ADM nears technical completion of Italy’s land-based gaming overhaul
Operators need to account for further institutional steps before Italy’s land-based gaming rules take effect.
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WARC forecasts UK unregulated gambling ads could exceed regulated share by 2028
The forecast raises the prospect of unregulated operators taking a larger share of gambling advertising spend in the UK.
Caesars reportedly continues $18bn acquisition talks with Tilman Fertitta
The reported talks could affect Caesars’ ownership, but no agreement or completed transaction is confirmed.
Como police report four people over alleged street gambling
The enforcement action concerns alleged unlicensed gambling activity in a public area.
Polymarket reportedly seeks $400m at a $15bn valuation
A possible raise and reported institutional investment could affect the funding and commercial direction of a prediction-market platform.
Leo calls for coordinated action against illegal gambling in Italy
The remarks set out the Italian government’s stated enforcement priorities and coordination with gambling regulators and police.
Nebraska casinos report $80.4m gaming revenue in Q1 2026
The increase provides operators and investors with an indicator of casino revenue performance in Nebraska.
Macau baccarat revenue reaches MOP56.13bn in Q1 2026
The figures give operators and investors a measure of Macau’s quarterly gaming revenue and baccarat’s contribution.
Mississippi sports betting handle falls 25% to $25.7m in March
The reported decline gives operators and investors a measure of recent sports betting activity in Mississippi.
Playson supplies slot games to Hommerson Casino in the Netherlands
The partnership expands Playson’s Dutch distribution through Hommerson’s online platform and Relax Gaming’s aggregation engine.
Naples study finds 51% of surveyed young people cannot distinguish legal gambling
The findings point to an information gap relevant to prevention efforts concerning minors and gambling venues.
AMLA consults on anti-money laundering rules affecting gaming groups
Gaming businesses may need to assess the proposed group controls and risk-assessment requirements before the consultation deadlines.
Spelinspektionen sanctions 15 Swedish public-benefit gambling licensees
The outcomes reinforce licensees’ obligation to report governance changes to Spelinspektionen within 14 days.
Licence
LeoVegas says GoGoCasino secures Swedish sports betting licence
The licence allows GoGoCasino to add sports betting to its existing Swedish online casino business.
EU Court upholds member states’ power to restrict online gambling
Operators cannot rely on a licence from one EU country to offer gambling in other national markets.
BGC estimates unlicensed operators took up to GBP 100m in Grand National bets
The estimate highlights the scale of betting on unlicensed operators during the Aintree Festival and Grand National.
ASVOMAR submits comments on Valencian gambling-sector decree proposal
The proposed restrictions could shape gambling-sector rules in the Valencian Community.
Licence
Casino Barcelona receives licence extension
The extension affects the casino’s authorisation to operate in Barcelona.
Altenar joins CIBELAE to expand regulated-market engagement
The membership gives Altenar a channel to engage with lottery and regulated-gaming stakeholders across these markets.
Brazil law extends financial controls to intermediaries in illegal betting
Payment firms and digital promoters may face account controls under the reported framework for illegal betting activity.
Chile’s online betting platforms record 72.4 million Q1 visits
The reported traffic growth and shifting platform rankings give operators a snapshot of competition in Chile before definitive regulation.
Spain’s government reports 2.01% problem-gambling symptoms among players
The figures distinguish reported problem-gambling symptoms by channel and product, while treatment funding remains a regional responsibility.
New Zealand High Court keeps related online gambling cases separate
The cases test operators’ exposure to claims concerning online gambling services offered to New Zealand players.
Minnesota Lottery awards Scientific Games seven-year technology contract
The contract sets the term and technology scope for the Minnesota Lottery’s system replacement.
Brazil minister says Congress is more likely to improve gambling regulation than ban it
The minister’s comments indicate that proposed regulatory changes remain under discussion rather than settled policy.