Italy's Cassation court extinguishes illegal betting case after limitation period expires
The ruling clarifies that sentencing decisions must assess more than an accused person’s criminal record when considering a substitute sentence.
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STS submits evidence to AGCOM consultation on influencer guidance
The submission may inform AGCOM’s approach to gambling-related influencer content and enforcement of advertising restrictions.
1X2 Network launches ten games with Veikkaus in Finland
The agreement adds a named supplier’s games to Veikkaus’ Finnish offering through a distribution collaboration.
Appointment
GameOn appoints Fana Colette as senior social media manager
The appointment gives GameOn a senior lead to support clients and guide social media strategy for new accounts.
BGC reports UK offshore gambling stakes of £16.6bn
The figures and BGC warning bear on operators’ exposure to unlicensed competition and the possible effects of proposed checks.
Online betting spending falls 11% in Italy in April 2026
The figures show operators facing lower betting revenue despite higher stakes in Italy.
STS submits response to AGCOM consultation on influencer advertising
STS’s submission could bring tipsters’ social media promotion into discussion of Italy’s gambling advertising restrictions.
Penalty
Italian police seize unlicensed gaming venue and impose €85,000 in penalties
The enforcement action highlights financial and criminal exposure for operators running unauthorised gaming venues in Italy.
Polymarket and Kalshi face questions over Italy's prediction-market rules
Operators and regulators face classification questions about prediction-market contracts and their treatment under Italian rules.
Andalusian police find 34 illegal machines in Granada gambling venue
The inspection figures show the scale of enforcement against illegal gambling and related venue violations in Granada province.
Basque gaming directorate reports €402.2m in 2025 betting turnover
Operators face intensified inspection activity, while the report details regional betting turnover and prevention funding.
AGA reports 1.5% first-quarter growth in US gaming conditions index
The reported prediction-market concern may shape operators’ assessment of competition and regulatory risks.
Colombia's CNJSA adopts responsible gambling rules for online operators
Affected operators must implement self-exclusion and responsible gambling policies for online sales of covered products.
Resorts World New York City tables generate $4.9m in first six days
The launch figures give investors and operators an early view of table-game revenue alongside the property’s slot performance.
Bragg expands 711 partnership for Belgian sportsbook launch
The agreement adds sportsbook supply and player-engagement technology to 711’s planned Belgian sports betting offer.
Federal court blocks Arizona gambling laws for prediction markets
The injunction allows prediction-market operators to continue offering event contracts in Arizona while the case proceeds.
Talca identifies 28 suspected illegal gambling venues and prepares closures
The planned closures could remove 28 irregular gambling venues from operation in Talca.
Entre Ríos Senate resumes review of proposed betting-site block on public networks
The bill would restrict access to betting sites through internet networks provided by public bodies in the province.
Jalisco governor plans bill to penalise shops allowing minors to gamble
The proposal could increase legal exposure for businesses permitting minors to access illegal gambling machines in Jalisco.
Brazil Supreme Court admits Caixa as participant in municipal lottery case
The case concerns whether municipalities can operate lotteries, affecting the scope of lottery activity across Brazil.
N1 Partners launches prediction markets on N1 Bet
The launch adds event-based wagering to N1 Bet’s commercial offering for partners.
Licence
Isle of Man GSC approves PlaySmart B2C gambling licence
The approval enables PlaySmart to offer gambling services directly to consumers in the Isle of Man.
Brazil’s STF admits Caixa to municipal lottery case as amicus curiae
The court’s decision will determine whether municipalities can establish and operate lottery systems.
UKGC sets stricter rules for gaming machines from July 2026
Bingo venues may have to remove machines immediately if they fail the Commission’s licensing or technical requirements.
New York gaming commission launches campaign against unlawful gambling
The campaign signals that operators of the named platforms face regulatory scrutiny in New York and directs consumers to complaint channels.