Cambridge study finds social gambling ads reach young men more often in Ireland
The findings show gambling adverts reached young men more often than women, raising questions for Irish regulators reviewing ad delivery.
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Reports
Spelinspektionen reviews four operators over Swedish player-protection rules
The review puts operators’ deposit-monitoring and player-protection procedures under scrutiny in Sweden.
Brazil’s SPA plans six-month betting ban for debt-renegotiation participants
Operators may need to update exclusion checks within a short period and enforce a six-month registration restriction.
Italian police report minors at San Ferdinando betting shop
The reported findings raise compliance concerns for betting-shop operators on minors’ access and authorised staffing.
Argentina’s communications agency blocks 251 gambling sites in Buenos Aires
The blocks and investigation signal enforcement exposure for unapproved gambling platforms operating in Buenos Aires province.
European Commission clears Spain’s gambling risk-warning requirements
Operators communicating commercially about gambling in Spain will be subject to specified risk and underage-participation warnings.
Appointment
Merkur appoints Dubravka Burda to lead global studios and names innovation lab head
The appointments assign responsibility for Merkur’s global studios and game-concept work to separate leaders.
CFTC sues New York officials over prediction markets
The cases could affect how prediction-market operators’ event contracts interact with state gambling laws.
Arkansas casinos report $58.7m March gaming revenue
The reported decline gives operators and investors a state-level measure of casino revenue and mobile sports betting’s stated effect.
Tax Relief Nebraska cites $87m five-year online betting tax estimate
The proposal and revenue projections could shape debate on online betting and its possible tax treatment in Nebraska.
Acquisition
PDG completes acquisition of Chances Maple Ridge casino in British Columbia
PDG’s completed acquisition expands its gaming portfolio, while the separate River Rock acquisition remains unclosed.
MGCB partners Gamban to offer Michigan residents free blocking access
The agreement gives residents an additional tool to block access to online gambling sites and apps.
Results
ATG reports 1% Q1 revenue growth to SEK1.38bn as casino sales rise
Casino growth offset declines in sports betting and horse racing, while ATG’s operating profit increased.
Arkansas casinos report $610.27m in terminal-game wins for 2025
The figures show the relative contribution of terminal games and mobile sports betting to Arkansas casino revenue.
Appointment
Mohegan appoints Scott Schuman vice president of corporate finance
Schuman will oversee Mohegan’s financial planning, treasury, capital markets, investor relations and strategic planning.
Strive Gaming partners with Resorts World for New Jersey online casino launch
Resorts World’s New Jersey online casino plans depend on regulatory approval, with Strive providing account management and related services.
New Jersey senators seek voter decision on casino expansion beyond Atlantic City
A voter decision could determine whether New Jersey permits casino expansion beyond Atlantic City to its racetracks.
IGA and AGA coordinate opposition to sports prediction markets in the US
Operators and regulators face coordinated industry opposition and legal challenges over how sports prediction markets are regulated.
UK coroner links Ellen Mulvey’s death to gambling disorder
The case highlights risks for operators and regulators when self-excluded customers access offshore gambling sites.
Spelinspektionen bans Rust Clash from unlicensed Swedish gambling
The order requires the operator to stop offering the covered gambling services in Sweden without a licence.
Bahia agrees three-month shirt sponsorship with Esportiva Bet in Brazil
Esportiva Bet gains club, stadium and fan-engagement promotional placements during the partnership.
Extremadura expands tax checks on gambling operators in 2026
Operators across several gambling verticals may face increased tax verification and inspection in Extremadura.
Tender
Madrid tenders operator systems audit contract worth €326,
The contract enables technical assessments and ongoing audits of gambling operators seeking or holding authorisation in Madrid.
Valencian tax agency reports lower gaming-machine and bingo receipts through March
Lower machine and bingo tax receipts highlight declining revenues from two land-based gambling segments.
Cambridge study finds young men receive 2.3 times more Irish gambling ad impressions
The study found young men received more gambling-ad impressions than women, informing attention to Ireland’s social media restrictions.