IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts across nine sports in Q2 2026
The alert breakdown identifies sports and regions requiring integrity monitoring, while remaining subject to investigation.
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Reports
FIFA reports no suspicious betting during 2026 World Cup
The findings inform integrity monitoring by betting operators and other task force members during major tournaments.
Results
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026
Operators and regulators can use the alert breakdown and referrals to inform sports integrity monitoring.
Colombia proposes retaining VAT on online gambling
Investors should note Colombia's government bill retains VAT on online gambling to raise public revenue.
Türkiye's lottery administration links offshore licences to illegal betting sites
The findings signal wider Turkish enforcement against offshore-licensed operators, with blocking, server shutdowns and licence revocations affecting cross-border betting supply.
UKGC defends gambling survey methodology against bias criticism
Regulators should note UKGC rejecting claims it would publish results it knew were inaccurate.
Polymarket blocks access in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec
The access restrictions affect where Polymarket can offer its exchange to Canadian users.
Imagine Live partners with MaxBet to roll out live casino in three Balkan markets
The staged rollout gives both companies a named commercial presence across three regulated markets.
Playtech raises 2026 EBITDA guidance to at least €270 million
Investors can weigh Playtech’s raised annual guidance against its expected lower second-half earnings.
Coljuegos reports 46,228 website-blocking orders against unauthorised betting
Operators and regulators should note Coljuegos’ extensive blocking activity and coordination with internet service providers against unauthorised betting.
Coljuegos revises Colombia’s online Baloto rules
Baloto operators should review the revised rules governing game management and regulation in Colombia.
Coljuegos board amends Baloto online lotto rules under Agreement No. 3
Agreement No. 3 modifies and replaces Title 2 of the Baloto online lotto rules, amending Agreement 08 of 2020.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Coljuegos receives 4.93 out of 5 in Colombia audit assessment
The audit assessment and proceeds figures provide operators and regulators with information on Coljuegos’ oversight and public revenue performance.
Colombia’s Council of State confirms partial suspension of Coljuegos advertising rules
Licensed online operators no longer face the suspended advertising limits and reporting duties while the case continues.
Coljuegos has issued 46,228 blocking orders against illegal betting sites since 2022
Coljuegos issued 46,228 blocking orders since 2022, 83% of the 55,658 orders in its history.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Penalty
Carabinieri report €159,000 in penalties over illegal betting operations in Castellammare
The reported action concerns unauthorised betting operations and unconnected machines in local venues.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza for Peru and Colombia
The appointment gives Ainsworth a commercial manager for its operations in Peru and Colombia.
Colombia's Council of State suspends Coljuegos advertising rules for online operators
Operators gain temporary relief from advertising caps and reporting duties, but the provisions could return if the court upholds them or legislators act.
Colombia court suspends four Coljuegos advertising and enforcement provisions
Operators may be able to pause compliance with the specified advertising and reporting rules while the court reviews them.
Colombia’s Council of State suspends operator marketing restrictions
The provisional suspension may affect the marketing rules gambling operators must follow in Colombia.
Great Canadian completes River Rock Casino Resort sale in British Columbia
The completed sale changes ownership of a major casino resort in British Columbia.
FATF grey-lists Kuwait and Papua New Guinea, bringing monitored jurisdictions to 22
Grey-list status can lead financial intermediaries to apply stricter checks and slower payment processing to gambling-related activity.
Somers asks BIA to halt Hard Rock Kenosha casino without town funding
The town’s request could affect the proposed casino’s path to federal approval and its local funding arrangements.
Catania police chief suspends Biancavilla betting shop for seven days
The suspension prevents the shop from operating for seven days and suspends its authorisations under the stated public-security provision.
BoyleSports joins IBIA integrity partnership
BoyleSports, licensed in Ireland, Great Britain and Gibraltar, becomes a partner of the International Betting Integrity Association.