Italian senator proposes 2% levy on domestic football betting
If enacted, the levy would add a proposed cost on domestic football betting and direct receipts to specified programmes.
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Reports
Catania inspectors report betting shop owner over workplace safety breaches
Betting-shop operators face enforcement for workplace-safety failures, including missing medical examinations and risk assessment documentation.
CazéTV denies unlawful betting advertising in Brazil investigation
The investigations may clarify how Brazilian authorities treat betting promotions and commentary on betting probabilities.
Italian bill proposes 2% levy on domestic football bets
The levy would add a new cost to domestic football betting in Italy and direct the proceeds to youth, women's football and problem gambling prevention.
Brazilian states prepare new lottery projects from 2027
Potential state projects and shared games could shape lottery procurement and market-entry opportunities in Brazil.
Octoplay and Entain prepare casino-game launches in five markets
The planned market launches and bespoke projects would extend Octoplay’s games partnership with Entain.
Spain’s Popular Party seeks data on illegal online gambling and sanctions
The questions could prompt disclosure on enforcement outcomes and player exposure to unlicensed gambling sites.
UK Gambling Commission consults on reducing regulatory burdens
Operators can submit views on proposed changes to licence conditions, reporting and other regulatory processes.
Spain's Popular Party questions government on illegal gambling
The responses could clarify enforcement gaps and the government's approach to illegal operators in Spain.
Casino Guru Academy launches self-exclusion course with BetBlocker input
The course gives operators guidance on self-exclusion systems and complementary player-protection tools.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $170,000 over Pickering Casino Resort controls
The penalty underscores Ontario casino operators’ obligations to monitor high-risk customers and report suspected money laundering.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Penalty
AGCO orders C$170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian over Pickering Casino Resort
The order underscores casino operators’ exposure to penalties and appeal deadlines when anti-money-laundering controls fall short.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires registration for suppliers serving Ontario lottery retailers
Suppliers need to account for AGCO registration and possible fees before serving Ontario lottery retailers or other gaming sectors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGCO outlines renewal and transfer rules for Ontario affiliate delivery licences
Affiliate delivery businesses must meet renewal deadlines and transfer conditions to continue operating under a valid licence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
CazéTV denies betting-advertising violations in Brazil
The dispute concerns how sports commentary and betting promotions are assessed under Brazil’s advertising rules.
FIGC president backs betting revenue as potential support for youth football
Betting revenue could support youth football in Italy if proposals gain parliamentary and political backing.
US lawyers say CFTC may hold an edge in prediction-market dispute
The outcome could shape whether states or the CFTC regulate sports-related prediction contracts.
Acquisition
Banijay Gaming acquires JOA's French casino network
The deal adds 33 land-based casinos to Banijay's French footprint as it pursues omnichannel expansion in a market without regulated iGaming.
Dutch Supreme Court rules pre-2021 player loss claims not automatically void
The ruling limits restitution claims against unlicensed operators for pre-2021 losses, reducing legal exposure for operators facing similar cases in the Netherlands.
FIT representative urges faster reform of Italy’s land-based gambling rules
Operators face continued uncertainty over fragmented local rules and repeated extensions while the reform remains unresolved.
Dutch Supreme Court upholds pre-2021 unlicensed gambling contracts
The ruling limits claims seeking historical gambling losses solely on the basis that contracts were automatically void.
Italian MP Stefano Vaccari calls for Rai gambling-advertising reference to return
The dispute concerns whether Rai’s public-service contract should restate its commitment against gambling advertising.
Curaçao Gaming Authority warns of illegal lotteries on the island
Licensed lottery providers and other stakeholders face continued competition from unlicensed operators in Curaçao.
Departure
Rivalry chief executive Steven Salz resigns while remaining on board
The leadership change comes as Rivalry remains subject to a Canadian share-trading ban and has stopped gaming operations.
HGC briefs Greek gambling providers on EU anti-money laundering framework
Providers can use the HGC’s planned guidance and consultation to prepare for the framework’s phased implementation.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission