Appointment
ATG names Anna Romboli chief executive
Romboli joins ATG as chief executive after six years overseeing commercial development at Svenska Spel's TUR division.
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MGA opens enrolment for 2025 ESG reporting cycle
Eligible licensees can report their 2025 environmental, social and governance data through the MGA’s voluntary code.
Source: MGA (Malta)
CFTC seeks comment on proposed event contract rules
The proposal could shape which gaming-related event contracts fall under CFTC rules.
Appointment
ATG appoints Anna Romboli as CEO, starting in December
The appointments set leadership handovers at ATG and Svenska Spel’s Lottery division.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction markets
The proposal could affect which event contracts prediction-market operators may offer.
North Carolina sportsbooks report $578.1m in May bets
The figures give operators and investors an update on North Carolina sports betting activity and revenue direction.
KwaZulu-Natal proposes gambling tax regime in new bill
The proposed bill could change tax rules for gaming and betting businesses in KwaZulu-Natal.
Polymarket secures exclusive US prediction market deal with Liga MX
Polymarket’s exclusive US role and Genius Sports’ data provision shape the planned Liga MX market launch.
Konami Gaming installs SYNKROS on all 29 Carnival Cruise Line ships
The installation establishes a system deployment across Carnival Cruise Line and signals planned expansion to other Carnival brands.
Gespa reports Swiss lottery and sports betting revenue of CHF1.20bn in 2025
The 2027 end date gives suppliers and operators a deadline to replace the current Loterie électronique offer.
Bolzano administrative court suspends betting licence expiry pending July hearing
The interim ruling allows the betting outlet to keep operating until the court considers the licence dispute on 7 July.
South Korean communications commission targets 1,280 illegal sports betting sites
The blocking effort and ongoing enforcement may affect illegal betting access and the monitoring of sports wagering during the tournament.
Gambling Commission plans July review of UK gambling money-laundering risks
Operators can address control, training and checking gaps before the Commission publishes its assessment.
CFTC proposes event-contract rules limiting sports and other markets
Prediction-market operators would face proposed limits on which sports and other event contracts they could offer.
Florida attorney general reports 11 arrests and 479 machine seizures
The operation signals enforcement exposure for illegal gambling businesses and identifies the Florida agencies involved.
UK Gambling Commission discusses regulatory cooperation with Ukraine
The discussions concern regulatory practices and illegal-market oversight relevant to gambling authorities in both countries.
Tender
Cyprus gambling regulator opens €200,000 METRON prevention funding programme
Eligible organisations have a defined application window to seek funding for gambling-harm prevention and support projects.
FanDuel Predicts adds Crypto.com event contracts ahead of 2026 World Cup
The partnership expands FanDuel Predicts’ event-contract range through a second named provider’s regulated exchange and clearinghouse.
Kazakhstan measures coincide with 50% fall in iGaming activity
Payment and telecom restrictions may affect illegal operators’ ability to reach customers and process transactions in these markets.
Gespa adds unauthorised gambling domains to Swiss blocking list
Swiss internet service providers will block listed domains, restricting access for unauthorised betting and casino operators.
Michigan authorities seize 52 illegal gaming machines in Adrian
The seizure signals enforcement against businesses operating unauthorised gaming machines in Michigan.
MEPs question Commission over proposed EU online gambling tax
Operators and national authorities may face changes to gambling taxation if the levy advances.
DICJ rejects casino black-box claims and warns of refund scams in Macao
The warning reinforces official procedures for casino complaints and alerts the public to possible fraud.
UK Gambling Commission sets out AML priorities and July risk assessment
Operators should review AML controls and show that compliance technology works as the Commission intensifies supervision.
Italian MP Vaccari says physical gambling reform remains stalled
The stalled reform leaves Italy’s proposed land-based gambling framework unresolved.