QLASH CEO urges Italy to regulate esports at Chamber of Deputies event
Clear rules could help esports organisations attract investment and establish protections and responsibilities for young players.
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DigiPlus opts out of New Zealand online licence progression after market review
The withdrawal removes a prospective online operator from New Zealand's licensing process, narrowing the field for a market still allocating online licences.
Italian academic calls for separate rules for esports
De Leo argued esports need tailored regulation because competitions depend on publishers' games and servers, affecting discipline continuity and investments.
Stellar Gaming confirms staff cuts after Brazil betting ban
Stellar Gaming’s confirmed layoffs show that Brazil’s betting ban has affected employment at a betting group.
Suspected illegal betting links multiply after Brazil ban, monitoring shows
Operators and regulators face a harder task policing unauthorised betting channels after Brazil's market restrictions took effect.
IBIA urges Brazil’s Congress to reconsider proposed online gambling ban
IBIA warned a ban could push consumers to illegal operators and weaken match-fixing detection in a market with more than 80 operators.
Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts
Virtual overlays let Conmebol replace betting brands with institutional messages or other sponsors for Brazilian viewers.
Mato Grosso police investigate influencer and husband over illegal betting
The case involves alleged illegal betting platforms and financial flows, with judicial measures affecting two companies and a site used to promote bets.
Band suspends Saudi league broadcast contract after betting sponsorship loss
The suspension removes one betting-sponsored football broadcast and shifts free-to-air coverage to X Sports.
Gauchão faces reduced 2027 funding following betting companies’ departure
Betting companies’ departure reduces funding for the 2027 Campeonato Gaúcho, although staging does not depend on their return.
Romanian regulator flags reliability concerns in 2025 annual report
Participants should treat earlier ONJN results cautiously because the current leadership cannot confirm some without documentary evidence.
Fondazione Fair presents Italian survey on responsible gambling communications
Survey respondents identified references to winnings, bonuses and financial benefits as concerns, with 59% considering prevention efforts inadequate.
Dutch regulator pursues cooperation with Google and Meta over illegal gambling ads
The Ksa is working with Google and Meta on curbing unlicensed gambling ads, including a proposed EU-wide whitelist of authorised operators.
Swedish appeals court upholds SEK 44m in Hillside penalties
Sweden's Administrative Court of Appeal upheld SEK 4m and SEK 40m fines over player-protection duties and deposit-limit rules, dismissing appeals.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission questions operators on AI marketing
The review could inform Massachusetts policy on how licensed operators use AI to target marketing and promotions.
Jockey Club of São Paulo agrees arrangement to settle municipal debts
The agreement gives the club a route to settle debts owed to São Paulo City Hall.
IBIA warns Brazil betting ban could push activity into illegal market
IBIA warns the ban could move betting beyond oversight and weaken detection of sports manipulation.
Italian professor proposes technical committee to shape esports legislation
A proposed technical committee could develop shared esports rules on contracts, protections, taxation and legal status.
Codere Italia adds nine comedy film-inspired slots through Tuko partnership
The partnership adds film-based slot content to Codere.it’s online gaming offer.
Finland’s National Police Board issues four gambling prohibition decisions
Four prohibition decisions and six conditional fines show enforcement activity as Finland prepares a competitive market.
Licence
Alberta’s regulated iGaming market passes 50 licensed sites
More than 50 licensed sites mark Alberta’s regulated market after the unregulated-market deadline passed.
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces sweepstakes casino ban bill
The bill could affect sweepstakes casino operators in Pennsylvania if lawmakers advance it before the session ends.
CGA permanently closes online gaming portal after data breach
The permanent closure removes the CGA's online gaming portal from industry use after a data breach.
Licence
Alberta closes igaming transition with 29 approved operators
Ending the transition means unlicensed sites now face enforcement in Alberta.
Galicia opens public consultation on 2026-2030 addiction prevention plan
Operators in Galicia face a prevention framework that formally treats land-based and online gambling as addictive behaviours for the first time.