Flutter executive warns illegal betting could rival regulated World Cup market
The estimates frame the scale of regulated and unauthorised betting expected during the tournament.
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Merkur Group says it plans to bid for Austrian casino licences
Operators and investors can track Merkur’s intended application as Austria’s casino licence tender has yet to be issued.
Macau collects MOP7.65bn in gaming taxes in May
The figures show gaming taxes made up about 85% of Macau’s public revenue during the first five months of 2026.
Lazio regional court upholds ADM’s withdrawal of two betting rights
Concessionaires must maintain betting services even when they are in a private contract dispute with an outlet manager.
ADI Predictstreet launches prediction market across 23 US states
ADI Predictstreet's prediction-market service will reach 23 US states under a Gibraltar licence obtained in March.
Brazil blocks Kalshi and Polymarket prediction-market services
Brazil’s order suspends prediction-market services and treats event contracts as betting subject to requirements.
IEC agrees TGXI platform partnership for Philippine online gaming
The agreement sets out platform provision and compliance responsibilities for IEC’s planned Philippine online gaming operation.
Dutch finance ministry plans review of Nederlandse Loterij privatisation
A review could affect the future ownership of the state-owned lottery operator.
Laura Cavandoli says Italy's land-based gambling decree remains under review
The delay leaves operators awaiting national rules on land-based gambling and distance requirements.
RLX Gaming launches US aggregation platform with ReelPlay
The partnership gives ReelPlay a distribution route into two regulated US state markets through RLX Gaming.
Ohio sports betting handle reaches $800.1m in April
The handle figure and revenue direction provide operators with a snapshot of Ohio’s sports betting market.
Stefano Vaccari calls for Italian land-based gambling reform
The proposed changes concern land-based gambling supply and access to data for local bodies and civil society groups.
Montana Lottery reports 3% year-on-year fall in May sports betting handle
The reported May handle decline gives operators and regulators a measure of Montana sports betting activity.
Paola Boscaini calls for checks alongside Italy gambling rules
Boscaini’s call for effective checks highlights enforcement of local restrictions in Italy’s gambling reorganisation debate.
ANJ president Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin approaches end of term
Falque-Pierrotin's term as ANJ president ends on 15 June, marking a leadership transition at France's gambling regulator.
Avviso Pubblico representative urges local experience in Italy gambling reform
The proposed revenue-sharing approach could affect how local gambling-prevention measures are funded.
Sogei outlines Italian gambling systems handling 28 billion annual transactions
The figures describe the technology and data infrastructure supporting Italy’s regulated gambling market.
Brazil finance ministry to publish completed betting licence processes
Operators gain public visibility of completed licensing decisions, while the ministry's data-protection screening sets conditions for what is disclosed.
ADM says physical gambling reorganisation decree must be adopted by 28 August
The decree’s approval is a condition for setting national rules on gambling venues and player protections.
Results
Groupe Partouche reports €109.5m Q2 revenue as online gaming rises 26%
Online gambling growth contributed to Groupe Partouche’s quarterly revenue performance.
Kalshi adds employment checks for traders in high-risk prediction markets
The screening changes the information traders must provide to access markets judged vulnerable to manipulation.
ADM says physical gambling decree is needed to renew Italy’s land-based concessions
The decree’s status affects the framework for renewing land-based gambling concessions.
AGIC urges Italy to complete physical gambling reform and renew concessions
The proposed reform would shape concession renewals and the operating framework for Italy’s land-based gambling sector.
AGIC urges Italy to complete land-based gambling reform
The proposed rules would set conditions for renewing land-based gambling concessions, affecting operators preparing for future tenders.
Portugal minister warns illegal online gambling may reach €24bn
The warning and planned legislation may shape enforcement and policy priorities for licensed gambling operators in Portugal.