Kalshi refers George Santos trading to federal authorities over Trump speech market
The referrals put prediction-market trading oversight and potential insider trading under federal scrutiny.
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French government proposes successor to ANJ president
France's gambling regulator leadership succession comes amid debate over online casinos and gambling taxation changes.
Italian tobacconists call for pragmatic reform of physical gambling network
The proposed reform could affect the legal gambling distribution channel and the economic position of tobacconists.
Malavasi urges Italy to prioritise public health in gambling reform
Reform choices may affect protections for vulnerable people amid reported gambling stakes and net player losses in Italy.
South Africa's NGB warns of illegal betting rise before World Cup
The warning flags fraud and compliance risk for licensed South African operators whose brands are mimicked by illegal platforms during the World Cup.
PlayCity reports 250 licences during first year
Ukraine's PlayCity issued 250 licences in its first year after replacing KRAIL, its inaugural report shows.
DOJ investigates Santos’ Kalshi trades linked to State of the Union attendance
The investigations put prediction-market trading controls and potential insider-trading risks under scrutiny.
DOJ and CFTC investigate Santos’ Kalshi trades over February speech
The probes raise compliance questions for prediction markets over trading tied to participants’ own public actions.
Ciocchetti says Italy’s gambling reform needs time to balance priorities
The reform may affect regional and municipal interests, player protection, addiction prevention, advertising and illegal gambling measures.
StarCasinò Gratis continues croupier training partnership in Italy
The programme provides training and responsible-gambling instruction for prospective croupiers entering the gaming sector.
Italian government defers response to motions on gambling reform
The government’s forthcoming decree will address retail gambling distribution, local-government relations and harm prevention.
Brazil finance ministry calls hearing on betting suppliers’ capacity rules
The proposed criteria would govern recognition required for suppliers to operate in Brazil’s fixed-odds betting sector.
Brazil’s SUS reports 883 online gambling mental-health consultations
The reported treatment capacity and session limit provide operators and policymakers with evidence of support services for gambling-related harm.
Nevada judge blocks Polymarket from operating in the state
The injunction adds to restrictions on prediction-market operators offering event contracts to Nevada residents.
Greece’s finance ministry proposes gambling law amendments
Operators may face higher taxes if the proposed iGaming changes proceed.
Laura Carneiro seeks urgent review of Brazil illegal betting bill
The proposed monitoring duties and sanctions could affect financial firms handling transactions linked to unauthorised betting operators.
Italian deputy says land-based gambling decree is due by August
Land-based operators may face coordinated location rules and cooperation with health authorities under Italy’s planned decree.
Colorado governor signs sports betting protections bill
The law may change requirements for sports betting businesses in Colorado, but its provisions are not detailed in the report.
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Virginia Lottery appoints Kevin Hall executive director
Hall’s prior leadership includes launching Virginia’s online lottery platform and implementing sports betting and casino regulatory programmes.
Rhode Island reports $186.8 million in sports and iGaming wagers in April
The April wagering total offers operators and regulators a measure of activity across Rhode Island’s sports and iGaming markets.
Gilda Sportiello opposes extensions in Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation
The debate may shape the timing and safeguards for Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation.
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Alberta registers 35 online gambling operator sites ahead of July launch
The planned opening and reported site registrations indicate a new regulated market entry for operators and suppliers.
Italian Democratic Party deputies propose changes to land-based gambling rules
The motion could affect rules governing the location and operation of land-based gambling venues in Italy.
Hanoi police arrest agency chief over gambling-platform promotion network
The arrests and seized proceeds put promotion of unlicensed betting platforms under criminal investigation in Vietnam.
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Andrew Rhodes joins Hawkbridge as strategic adviser
Rhodes's move into advisory work gives betting operators and suppliers access to a former UK regulator chief's experience.