Italian bill proposes 2% sports betting levy to fund football clubs
The proposed levy would redirect betting turnover revenue to football clubs; Equita says concessionaires’ direct costs would not rise.
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Brazil’s betting secretariat bars social features on wagering platforms
Operators in Brazil face potential proceedings if they introduce social features that enable users to share gambling-related data.
Brazilian justice ministry opens preliminary inquiry into CazéTV betting adverts
The inquiry puts broadcasters’ betting promotions and separation of editorial content from advertising under regulatory scrutiny.
Italian senator proposes 2% sports betting contribution from 2027
The proposal would redirect betting tax revenue among sports and prevention programmes without changing the state’s overall receipts.
Kalshi challenges Illinois’ 15% tax on sports prediction markets
The challenge could affect the tax treatment of sports-related prediction markets in Illinois.
Brazilian sports ministry approves lottery-fund transfer changes for clubs
The transfer schedule affects when CBC receives lottery-derived funding under its agreement with Fenaclubes.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board seeks website-blocking support
The request could affect access to offshore gambling sites and enforcement efforts in South Africa.
AGIC urges Italy to complete gambling-sector regulatory reform
Completing reform could shape land-based gambling rules and protections amid reported increases in student gambling risk.
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza reports gambling enforcement activity through May 2026
The reported checks, violations and tax findings help operators and regulators understand enforcement activity across Italy.
Sizekhaya begins South African lottery operations amid legal challenge
Sizekhaya operates the lottery while the contract award faces a High Court challenge later this year.
Rome financial police report 87 gambling violations and €23m in evaded tax
The reported findings quantify enforcement activity and tax exposure for gambling operators in Rome.
Guardia di Finanza reports gambling checks across Italy through May 2026
The findings show the scale and geographic spread of enforcement activity affecting gambling businesses across Italy.
Italy’s Court of Auditors reports €25.65bn from lotteries and Lotto in 2025
The figures give operators and investors an indication of gambling-related public revenue and reported addiction-fund resources.
Soft2Bet presents responsible-gambling framework for regulated markets
Integrated checks, limits and marketing controls give operators tools to apply player protections in regulated markets.
Caesars plans three online casino brands in Maine, subject to approval
The planned launch would add three online casino brands to Caesars’ existing sportsbook partnership in Maine.
SIGA reports CAD418m gross gaming revenue for FY26
SIGA’s results show growth in its online gaming revenue and provide operators with a reported measure of Saskatchewan market performance.
Chile casinos report CLP43.85bn gaming revenue in March, down 9%
The reported decline provides a market-performance indicator for casino operators in Chile.
PENN opens $360m Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois
PENN’s new land-based casino replaces its riverboat property and adds casino, hotel and retail sportsbook operations in Illinois.
Massachusetts online sports wagers fall 3% to $625m in May
The reported handle decline gives operators a measure of recent online sports betting activity in Massachusetts.
European Parliament official reports progress in EU gambling tax discussions
A uniform EU gambling tax remains only a proposal despite advancing in discussions.
Massachusetts casinos report $106.4m in May revenue
The figure provides operators and investors with a year-on-year measure of Massachusetts’ casino revenue.
CFTC sues Kentucky over state enforcement of prediction-market laws
The court’s decision could determine whether Kentucky may enforce gambling laws against designated contract markets.
New Jersey prosecutors secure guilty pleas in alleged Lucchese gambling case
The pleas advance a New Jersey prosecution tied to an alleged gambling operation and money laundering.
Italy's Court of Auditors reports €11.473bn gambling revenue for 2025
The figures show operators and investors how online growth coincided with lower state revenue from Italy's gambling market.
Nevada Gaming Control Board extradites Shaun Benward to face gaming charges
The case concerns alleged casino fraud and enforcement across state lines, affecting gaming operators’ security and compliance risks.