Pennsylvania Supreme Court classifies skill games as slot machines
The ruling sets a 120-day window for Pennsylvania operators and lawmakers before enforcement can begin.
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Reports
Swedish court upholds SEK12m Videoslots fine over duty-of-care failures
The upheld penalty confirms Videoslots’ financial sanction for the regulator’s stated player-protection breaches.
Coinbase adds parlays and timed crypto trades to prediction markets
The additions expand Coinbase’s prediction market products across event combinations and timed cryptocurrency outcomes.
BGC urges UK technology platforms to act against illegal gambling adverts
The requested platform measures could affect how illegal gambling adverts reach UK consumers, including self-excluded people.
BGC urges UK technology platforms to tackle illegal gambling advertising
Removing unlawful adverts and sharing information could help platforms, regulators and law enforcement limit illegal gambling online.
Appointment
The Star appoints Ameet Patel to lead Brisbane and Gold Coast casinos
The appointments remain subject to regulatory approval at two casino properties.
Dmitry Slobodkin urges Russia to legalise online casinos
A proposed legal change could alter online casino access, taxation and enforcement in Russia.
New Jersey senators propose permits and taxes for prediction markets
The bill could subject prediction-market operators to state permits, taxes and penalties in New Jersey.
Atlaslive renews GLI certification for Brazil’s federal iGaming standards
Brazilian operators must maintain valid certification for betting systems, making the renewal relevant to their platform compliance.
Imagine Live supplies live casino games to Ana Gaming brands in Brazil
The integration gives three Ana Gaming brands live-dealer games, game shows and dedicated tables in Brazil.
Florida attorney general demands Visa explain action on gambling payments
The demand puts payment processing for offshore gambling sites under potential legal scrutiny in Florida.
Italy’s UIF reports 10,817 gambling-sector suspicious activity reports in 2025
Reported weaknesses in customer checks, transaction monitoring and retail reporting highlight AML controls operators may need to strengthen.
Roundhill converts BETZ sports betting ETF to active management
The change gives BETZ managers discretion over holdings instead of requiring them to track its current index.
FIGC agrees six-month ban for Ravaglioli and three-month ban for Giorgioni
The sanctions clarify disciplinary consequences for players involved in football betting and account-sharing breaches.
Fine
PlayCity reports 250 gambling licences and €20m-plus in fines in Ukraine
Operators face reported enforcement penalties exceeding €20 million, while the licence total indicates the scale of regulated activity.
Acquisition
Moody’s views Bally’s proposed Evoke acquisition as credit positive
The proposed acquisition and financing could ease Bally’s Intralot refinancing pressure and improve liquidity after completion.
KSA warns Betnation over Cruks self-exclusion checks in the Netherlands
The warning underscores operators’ responsibility to maintain effective checks against the Cruks register.
Tender
MAGLA invites applications for Malawi betting and casino licences
Applicants must meet separate deadlines, obtain RFP documents and pay category-specific fees to pursue Malawi licences.
Sweden’s Administrative Court of Appeal upholds bingo terminal licence refusal
The ruling limits where operators can offer bingo through terminals in Sweden.
ADM reports 31,403 gambling checks in Italy’s 2025 review
ADM exceeded its inspection and machine-certification targets, signalling rigorous oversight for gambling operators and suppliers.
Austria coalition negotiators debate exclusion rules for future gambling market
The proposed cooling-off period could affect operators’ eligibility and entry timing in Austria’s planned competitive market.
Klavi reports 14% fall in Brazilian sports betting users during tournament
The figures suggest operators saw lower bettor numbers even as betting values rose during the tournament.
Spain reports €454.2m in online gambling revenue for Q1 2026
The reported first-quarter revenue offers operators and investors a measure of Spain’s online gambling market performance.
Italy’s financial report cites 70 illegal betting points uncovered in 2025
The reported enforcement figures give operators and regulators an account of illegal betting activity and tax evasion in Italy.
Dutch government plans stricter online gambling rules by 2030
The proposed measures could change operators’ advertising, bonus, deposit-limit and affordability-check requirements in the Netherlands.