Italy’s government reportedly considers extending gambling concessions
Operators face continued uncertainty over concession renewals and the pending rules for payment methods at recharge points.
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Reports
Play971 offers sports betting in UAE as first B2C iGaming product
The launch gives UAE customers a regulated route to sports wagering and sets an early benchmark for other operators seeking entry.
CAP to monitor UK gambling marketing for content appealing to minors
Operators must review marketing content for material that could particularly attract people under 18.
AMLA consults on draft business relationship monitoring guidelines for gaming sector
Gaming-sector obliged entities can comment on proposed ongoing customer and transaction monitoring guidance before the consultation closes.
Massachusetts study links sports betting advertising with college-student risks
The findings may inform operator advertising practices and campus support for students in Massachusetts.
Norwegian lawmakers propose reviewing rules for prediction markets
The proposal could prompt Norway to assess prediction-market rules, monitoring powers and restrictions for sensitive markets.
Dutch gambling stakeholders meet in Amsterdam to oppose restrictions
Dutch stakeholders argue restrictions hinder the licensed market's competitiveness against unlicensed sites.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot agrees £243.1m acquisition of evoke
The deal would change ownership of evoke and combine its business with Bally’s Intralot, subject to completion.
Uganda gaming regulator publishes information security policy
The policy publication provides a new information-security document for Uganda’s regulated gaming sector.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Valencia approves guidelines for the development of its gaming sector
The guidelines establish criteria relevant to gaming-sector activity in Valencia.
Istanbul court sentences Fenerbahçe president to 30 months over illegal betting
The ruling concerns criminal liability for promoting illegal betting, with possible appeal status not yet reported.
Gambling Commission begins AI monitoring of gambling adverts on 11 June
Operators may need to change or remove adverts identified as breaching rules designed to protect under-18s.
Results
GKL reports May casino sales up 40.8% to KRW43.13bn
May sales growth and segment figures help investors assess GKL’s casino performance.
VGCCC considers legal action over influencers’ gambling content
Influencers and gaming venues may face enforcement scrutiny over gambling promotion and filming in gaming areas.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose online gambling consumer-protection bills
If enacted, the proposals would change operators’ deposit, marketing and payment practices in Pennsylvania.
Lottopar presents Paraná betting controls at BiS Brasília 2026
Operators and suppliers in Paraná face a regulatory model involving certification, monitoring and oversight of video lottery terminals.
Maryland casinos report $169.99 million in May gaming revenue
The monthly figures give Maryland casino operators and investors a measure of revenue and year-on-year performance.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Allwyn CEO says UK lottery spending per capita trails Italy and France
The comparison frames Allwyn’s view of UK lottery growth potential alongside its planned US expansion.
Brussels court acquits Nationale Loterij in Woohoo e-games case
The ruling supports Nationale Loterij’s position that the games do not require a gambling-law licence.
New Mexico attorney general sues Kalshi over sports event contracts
The case challenges whether Kalshi can offer sports event contracts in New Mexico without a state gaming licence.
bet365 launches free-to-play fantasy sports game in US and Canada
The launch adds a year-round free-to-play product for bet365 users across two North American markets, with a Washington exclusion.
Massachusetts attorney general issues gaming advisory ahead of World Cup
The advisory informs Massachusetts consumers about state-licensed gaming before a major football tournament.
Kahnawà:ke council plans phased expansion of electronic gaming facilities
The proposed permits and rules could shape the operation and timing of additional electronic gaming facilities in Kahnawà:ke.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Play971 launches football betting for UAE residents
The launch adds football wagering to Play971’s UAE offering for eligible residents aged 21 and older.
North Carolina governor bars state officials from using insider information in prediction markets
Prediction-market operators and state officials face a new restriction on the use of work-related confidential information in bets.