Roundhill converts BETZ sports betting ETF to active management
The change gives BETZ managers discretion over holdings instead of requiring them to track its current index.
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Reports
Swedish court upholds SEK12m Videoslots fine over duty-of-care failures
The upheld penalty confirms Videoslots’ financial sanction for the regulator’s stated player-protection breaches.
Appointment
The Star appoints Ameet Patel to lead Brisbane and Gold Coast casinos
The appointments remain subject to regulatory approval at two casino properties.
Dmitry Slobodkin urges Russia to legalise online casinos
A proposed legal change could alter online casino access, taxation and enforcement in Russia.
BGC urges UK technology platforms to act against illegal gambling adverts
The requested platform measures could affect how illegal gambling adverts reach UK consumers, including self-excluded people.
New Jersey senators propose permits and taxes for prediction markets
The bill could subject prediction-market operators to state permits, taxes and penalties in New Jersey.
Atlaslive renews GLI certification for Brazil’s federal iGaming standards
Brazilian operators must maintain valid certification for betting systems, making the renewal relevant to their platform compliance.
BGC urges UK technology platforms to tackle illegal gambling advertising
Removing unlawful adverts and sharing information could help platforms, regulators and law enforcement limit illegal gambling online.
Imagine Live supplies live casino games to Ana Gaming brands in Brazil
The integration gives three Ana Gaming brands live-dealer games, game shows and dedicated tables in Brazil.
Florida attorney general demands Visa explain action on gambling payments
The demand puts payment processing for offshore gambling sites under potential legal scrutiny in Florida.
Appointment
Star Entertainment appoints Ameet Patel to lead two Queensland resorts
The appointments put one executive in charge of Star Entertainment’s two Queensland resorts, pending regulatory approval.
Acquisition
Moody’s views Bally’s proposed Evoke acquisition as credit positive
The proposed acquisition and financing could ease Bally’s Intralot refinancing pressure and improve liquidity after completion.
Tender
MAGLA invites applications for Malawi betting and casino licences
Applicants must meet separate deadlines, obtain RFP documents and pay category-specific fees to pursue Malawi licences.
Nevada Gaming Control Board lets casinos round cash-outs to five cents
Nevada casino operators must choose and disclose a rounding practice and document any related revenue deduction.
Austria coalition negotiators debate exclusion rules for future gambling market
The proposed cooling-off period could affect operators’ eligibility and entry timing in Austria’s planned competitive market.
KSA warns Betnation over Cruks self-exclusion checks in the Netherlands
The warning underscores operators’ responsibility to maintain effective checks against the Cruks register.
Italy’s UIF reports 10,817 gambling-sector suspicious activity reports in 2025
Reported weaknesses in customer checks, transaction monitoring and retail reporting highlight AML controls operators may need to strengthen.
Klavi reports 14% fall in Brazilian sports betting users during tournament
The figures suggest operators saw lower bettor numbers even as betting values rose during the tournament.
FIGC agrees six-month ban for Ravaglioli and three-month ban for Giorgioni
The sanctions clarify disciplinary consequences for players involved in football betting and account-sharing breaches.
Spain reports €454.2m in online gambling revenue for Q1 2026
The reported first-quarter revenue offers operators and investors a measure of Spain’s online gambling market performance.
Fine
PlayCity reports 250 gambling licences and €20m-plus in fines in Ukraine
Operators face reported enforcement penalties exceeding €20 million, while the licence total indicates the scale of regulated activity.
Dutch government plans stricter online gambling rules by 2030
The proposed measures could change operators’ advertising, bonus, deposit-limit and affordability-check requirements in the Netherlands.
Sweden’s Administrative Court of Appeal upholds bingo terminal licence refusal
The ruling limits where operators can offer bingo through terminals in Sweden.
ADM reports 31,403 gambling checks in Italy’s 2025 review
ADM exceeded its inspection and machine-certification targets, signalling rigorous oversight for gambling operators and suppliers.
SBC Summit to host Global Regulations track on 29 September 2026
The track gives operators and suppliers a forum to follow regulatory shifts across markets as launches and reviews unfold.