Italian government defers response to motions on gambling reform
The government’s forthcoming decree will address retail gambling distribution, local-government relations and harm prevention.
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Kalshi refers George Santos trading to federal authorities over Trump speech market
The referrals put prediction-market trading oversight and potential insider trading under federal scrutiny.
Italian deputy says land-based gambling decree is due by August
Land-based operators may face coordinated location rules and cooperation with health authorities under Italy’s planned decree.
Gilda Sportiello opposes extensions in Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation
The debate may shape the timing and safeguards for Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation.
Italian Democratic Party deputies propose changes to land-based gambling rules
The motion could affect rules governing the location and operation of land-based gambling venues in Italy.
Appointment
IGT appoints Patrick Ramsey to Voyager TopCo GP board
Ramsey’s appointment brings former Multimedia Games leadership and Grupo Codere board experience to Voyager TopCo GP.
Appointment
French government proposes successor to ANJ president
France's gambling regulator leadership succession comes amid debate over online casinos and gambling taxation changes.
South Africa's NGB warns of illegal betting rise before World Cup
The warning flags fraud and compliance risk for licensed South African operators whose brands are mimicked by illegal platforms during the World Cup.
EGBA backs voluntary European risk-indicator standard EN 18144
Operators may need to align monitoring and player-protection procedures with the voluntary standard across European markets.
Licence
Piedmont court upholds VLT licence outcome but rejects compensation claims
The ruling clarifies the outcome of a VLT licence transfer dispute and the limits of compensation claims for delay.
PlayCity reports 250 licences during first year
Ukraine's PlayCity issued 250 licences in its first year after replacing KRAIL, its inaugural report shows.
DOJ investigates Santos’ Kalshi trades linked to State of the Union attendance
The investigations put prediction-market trading controls and potential insider-trading risks under scrutiny.
Zurich cantonal police seize equipment in illegal gambling-room raid
The raid and equipment seizure show enforcement against an illegal venue over suspected gambling, hospitality and passive-smoking breaches.
BGC warns illegal operators could capture nearly half of UK gambling advertising
The figures frame the scale of unregulated advertising and betting activity for UK operators and policymakers.
Nevada judge blocks Polymarket event contracts for state residents
The injunction restricts Polymarket’s access to Nevada residents while the dispute over state gambling authority continues.
DOJ and CFTC investigate Santos’ Kalshi trades over February speech
The probes raise compliance questions for prediction markets over trading tied to participants’ own public actions.
Council of State sends Sisal-Bolzano licence dispute back to regional court
Sisal’s licence expiry remains unresolved, leaving the regional court to hear the merits of the dispute.
Brazil finance ministry calls hearing on betting suppliers’ capacity rules
The proposed criteria would govern recognition required for suppliers to operate in Brazil’s fixed-odds betting sector.
Brazil’s SUS reports 883 online gambling mental-health consultations
The reported treatment capacity and session limit provide operators and policymakers with evidence of support services for gambling-related harm.
Nevada judge blocks Polymarket from operating in the state
The injunction adds to restrictions on prediction-market operators offering event contracts to Nevada residents.
Greece’s finance ministry proposes gambling law amendments
Operators may face higher taxes if the proposed iGaming changes proceed.
Laura Carneiro seeks urgent review of Brazil illegal betting bill
The proposed monitoring duties and sanctions could affect financial firms handling transactions linked to unauthorised betting operators.
Colorado governor signs sports betting protections bill
The law may change requirements for sports betting businesses in Colorado, but its provisions are not detailed in the report.
Appointment
Virginia Lottery appoints Kevin Hall executive director
Hall’s prior leadership includes launching Virginia’s online lottery platform and implementing sports betting and casino regulatory programmes.
Rhode Island reports $186.8 million in sports and iGaming wagers in April
The April wagering total offers operators and regulators a measure of activity across Rhode Island’s sports and iGaming markets.