Italian Chamber rejects five motions on land-based gambling reform
The rejected motions will not advance their proposed changes to Italy’s public gambling framework.
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Reports
House of Lords committee questions gambling industry self-regulation on advertising
The committee’s scrutiny may inform future policy on gambling advertising and digital marketing.
Irish government assigns GRAI new financial-crime oversight measures for gambling
The plan sets new compliance expectations for gambling operators, including licensing, payments and anti-money-laundering controls.
MPRN launches Conto da Sorte probe into illegal betting across three Brazilian states
The investigation places operators and payment firms linked to the alleged scheme under scrutiny across three states.
Italy’s Chamber rejects opposition motions on gambling-sector reform
The votes leave the proposed opposition directions on public gambling-sector reform unapproved.
Nine European regulators warn prediction markets over World Cup compliance
The warning signals coordinated enforcement risk for prediction-market platforms and potential partners during the tournament.
Forza Italia deputy defends existing mandate for gambling reform
The position informs parliamentary debate over the scope and direction of Italy’s gambling-sector reform.
Kentucky attorney general files lawsuits against three gambling operators
The lawsuits raise legal exposure for Kalshi, Polymarket and another unnamed operator in Kentucky.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board excludes 18 people from gambling venues
The exclusions reinforce restrictions on gambling access and rules against leaving children unsupervised at gambling venues.
Nine European countries agree to monitor prediction markets during World Cup
The agreement signals coordinated cross-border scrutiny of prediction market platforms that could compete with licensed sportsbooks during a major tournament.
Merola warns of possible delay to Italy’s land-based gambling reform
Operators and local authorities face uncertainty over the timing and local rules for land-based gambling reform.
Virginia casinos report record $108.4m gaming revenue in May
The record revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Virginia’s land-based casino performance.
Brazil finance ministry sets tax liability rules for illegal betting
Payment providers and advertisers face new tax exposure tied to transactions or promotions involving unauthorised betting operators.
Andrea de Bertoldi urges safeguards for Italian gaming SMEs in reform
Reform safeguards could preserve smaller gaming businesses while limiting shifts to online gambling that may affect tax revenues and problem-gambling prevention.
AMLA consults on continuous monitoring guidance for business relationships
Operators and stakeholders can review and comment on draft guidance that may shape continuous monitoring of business relationships.
Italian government proposes unified motion on public gaming reform
The proposed motion sets out potential national rules affecting gaming networks, venues and operators.
Fabrizio Sala backs Italian gaming reform and local authority involvement
The reform could determine how national rules and local authority powers shape land-based gaming networks.
Brazilian sports minister links betting motives to debt concerns
The minister’s comments signal concern about betting-related debt and mental health, though the article provides no supporting data.
Licence
Gibraltar grants ThrillTech B2B supplier licence
The licence allows ThrillTech to supply its products to licensed operators in Gibraltar.
Italian MP urges uniform gambling rules and stronger illegal-market controls
Operators face a proposed sector-wide overhaul and stronger monitoring and self-exclusion requirements.
UKGC outlines priorities for spending £26m extra budget
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of illegal-market activity as the UKGC directs the extra £26m toward enforcement priorities.
Great Canadian completes River Rock Casino Resort sale in British Columbia
The completed sale changes ownership of a major casino resort in British Columbia.
Betfred temporarily pauses operations in Ireland
Operators should note Betfred's temporary Irish pause and GRAI assuming online gambling licensing responsibility.
UK gambling minister prioritises action on illegal betting advertising
Operators should expect UK government action against illegal gambling advertising to protect the licensed market.
Fédération Addiction proposes 15 measures to restrict French sports betting
The proposals could affect betting operators’ advertising, sponsorship and promotional activities in France.