to Funapol.
GGL investigates ADI Predictstreet over German World Cup betting access
The probe concerns whether an unlicensed prediction platform reached German users and breached advertising rules.
Delaware North rebrands gaming business as Ember Entertainment
The rebrand changes the names of Delaware North’s online casino, sportsbook and rewards offerings across several US markets.
Lotte Tour reports KRW48.72bn June casino revenue at Jeju Dream Tower
The figures give operators and investors an update on the casino’s monthly performance and visitor-driven revenue.
Macau CCAC criticises DICJ over repeat collection of settled casino fine
The case may prompt tighter checks between Macau agencies before they pursue collection of gaming-related fines.
Girelli calls for consistent national gambling rules in Italy
A national framework could replace differing regional approaches to support for people affected by gambling harm.
Sogei describes Italy’s gambling monitoring infrastructure and data volumes
The figures describe the scale of data available to support regulatory monitoring and analysis of gambling activity.
Brazilian committee approves bill directing up to 3% of betting revenue to federal police fund
If enacted, the measure would change how government revenue from betting is allocated and taxed operators’ market context.
De Bertoldi criticises Italy’s fragmented gambling reform
Unresolved differences in local rules and tax treatment complicate planning for businesses operating across online and physical gambling.
ADM official urges updated rules for Italy’s gambling sector
The call puts the renewal of rules for land-based gambling and extended betting concessions on the policy agenda.
Sogei details AI fraud controls and €165bn gambling turnover in Italy
Operators and regulators can gauge the scale of the data infrastructure used to monitor gambling activity and identify suspected fraud.