Appointment
Spotlight Sports Group appoints Adam Gill as chief technology officer
Gill will oversee technology and engineering as Spotlight develops products and expands its use of AI.
All news
Reports
LatAm gambling industry figures debate tax rates and illegal-market risks
Tax levels may affect operators’ ability to compete with offshore sites, according to one participant in the debate.
BGC proposes five-point plan to tackle UK illegal gambling
The proposals could affect enforcement powers and the obligations of platforms and payment providers serving the UK market.
Carabinieri report safety violations at Aci Catena betting shop
Betting-shop operators face enforcement over employee health checks and workplace risk documentation.
Italy’s Supreme Court excludes gaming income from fuel retailer’s VAT pro rata
The ruling affects how businesses combining fuel sales with gaming services may calculate deductible VAT.
Valencian government maintains restrictions on new gambling venues
Venue restrictions and exclusion-register terms shape operators’ expansion options and the safeguards available to people seeking exclusion.
North Carolina lawmakers consider sports betting tax increase
A higher tax could affect licensed operators’ costs and the funds available for gambling-related revenue recipients.
Dutch cabinet plans further review of Nederlandse Loterij privatisation
The review could reopen the state lottery’s ownership status and future operating structure.
Belgium transfers gambling oversight to FPS Economy
The change places Belgium’s gambling regulator within a different federal department.
Norway’s Lottery Authority sets NOK20,000 fee for gambling assistant approval
The approval process and fee affect providers seeking to run gambling on behalf of authorised organisations.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
MGA urges enhanced suspicious-betting monitoring during FIFA World Cup 2026
Maltese licensees face specified monitoring and reporting obligations throughout the tournament.
Pennsylvania lawmakers plan bills on gambling deposits and marketing
If enacted, the proposals would require operators to change deposit controls, marketing practices and self-exclusion procedures.
Cibelae awards Level 1 anti-money-laundering certification to LOTBA and Santa Fe Lottery
Certification gives lottery operators an assessed framework for anti-money-laundering controls and compliance.
US lawmakers propose federal gambling disorder study funded by wager taxes
The proposal would dedicate part of federal wager-tax revenue to research and require annual progress reports.
House Democrats ask FTC about prediction market investigation
FTC scrutiny may shape platform oversight, but the report provides no details about the investigation.
MGA urges licensees to monitor suspicious bets during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Licensees need robust monitoring, reporting and governance to meet the MGA’s sports-integrity requirements.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose deposit limits and credit-card ban for online gambling
Operators may face new deposit, payment and marketing restrictions if the bills advance.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose online gambling consumer-protection bills
If enacted, the proposals would change operators’ deposit, marketing and payment practices in Pennsylvania.
Nine US representatives ask FTC to review prediction-market marketing
An FTC review could scrutinise how prediction-market operators describe their products and consumer protections.
Lottopar outlines Paraná lottery controls at BiS Brasília
The presentation describes compliance and oversight requirements for lottery products operated in Paraná.
IGT and Mohegan Sun mark Cash on Reels game arrival
The launch gives Mohegan Sun a new IGT slot title and offered loyalty members complimentary spins and prizes.
Sportradar extends exclusive Wimbledon data and betting rights beyond 2026
The extension maintains Sportradar’s exclusive rights to supply Wimbledon data and audiovisual betting content to its clients.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose online gambling marketing and credit-card limits
The proposals could change operators’ payment, marketing and self-exclusion practices if enacted.
Veikkaus sets online gambling loss checkpoints by age
The age-based thresholds require online customers to review their gambling with Veikkaus after specified losses.
Zitro launches Brave Dragon at Casino 2000 in Luxembourg
The launch adds a named supplier's game to a casino's offering in Luxembourg.