VNLOK takes Meta to court over unlicensed gambling advertisements
VNLOK argues large platforms should proactively detect and remove illegal adverts rather than only responding to complaints.
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Hokkaido plans request to ease national casino-resort MICE requirements
Hokkaido will ask the national government to relax integrated-resort MICE requirements following assembly committee discussion.
India lowers three companies’ principal GST demands by 75%
The reduction lowers principal GST demands facing Dream11, Gameskraft and Play Games24x7 after a Supreme Court ruling.
Stuttgart appeal court orders Tipico to repay six players
The court found Tipico lacked authorisation when the losses occurred, making the gambling contracts void.
Departure
Feite Hofman leaves Stichting AGOG board after fifteen years
The departure changes the leadership of an organisation that supports people affected by gambling problems.
Curaçao finance minister delays CGA complaint until investigation ends
The investigation and the halted complaint affect scrutiny of the CGA’s relationship with Random Consulting Ltd.
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.
Interblock reports PAGCOR product approval ahead of planned Manila launch
The Philippine regulatory clearance supports Interblock's planned Q4 2026 rollout at a new Manila casino resort.
Results
Okada Manila reports Q3 gaming revenue of ₱7.04bn, up 0.9%
Mass tables offsetting VIP weakness signals operators where growth is coming from in Okada Manila's quarterly revenue.
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.
South Korean police investigate KRW28.7bn casino laundering allegations
Alleged laundering of investment-fraud proceeds through domestic casinos shows operators and regulators the compliance risk.
Legitbet identifies 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil
The growth in illegal sites increases exposure to betting platforms for children and adolescents in Brazil, according to the ANJL president.
Licence
Louisiana board conditionally extends DraftKings permit to 19 February
DraftKings must file suitability submissions, AI responses and a responsible-gambling compliance certification within 30 days to secure full renewal in Louisiana.
SkyCity agrees conditional NZ$221m sale of Auckland's Grand Hotel
Conditional sale with continued operation until mid-2027 shows investors how SkyCity's debt-reduction programme proceeds.
Louisiana reports September gaming revenue of $195.5m, up 11.8%
Statewide growth alongside Delta Downs' decline shows operators where Louisiana's September revenue gains and losses fell.
Republic Amusements lays off 81 after Pennsylvania skill games ruling
Eighty-one layoffs after skill games were made illegal show suppliers enforcement seizures carry immediate employment consequences.
New Jersey Senate panel advances bill to replace underage gambling penalties
Replacing criminal penalties with civil fines shows operators the proposed penalty exposure for underage gambling in New Jersey.
Kalshi CEO says state oversight would push prediction markets offshore
CEO's warning that state oversight would push prediction markets offshore shows investors the stakes in the federal-state dispute.
DGOJ extends risk-detection consultation to 26 October at 23:59
Four extra days under unchanged scope gives participants and regulators more time to comment on risk detection.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
NOVOMATIC Spain explains four-level Symphony jackpot in hospitality video
The video explains a jackpot feature intended for NOVOMATIC Spain’s hospitality channel.
Licence
MGA extends HGMT’s B2B licence for Type 3 services
Type 3 extension under an existing pool-betting category shows suppliers the authorisation is not a new prediction-market licence.
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.
Emotiva opens first Andalusian gaming hall in Málaga
First Andalusian hall in Málaga shows suppliers and investors Emotiva's gaming-hall footprint now includes Andalusia.
capital increase
Barcino Slot increases capital by €200,000 and changes business purpose
Removing bingo and limiting machine repair to Barcelona province shows suppliers how Barcino Slot's business purpose narrowed.
Canary Islands draft proposes combined bingo-machine limits with admission controls
Combined machine allowances and admission controls show operators how bingo hall placement could change under the draft.