CNI urges Italian institutions to consider small businesses in AWP payout debate
The proposed payout and PREU levels would affect the share available to AWP operators and venues.
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SARGF condemns World Sports Betting promotion at Pretoria preschool
The incident raises safeguarding concerns for operators and regulators about betting promotions taking place in educational settings.
Sunbet outlines partner services and online growth at SiGMA World 2026
Sunbet’s account of its growth and partner services provides operators and suppliers with information about its commercial activity.
Italy's Chamber begins 2027 budget review, with gaming measures under scrutiny
The committee's review could change proposed tax and regulatory rules affecting gaming businesses in Italy.
Brazil betting suspension dominates SiGMA World panel discussion
The suspension and pending legislative step affect operators and investors exposed to Brazil’s betting market.
Italy’s Budget 2027 bill enters committee review at the Chamber
The committee’s review could change proposed fiscal and regulatory measures affecting Italy’s gaming sector.
Aragon competition tribunal opposes barriers to gaming machine installations
The tribunal’s view may affect proposed rules governing operators’ access to gaming machine placements in hospitality venues.
Cirsa shares reach intraday record as Lottomatica confirms 2026 outlook
Lottomatica’s share price affects the exchange ratio for Cirsa shareholders in the proposed merger.
Licence
Castilla y León revises Codere Apuestas CYL authorisation for 18 betting shops
The revised authorisation sets the permitted size and provincial distribution of Codere Apuestas CYL’s betting network.
Appointment
Lottomatica assigns Matteo Panzini new leadership responsibilities in Italy
The internal appointment changes leadership responsibilities at a gambling group operating in Italy.
Spain’s Court of Auditors says SELAE failed to reclaim €14.8m
The finding raises questions about SELAE’s recovery rights and controls over prize-payment documentation.
senior notes
Sands China completes US$1bn senior notes offering
The completed debt issue gives Sands China proceeds for refinancing, facility repayment and general corporate purposes.
Apple bars staff from prediction-market trades using confidential information
The policy restricts employees and contractors from using work-related confidential information in prediction-market trading.
New Jersey senator calls for stronger gambling safeguards and treatment access
McKeon’s proposals could inform New Jersey discussions about gambling safeguards, prevention and treatment services.
Red Rock raises Durango expansion budget to $430m in Las Vegas
The higher expansion budget increases planned capital needs, while management maintains its opening target and targeted return.
Spain’s DGOJ discusses illegal gambling and prediction markets at European regulators’ meeting
The discussions could shape cross-border regulatory cooperation on illegal gambling and prediction markets.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Liquor & Gaming NSW sets Christmas and New Year service hours
New South Wales operators should plan for reduced licensing and enquiry services while compliance activity continues.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Ontario registrar approves Flamboro Downs 2026 race-date changes
The revised calendar changes the dates on which Flamboro Downs will hold races in 2026.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Scardovi warns proposed Italian PREU rise could reduce state revenues
A proposed PREU increase could undermine gaming machines and reduce state revenues, Scardovi argued.
TRF3 restores CDA Gaming authorisation pending final decision
The ruling allows CDA Gaming to resume authorised operations while its challenge to the measure remains unresolved.
Philippines finance department continues review of proposed online gaming tax
Online gaming operators face a possible tax, but it remains under departmental review and requires further approval.
Brodo says Italy’s 2027 budget bill raises PREU and amends gaming-machine rules
The proposed PREU increase could affect the economic sustainability of the AWP and VLT supply chain.
Brodo says Italy’s 2027 budget bill raises AWP and VLT tax by 1%
The proposed PREU increase and machine-rule changes could alter costs and operating conditions for Italy’s AWP and VLT businesses.
ARB Interactive introduces Modo app with planned prediction markets
Suppliers and operators can assess a proposed real-money prediction feature, though no prediction-market partner has been announced.
Colorado governor proposes raising casino tax rates to 23%
Colorado casinos could face higher tax rates, subject to voter approval.