Italian government faces possible extension of land-based gambling concessions
Operators may face continued uncertainty over the duration of existing land-based concessions and the timing of a new framework.
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Italian government weighs land-based gambling reform as concessions risk extension
A delay could affect concession timelines and the potential proceeds from gambling tenders.
Italy’s Treasury reports €2.1bn in gambling taxes and duties for January-April
The reported receipts show gambling taxes and duties are a substantial source of Italian state revenue.
Kenya’s National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2026, awaiting assent
The bill’s reporting obligations may affect compliance requirements for virtual asset providers serving Kenya.
Ireland assesses gambling financial crime risks with exceptions for online bookmakers
Online bookmakers and members' clubs are excluded from Ireland's low financial crime risk classification.
Michigan online betting and iGaming revenue rises 27% to $382.5m in May
The reported revenue growth provides operators and investors with a measure of Michigan’s online betting and gaming market performance.
Portugal reports €323.7m in online sports and iGaming revenue in Q1 2026
The revenue figure gives operators and investors an update on Portugal’s online sports and iGaming market.
Fennica Gaming launches casino games with Sisal in Italy
Sisal’s Italian online casino users gain Fennica Gaming titles through a direct integration without an intermediary aggregator.
Appointment
World Gaming appoints Mallory Reynolds-Trout as event director
The appointment assigns leadership of two named industry events to a new event director.
New Jersey senator introduces bill to regulate prediction markets
The bill could establish state-level requirements for prediction-market operators in New Jersey.
BetMakers extends racing wagering deal with evoke
The extension keeps BetMakers’ racing pricing, trading and risk-management services in use across evoke’s wagering brands.
European Parliament committee to discuss gambling petitions on advertising and addiction
The petitions put gambling advertising restrictions and support for people affected by addiction before a European Parliament committee.
Malaysian police arrest 58 in illegal World Cup betting operation
Operators face enforcement risks as Malaysian police target unlicensed betting channels and related digital platforms.
UK Gambling Commission allocates £26m to tackle illegal gambling sites
The funding and proposed blocking measures could increase enforcement pressure on unlicensed sites serving UK consumers.
Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors allege €100,000 gambling-sector bribery scheme
The investigation concerns alleged efforts to influence regulatory checks and avoid administrative and criminal referrals for an operator.
Brazilian betting companies report doubled revenue in 2026
Investors see doubled 2026 revenue alongside illegal operators still representing a significant share of activity.
Kentucky sues VGW, Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction-market sports contracts must comply with Kentucky gambling licensing and consumer-protection rules.
Kentucky sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports event contracts
The lawsuit challenges whether Kentucky can apply gambling licensing rules to sports-related prediction contracts.
JDigital calls for regulatory stability during Bet on Ceuta debate
The proposed reform and consultation could affect operators’ compliance planning, advertising and market conditions in Spain.
DGOJ director calls for stronger player protection and action against illegal gambling
Operators face calls for closer cooperation with authorities to detect illegal gambling and strengthen player safeguards.
Nine European countries coordinate betting-market oversight for 2026 World Cup
Operators and sports bodies face coordinated scrutiny of betting compliance and commercial partnerships during the tournament.
France’s ANJ strengthens technology capacity against illegal online gambling
Technology-based monitoring could affect how regulators detect and pursue illegal online gambling networks.
Zitro launches Legendary Sword at Hard Rock Atlantic City in New Jersey
The launch marks Zitro’s entry into New Jersey and places its game at a named casino venue.
Caixa changes lottery draw times on Brazil World Cup match days
The temporary schedule changes affect lottery purchase cut-offs and draw times for players on the listed dates.
Entain weighs sale of Central and Eastern Europe venture stake
Entain’s possible stake sale could alter ownership of its Central and Eastern Europe venture, but discussions remain uncertain.