ADM limits responsible-gambling levy to new-concession revenue in Italy
Online concessionaires need to calculate responsible-gambling spending and investment obligations against the defined first-period revenue.
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ADM sets first-period investment rules for Italy’s online gambling concessions
Concessionaires must account for the extended first period when documenting and reporting their required investments.
Kenya’s GRA faces leadership challenge ahead of 30 June licensing deadline
The pending challenge coincides with a licensing deadline and may put scrutiny on decisions made during the proceedings.
Penn shareholders approve $17.4m cap on CEO pay package
Shareholders reduced the maximum CEO pay package, signaling changed investor approval of executive compensation.
CGA sets mid-2027 deadline for Curaçao crypto gambling compliance
Curaçao's licensed operators must meet crypto gambling rules by the mid-2027 deadline.
State advocate defends €50,000 minimum gambling-advertising fine in court
The ruling could affect the minimum penalty applied to breaches of Italy’s gambling-advertising ban.
Italy’s Constitutional Court hears challenge to €50,000 gambling-advertising penalty floor
The decision could clarify the minimum penalties applicable to gambling-advertising violations.
Missouri bar owner challenges attorney general’s gaming-machine enforcement authority
The case could clarify whether Missouri’s attorney general or legislature can determine the legal status of non-casino gaming machines.
CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction market laws and transaction-fee tax
The lawsuit challenges Kentucky’s ability to regulate and tax prediction-market operators and could affect contract availability.
Bahia court rejects bettor’s claim against Ana Gaming Brasil
The ruling addresses operator liability and the evidence needed in consumer claims involving gambling disorder.
Erika Hilton asks federal prosecutors to bar betting promotion by sports commentators
The request could affect how betting promotions are presented during sports broadcasts if the courts take it up.
Licence
Georgia lawmakers consider foreign-facing gambling licences with 5% GGR tax
Operators targeting foreign customers would face proposed licensing, domain, eligibility and tax requirements if lawmakers approve the regime.
Fine
MGC fines MGM Springfield $25,000 over college baseball bets
The fine reinforces Massachusetts restrictions on wagering on college teams outside national tournaments.
Dutch gambling regulator reports regulated-market tax revenue below expectations
Lower-than-expected tax revenue may prompt operators and investors to reassess Dutch market revenue expectations.
Corte dei Conti reviews Poste Vita investment limits on gambling
The policy’s exposure limits may affect gambling companies seeking investment from Poste Vita.
Italian senator proposes 2% levy on football betting turnover for FIGC
If enacted, the contribution would change concessionaires’ payment obligations and the tax treatment of football betting.
Iowa casinos report $152.1m in May gaming revenue
The monthly figure gives operators and investors an indicator of revenue across Iowa’s land-based casino market.
New South Wales forecasts A$4.7bn in gambling tax revenue by 2029-30
Operators and investors can track projected state tax receipts and poker-machine revenue against unresolved reform proposals.
New Hampshire Lottery sports betting handle falls 1% to $60.9m in May
The reported decline gives market participants a current measure of New Hampshire sports betting activity.
EveryMatrix establishes dedicated lottery division
A dedicated division broadens EveryMatrix’s lottery products and gives operators a focused supplier for commercial discussions.
IBJR and ANJL back Brazil’s action against illegal betting
IBJR and ANJL backed government measures targeting payment institutions to address illegal betting.
Dutch gambling tax rise yields €2m extra in 2025, far below forecast
Lower-than-forecast receipts and a shrinking tax base weaken the case for further Dutch tax rises on licensed operators.
Brazil identifies 25.2 million users of illegal betting platforms
The measures could affect illegal operators and businesses involved in their advertising or payment activity in Brazil.
Lotteritilsynet blocks 236 gambling websites in Norway
Operators targeting Norway may face domain blocking, although the reported use of alternative sites shows access can persist.
NCAA permanently bars Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. over betting violations
The ruling reinforces eligibility consequences for college players who share information with bettors.