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.
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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.
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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.
Fondazione FAIR director outlines responsible gambling priorities at 2026 forum
The priorities link player protection to how gambling is communicated and provided.
Spain returns revised gambling risk algorithm proposal to consultation
The consultation concerns a shared risk algorithm and data protection concerns raised in feedback.
Korea Casino Association awaits government details on casino levy of up to 15%
South Korean casinos await implementation details for a higher revenue levy reaching up to 15% to support a tourism fund.
IBIA examines potential consequences of gambling prohibition in Brazil
The study examines potential losses if Brazil prohibited fixed-odds betting and online gambling.
Greece records €1.558bn gambling revenue in H1 2026
Online gambling drove most of Greece’s 8% revenue growth, identifying the principal source of sector expansion for investors.
Italians rate responsible gambling communication as important but inadequate
Most Italians call responsible gambling communication essential while most regard it as inadequate.
Ipsos Doxa study finds responsible gambling messages leave no lasting recall
The findings suggest operators' responsible gambling messaging is failing to stick with audiences, a gap regulators increasingly scrutinise.
KSA leaves legal action against Google and Meta open over illegal gambling advertising
The KSA has not ruled out legal action against Google and Meta over illegal gambling advertising.
Lula again criticises fixed-odds betting in letter to evangelical families
The criticism places fixed-odds betting in Lula’s public messaging to evangelical families.
Fondazione Fair urges clearer gambling risk communication in Italy
De Vita urged operators to explain protective measures and ensure websites match their communications, connecting gambling messages with website practices.
AIEJA stresses responsible gambling and technology in Mexico
AIEJA’s emphasis highlights responsible gambling and technological innovation as priorities for Mexico’s gambling operators.
Brazilian legislators propose preserving sports betting and banning casinos
The amendments would preserve sports betting while prohibiting casinos under the provisional measure.
Pragmatic Play launches Mega Wheel Latino for Latin American market
The Colombia-hosted game offers Latin American players Spanish-speaking presenters and nine betting options.