Nevada Gaming Commission considers removing two deceased men from Black Book
The decision could change the Nevada casino-exclusion list used by gaming regulators and operators.
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Mississippi casinos report $217.9m in May revenue, down 2.6%
Mississippi operators can compare May revenue across slots, table games and retail sports betting against the prior year.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry sets 24-hour deadline to block illegal betting payments
Payment firms must act within 24 hours of notice or may face joint tax liability for transactions supporting illegal betting.
SEC proposes semi-annual reporting option for public companies
Gaming operators and suppliers could face less quarterly pressure on share prices, with possible effects on US listings and IPOs.
Appointment
Gibraltar Development Corporation seeks Gambling Commissioner by 14 July
The search will determine leadership of Gibraltar’s Gambling Division and its regulatory strategy.
LOGiCO members discuss possible ADM extension for gaming certification rules
A possible extension could affect certification schedules for operators, suppliers and testing laboratories.
Italian government faces possible extension of land-based gambling concessions
Operators may face continued uncertainty over the duration of existing land-based concessions and the timing of a new framework.
UK Gambling Commission allocates £26m to tackle illegal gambling sites
The funding and proposed blocking measures could increase enforcement pressure on unlicensed sites serving UK consumers.
Ilitch family forms gaming company and agrees Ocean Casino stake purchase
Pending approvals, the acquisitions would expand the Ilitch family’s casino ownership across Atlantic City and Mississippi.
AGCO uses mystery shoppers to check age-restricted sales and gaming access
The programme exposes Ontario gambling licensees to age-access checks and escalating enforcement for repeat breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO consolidates Ontario alcohol rules into interim registrar standards
Alcohol licensees must consult the consolidated standards alongside the law and its regulations to understand applicable compliance requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires pregnancy alcohol warning signs at licensed Ontario venues
The requirement sets display conditions that affected Ontario alcohol licensees must meet to avoid possible administrative action.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO uses mystery shoppers to check gaming venues’ age controls
Gaming licensees face mystery-shop checks and possible enforcement over access by minors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Nine European gambling authorities warn prediction markets over unlicensed operations
Operators and sports bodies face warnings to check local legality before entering prediction-market partnerships.
Nine European regulators warn prediction markets over World Cup compliance
The warning signals coordinated enforcement risk for prediction-market platforms and potential partners during the tournament.
Brazil finance ministry sets tax liability rules for illegal betting
Payment providers and advertisers face new tax exposure tied to transactions or promotions involving unauthorised betting operators.
UKGC outlines priorities for spending £26m extra budget
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of illegal-market activity as the UKGC directs the extra £26m toward enforcement priorities.
Chicago City Council rejects sweepstakes machine ban in 33-15 vote
The vote leaves sweepstakes machines operating while Chicago continues to authorise licensed video gambling terminals.
Brazil issues rules targeting promotion and payments for unauthorised bets
Operators and payment firms face additional compliance exposure when dealing with unlicensed betting platforms.
Brazil orders financial institutions to block illegal betting transactions within 24 hours
Payment providers and advertisers face new blocking duties and potential liability linked to unlicensed betting operations in Brazil.
DGOJ and eight European regulators issue joint warning on prediction markets during FIFA World Cup 2026
Nine regulators signed a joint statement saying prediction-market platforms mostly operate without authorisation in Europe, pledging closer cooperation.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
AGCO sets out restrictions on Ontario lottery ticket sales
Lottery retailers must apply the stated sales restrictions to avoid selling tickets to prohibited customers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO tests electronic gaming equipment and systems in Ontario
The testing framework informs suppliers and operators about technical and integrity assessments for gaming systems in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires Ontario online operators to document controls and demonstrate compliance
Operators face documentation and demonstration requirements within six months of entering Ontario’s regulated market.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario transfers horse-racing oversight to AGCO under 2015 bill
The transfer places horse-racing oversight within Ontario’s integrated gaming regulatory model.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)