Licence
E-Gaming Spain receives new approval for multi-slot machines in the Canary Islands
The homologation permits changes to the approved machine configurations and credit-marker limit in the Canary Islands.
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Appointment
GoldenPark.pt appoints Sérgio Pascoal as Portugal country manager
Pascoal’s remit covers GoldenPark.pt’s local operations, strategic partnerships and growth in Portugal.
Award
Portugal awards casino concessions expected to generate more than €1bn
The concessions establish long-term state receipts and payment commitments for operators across three casino zones.
Basque government requires accredited access controllers at gambling venues
Gambling operators in Euskadi will need authorised admission staff, with amusement arcades exempt.
DGOJ proposes gambling law reform and opens public consultation in Spain
Operators and suppliers can respond to proposed changes to identity checks and gambling advertising rules before the consultation closes.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain gains approval for E-Multislot configurations in the Canary Islands
The approval lets operators in the Canary Islands use additional E-Multislot configurations and games.
LOTBA runs training workshops for people prosecuted over illegal gambling
The workshops form part of probation agreements and connect judicial requirements with information about regulated gambling protections.
PAGCOR reports Entertainment City casino GGR down 11.1% in Q1
The figures show weaker revenue across the Entertainment City resort cluster and the wider Philippine gaming market.
KSA warns Dutch operators of World Cup betting-ad enforcement
Operators face increased scrutiny of advertising, promotions and prohibited sports bets during the tournament.
Tender
Caixa cancels six lottery outlet contracts and tenders for 10 municipalities
The tender creates new lottery operating opportunities while six existing outlet contracts have ended.
Panama's LNB introduces its own payment system for Lotto and Pega 3
The new system and extended claim periods affect lottery prize processing after the service disruption.
MPs urge Gambling Commission to pause financial risk assessment rollout
The proposed pause could affect the timing and design of affordability checks for UK betting operators.
PGCB reports Pennsylvania gaming revenue up 6.49% to $594.98m in April
The state’s revenue breakdown shows growth in online casino and taxable sports wagering revenue alongside lower betting handle.
Kaizen Gaming secures Betano role as 2026 FIFA World Cup official supporter
The agreement gives Betano commercial rights and a promotional role around the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil-authorised betting operators enter Apple's App Store
App Store access gives authorised operators a distribution channel under Brazil’s accreditation rules.
Betsul sponsors Fight Music Show 8 in São Paulo
The sponsorship gives Betsul a prominent role at a Brazilian combat-sports entertainment event, with responsible-gambling messaging part of its stated plans.
Nineteen MPs urge UK culture secretary to halt Gambling Commission financial assessments
The proposed assessments could affect betting operators’ customer checks and the relationship between licensed betting and horseracing.
Brazil betting secretariat holds first SINAPO meeting with 11 states
The forum provides a venue for federal and state authorities to coordinate betting oversight and discuss regulatory implementation.
IBIA and aPAL sign Chile online gambling regulation memorandum
The memorandum gives Chilean policymakers input from international betting-integrity and local industry associations as regulation is debated.
AGCO extends Ontario liquor service hours to 4 a.m. during tournament
Eligible venues must check for municipal objections before relying on the temporary later service hours.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGLC conditionally approves EveryMatrix for Alberta market entry
The conditional approval allows EveryMatrix to pursue supply agreements with licensed operators entering Alberta’s market.
Kansspelautoriteit steps up betting oversight for 2026 World Cup
Operators face heightened checks on advertising, sponsorship and prohibited betting markets during the tournament.
Sporttrade plans to close US sports betting operations by 26 June
Customers must withdraw funds before access ends, while Sporttrade awaits a CFTC decision on its applications.
Results
Bally’s reports first-quarter revenue up 28.3% to $755.7m
The results show how merger contributions and interactive growth affected Bally’s revenue across its operating segments.
Kalshi pledges $2m to problem gambling council over two years
The initiative brings a prediction market operator into a council programme focused on education and harm prevention.