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Naples awards 35-year Agnano racecourse concession with €16.8m investment
The deal sets investment, employment and operating obligations for the racecourse’s new concessionaire.
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Chile seeks new head of casino regulator by 28 September
The appointment will put a new leader in charge of the SCJ as Chile considers gambling-market regulatory changes.
DraftKings offers sports event contracts in 18 states without its online sportsbook
DraftKings’ sports event contracts operate exclusively in states where it has no online sportsbook, preventing direct overlap.
CINDEC asks Neymar to clarify betting advertising partnership in Brazil
The request may require Neymar and the betting company to provide compliance information about their advertising partnership.
Award
Naples awards Agnano racecourse concession with €16.8m in private investment
The award establishes a long-term operator and investment and employment commitments for the racecourse.
Rank targets more online crossover from UK venues amid higher gambling taxes
Rank is linking venues and online operations as higher taxes weigh on digital profitability, with its app supporting digital sign-ups.
Italian Chamber approves tax rules for gambling concessionaires
The provisions change how concessionaires and related businesses can deduct specified campaign and sponsorship costs.
ILGA seeks transfer of oversight for NSW ClubGrants scheme
A change in oversight could affect administration of a scheme linking clubs’ poker-machine tax concessions to community grants.
Italy’s Chamber approves tax rules for gaming concessionaires and sponsorship costs
The proposed tax treatment affects gaming concessionaires’ communication spending and costs linked to prohibited sponsorships.
European Commission approves Aragón’s general gambling regulation
Operators in Aragón may need to meet revised corporate-form and regulatory requirements.
ASA bans Midnite-linked TikTok advert over AI character's age
The ban puts operators and affiliate partners on notice about age-related advertising rules for AI characters.
Appointment
Daniel Zurakov moves from ProphetX to Sportradar as prediction markets VP
The appointment brings a named prediction-markets executive to Sportradar.
Entain begins consultation on up to 400 customer care roles
The consultation could affect up to 400 Entain customer care employees, while the company cites higher UK gambling taxes.
FIT says Italy’s 2026 lottery has 12.6 million tickets
The stated stocking duty and possible monetary sanction are relevant to lottery ticket retailers.
La Rioja approves decree creating regional gambling commission
Operators will have representation in a commission that can propose gambling-prevention policy and coordinate public bodies.
Yokohama mayoral candidate pledges ordinance against casino construction
The pledge signals a proposed local restriction that could affect future casino development plans in Yokohama.
bet365 adds French pari-mutuel horse racing through ZEturf partnership
The partnership adds locally tailored pari-mutuel horse racing markets to bet365’s French offering.
Queensland outlines casino licensing process and operator obligations
Casino operators in Queensland must assess and document whether to replicate exclusions reported by other operators.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Massachusetts Gaming Commission sets rules for electronic gaming devices
Casino operators must obtain laboratory testing and approval before placing slot machines on gaming floors.
Hellenic Gaming Commission sets out responsible-gambling measures
Operators are required to apply the described safeguards and exclusion measures across legal gaming.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Texas Senate committee hears arguments on prediction-market sports contracts
The hearing may shape how Texas applies its sports-betting prohibition to prediction-market sports contracts.
Google extends gambling ad certification checks to all policy categories
Gambling advertisers and agencies may lose certification or advertising access if their accounts fail Google’s checks.
Fidel Group seeks CEO and co-founder for planned Tier-1 iGaming brand
The recruitment signals Fidel Group’s planned entry into Tier-1 B2C markets and defines executive responsibility for the venture.
Gambling Commission research identifies gaps in consumer information
Operators may need to review how clearly and effectively they present product, risk and cost information to consumers.
Departure
Light & Wonder appoints Oliver Chow to oversee SciPlay as Josh Wilson steps down
The transition changes executive oversight at Light & Wonder’s social casino reporting segment.