Washington AG asks court to shut 16 social casino apps
The case tests whether virtual coins and extra play count as a thing of value under state gambling law, affecting social casino operators nationwide.
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Naples court orders precautionary measures in illegal online betting probe
The investigation and preventive seizures underscore enforcement risks for alleged illegal betting operations in Italy.
Italian senator asks ministers to refer crash-game apps to regulators
The parliamentary question could prompt scrutiny of mobile apps that may involve gambling and consumer-protection issues.
Gambling Commission confirms settlement funds will go to Consolidated Fund
Operators and harm-prevention charities lose a funding route, as settlement money now sits within general public expenditure rather than gambling-specific projects.
Riccardo Pedrizzi urges Italy to complete land-based gaming reform
The reform’s approach to local venue rules may affect concession tenders and the risk of further extensions or legal challenges.
Nevada regulators question proposed People Inc purchase of MGM Resorts
Nevada Gaming Commission members' questions signal regulatory scrutiny of the proposed MGM acquisition.
Brazil finance ministry opens consultation on revised betting authorisation rules
Operators and other contributors can submit views before Brazil finalises revised commercial authorisation requirements.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves regulatory steps for MGM and Caesars deals
The approvals advance regulatory preparations, but the Caesars transaction remains subject to several further conditions.
Nevada lawmakers introduce bill to bar sports contracts on US trading platforms
If enacted, the bill would change which sports and casino-style contracts federally registered platforms may offer.
Buenos Aires deputy proposes session limits and facial checks for betting platforms
Licensed operators could face new player-session, identity-verification and enforcement requirements if the bill advances.
Washington attorney general seeks $225m from social casino app operators
The suit puts social casino operators’ app operations and residents’ spending under legal scrutiny in Washington.
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington over event-contract oversight
The lawsuit contests Washington's authority over OG's federally approved event-contract products.
Study estimates Australian super funds’ gambling investments at AUD14.8bn
Investors should note SustainoMetric estimated at least AUD14.8bn in listed gambling-related investments across Australia's 20 largest super funds.
Nevada judge grants preliminary approval to $3m Las Vegas F1 settlement
The ruling sets a compensation precedent for race and event operators whose scheduling failures leave ticketed spectators unable to attend.
Liechtenstein casino revenue falls 59% after exclusion changes
Casino gross gaming revenue fell 59% to CHF57.3m after Swiss player exclusions were extended to Liechtenstein.
Italian bill proposes 2% levy on sports bets to fund football
If enacted, the proposed levy would change concessionaires’ costs and direct part of sports-betting revenue to football and prevention programmes.
Tucumán legislator seeks implementation of gambling prevention law
Operators await Tucumán's rules defining authorities, funding and procedures needed to implement its 2024 gambling prevention law.
FIRST launches Argentine sportsbook technology through ONDISS
Suppliers see FIRST sportsbook technology launched at City Center Online, bringing ONDISS into Argentina.
Prato police suspend betting venue licence after finding minors
Operators see a venue's licence suspended after minors were found on the premises.
Five Asia-Pacific figures debate cultural sensitivities and regulatory competitiveness
Operators weighing Asia-Pacific expansion face regulators increasingly judged on channelisation and local acceptance rather than permissive rules.
Gamanza extends platform agreement with Switzerland’s Pasino.ch
The multi-year deal keeps Gamanza supplying compliance, responsible gambling, payments and identity verification functions to Pasino.ch's Swiss online casino.
Spanish lottery associations ask DGOJ for plan on digital sales and retail commissions
The associations seek regulatory clarity on digital sales and retail commissions affecting Spain’s lottery sales network.
UK Gambling Commission directs regulatory settlement funds to Treasury
The decision changes where operators’ regulatory settlement payments go and separates them from funding for gambling-harm programmes.
Evolution cancels Galaxy Gaming deal after regulatory approvals remain outstanding
Evolution ended its $85m Galaxy Gaming purchase after gaming approvals missed the deadline, and will pay a termination fee exceeding $5m.
Cambodia regulator prepares nationwide casino inspections
Casino operators may face nationwide compliance assessments, although the regulator has not specified their scope or timing.