Licence
PAGCOR approves Playson game distribution in the Philippines
The approval allows Playson to offer its games to licensed operators in the Philippine market.
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Reports
ADM suspends Novara bingo concession lapse pending court ruling
The suspension keeps the Novara venue's concession status in place while the underlying case proceeds.
The Mill Adventure launches BetCentury casino brand in Sweden
The launch gives BetCentury a Swedish casino brand on The Mill Adventure’s platform, with further brand launches expected.
Police seize 15 gaming machines in Schleswig-Holstein illegal-gambling raids
The seizures and investigations show enforcement exposure for venues suspected of hosting unauthorised gambling.
India blocks Polymarket access and prepares reported action against Kalshi
The reported blocks could restrict prediction-market operators' access to users in India.
Italian authorities seize assets worth about €400,000 in illegal-betting case
The seizure demonstrates enforcement action against assets linked to alleged illegal betting and other offences.
ADM suspends Oxford's bingo concession forfeiture in Novara pending court case
Oxford’s bingo concession remains protected from forfeiture while the administrative court case continues.
Swiss authorities update blacklist of unauthorised online gambling sites
Telecom providers must block listed domains, limiting access in Switzerland to unauthorised platforms.
Appointment
DeGaming launches iGaming platform and appoints Ulle Skottling CEO
The platform’s launch and leadership appointment introduce a new supplier option for operators seeking integrated gaming systems.
Catania police suspend betting centre for seven days over public-order concerns
The suspension temporarily prevents the betting centre from operating in Catania.
Romania's local licensing shift leaves land-based operators in regulatory limbo
Operators with valid national authorisations face closure or relocation as local councils gain veto powers over venues and permits.
Penalty
CoPReGI reports €5.711m in penalties after illegal-gambling checks across Italy
Operators face enforcement scrutiny as authorities target unauthorised gambling outlets and irregular gaming equipment.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain says Valencia approves multigame system with 16 titles
The homologation allows E-Gaming Spain to offer the specified multigame configuration in the Valencia market.
DGOJ issues resolutions concerning Casino Barcelona Interactivo and Versus Online
The resolutions may affect the regulatory status of the two named gambling businesses.
UCM and ONCE renew responsible-gambling research agreement through 2028
The renewed research collaboration will continue work on communicating gambling risks to users and preventing harm.
Argentina government proposes restricted online gambling advertising in bill
Operators and media would face proposed advertising conditions, while illegal operators and service providers could face prison terms.
Hedge funds report $2bn gains on short positions against Flutter
The reported short-sale gains and share-price declines indicate investor pressure on major listed gambling groups.
UKGC pledges stronger action against illegal lotteries in Great Britain
The funding will support UKGC enforcement and risk assessment concerning illegal gambling, including lotteries.
Singapore GRA censures Resorts World Sentosa operator over internal controls
The censure concerns an approved control requirement for Singapore's casino operator.
European gambling regulators discuss prediction markets at Rome meeting
The discussion signals regulators' shared focus on how prediction markets fit within national gambling rules.
ONCE and Complutense renew responsible gambling research chair for two years
The renewal extends research into gambling-risk communication and loot boxes, areas relevant to operators and responsible-gambling policy.
Brazilian government bars credit-linked transfers for betting under Novo Desenrola
Banks and betting operators must account for a new restriction on credit-funded betting transactions.
ANJ and CNIL publish data protection guide for French gambling operators
The guide covers account management, commercial prospecting, excessive gambling prevention and AML duties, issued two weeks before the football World Cup.
Source: ANJ (France)
Armenia directs banks to reject unlicensed gambling transactions
Banks and licensed operators will need to apply the new transaction controls and compliance requirements.
Pennsylvania police seize more than $91,000 in suspected gambling-club operation
The case highlights enforcement exposure for unlicensed gambling operations in Pennsylvania.