Fanatics joins programme to suspend bettors who abuse athletes
Participating sportsbooks can share information to restrict customers who target sports participants with online abuse or threats.
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Reports
ADM advances rules for Italy’s online gambling concessions
The measures affect operators’ certification processes, product approvals and permitted bonus communications in Italy.
Brazil’s SPA shifts enforcement focus towards illegal betting operators
The enforcement priority may affect unlicensed betting businesses and the authorities coordinating oversight in Brazil.
FIGC and Abodi discuss betting rules and football reforms in Italy
Continued talks could reshape betting rules, sports-data rights and potential funding flows to Italian football.
ACMA blocks 12 more illegal gambling sites in Australia
The blocks show continued enforcement pressure on unlicensed offshore operators seeking Australian players, a compliance risk for suppliers and payment partners.
ACMA targets 12 more gambling websites in Australia
Operators and affiliates face continued domain-blocking action over alleged breaches of Australia’s online gambling rules.
Mississippi judge upholds casino-site approval for Biloxi resort
The project still faces a separate court challenge over whether Biloxi can lease the waterfront site for casino development.
Sicily regional court schedules merits hearing on Catania betting shop closure
The closure remains in force while the court considers the challenge and the related acts.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports extradition of casino fraud suspect
Nevada casinos face a case involving alleged fraud and conspiracy, while the suspect remains subject to court proceedings.
UK Gambling Commission invites evidence on regulatory burdens
Operators and suppliers can submit evidence on compliance requirements for the Commission to consider before responding.
Ukraine survey finds 75% view gambling as a significant challenge
The contrast between public concern and reported participation may inform stronger prevention measures and strict industry regulation.
Tuscany court upholds three-day suspension of Pisa gaming venue licence
The ruling confirms that nearby incidents linked to a venue can support a temporary licence suspension.
Brazil SPA official calls betting regulation a success
The SPA's public endorsement of its regulatory model signals continued enforcement focus for operators active in Brazil's licensed betting market.
Licence
Singapore GRA grants LT Smart Approved Manufacturer status
The status enables Paradise Entertainment to pursue gaming equipment and systems business in Singapore’s regulated market.
Appointment
Novig appoints Elie Mishory as regulatory and legal affairs chief
Mishory will oversee regulatory and legal affairs as Novig expands its US sports prediction-market platform.
Banca Akros analysts say Italian gaming reform could enable concessionaire consolidation
Potential extensions and new tenders affect concessionaires’ planning and prospects for consolidation.
Tabcorp and DAZN Bet launch WorldPlay in five markets
The partnership adds a multi-market sports gaming product with different prize pools and conditions for participating players.
Kalshi explores a new funding round at a potential $40bn valuation
A possible higher valuation could affect Kalshi’s financing and ownership as its event contracts face legal challenges in states.
Acquisition
Pure Casino Entertainment completes Gamehost acquisition in Alberta
Pure’s completed acquisition expands its casino and hotel portfolio, while VICI’s property purchase increases rent under its lease.
Malta opposes EU-level taxes and warns it could veto proposals
Malta’s opposition could complicate efforts to advance an EU-level gambling levy through formal budget negotiations.
Curaçao rules require operators to use certified dispute-resolution providers
Operators in the named jurisdictions must meet dispute-resolution conditions to hold gambling licences.
CGA sets 24 December deadline for Curaçao supplier registration
CGA-licensed operators must verify supplier registration before engaging qualifying providers after the deadline.
Fine
Liberia’s NLA revokes LIPAY sports betting licence and imposes US$10,000 in fines
LIPAY must stop sports betting in Liberia and cannot apply for or obtain a local gaming licence for two years.
Licence
DGOJ approves eight online gambling licences in Spain
The approvals create new market access and expand authorised product offerings for online operators in Spain.
Licence
AGLC grants GiG technology licence for Alberta
The licence enables GiG to serve operator partners seeking to enter Alberta.