Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi during unlicensed gambling probe
Temporary access restrictions and licensing proceedings threaten the platforms’ ability to offer wagers in Spain.
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Reports
Atlaslive partners with Onabet on Brazilian gaming technology
Onabet gains platform infrastructure, operational systems and ongoing support for its online gaming activities in Brazil.
MGCB adds 100 Gamban licences for Michigan residents
The expansion increases free access to gambling-blocking software for Michigan residents seeking support.
Brazilian government bars credit operations linked to betting payments
The measure may affect how financial institutions and betting operators handle credit-funded deposits.
Pinheirinho proposes directing half of Brazil betting tax revenue to hospitals
The proposal could change how betting-tax revenue is allocated and impose new conditions on its use.
Bangladesh plans new gambling law as draft nears completion
Operators and suppliers may face a new legal framework if parliament approves the draft.
Stifel sees possible sale options for Churchill Downs gaming unit
The analysis sets out potential strategic options for Churchill Downs’ gaming assets without confirming that a deal is under discussion.
Tender
Austria plans international tenders for lottery, online gambling and 12 casinos
International tenders for lottery, online gambling and casinos could open Austrian licences to new applicants.
Tennessee enacts ban on sweepstakes casinos
Sweepstakes casino operators must stop running or promoting covered platforms in Tennessee.
Penalty
Italy's Council of State upholds €5,000 ADM penalty against online gambling concessionaire
The ruling confirms concessionaires can face penalties for failing to supervise commercial partners operating retail recharge points.
Acquisition
Michigan Gaming Control Board buys 100 more Gamban licences
The additional licences expand access to gambling-blocking software for Michigan residents seeking support.
ADM suspends Win for Life Grattacieli for one year in Italy
The suspension ends Win for Life Grattacieli draws and precedes the launch of Super Win for Life.
ADM publishes draft PSQF 5.1 protocol for Italian sports betting
Betting licensees will need to transmit a feed-provider event identifier under the draft protocol.
San Francisco court pauses California card-room rules for 45 days
The pause delays enforcement of rules that could change blackjack operations at California card rooms.
QTech Games partners with UU Slots to add games to its platform
The deal gives QTech Games’ operator customers access to UU Slots’ content and offers the supplier distribution beyond its domestic market.
Gaolan prosecutors warn gambling-ring helpers face criminal charges in China
The warning and court sentences signal criminal exposure for service providers linked to illegal gambling rings.
Thai snooker champion backs calls to amend gambling law classification
Changing the classification could affect permit requirements and private-sector support for Thai snooker.
Kazakhstan government adds Caspian, Zaysan, Markakol and Alatau gambling zones
Operators considering Kazakhstan may face new geographic opportunities and an Alatau framework that could recognise some foreign licences.
Licence
AGLC grants Play’n GO an Alberta online gaming supply licence
The licence allows Play’n GO to supply its games to licensed operators in Alberta, subject to title certification.
ADM selects 12 designs for Lotteria Italia 2026 tickets
The chosen designs will appear on lottery tickets, connecting the lottery with an inclusion-focused arts initiative.
Tennessee governor signs sweepstakes casino ban into law
Operators must stop offering the covered sweepstakes casino model in Tennessee, while the law expressly preserves several other gaming categories.
Spain proposes allowing electronic payment systems in gambling venues
The proposal could change payment-system requirements for gambling venues and machine operators if adopted.
Easybet adds football prediction markets ahead of the World Cup
Easybet’s football prediction markets add an exchange-style offering through a platform licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
ADM proposes PSQF 5.1 protocol requiring feed-provider event IDs
Operators and feed providers may need to adapt event-creation data before testing begins.
Brazilian debt-relief measure bars credit operations linked to betting
The provision could affect how bettors fund deposits and how financial institutions process credit-linked betting payments.