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Gamban warns users about similarly named Gambana casino
The warning separates Gamban's blocking software from Gambana, an online casino run by JJam Holdings Ltd.
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Melilla proposes gaming-hall access, distance and visibility restrictions
The draft proposes stricter identification, access-ban checks, distance and visibility rules for Melilla's gaming halls.
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Valencia allocates €62,000 to gambling-prevention programmes in 2026
The allocation funds gambling-prevention programmes involving collaboration with a university.
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Jin Sun-mee urges review of Kangwon Land entry-ban procedures in South Korea
The review could affect Kangwon Land’s procedures for allowing previously barred customers to return to its casino.
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Macau prosecutor seeks changes to gambling-linked currency exchange law
The proposed changes would address evidential obstacles authorities face when pursuing gambling-linked illegal currency exchange cases.
Deals & M&A
NOVOMATIC Spain explains four-level Symphony jackpot in hospitality video
The video explains a jackpot feature intended for NOVOMATIC Spain’s hospitality channel.
Regulation
Valencia increases addiction-prevention funding to €5m, including €420,000 from gambling sanctions
Gambling sanctions funding only part of the enlarged programme shows regulators how enforcement revenue supports prevention.
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Northern Ireland to publish full gambling reform review in 2027
A 2027 review of the 2022 Act will inform future policy, so operators should track evidence gathering now.
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SINDIBETS-SP urges evidence-based debate after more than 5 mil jobs lost
The association says the reported job losses and the movement of betting demand to illegal platforms affect regulated operators and workers.
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EU court requires immediate refunds for unauthorised payments despite alleged gross negligence
Gambling operators could face increased deposit claims, while payment providers must immediately refund unauthorised transactions despite alleged customer gross negligence.
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Massachusetts study finds higher problem gambling levels among veterans
Regulators assessing veteran gambling support have evidence of elevated problem gambling and military norms that impede help-seeking.
Enforcement & compliance
Finland’s National Police Board sets conditional fines up to €1.2m for illegal marketing
The fines set potential financial exposure for companies marketing unauthorised gambling services in mainland Finland.
Regulation
Brazilian banks pass deadline to return funds to bettors
Operators and payment providers face scrutiny over whether unreturned balances reach bettors after Brazil's deadline.
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UK bookmakers call for pause to planned betting duty increase
A pause would affect the timing of the planned General Betting Duty increase for UK bookmakers.
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Mato Grosso prosecutors agree R$ 100 mil settlement with influencer Victor Vinicius
The agreement remains subject to a judge’s approval before its terms take effect.
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CEJUEGO calls for equal gambling rules for public and private operators in Spain
CEJUEGO’s proposals seek consistent regulatory treatment for public and private operators and assessment of existing restrictions before further rules.
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AGCOM plans 30-day consultation on Italian gambling infotainment guidelines
Operators can provide feedback as AGCOM prepares stricter rules amid concerns about promotional activity on operator-linked information sites.
Deals & M&A
OpenBet launches omnichannel sportsbook for Loterie Romande
The migration gives Loterie Romande a single platform across retail and online, and hands OpenBet a further lottery deployment.
Regulation
Entain reports 2% Q3 NGR growth as CEO warns Treasury over tax hikes
The figures show how Entain’s UK and Ireland online revenue performed during its first full quarter with the 40% remote gaming duty.
Regulation
Calabria tax court upholds ordinary VAT option for gaming-machine operator
The ruling clarifies how gaming-machine operators can elect and substantiate ordinary VAT treatment.
Regulation
CeJuego forum calls for gambling law reform to resume to fight clandestine activity
Operators face continued uncertainty over Spain's gambling law while the forum links tighter restrictions to consumers moving to clandestine operators.
Regulation
Industry figures debate gambling-specific AI rules
Industry disagreement centres on whether existing consumer protection legislation and the EU AI Act sufficiently cover gambling.
Deals & M&A
Netwin adds Octavian Gaming content to its online games offering in Italy
The partnership expands Netwin’s catalogue and gives Octavian titles another route to Italian online players.
Regulation
Romanian regulator flags reliability concerns in 2025 annual report
Participants should treat earlier ONJN results cautiously because the current leadership cannot confirm some without documentary evidence.
Regulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission questions operators on AI marketing
The review could inform Massachusetts policy on how licensed operators use AI to target marketing and promotions.