ADM orders blocks on 293 sites, including Polymarket, in Italy
Internet providers must restrict access to Polymarket and 292 other newly listed sites in Italy.
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Reports
Brazil’s Supreme Court plans September hearing on betting law
The court’s decision could determine whether challenged betting restrictions remain in force in Brazil.
Wall Street banks restrict staff trading on prediction markets
Banks’ policy changes extend employee compliance controls to prediction-market contracts and confidential information.
South Africa NLC and Tanzania GBT sign lottery oversight agreement
The agreement creates a framework for the two regulators to share information on lottery oversight and digital channels.
Penalty
Swedish court upholds AML penalties for Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker
The court upheld AML penalties against all three operators despite their disputes with aspects of the regulator’s findings.
Tender
HGC tenders for advice on online player verification in Greece
The tender could shape verification requirements for licensed online operators in Greece.
EGT installs PH 50 V AWP cabinets at Hi Five Casino in the Netherlands
The installation gives EGT a Dutch casino deployment of its AWP cabinets and multigame, which the casino said was well received.
Brazilian Chamber sports committee debates online betting advertising
The hearing puts advertising controls under scrutiny as officials describe enforcement of existing restrictions as a challenge.
ACMI president urges Italian government to complete land-based gambling reform
Regulators and operators can assess how reform timing and scope may shape Italy’s land-based gambling framework.
Acquisition
Zeal Network agrees to acquire SevenCanyon for up to £38.6 million
Investors can assess how acquiring SevenCanyon would expand Zeal’s UK prize draw business.
Italy publishes decree implementing EU anti-money-laundering rules for gambling services
Gambling providers may face strengthened suitability checks and supervisory inspections under the measures described.
KSA maintains Polymarket sanction following appeal
Operators see the KSA uphold its illegal gambling sanction against Polymarket despite the company's appeal arguments.
Licence
ANJ approves Française des Jeux 2027 games programme and lottery products
The decisions set the authorised lottery offer and technical requirements for checking France’s gambling exclusion register.
ANJ warns that esports betting remains prohibited in France
Operators and consumers need to distinguish prohibited esports betting from activity permitted in France’s regulated market.
VERSUSbet extends Real Madrid partnership to Latin America for five years
The extended partnership gives VERSUSbet a route into Brazil and expands its presence across Latin America.
MDF Partners study rates Italy’s gambling regulation highly in Europe
The study’s assessment may inform operators’ and investors’ views of Italy’s regulated market and its competitiveness.
MGA outlines AI-led regulatory approach in annual report
Suppliers see Malta's regulatory approach covering licences for both gambling operators and business-to-business suppliers.
Tottenham Hotspur signs three-year Betano partnership through 2029
Betano gains staged club-partner and regional betting-partner rights, alongside training-kit and stadium branding.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks audit of gambling marketing in Asian communities
An audit could examine how gambling marketing reaches Asian communities in Massachusetts.
UK Gambling Commission proceeds with financial risk assessments, BGC objects
UK operators may need to adapt checks for high-spending customers as the regulator proceeds despite BGC objections.
STS president urges Italy to advance land-based gambling reform
Further delay could leave land-based gambling retailers facing continued uncertainty over national and local rules.
Ireland’s GRAI and Denmark’s gambling authority sign regulatory cooperation memorandum
The memorandum enables the regulators to share information and coordinate oversight of operators active in both markets.
EU financial regulator says some prediction market contracts face binary options rules
Prediction market operators face compliance obligations under existing EU binary options restrictions, affecting product design and market access.
CazéTV denies unlawful betting advertising in Brazil investigation
The investigations may clarify how Brazilian authorities treat betting promotions and commentary on betting probabilities.
Relax Gaming launches its portfolio with Starcasino in the Netherlands
Starcasino’s Netherlands rollout gives Relax Gaming distribution for its full games portfolio in that market.