Italy’s government sets four responsible-gambling campaign themes for online concessionaires
Online concessionaires must shape 2026 responsible-gambling communications around the commission’s specified themes.
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Italy’s Council of State annuls two ADM rules on gambling recharge points
The ruling changes where recharge points may operate and which online-access controls ADM can impose.
Italian Democratic Party MPs question approval of six online instant lotteries
The parliamentary question puts the authorisation of six online lotteries under scrutiny and seeks a government response.
Senate adviser calls for rapid measures to protect Italy's gambling businesses and players
Tax stability, institutional participation and local oversight remain policy priorities for Italy’s gambling businesses and players.
Skillz challenges Papaya’s Chapter 15 protection in Delaware
The court’s decision will affect whether Papaya retains US protection from collection while its appeal proceeds.
EGP president says Italy's gaming halls need new concessions to adopt technology
Concession terms affect whether gaming halls can implement technologies for age checks and payment awareness.
Italian MP Sala urges rapid restart of gambling-sector reorganisation
The proposed reorganisation could change the rules governing operators’ territorial distribution and operating conditions.
Carabinieri uncover illegal betting operation in Arzano
The discovery points to enforcement against unauthorised betting activity in the local market.
Acquisition
Prediction markets approach sportsbook customer acquisition costs during 2026 NFL season
Sportsbooks face increased prediction market marketing spending, with acquisition costs roughly $200 per trader versus $250 per sportsbook customer.
Italian police official calls for specialist training to combat illegal gambling
The approach links enforcement against illegal gambling to investigators’ understanding of the regulated market.
ADM expected to reopen PVR register applications for new online concession networks
The expected timetable will clarify registration requirements and first-year fee treatment for outlets serving online concessionaires.
Jackson council weighs option to sell 93 acres for proposed casino site
The council has not approved negotiations, and any land sale depends on state lawmakers allowing a casino in Jackson.
Philippine authorities arrest 244 foreign nationals in gambling raids
Raids and arrests show Philippine authorities are targeting illegal gambling operations and seizing equipment.
Johnson backs conditional casino legalisation while Wilson opposes casinos in South Carolina
Casino proposals face legislative supermajority requirements, while the candidates’ differing positions could shape support from the next governor.
Fine
AGCO fines theScore CAD200,000 over rejected Ontario cash-outs
The CAD200,000 fine links rejected cash-out offers to Ontario standards prohibiting misleading player information.
Appointment
S Gaming appoints Michelle Brown as commercial manager
The appointment puts commercial responsibility for operator relationships and distribution agreements with a named manager ahead of planned market launches.
Oto plans to submit integrated resort proposal to Fukuoka in October
Prefectural support is necessary for Oto to advance its integrated resort proposal to the national application stage.
Council of State upholds Italy’s €100 weekly top-up cap and overturns device ban
The ruling retains payment restrictions at PVR outlets while removing the blanket prohibition on internet-connected devices.
Appointment
Allwyn appoints Fredrik Ögren to lead group technology
The appointments place Allwyn’s group technology strategy under Ögren while assigning Cross responsibility for global lottery technology.
Paf and Meta target unlicensed gambling advertising in Switzerland with pilot
Unlicensed operators face an initiative targeting their advertising in Switzerland, with expansion to additional markets envisaged.
Finnplay partners with Happy Brands Finland ahead of 2027 market launch
The agreement gives Happy Brands Finland a platform for its planned betting and casino launch in the regulated Finnish market.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose framework as skill game ban approaches on 13 October
The reported 13 October 2026 removal deadline puts Pennsylvania businesses hosting skill game machines at risk.
Singapore records 3.2% decline in local casino visitors in 2025
Casinos in Singapore recorded fewer local visitors for a third consecutive year, reducing this customer pool.
Two men receive suspended prison sentences over illegal poker club in Wales
The scheduled confiscation hearing could require the organisers to surrender proceeds from the illegal poker operation.
Yokohama mayoral candidates reject casino resort bid
The candidates’ position removes current electoral support for Yokohama pursuing a casino resort in the next national application window.