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.
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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.
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.
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.