iGaming Ontario plans BetGuard self-exclusion launch in May 2026
Regulated operators will need to participate in the province-wide scheme and display it on their websites.
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Reports
FA investigates Kettering Town manager over alleged betting breaches
The case concerns alleged betting by a football manager and the FA’s rules for participants in the sport.
European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling levy
A further levy could change operators’ tax exposure across EU markets if member states later approve it.
European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling tax
The proposal could affect operators’ tax costs across EU markets, although it remains under consideration.
Licence
Gibraltar grants Predictstreet licence before FIFA partnership launch
The licence and reported absence of platform activity raise questions for operators and regulators about launch readiness and oversight.
Federal Police arrest suspects in alleged illegal betting and money-laundering scheme
The investigation highlights alleged links between unregulated betting proceeds and money laundering across multiple Brazilian jurisdictions.
LBPay joins IBIA payment providers forum in Brazil
LBPay’s participation adds a payment provider to coordinated work on illegal betting and financial safeguards in Brazil.
KSA reports Dutch legal gambling GGR of €602m in H2 2025
The figures indicate declining player channelisation alongside a flat regulated-market revenue base.
DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch for 13 July
DraftKings’ Alberta entry remains conditional on licensing and regulatory approval, making those decisions central to launch planning.
EU court ruling says players may sue over gambling losses where products were banned
Operators may face civil claims over customer losses incurred in markets where their products were prohibited.
Finnish MP Jouni Ovaska calls for political betting ban
Any restrictions could shape the rules for political betting as Finland opens its gambling market.
Uganda gaming regulator publishes self-exclusion form
The form provides a regulatory self-exclusion resource for people seeking to restrict their gambling.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
iGaming Ontario introduces BetGuard self-exclusion system for 82 operators
Operators must integrate with BetGuard while continuing to provide their own self-exclusion tools.
Flutter, NSUS and CGA file in support of Ontario iGaming plan
The filings concern the legal path for Ontario’s proposed international iGaming plan.
New York commercial casinos report $171.7m in Q1 revenue
The figures indicate quarterly gaming revenue performance across New York’s four commercial casinos.
Licence
AGCO authorises Digitain to launch gaming content in Ontario
The authorisation lets Ontario licensed operators consider Digitain’s proprietary gaming content.
Caesars agrees MLB player imagery deal for sportsbook platforms
The deal grants Caesars Sportsbook and William Hill Nevada rights to use MLB player imagery across their platforms.
Lotep sets 72-hour operator deadline for bettor self-exclusion in Paraíba
Operators authorised in Paraíba must block excluded users across their sites and apps within 72 hours.
Appointment
Brazil appoints Daniele Cardoso as Prizes and Betting secretary
The appointments set the leadership of Brazil’s authority responsible for regulating fixed-odds betting.
Brazil’s SPA authorises a second annual themed Mega-Sena draw
The amendment gives the Mega-Sena operator flexibility to schedule another themed draw alongside the annual New Year draw.
Licence
Brazil’s SPA authorises Track Gaming to add DR. BINGO brand
The authorisation expands the brands Track Gaming can operate in Brazil’s regulated betting and gaming market.
São Paulo courts reject Spribe injunction requests against Aviator Studio Brazil
The rulings allow Aviator Studio Brazil to continue operating while the trademark dispute is heard.
New York lawsuit alleges Stake and Coinbase enabled underage gambling
The case could expose Stake and Coinbase to legal claims over alleged underage gambling and payment processing.
ADM official says cashless VLT payments could reduce money-laundering risks
Operators may need to assess payment and redemption methods as part of their risk monitoring for VLTs.
EGBA opposes proposed EU online gambling levy
The EGBA warns a proposed EU levy could benefit unlicensed operators and reduce Member State tax income.