Italian MP Vaccari says physical gambling reform remains stalled
The stalled reform leaves Italy’s proposed land-based gambling framework unresolved.
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Madrid approves taxpayer bill covering regional gambling taxes
The draft could change how gambling-tax matters are handled by Madrid’s regional administration.
CFTC proposes case-by-case review of event contracts under Rule 40.11
Prediction-market operators may face individual scrutiny of contracts involving sensitive events and sports outcomes.
Andalusia publishes Q2 2026 gaming-machine tax assessments
Affected companies must review their machine tax assessments and pay within the stated July period.
Madrid government advances taxpayer bill covering regional gambling taxes
The proposed bill and review rules could affect the administration and future evaluation of gambling taxes in Madrid.
South Korea’s communications commission blocks 1,280 betting sites
The action restricts access to unlicensed betting sites during a period when the commission expects betting activity to increase.
Brazil’s SPA discusses consumer protection in betting market
The discussions concern how consumer-protection bodies can identify irregular betting practices and refer information to the regulator.
IEC partners DigiPlus unit TGXI for Philippine online gaming launch
The partnership gives IEC access to online gaming infrastructure while leaving regulatory obligations with the LaVie operator.
Macau DICJ says card-shoe fraud claims are likely scams
The warning directs gaming customers to official dispute channels and addresses claims that could affect casino operations and trust.
Acesite puts Waterfront Manila casino redevelopment on indefinite hold
The pause delays the casino’s planned return and leaves suppliers and investors facing an uncertain construction timetable.
Norway’s Progress Party renews call for a gambling licensing model
A change could alter market access for gambling operators in Norway.
Licence
bplay enters Santiago del Estero and adds sports betting in Santa Fe
The authorisation and product expansion widen bplay’s regulated provincial footprint and offer in Argentina.
Córdoba lottery blocks more than 2,000 illegal betting sites with two tools
The reported blocking total gives operators and regulators a measure of the lottery's action against illegal online betting access.
Licence
Gibraltar reviews WagerWire’s application after preliminary approval
The distinction between preliminary approval and a completed licence affects WagerWire’s timing and entry into Gibraltar.
UK Gambling Commission warns operators over AI use in AML controls
Operators may need to check that automated AML tools and internal controls meet their risk-assessment requirements.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches safer gambling campaign ahead of World Cup
The campaign directs Massachusetts operators and customers towards regulated gambling and the Commission’s player-support resources.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes Safer Bets campaign announcement
The announcement concerns a regulator campaign, but the supplied page text does not specify its measures or scope.
Appointment
FanDuel casino managing director plans to leave role
FanDuel will need to fill its casino managing director role, while the item also records staffing changes at Rush Street Interactive and the GCGRA.
BETBY launches fixed-odds prediction market product
The launch gives sportsbook operators a product for prediction markets beyond traditional sports betting.
Kalshi co-founder seeks to overturn Brazil prediction-market ban
The restrictions affect whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Brazil and how those products are classified.
KSA warns about boundary between World Cup prediction pools and gambling
The regulator’s warning may affect how operators and prediction platforms assess World Cup pools and betting activity.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction-market event contracts
The proposal could change the rules governing event contracts offered in US prediction markets.
Paraná audit court urges municipalities to halt lottery plans pending STF ruling
Municipal lottery plans in Paraná remain subject to the STF’s decision on local authority.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports $1.7bn casino net income in FY2025
The figures show operators’ reported earnings and gaming revenue across Nevada markets for fiscal 2025.
Licence
Gibraltar regulator gives Wire Industries approval in principle for prediction markets
The approval in principle advances the company’s plan to establish a regulated prediction markets operation in Gibraltar.