PD says government lags on physical gambling network reform in Italy
Operators face continued uncertainty where national gambling rules intersect with regional and municipal restrictions.
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DATA.BET launches prediction markets for sportsbook operators
Sportsbook partners can add prediction markets across several event categories through DATA.BET’s platform.
Accel Entertainment launches live table games at Illinois casino
Live table games broaden Fairmount’s offering beyond slots and electronic table games.
MGA warns of false licence claims on two unauthorised websites
The warning identifies two websites making false claims about Maltese gaming licences, alerting consumers and licensed operators to unauthorised activity.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Appointment
HIPTHER appoints Elena Stepanyatova as event content and production manager
The appointment assigns event agenda, speaker coordination, content planning and production responsibilities across HIPTHER’s portfolio.
AGCM refers Bingo prize-pool rules to Italy’s Senate Finance Committee
The referral puts the statutory range for Bingo prize pools before a Senate committee for consideration.
NCAA declares three former basketball players permanently ineligible over betting cases
The decisions show that NCAA investigations can result in permanent ineligibility for players connected to betting cases.
MGA consults on revised recognition framework for international online operators
The proposed framework could change recognition checks and ongoing oversight for operators serving Malta under foreign authorisations.
European Commission examines complaint over Italy’s numerical lottery rules
The inquiry could prompt scrutiny of notification requirements for technical rules governing Italy’s numerical games.
Bologna appeals court classifies online gaming terminal as an illegal device
The ruling shows that configuration, dedicated software and a cash acceptor can make a terminal an unauthorised gambling access device.
LogicalGames46 installs Light & Wonder machines at two Spanish casinos
The installations add a named supplier’s gaming machines to two casino venues through a commercial partnership.
La Rioja regulates technical conditions for gaming admission-control systems
The rules concern technical systems used to control admission at gaming and betting venues and websites in La Rioja.
UK Gambling Commission outlines sector figures and regulatory priorities for 2026
Operators and regulators face forthcoming reforms, tax changes and a stated focus on non-compliant gaming machines.
Spelinspektionen issues Norrköpings Bingoallians warning over information gaps
The warning reinforces operators’ obligations to provide accurate licence, contact, risk and proceeds information to players.
Appointment
South Korea appoints Choi Byung-hwan as gambling commission chairman
The appointment sets leadership and stated priorities for South Korea’s gambling oversight commission for a three-year term.
BGaming partners with Entain to launch games in five markets
The agreement expands BGaming’s distribution through Entain brands across five named regulated markets.
Bragg supplies RGS games and aggregation to Superbet’s Greece launch
The deal gives Superbet gaming content and aggregation technology for its entry into Greece.
Brazil promotes ban on prediction-market contracts from 4 May
Prediction-market providers face restrictions in Brazil, while authorised sports betting operators are excluded from the measure.
Buenos Aires prosecutors dismantle alleged illegal gambling venue
The operation involved several unauthorised gambling activities, and the criminal case is continuing.
La Rioja requires biometric access checks at gambling venues
Venue operators in La Rioja must implement access checks within a year while preserving a non-biometric identification option.
Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law faces planned court challenges
A legal challenge could test the state’s authority to impose advertising rules on the betting sector.
LOTBA and Buenos Aires magistrates’ council agree on youth gambling-prevention guide
The agreement sets out educational materials for schools, families and educators on online gambling risks and prevention.
Optimove executive outlines 2026 plans following Smartico acquisition
The acquisition brings Smartico into Optimove’s group while the companies continue to operate as competitors, affecting suppliers serving Brazil.
Spinmatic partners with Fonbet to add casino games in Greece
The agreement gives Fonbet planned new casino content and activations for its Greek users.
Ugandan parliament approves 30% betting and gaming tax rate
Operators and bettors in Uganda face new tax rates from 1 July.