Cambodia’s CGMC reviews management of seized scam assets
The review concerns how authorities manage property seized from scam operations linked to Cambodia’s gambling sector.
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Gensler and CME challenge prediction markets as CFTC opposition grows
The challenges question whether the CFTC should regulate sports event contracts and perpetual futures, affecting prediction market operators and their state lawsuits.
US Treasury sanctions 35 Prince Group-linked targets over alleged scam operations
The sanctions and proposed rule affect financial access for entities linked to alleged gambling-related criminal activity.
BPX works with Legitimuz on identity checks for Brazil betting operations
The partnership supports BPX’s identity checks, while document reuse enables previously verified users to complete checks with a selfie.
Gary Gensler argues Dodd-Frank did not authorise nationwide sports betting
Gensler’s argument bears on the dispute over federal and tribal authority to regulate sports-related prediction markets.
Spelinspektionen inspects Swedish licensees using registered gambling agents
The inspections may lead to public findings or regulatory decisions affecting the named Swedish licensees.
Spelinspektionen inspects three Swedish operators over retail representatives
The review may lead to published findings or regulatory decisions affecting three operators’ retail compliance procedures.
AGCO permits live-streamed charity media bingo in Ontario
Eligible charities can use web livestreams while retaining existing sales and winner-verification requirements.
CFTC sues Kentucky over state regulation of prediction markets
The case contests whether Kentucky can apply state betting laws and taxes to prediction-market platforms.
Italy’s agriculture ministry moves Agnano race meetings through July
The decree relocates scheduled racing and leaves betting activity at Agnano halted while authorisation checks remain unresolved.
Armenia's Ministry of Economy revokes Shangri La Casino permit
The revocation requires the casino to halt operations while its operator considers an appeal.
AGLC sets advertising rules ahead of Alberta iGaming launch
Operators entering Alberta must adapt advertising, promotions and consent practices to the updated standards.
Eight defendants plead guilty in New Jersey illegal gambling case
The pleas and business fines mark further enforcement against an illegal gambling operation in New Jersey.
Italy rules out removing gambling venue distance restrictions, Mantovano says
Operators planning land-based gambling venues face no government proposal to remove the stated distance restrictions.
Nexus reports 47 clone gambling sites targeting 15 Italian operators
The reported activity exposes licensed operators to customer diversion and unauthorised use of their brands.
Spain sets cross-operator online gambling deposit caps of €700 a day
Operators will have to coordinate deposit tracking under DGOJ oversight and address the implementation concerns raised by Jdigital.
Georgia proposes foreign-facing online gambling licences and 5% tax
Georgia's draft legislation proposes a separate licensing category for foreign-facing online operators.
Italy rules out changing retail gambling distance limits in reform decree
Operators planning retail locations and prospective tender participants face unchanged distance rules under the stated government position.
Spain approves Royal Decree imposing deposit limits on betting customers
Operators in Spain face new deposit-limit obligations, adding to a run of government restrictions on bonusing and ID checks.
Nevada regulators bar Mathew Bowyer from casino properties for life
The lifetime exclusion prevents Bowyer from entering Nevada gambling properties and follows enforcement scrutiny of casinos’ dealings with him.
CGA sets crypto controls for Curaçao gambling operators through June 2027
Operators handling crypto must meet staged controls on customer funds, service providers and blockchain transactions.
Brightstar extends Oregon Lottery contract through 2031
The extension secures Brightstar’s Oregon supply contract and defines the technology and retailer equipment to be delivered.
Brightstar extends Oregon Lottery technology contract through May 2031
The extension secures Brightstar’s Oregon contract and upgrades the lottery’s central system and retailer equipment.
Ireland rates online bookmakers and private clubs significant money-laundering risks
The risk findings may inform compliance priorities for online betting operators and private clubs in Ireland.
Dutch gambling tax rise adds €2m in 2025 against €108m target
The shortfall and combined policy effects matter to operators assessing Dutch tax and regulatory pressures.