Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra presents motion on Italy’s gambling sector
The motion puts possible tax, advertising and reporting changes on the parliamentary agenda for Italy’s gambling sector.
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Carnival completes Konami casino system rollout across 29 ships
Fleet-wide SYNKROS deployment supports Carnival’s rewards, personalised promotions and cashless wagering, with planned expansion to other cruise brands.
Nevada Gaming Control Board completes 43-project rules modernisation
Operators in Nevada may need to account for revised requirements across licensing, reporting, gaming operations and oversight.
Google excludes Ohio from prediction-market advertising
Prediction-market advertisers must exclude Ohio after Google removed the jurisdiction amid disputes over how sports-outcome contracts are classified.
Licence
WagerWire receives approval in principle for Gibraltar prediction markets
Gibraltar's approval in principle gives Wire Markets a route to a regulated prediction markets base, with activation targeted for later this year.
Belgian Gambling Commission urges safeguards ahead of 2026 World Cup
The campaign reinforces licensed operators’ player-protection role as betting interest rises around a major football tournament.
GGL increases illegal betting checks ahead of 2026 World Cup
Operators face increased scrutiny of betting advertisements, online offers and markets during the tournament.
Avanti Studios agrees to launch live casino games with bet365 in Spain
The Spain launch gives bet365 live casino content, beginning with Blackjack, while the partners plan expansion into other regulated markets.
Andalusia publishes definitive register of previously authorised machines
The census records machines authorised in earlier periods in Andalusia.
Asturias regulates register of venues hosting public events and gaming
The registration rules may affect gambling venues operating in Asturias.
Patricia Lalanda assesses Spain’s gambling-advertising rules after court ruling
Operators and suppliers may need to account for continuing advertising restrictions and possible legislative changes in Spain.
Chile's SII requires offshore gambling platforms to register and pay VAT
Platforms serving Chilean residents face registration and VAT obligations, including liabilities for earlier tax periods.
Licence
RGB enters Philippine online gaming as an accredited content provider
RGB’s accreditation creates a route to distribute online content to the Philippine market, including Light & Wonder games.
IEC and DigiPlus agree to launch online gaming business in the Philippines
The agreement pairs a licensed operator with a technology and operations provider to develop an online gaming business in the Philippines.
Play971 names Brett Lee its first brand ambassador in the UAE
The partnership adds an ambassador to Play971’s audience engagement activity in the UAE sports betting market.
Licence
Altenar says AGLC approves sportsbook services in Alberta
The approval enables Altenar to seek business with operators preparing for Alberta’s regulated online gaming market.
Anjouan Gaming says licences do not replace local gambling authorisations
Operators holding Anjouan licences must still meet the authorisation requirements of each market they serve.
Chile's SII defends VAT collection from online betting platforms in Senate
The measure could require foreign betting platforms to meet Chilean tax obligations without resolving their legal status.
Mexico's FGR destroys 279 illegal slot machines in Colima
The operation removed machines authorities linked to illegal gambling from circulation.
Fine
Chile's Supreme Court leaves SCJ fines against Enjoy Santiago operator in force
The ruling ends the operator's court challenge and leaves the SCJ sanctions in force.
Licence
Wire Industries receives Gibraltar approval in principle for WagerWire
The approval remains conditional, so WagerWire’s planned Gibraltar launch depends on completing regulatory requirements.
Belgian Gaming Commission urges betting safeguards ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Commission’s World Cup warning highlights player protection and EPIS safeguards amid substantial licensed betting activity tied to football.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Acquisition
Boa Lion agrees to acquire Brazilian online bingo developer Bingão do Brasil
The proposed acquisition would extend Boa Lion’s activities into online video bingo, subject to Cade approval.
Vasco advances Sportingbet shirt sponsorship deal through 2027
The proposed agreement could fill Vasco's vacant main shirt sponsorship position and create a commercial contract for Sportingbet.
Brazil finance minister favours tighter betting rules over a general ban
Potential tax and advertising restrictions could affect licensed operators’ costs and marketing activity in Brazil.