SRI clarifies 15% VAT applies to online betting in Ecuador
Operators, payment intermediaries and users each have distinct VAT collection or reporting duties for qualifying digital services.
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Kentucky governor vetoes sports betting bill HB 904
The veto leaves the bill’s proposed changes to sports betting, prediction markets and wagering rules unimplemented.
Kalshi sues Montana officials over event-contract enforcement
The lawsuit puts Montana’s authority to apply gambling laws to Kalshi’s event contracts in dispute.
HBG Online Gaming adds The Ear games to Quigioco.it
The integration adds The Ear’s games to Quigioco.it’s online casino catalogue.
Hong Kong bureau suspends plans to regulate basketball betting
The suspension puts the planned regulated basketball betting market and its September 2026 launch on hold.
DAZN integrates ADI Predictstreet markets into live sports streams
The agreement adds prediction markets to a sports-streaming service, creating a new commercial distribution channel for ADI Predictstreet.
ACMI calls for physical gambling reform to account for business sustainability
The reform’s sustainability conditions could affect investment requirements for Italy’s land-based gambling businesses.
PlayCity tests first stage of Ukraine gambling monitoring system
Operators will need to integrate with a state system that supplies transaction data for market monitoring and tax calculations.
NFL ends official betting partnerships with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars
The expired agreements leave the NFL without formal betting partners while it considers different partnership structures.
ADM outlines proposed national framework for Italy’s physical gambling reform
The proposed framework could change operating restrictions and player-protection obligations for Italy’s land-based gambling sector.
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UK Tote appoints Andrew Weir as non-executive director
The appointment changes the board overseeing a UK pool betting operator.
Brazil weighs six-month betting restriction for debt-relief programme participants
A proposed betting restriction could affect eligible gambling customers who enter the debt renegotiation programme.
Kentucky governor vetoes sports betting and horse racing bill
Operators face no approved changes to Kentucky rules after the governor vetoed the bill.
SGI Confindustria calls for changes to Italy’s land-based gambling network
Operators may face changes to gambling machines, distribution standards and staff training as Italy considers reform of land-based gambling.
ADM sets out illegal-gambling and player-protection priorities at IGE 2026
ADM’s stated priorities signal continued focus on enforcement, monitoring technology and player protection in Italy’s gambling market.
AGIC vice-president says Italy’s land-based gaming reform could spur investment
A nine-year concession framework could give operators greater scope to plan investment in certified land-based outlets.
ADM calls for Italy to complete land-based gambling reform
The proposed reform could replace fragmented local rules with national standards affecting land-based gambling operators.
Italian MP Squeri calls for clear, uniform gambling rules
A uniform national framework could give operators clearer requirements across Italy’s gambling market.
Calandrini says Italy must complete land-based gambling reform by August 2026
The August deadline could determine when operators face a new national framework for land-based gambling.
AGIC's Maggi says land-based gambling reform could bring nine-year concession phase
The proposed concession terms and venue rules could shape operators' investment decisions and access to Italy's land-based market.
Rome police chief suspends Tivoli betting shop licence for 10 days
The suspension temporarily prevents the venue from operating its betting and gaming activities.
Cattaneo calls for national rules in Italy's land-based gambling reform
A national framework could replace the differing local requirements that Cattaneo says create uncertainty for operators.
Rosato urges Italy to complete gambling reform under fiscal delegation
The delegated reform could address local rule differences affecting concession-holders across Italy.
ADM director calls for responsible gambling and stronger oversight at IGE
Operators face a call to work with ADM on compliance, monitoring and player protection as gambling becomes more digital.
Report says TikTok carried sponsored advert for illegal online casino in Italy
The reported advert raises compliance and brand-use concerns for platforms and rights holders exposed to illegal gambling promotion.