Soft2Bet launches MEGA Shoot across selected brands for 2026 World Cup
The reported engagement and repeat-play figures may inform operators assessing tournament-linked gamification features.
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Dutch parties back review of Nederlandse Loterij ownership options
The review could lead to a decision on selling all or part of the state-owned lottery, subject to public-interest safeguards.
AGCO uses mystery shoppers to check age-restricted sales and gaming access
The programme exposes Ontario gambling licensees to age-access checks and escalating enforcement for repeat breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO consolidates Ontario alcohol rules into interim registrar standards
Alcohol licensees must consult the consolidated standards alongside the law and its regulations to understand applicable compliance requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires pregnancy alcohol warning signs at licensed Ontario venues
The requirement sets display conditions that affected Ontario alcohol licensees must meet to avoid possible administrative action.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO uses mystery shoppers to check gaming venues’ age controls
Gaming licensees face mystery-shop checks and possible enforcement over access by minors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Michigan judge allows state regulators to pursue action against Polymarket
The ruling allows Michigan regulators to continue applying state gambling laws to Polymarket's sports-related event contracts.
House of Lords committee hears 66 recommendations on gambling harm
The hearing puts competing evidence on advertising and harm before UK policymakers considering gambling policy.
Italian chamber rejects five motions on public gambling sector reform
The rejected motions and government's alternative indicate the current parliamentary positions on gambling-sector reform.
Lithuanian government approves gambling reforms for parliamentary review
Operators may need to prepare for player identification, cash-payment restrictions and expanded regulatory oversight if parliament approves the proposals.
Italian MP criticises government position on land-based gambling reform
The debate highlights disagreement over reducing gambling supply and funding prevention and treatment services.
Bryan Steil proposes ban on lawmakers trading political prediction contracts
The proposal would restrict lawmakers’ access to political event contracts and set financial penalties for violations.
Kentucky attorney general files lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket and VGW
The cases challenge prediction-market and sweepstakes operators’ ability to serve customers in Kentucky.
Casino operators report mixed 2025 comparisons at investor conference
The commentary gives investors and operators company-level signals on casino trading, growth and capital priorities.
House of Lords committee questions gambling industry self-regulation on advertising
The committee’s scrutiny may inform future policy on gambling advertising and digital marketing.
Forza Italia deputy defends existing mandate for gambling reform
The position informs parliamentary debate over the scope and direction of Italy’s gambling-sector reform.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board excludes 18 people from gambling venues
The exclusions reinforce restrictions on gambling access and rules against leaving children unsupervised at gambling venues.
Brazilian sports minister links betting motives to debt concerns
The minister’s comments signal concern about betting-related debt and mental health, though the article provides no supporting data.
Italian MP urges uniform gambling rules and stronger illegal-market controls
Operators face a proposed sector-wide overhaul and stronger monitoring and self-exclusion requirements.
UKGC outlines priorities for spending £26m extra budget
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of illegal-market activity as the UKGC directs the extra £26m toward enforcement priorities.
DGOJ launches generative AI assistant for Spanish gambling information
Operators and users must distinguish the assistant’s general guidance from formal advice or administrative processing.
Alagoas government proposes state lottery to fund poverty reduction
The proposal would create a regulated route for private companies to operate a state lottery and sets operational requirements.
US gaming groups urge Congress to ban sports prediction contracts
A proposed federal ban could affect prediction-market offerings and the division of oversight between federal, state and tribal authorities.
PGCB adds 18 people to Pennsylvania gambling exclusion lists
The exclusions require licensed gambling venues and platforms in Pennsylvania to deny access to the listed individuals.
TCE-PR advises municipalities against creating or operating lotteries
Municipalities considering lotteries face advice against operating them while the Supreme Federal Court weighs their legality.