EU Court ruling on AGCOM-Google gambling advertising case reaches Italy’s Senate
The ruling concerns how EU hosting-service protections apply to online gambling advertising disputes.
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Brazilian government prepares legal defence against betting-ban challenges
The government’s position could shape operators’ legal challenges and potential claims for repayment of fees.
Licence
KSA renews eight Dutch online gambling licences for 2026–2031
The renewals allow eight existing operators to continue serving the Dutch online gambling market through the stated licence period.
Kalshi blocks prediction markets on three California tribal reservations after court ruling
Kalshi restricted prediction market access on three California tribal reservations after an appeals court found likely tribal gaming law breaches.
Polymarket countersues New York officials over gambling lawsuit
The dispute could determine whether New York gambling laws apply to Polymarket’s sports-event contracts.
Frankfurt Higher Regional Court upholds €118,000 sports betting refund claim
Operators face refund exposure when online sports betting contracts are void because the company lacked a valid German licence.
NICC extends Star Sydney licence suspension to June 2027
Star must address the regulator’s outstanding concerns before it can secure the suspension’s removal.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds authorisation requirement for betting intermediaries
The ruling reinforces the authorisation requirement for businesses collecting bets directly in Italy.
Appointment
RWWA appoints Mike Saunders interim chief executive
The appointment clarifies RWWA’s leadership transition and the planned duration of Saunders’s interim role.
Appointment
Advanced Compliance Technology appoints Mark Dufty to lead game analysis
The new team will review compliance alerts and help refine ACT’s risk-detection model.
Licence
ANJ authorises lottery games and changes betting products in France
The decisions determine which lottery and horse-betting products operators may offer in France.
Fine
Slovakia’s gambling regulator warns providers of €500,000 blocking fines
Providers that fail to block listed gambling offers face potential fines under Slovak law.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Fitch forecasts Genting New York EBITDA of US$450m in 2028
Investors gain an EBITDA forecast tied to gradual gaming expansion at Resorts World New York City.
Lula announces Brazilian betting ban with sites due to close on 6 October
Licensed operators face an immediate halt to new bets and a deadline to close their Brazilian sites and apps.
Dominican Congress approves gambling law with one-year operator transition
Operators would need to update compliance documents and technology within one year if the law is promulgated.
BetMGM opens first poolside sportsbook at Las Vegas dayclub
The venue combines an outdoor betting window with BetMGM app access at a Las Vegas dayclub.
Queensland outlines gambling harm action plan for 2026–28
The plan and consultation may shape providers’ harm-prevention practices and the support services available in Queensland.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland Commissioner sets approval criteria for gaming machines and systems
Manufacturers and licensees must meet the guideline’s application, product-feature and monitoring requirements for Queensland approvals.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Carlos Umaña presents Honduran player-protection bill
If enacted, the bill could require gambling venues to apply new access restrictions and player-protection measures.
EnReJA and CIPAC plan responsible-gambling work across Salta
The planned coordination could shape responsible-gambling prevention activities across Salta.
DGOJ consults organisations ahead of Spain gambling law draft
The discussions may shape the proposed rules that operators and other gambling-sector participants will need to follow.
Gibraltar commissioner says igaming sector remains viable amid job cuts
Lyman’s assessment signals that Gibraltar remains a licensing option despite operator restructuring and tax pressures.
Alberta pledges $2.4m to expand gambling addiction treatment
Alberta’s funding expands gambling addiction treatment and related services following its opening to commercial online casinos and sportsbooks.
US appeals courts split over classification of sports event contracts
Conflicting appeals court positions leave prediction market operators facing disagreement over whether sports event contracts constitute bets.
Procon-RJ begins sanctions against 175 betting platforms
Affected operators face individual consumer-law penalties of up to R$14m per supplier.