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.
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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.
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Fondazione FAIR schedules webinar on €50,000 player protection research call
The call supports research intended to improve gambling regulation and player protection, with €50,000 allocated to one project.
Lotto Hessen calls for effective action against illegal online gambling in Germany
The reported disagreement over the scale of illegal online gambling informs enforcement and legal-market decisions.
Louisiana delays DraftKings licence renewal to investigate alleged AI targeting
A delayed renewal in Louisiana signals widening regulatory scrutiny of how operators use AI to identify and target customers.
UK casino chiefs warn tax uncertainty will halt investment
Operators weighing UK land-based investment face a possible doubling of Machine Games Duty in the autumn budget, which executives say would deter capital commitments.
PressGiochi examines crypto payment adoption in European gambling
Operators considering crypto payments must account for MiCA authorisation requirements and Italy’s controls on payment flows.
Hacksaw launches B2B prediction-market platform following MGA Type 3 approval
Hacksaw's MGA Type 3 approval adds prediction-market technology to its B2B offering for operators.
UAE arrests advance South Korean probe into alleged KRW3.1tn betting network
UAE arrests advance South Korea's illegal betting investigation, returning two suspects while the ringleader's extradition remains unresolved.
Optimove analysis finds sports-betting momentum in Greece, Spain and UK
Operators in these markets can read the second month of momentum as a signal on player engagement heading into the autumn.
StarCasinò adds four slot titles in October, including two exclusives
The branded exclusive gives StarCasinò a differentiated catalogue in Italy's competitive online casino market, where suppliers place customised titles with individual operators.
DGOJ extends Spain consultation on risky gambling behaviour to 26 October
The extension gives operators and other participants four additional days to submit views on the proposed risk detection mechanism.
StarCasinò adds four games, including two platform exclusives
StarCasinò's four additions include two platform exclusives and a custom-branded Pragmatic Play game.
VNLOK says Meta case will have Europe-wide consequences
A Dutch case against Meta could set a precedent for how European operators and regulators pursue platforms over illegal gambling content.
Kalshi launches NFL ladder and escalator player markets
The contracts let traders hold positions that pay partial value when a player falls short of a milestone, widening Kalshi's NFL player offering.
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Namibia Gambling Board extends two technology tender deadlines to 5 November
Namibia's extended tender deadlines give suppliers an extra week to bid for monitoring and licensing systems.
NET Gaming Solutions adds two newly approved games to its catalogue
NET Gaming Solutions' two newly approved titles expand its offering for Italy's regulated machine market.
Cambodia strengthens casino inspections from October 2026
More inspections will require casino operators to demonstrate compliance with their licence conditions.
UIF reports gambling suspicious-transaction reports fall to 9,547 in 2024
Operators face closer scrutiny of report quality as Italy's AML supervision shifts to the MEF under the EU AML Package.
ADM caps paid social and digital spend at 35% of responsible-gambling campaign budgets
Operators must rebalance campaign budgets towards generalist media and report annual spend and reach metrics to ADM and the Presidency.
Bank of Italy report says AMLA prepares checks on gambling firms
Gambling operators face eventual AMLA scrutiny as non-financial obliged entities, with AMLR and AMLD6 alignment due by July 2027.
Erika Stefani plans Senate presentation of vintage arcade recognition bill
Stefani's bill seeks recognition of vintage arcade cabinets' cultural value, not a new gambling licence or rule.
Kevin Pietersen announces global ambassador agreement with Dafabet
Pietersen's Dafabet ambassador agreement raises sporting-integrity questions given his England specialist mentor role.