ACMA issues formal warning to MMA fighter over illegal gambling
The warning signals the ACMA's willingness to pursue individuals, not only operators, over illegal gambling promotion.
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South Africa’s NGB seeks providers to block illegal gambling sites
The request could support efforts to restrict access to unlicensed gambling websites in South Africa.
New York judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves New York’s gambling laws applicable to Kalshi’s sports contracts while the remaining claims proceed.
Lottoitalia limits cancellations of four Italian lottery games to five minutes
Retailers handling these games must apply the shorter cancellation window and its stated exceptions.
Lottoitalia applies five-minute cancellation limit to four lottery games
The change requires retailers to enforce a fixed cancellation period and observe exceptions for instant-win plays and draw closing times.
UK racing criticises UKGC stance on financial risk assessments
Racing's opposition highlights the compliance and cost burden operators and partners expect from the financial risk regime.
UK Gambling Commission introduces financial risk checks for high-spending players
Phased financial risk assessments will require operators to identify eligible customers under the Commission’s deposit thresholds.
UKGC stages financial risk assessments with £5,000 threshold
Large UK operators must prepare staged assessments for customers over 25 whose net deposits exceed the stated trigger.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks audit of gambling marketing in Asian communities
An audit could examine how gambling marketing reaches Asian communities in Massachusetts.
MGA reports 19 new gaming licences issued in 2025
The report gives investors and suppliers a view of the MGA’s licensing decisions and supervisory activity in 2025.
UK Gambling Commission proceeds with financial risk assessments, BGC objects
UK operators may need to adapt checks for high-spending customers as the regulator proceeds despite BGC objections.
AGSI urges Italian Senate to approve bill on banking access for gambling firms
The bill could affect gambling businesses’ access to banking services and credit in Italy.
AGSI asks Italian Senate to approve bill on gambling-sector bank accounts
The proposal concerns banking access for gambling businesses and workers in Italy.
BGC criticises UK Gambling Commission’s financial risk assessment plans
Operators face planned checks while the BGC questions data reliability, consumer effects, and the Commission’s pilot evaluation.
UK Gambling Commission phases in financial risk checks for high-spending customers
Operators will need to assess some high-spending customers while most customers are expected to remain outside the checks.
UK Gambling Commission confirms staged financial risk assessments for operators
Operators must prepare for staged checks while the Commission says non-compliance will not trigger enforcement action.
debentures
Sports Media Entertainment pledges betting rights in R$950m debenture issue
Betting-rights receivables serve as collateral, though the FFU club group has no current betting-company agreement.
UKGC to update stakeholders on financial risk assessments for customers
The update will signal how the UKGC intends to proceed with affordability checks that directly affect operators' customer due diligence duties.
South Korea's KCSC gives Polymarket chance to answer illegal gambling allegations
The case tests how South Korean communications rules apply to prediction-market platforms, a model now facing scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
ACMA warns six companies over unlicensed gambling in Australia
The warnings identify gambling services that ACMA considers prohibited for Australian players.
South Korea’s KCC postpones decision on Polymarket gambling status
The review could determine whether Polymarket remains accessible to users in South Korea.
UK Gambling Commission consults on reducing regulatory burdens
Operators can submit views on proposed changes to licence conditions, reporting and other regulatory processes.
Ohio Casino Control Commission advances proposed sports betting credit card ban
If approved, the rule would restrict how Ohio sports bettors can fund wagers.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $170,000 over Pickering Casino Resort controls
The penalty underscores Ontario casino operators’ obligations to monitor high-risk customers and report suspected money laundering.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO orders C$170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian over Pickering Casino Resort
The order underscores casino operators’ exposure to penalties and appeal deadlines when anti-money-laundering controls fall short.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)