URHH warns Slovak licensees over World Cup advertising campaigns
Operators must account for URHH monitoring and intervention across multiple advertising channels during the tournament.
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Kyrgyz lawmaker urges online casino registry and advertising restrictions
Registration and advertising restrictions could change how online casino operators enter and promote themselves in Kyrgyzstan.
UK under-16 social media ban may shift scrutiny from bookmakers
If scrutiny shifts to platforms, UK-licensed operators could face less direct pressure over advertising and targeting of minors.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks contempt ruling against Kalshi
The board’s court request signals a legal dispute over Kalshi, though the report provides no further details.
CFTC asks New Mexico court to block state gambling laws for Kalshi contracts
The case tests whether federal commodities oversight or New Mexico gambling rules govern Kalshi’s event contracts.
Prediction market operators sue over Kentucky excise tax
The challenge could affect the tax obligations of prediction market operators in Kentucky.
Brazil collects BRL4.586bn in betting taxes from January to April 2026
The figures show Brazil's regulated market raising substantial tax revenue while a large share of betting activity remains outside licensed operators.
KSA warns Smart Gaming over Betnation self-exclusion failures
The warning reinforces operators’ obligation to check the Cruks register and report problems to the KSA.
Aragón notifies EU of proposed gambling rules with standstill to 15 September
Affected companies may need a public limited company form or equivalent under Aragón’s proposed rules.
Tender
Fondazione FAIR offers €50,000 for responsible-gambling research in Italy
Eligible research institutions have until 16 November to seek funding for responsible-gambling studies.
EU Court says Italy may require police authorisation for betting collection
The ruling clarifies how national concession and police-authorisation requirements may apply to cross-border betting operators.
Netherlands considers near-total online gambling advertising ban
Operators should prepare for a possible near-total online gambling advertising ban under the Dutch harm strategy.
Swedish court overturns LeoVegas SEK8m fine for responsible gambling breaches
The reversal limits a Swedish duty-of-care sanction and shows courts will test whether Spelinspektionen's evidence meets the statutory threshold for a breach.
Brazil’s regulated betting market strengthens financial crime reporting
Authorisation and reporting requirements link legal betting operations to Brazil’s financial intelligence work.
Brazilian lawyer urges betting rules to address platforms’ digital design
Potential advertising restrictions and scrutiny of third parties could affect operators’ marketing and distribution arrangements.
KSA warns Smart Gaming over missed Cruks checks in the Netherlands
Operators must ensure Cruks checks work before customers can access gambling services.
KSA criticises TOTO Online advertising for using role models
The criticism signals regulatory scrutiny of TOTO Online’s sports-betting advertising during the World Cup.
Vyking Ventures invests in PrizeKings prize draw business
The investment supports PrizeKings’ development and expansion in South Africa and the UK.
Results
Kansas casinos report $39.8m revenue in May, up 5.5% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a state-level view of casino revenue and performance by game type.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds convictions in clandestine lottery case
The ruling confirms criminal liability for an organised illegal lottery operation and its established mafia link.
Italy’s Court of Cassation says gaming venues may choose standard VAT regime
Gaming-machine businesses can argue for standard VAT treatment based on their accounting and tax conduct.
Berlin authorities seize 22 illegal gambling machines in raid
The seizure shows enforcement activity against illegal gambling venues in Berlin.
Guardia di Finanza executes 13 custody orders in Palermo betting investigation
The investigation concerns alleged illegal sports betting operations and cash-based betting collection in Palermo.
CFTC sues New Mexico to block state gambling laws for prediction markets
The case could affect whether state gambling laws apply to federally regulated prediction markets.
BGC asks Meta and Google to discuss illegal gambling
The BGC's open letter invites Meta and Google to join its work against illegal gambling.