Pennsylvania lawmakers plan bills on gambling deposits and marketing
If enacted, the proposals would require operators to change deposit controls, marketing practices and self-exclusion procedures.
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Singapore police investigate 30 people over illegal gambling and financial crimes
The investigation concerns suspected bets with unlicensed providers and potential misuse of bank accounts linked to syndicates.
CLSA says China investment rules may weigh more on Macau stocks than GGR
Operators and investors may face greater market-confidence concerns than direct revenue pressure from the rules.
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza seizes Vibo Valentia betting shop over alleged illegal intermediation
The seizure signals enforcement risk for betting businesses facilitating wagers through accounts held in a company’s name.
Cibelae awards Level 1 anti-money-laundering certification to LOTBA and Santa Fe Lottery
Certification gives lottery operators an assessed framework for anti-money-laundering controls and compliance.
Hub Affiliations partners Gana Media Group on Mexico expansion
The agreement gives Gana Media Group marketing support for its expansion in Mexico.
Blask estimates licensed operators held 54% of Philippine online gaming revenue
The estimates indicate licensed onshore operators account for a larger share of projected online gaming revenue than offshore operators.
Eswatini police widen online gambling probe with Brazilian cooperation
The cross-border investigation may lead to additional suspects and charges beyond gambling offences.
Naples prefect issues seven anti-mafia measures, including against betting shop
The restrictions could prevent the affected betting business from accessing public contracts and authorisations.
Singapore police investigate 30 people over suspected illegal online gambling
Singapore police are investigating 30 people over suspected illegal online gambling also connected with alleged financial crime offences.
US lawmakers propose federal gambling disorder study funded by wager taxes
The proposal would dedicate part of federal wager-tax revenue to research and require annual progress reports.
Italy's Council of State sends Bolzano betting-licence dispute back to regional court
The dispute leaves the local betting outlet's authorisation status for the regional court to examine.
House Democrats ask FTC about prediction market investigation
FTC scrutiny may shape platform oversight, but the report provides no details about the investigation.
Primorsky Krai agrees Samson Group casino complex plan
The agreement sets out a major planned casino and hotel development in Russia’s Primorye zone.
Polymarket sues Minnesota over prediction market ban
The case challenges whether Minnesota can prohibit prediction market activity despite the company’s asserted federal protections.
BGC estimates up to £10m in illegal bets at Epsom Derby Festival
The estimate underscores the potential scale of illegal betting and the stakes of keeping customers in the regulated market.
Italy’s Council of State returns Bolzano betting permit dispute to lower court
The local court must now examine the later permit measures, leaving the dispute unresolved.
MGA urges licensees to monitor suspicious bets during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Licensees need robust monitoring, reporting and governance to meet the MGA’s sports-integrity requirements.
Spelinspektionen reports Q1 2026 action against illegal gambling in Sweden
Operators and advertisers face continued enforcement as Sweden’s regulator develops its approach to unlicensed online gambling.
CAP and ASA target gambling social media ads that may appeal to under-18s
Operators running social media campaigns face closer scrutiny of content that could appeal to under-18s under the new compliance initiative.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose deposit limits and credit-card ban for online gambling
Operators may face new deposit, payment and marketing restrictions if the bills advance.
South Korean lawyers warn prediction-market traders could face gambling prosecution
The reported legal uncertainty could affect South Korean residents using overseas prediction markets.
AGCOM hears Avviso Pubblico on responsible-gambling communication guidelines
The consultation may shape how Italy applies restrictions to gambling-related communications.
GLI completes transfers of Trisigma and Itech business units in Italy
The transfers reduce the number of active online gaming certification bodies in Italy.
MGA warns licensed operators ahead of 2026 World Cup
Operators in warned markets face heightened regulatory attention on World Cup betting activity during the tournament.