UK Gambling Commission study finds varied reasons for using illegal gambling sites
Operators and regulators can use the findings to understand differing routes into the illegal market.
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Reports
AGCO agrees two-day PointsBet suspension in Ontario betting case
PointsBet must serve a two-day suspension and complete an independent audit with corrective action in Ontario.
Italy's constitutional court adds proportionality to gambling ad-ban penalties, lawyer says
Italy's Constitutional Court added proportionality to sanctions for Decreto Dignità advertising ban breaches, though the ban remains unchanged.
Brightstar Lottery signs two-year extension with New York Lottery
The two-year extension lets Brightstar continue supplying lottery technology and services in New York.
UKGC Consumer Voice study links distrust and weak checks to illegal market
The UKGC study finds identity checks, payment delays and social media shape perceptions of illegal operators.
Italy's constitutional court rules €50,000 gambling ad fine minimum can be reduced
Operators and advertisers face a penalty regime where the €50,000 floor is no longer rigid, allowing lower fines for manifestly disproportionate cases.
Licence
PAGCOR targets December launch for app verifying licensed gambling sites
A public licence-verification tool could steer Philippine players away from unlicensed operators and reshape how licensed sites are discovered after e-wallet delinking.
UKGC directs future regulatory settlement money to Consolidated Fund
Regulatory settlement money will go to the Consolidated Fund to account for statutory levy commissioning structures and avoid duplicated work.
Source: UKGC
MGCB sends cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators
Michigan sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators, signalling enforcement risk and reinforcing licensed operators' protected position.
AGCO agrees two-day Ontario gambling-site suspension with PointsBet Canada
The settlement requires PointsBet to suspend its Ontario site and undergo independent controls testing.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission archives gaming revenue reports
The archive gives market participants access to historical operator revenue reports and the applicable tax rates.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes September 2026 revenue reports
Monthly reports and possible revisions affect how operators and investors assess Massachusetts gaming revenue and tax figures.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports $82.69m casino revenue in September
The figures give Massachusetts operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of casino and sports wagering revenue for September.
Appointment
PGCB appoints Ashley Gabrielle hearings and appeals director
The appointment places Gabrielle in charge of procedural compliance and hearing administration for Pennsylvania gaming matters.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $555 million September revenue
September’s revenue and tax figures show Pennsylvania gaming performance across iGaming, slots and the wider market.
Appointment
Kahnawà:ke council appoints five interim KGC commissioners
Restored quorum lets the KGC resume regular meetings, affecting regulatory decisions for licensees under its oversight.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Trinidad and Tobago Senate approves gambling age rise to 25
Operators must apply Trinidad and Tobago's new 25-year minimum age once the legislation takes effect in early 2027.
BGC calls MPs' push for higher UK machine games duty deeply misguided
A higher Machine Games Duty would raise costs for UK operators running gaming machines in betting shops and casinos.
PAGCOR targets December 2026 launch of app against illegal online gambling
PAGCOR aims to launch a December 2026 app helping players identify authorised online gaming platforms.
PAGCOR plans December launch for app verifying licensed online gaming sites
PAGCOR aims to launch a mobile application letting players check which online gaming platforms are authorised.
H2GC forecasts 15% growth in Italy’s online casino revenue in 2026
The forecast gives operators and investors an estimate of Italy’s legal online casino market growth.
Philippines to review visa-free policy for Chinese nationals amid POGO return concerns
Any change to visa-free entry for Chinese nationals would affect operators' access to a key customer and staffing market.
PGCB bars eight more people over children left unattended
Operators face statewide entry bans when adults leave minors unattended while gambling, as five such cases show.
Labour MPs back letter urging Chancellor to consider higher gaming duty
Any change to machine gaming duty could affect Category B machine operators and the high streets where their venues operate.
Licence
Indiana Gaming Commission sets paid fantasy sports licensing fees
Operators considering Indiana must account for the stated application and annual renewal fees when assessing licensing requirements.
Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (IN)