ADM directs online lottery prizes up to €50,000 to player accounts from 1 July
Online lottery operators must account for direct crediting of qualifying prizes to player accounts.
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Appointment
FIRST.bet appoints Ian Bradley co-CEO
Bradley’s sportsbook experience may inform FIRST.bet’s leadership of its B2B technology business.
Penalty
Carabinieri report €159,000 in penalties over illegal betting operations in Castellammare
The reported action concerns unauthorised betting operations and unconnected machines in local venues.
Louisiana casinos report $214.7 million in May gaming revenue
The revenue figure gives operators and investors an update on Louisiana casino performance.
ADM warns Italian operators on bonus and content rules
ADM warned operators that bonus, reward and prize communications must comply with content rules.
Licence
Singapore GRA approves Paradise Entertainment subsidiary as gaming manufacturer
The approval allows LT Smart to operate as a gaming manufacturer in Singapore, subject to the stated regulatory status.
ADM and police seize 14 illegal gaming machines in Catania
The seizure and penalty signal enforcement exposure for venues operating non-compliant gaming machines.
Fanatics joins online abuse monitoring programme for 2026 NFL season
Participating sportsbooks may restrict customers identified for threatening or harassing athletes, coaches or officials.
Appointment
THNDR appoints Nancy MacIntyre as strategic advisor
The appointment adds an adviser as THNDR seeks to expand its operator network.
Appointment
FIRST.bet appoints Ian Bradley as co-CEO
Shared leadership will direct FIRST.bet’s strategy as it pursues expansion in international markets.
Navarra reports 1,608 gambling inspections and €14.2m in 2025 tax revenue
The figures provide operators with a regional view of inspection activity and gambling tax trends.
Supreme Court reviews El Prat limits on gambling venues
The ruling could clarify whether municipalities can impose planning restrictions beyond regional gambling rules.
7777 Gaming launches Bar Link with MaxBet in Romania
The launch gives 7777 Gaming a named operator distribution relationship in Romania.
Spanish Supreme Court agrees to hear El Prat gambling-planning appeal
The Supreme Court appeal may clarify whether municipalities can use planning powers to restrict private gambling.
UKGC invites proposals to simplify gambling rules
Industry proposals may reduce administrative burdens, while the Commission intends to maintain player protections.
UKGC study examines gambling harms affecting families and friends
The findings point to support gaps for people affected by someone else’s gambling, including those using online services.
Results
Philippine operators report mixed Q1 results amid rising compliance costs
Operators and investors face uneven results alongside higher compliance costs and reduced access through e-wallet apps.
South Korean police arrest 2,319 in seven-month illegal gambling operation
The operation targets illegal gambling networks and technology suppliers, relevant to enforcement risks for businesses linked to those services.
UK Gambling Commission invites proposals to reduce regulatory burdens
Operators and suppliers can propose changes to requirements affecting licensing conditions, technical standards and reporting processes.
Kalshi sues Illinois over prediction market taxes and licensing rules
The lawsuit challenges whether Illinois can apply sportsbook taxes and licensing requirements to Kalshi’s event contracts.
GCGRA approves Fanatics and Momentum Group UAE gaming joint venture
The venture can integrate Momentum’s licensed UAE operations with Fanatics’ capabilities across several gaming categories.
Japanese platforms expand point-based prediction games amid gambling restrictions
Operators considering Japan must weigh the distinction between virtual-point products and rewards that may carry monetary value.
DraftKings launches DKeX prediction markets exchange in its app
The exchange gives DraftKings more direct control over the technology and operation of its prediction markets product.
pre-seed SAFE
Polysights raises $1.5m pre-seed SAFE for prediction-market surveillance tools
The funding supports development of monitoring tools for prediction-market activity.
VNLOK takes Meta to court over gambling ads targeting Dutch users
The case concerns how social platforms handle advertising for unlicensed gambling operators in the Dutch market.