Berlin court refuses stay of €250,000 coercive payment against Capital Bra
The €250,000 payment is enforceable while the main case remains undecided and appeal remains possible.
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Savona police suspend bar licence for seven days over slot hours
Police found VLT machines running outside permitted hours, showing municipal hours breaches can suspend a bar licence.
Savona police suspend bar licence for seven days over slot hours
Police found VLT machines running outside permitted hours, showing municipal hours breaches can suspend a bar licence.
Taiwanese authorities restrict access to Coinbase and Kalshi websites over election betting
The access restrictions affect how prediction-market platforms can serve users in Taiwan amid enforcement over election-related betting.
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Wildz claims first Finnish iGaming authorisation ahead of July 2027 market opening
Wildz says it holds a five-year authorisation ahead of the planned market opening on 1 July 2027.
River Cree selects GiG for planned Alberta iGaming launch
GiG will provide technology for River Cree's planned iGaming platform, extending the First Nations-owned casino online.
Paraguay proposes DINAJZAR regulator and revised gambling concessions
The bill would replace CONAJZAR with DINAJZAR and revise concessions, with existing authorisations valid until expiry.
AGS introduces Glō UR43 cabinet and games at G2E
AGS introduced its Glō UR43 cabinet and new slot titles at G2E, adding products to its offering.
AGS Interactive expands digital distribution of land-based games
AGS Interactive is extending land-based table games and slot titles into online channels and entering iLottery.
ANJ reports 11% growth in French online gambling revenue
Online gross revenue rose 11% year on year while overall market growth slowed, ANJ figures show.
Savona police chief suspends bar licence for seven days
Police found slots operating during prohibited municipal hours and issued an administrative penalty after repeated disorder.
Amici urge Supreme Court to review New Jersey’s dispute with Kalshi
The dispute concerns whether states can apply gambling rules to sports-event contracts offered by federally regulated exchanges.
Evoplay launches 50 titles with Gran Madrid’s online casino in Spain
The launch expands Evoplay’s distribution in Spain through Gran Madrid’s licensed online casino.
Brazil regulates games framework as Justice Ministry flags loot boxes as betting-like risk
The games framework and loot-box scrutiny put video games and betting-like mechanics under simultaneous government attention.
FanDuel shareholders secure confidential review of withheld merger documents
A special master ordered confidential review of withheld communications before any disclosure decision in the merger lawsuit.
Labour MPs back letter urging chancellor to raise Machine Games Duty
A higher Machine Games Duty would raise costs for land-based operators and could reshape the economics of seaside amusement and gaming venues.
France reports €5.66bn first-half gambling revenue outside casinos and clubs
ANJ figures show 0.5% year-on-year growth, slower than 2025, excluding casinos and gaming clubs.
Brazil betting ban draws 99 congressional amendments
Most of the 99 amendments seek to soften the prohibition, leaving operators awaiting final legislative and judicial treatment.
Brazil’s Culture Ministry authorises R$2.9m fundraising for betting-themed productions
The authorised R$2.9m fundraising depends on private sponsorship raised by 2026, not money already received.
Casino-style domains concealing illegal betting, fraud and malware
Research found casino-style websites can conceal illegal betting, user fraud or malware infrastructure.
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Tennis player Stefan Milićević banned for 24 years and fined €70,000 for match fixing
The ban and fine for match fixing and non-cooperation underscore integrity enforcement for tennis markets.
Italy counts on gambling for 2027 budget as press reports €700m target
Operators face potential higher gambling contributions and concession changes as Italy drafts its 2027 budget, with the specific measures still undefined.
Amstelveen council backs public-space gambling advertising ban
The proposal would extend restrictions to advertising for land-based gambling businesses in Amstelveen’s public spaces.
Genting signals further UK investment interest as casino operators warn on reform pace
Operators weighing UK investment face uncertainty over the pace of land-based reform and the prospect of further changes to costs.
French gambling growth slows to 0.5% in H1 2026 as online GGR rises 11%
Operators and investors see online sports betting as the sole growth driver in a near-flat French market, with World Cup betting concentrating gains.