Brazil restricts Kalshi prediction markets as company seeks reversal
The restriction leaves Kalshi seeking a route to operate legally in Brazil under the ministry’s stated requirements.
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Reports
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation sues Vallejo over temporary casino approvals
The lawsuit challenges city approvals tied to a proposed casino, leaving the project’s ability to proceed subject to legal proceedings.
EGP-FIPE warns Italy’s fragmented gambling rules are weakening licensed operations
Operators face uncertainty over licensed-network planning as EGP-FIPE calls for a stable national framework.
Michigan online casinos report $2.9bn adjusted revenue for 2025
The reported annual figures inform operators and regulators assessing Michigan’s online gambling market and its tax base.
Italian football presidency candidates seek 2% betting tax
Italian football presidency candidates Malagò and Abete support a 2% betting tax to fund the sport.
Licence
Finland receives fifty iGaming licence applications before 2027 launch
Finland received fifty iGaming licence applications ahead of its 2027 market launch, with overseas operators accounting for most.
Licence
Finland’s Police Board reports 50 gambling licence applications
Applicants and suppliers can factor the stated six-month processing time into preparations for Finland’s 2027 market opening.
BGC urges UK government to adopt five-point illegal gambling plan
The BGC’s proposals target illegal gambling through blocks, payment restrictions, penalties and action against enabling companies.
Appointment
UAE gaming regulator appoints Ciarán Carruthers as chief executive
The appointment places a new chief executive at the authority overseeing commercial gaming in the UAE.
Scientific Games supplies Hellenic Lotteries under 12-year scratchcard agreement
The deal establishes a long-term supplier relationship for Hellenic Lotteries’ scratchcard products and may extend to digital lottery offerings.
New Zealand sets online casino rules ahead of 3 July start
Online casino operators must meet new player-protection, payment and advertising requirements from 3 July.
Monza and Brianza police chief suspends Arcore gaming hall for seven days
The suspension prevents the hall from operating for seven days after authorities found breaches of its licence conditions.
Ontario reports 91% channelisation as Alberta prepares online gambling market
The reported figures and Alberta approval indicate the scale of operator interest in the province’s upcoming market.
Italy’s Council of State ties bingo concession fees to operator turnover
ADM’s fee decisions must account for operator-specific turnover, affecting concessionaires during the technical extension.
Italy's Council of State clarifies Bingo concession extension fee calculations
The ruling sets the turnover measure used to recalculate compensation for affected Bingo concessionaires.
Italian lawmaker proposes age checks and gaming restrictions for minors online
If enacted, the proposal's age and gaming-feature restrictions would affect digital platforms and games available to minors in Italy.
DSWV warns illegal operators could capture €300m-€400m in German World Cup bets
The projections suggest a substantial share of World Cup betting turnover among German customers could go to unlicensed operators.
Federbingo urges Italy to proceed with physical gambling reform and concession tenders
The reform debate affects bingo concession tendering and the regulatory framework for land-based gambling in Italy.
Appointment
GCGRA names Ciarán Carruthers as second chief executive
The appointment puts a former Crown Resorts chief in charge of the UAE framework as the GCGRA limits online licensing to one operator per Emirate.
Basque government study finds social bingo in 60% of older people’s associations
The findings inform debate over whether non-profit bingo in social centres should be expressly regulated.
Canary Islands government sends gambling decree to consultative council
Gaming halls would need admissions controls, while the decree would revise planning and self-exclusion rules across the Canary Islands.
Gambling Commission delays second deposit-limit requirements to September 2026
Operators have an additional three months to complete the technical changes required for the second phase.
New Mexico sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The case challenges whether Kalshi can offer sports event contracts in New Mexico without a gaming licence.
Basque bingo association calls for equal rules as social bingo regulation is debated
Any change could affect bingo halls competing with social activities and the safeguards required of licensed venues.
MGA Industrial installs Evolution roulette at Bingo Canoe in Madrid
The installation adds Evolution roulette to Bingo Canoe’s existing offer, giving the venue another game.