SMF proposes doubling machine duty to 40% on Category B machines
Operators of betting shops, bingo clubs and casinos could face higher tax costs if the proposal is adopted.
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US senators ask CFTC to address Polymarket marketing allegations
The senators’ questions may clarify CFTC scrutiny of prediction-market marketing and the commission’s regulatory authority.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission grants Parag Vora gaming licence
The licence clears a regulatory requirement for Vora's gaming investments and ownership interests in Nevada-connected companies.
Sardinia administrative court upholds betting-shop licence revocation
The ruling confirms that later repayment arrangements did not undo the licence consequences of established contribution violations.
Kahnawà:ke and Six Nations gaming commissions renew regulatory cooperation
The agreement sets out regulatory cooperation affecting gaming within and from Six Nations territory.
European Commission clears French changes to excluded-player database rules
Operators and gaming venues using the database will need to apply the updated search process.
Spillemyndigheden reports Denmark online casino GGR growth above 12%
Online casino growth contrasts with declines in other Danish gambling sectors, informing operators and policymakers about market shifts.
Sardinia regional court upholds Cagliari betting licence revocation
The ruling confirms that later contribution regularisation does not undo a betting licence revocation based on established breaches.
Uganda’s NLGRB destroys 8,714 seized illegal gaming machines
The enforcement operation removes thousands of machines used in unauthorised gambling from circulation in Uganda.
Licence
West Virginia Lottery Commission delays Greenbrier licence renewal over missing audit
The renewal delay could affect the casino’s authority to operate after its current licence expires.
ANCI Emilia-Romagna representative calls for national gambling framework with local powers
The proposal concerns how national gambling rules could preserve municipalities’ ability to set local restrictions.
Appointment
Gambling Commission says Tim Miller will leave in September 2026
The departure will require the commission to reassign responsibility for policy and research.
Japanese prediction platforms use points as they navigate gambling rules
Points and third-party rewards show how Japanese platforms seek to navigate gambling restrictions, while account suspension remains a customer risk.
De Pasquale urges Italy’s gambling reform to recognise local measures
The proposed national framework could affect local restrictions on gambling venues and operating hours.
ADI Predictstreet restricts German access following regulatory proceedings
Germany's restriction shows unlicensed offerings face access limits during GGL proceedings.
Italian lawmaker urges gambling concessions to protect smaller businesses
Future concession requirements could affect market access for smaller Italian gambling businesses.
Italian MP calls for gambling reform covering online and land-based sectors
A reform covering both digital and land-based gambling could shape rules and concession decisions across Italy’s gambling sector.
Hong Kong police arrest influencer in unlicensed gambling promotion probe
The case signals enforcement scrutiny of people alleged to promote unlicensed gambling, not only betting operators.
Vaccari warns Italy’s gambling reform may face another delay
Operators in Italy’s land-based market face continued uncertainty while a comprehensive reform remains pending.
De Bertoldi backs concession extension over rushed Italian gambling reform
A technical extension would give operators more time before reform, while uniform national rules could affect local operating conditions.
De Pasquale says Italy’s land-based gambling reform lacks a timetable
Operators and local authorities lack clarity on the national rules that will govern land-based gambling.
Masetti urges Italy to prioritise public health in gambling reform
The proposals could shape national rules on gambling supply and the role of local authorities.
De Bertoldi criticises Emilia-Romagna gambling restrictions over business closures
Regional restrictions may affect venue viability, employment and smaller legal businesses in Italy’s land-based gambling sector.
Guardia di Finanza reports illegal-gambling enforcement across Italy
The reported cases show enforcement against illegal gambling in Latina and Caserta, relevant to operators and regulators.
Gambling advertising remains subject of political debate in 2026
Operators and suppliers face continued political pressure over advertising rules, with the Netherlands among markets where further restrictions are being urged.