Malta Gaming Authority presents illegal-gambling data work at GREF 2026
The sessions address regulatory monitoring of unauthorised gambling and compliance with evolving anti-money-laundering requirements.
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Andy Sanborn agrees to plead guilty in pandemic aid case
The case concerns alleged misuse of business relief funds and a continuing challenge to the casino licence revocation.
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bet365 launches French sportsbook after regulatory approval
French bettors gain access to bet365’s locally adapted sportsbook and its listed in-play and bet-management features.
Lazio court annuls fixed bingo concession extension fees for 2025-2026
ADM must recalculate bingo concession compensation for the 2025-2026 extension period instead of applying a uniform fee.
South African Responsible Gambling Foundation calls for unified harm-reduction rules
A shared framework could address gaps when player-protection controls differ between operators.
Appointment
Yaspa appoints Justin Fears as US director of enterprise sales
Fears will lead North American commercial growth with gaming operators, supporting Yaspa’s expansion of payment services.
Licence
Coljuegos authorises MrYoker to operate online in Colombia through 2031
The authorisation adds a licensed operator and expands the regulated online market in Colombia.
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bet365 launches online sports betting in France
The launch adds bet365 to France’s online sports betting market, with further products planned.
Italian tax court rejects online gambling operator’s €1.5m tax refund claim
The ruling supports applying the 25% rate to these remote games for the disputed earlier tax period.
LOTERJ sets responsible gambling and illegal-market controls as regulatory priorities
The priorities signal greater focus on compliance, monitoring and consumer safeguards for gaming businesses in Rio de Janeiro.
Navarra reports 5.39% rise in gaming-activity tax receipts
The figures give operators and investors an updated view of gambling-related tax receipts in Navarra.
Catalan government proposes bingo reporting and tax-control rules
Bingo operators would face new reporting and tax-control obligations if the bills are approved.
Spain’s Consumo orders Polymarket and Kalshi website blocks during proceedings
The precautionary blocks prevent the platforms from serving users in Spain while the proceedings continue.
Spain’s cabinet approves AI bill banning subliminal addiction-promoting systems
Online gambling operators could face restrictions on AI systems used to influence users with gambling problems.
Romanian gambling-machine count falls to 36,000, operators say
The decline and local licensing powers could affect the availability of land-based machines across Romania.
Navarra police report 1,500 machine inspections and 220 access checks in 2025
The figures show the scale of enforcement activity affecting gambling venues in Navarra.
Spain approves AI bill proposing ban on manipulative gambling systems
The proposal could restrict how AI systems are used to influence online gambling customers.
ANJ and CNIL issue French gambling-sector data protection guidance
Operators and their technology and payment partners receive guidance on handling player data under existing rules.
Malaysia warns Meta over illegal gambling adverts and takedown requests
The warning and proposed coordination body could increase platform enforcement obligations for gambling-related content in Malaysia.
Trump backs CFTC authority over prediction markets
Trump's position signals support for federal CFTC oversight as states challenge prediction-market activity.
Dina Titus urges federal limits on prediction-market sports contracts
The proposal could require prediction-market platforms to obtain state licences before offering sports or casino-related contracts.
Pascal Gaming and CreedRoomz plan Ronaldinho-themed game portfolio
The collaboration sets out a multi-title content release involving two named gaming companies.
Gambling Commission extends deposit-limit deadline to September 2026
Operators have three more months to make the technical changes needed to offer gross deposit limits.
Austria proposes multiple online gambling licences in draft bill
Operators considering Austria would face proposed age-based deposit limits, capped stakes and winnings, and licence conditions.
Belgium’s Kansspelcommissie warns operators over World Cup betting marketing
Operators face heightened scrutiny of World Cup campaigns, including digital interactions and sponsorship arrangements.