Belgium’s Gaming Commission warns operators over World Cup marketing
Belgium's Gaming Commission will scrutinise bonus offers, advertising and football sponsorship exposure during the 2026 World Cup.
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Gauteng gambling regulator dismisses chief executive over alleged misconduct
Gauteng's gambling regulator chief executive was dismissed over alleged financial misconduct and governance failures.
BGC weighs legal challenge to UK affordability checks
A legal challenge could delay or reshape the Gambling Commission's affordability regime, affecting compliance costs and customer checks for UK operators.
Iowa casino revenue rises 3.67% to $146.3m in April 2026
The figures show Iowa sports wagering revenue growing faster than casino revenue, a split operators and suppliers can weigh.
Panama AML commission urges institutional integrity against organised crime
The commission's technical secretary called for stronger institutional integrity and international cooperation, describing compliance and due diligence as essential tools.
Iowa sports wagering revenue jumps 56% to $24.57m in March 2026
The figures show Bally's Marquette landside casino's revenue increase while statewide casino revenue fell, signalling competitive shift.
French gambling mediator reports 1,856 requests in 2025, up 20%
Operators face scrutiny over account handling and mediation participation, with withdrawal from cases limiting the mediator's ability to resolve player disputes.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ approves operator anti-fraud plans and issues new AML prescriptions
The ANJ approved operators' action plans but adopted specific prescriptions, focusing on organised crime and vigilance for corruption-exposed players.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ approves operator plans on excessive and underage gambling
The regulator approved prevention plans but issued prescriptions, saying further effort is needed to cut excessive gamblers by 2027.
Source: ANJ (France)
Iowa casinos report $156.0m in February 2026 receipts
The figures show casino revenue growth offsetting weaker sports wagering revenue, with state gaming taxes rising.
Gespa sets out Swiss sports betting rules and limits
Operators and suppliers in Switzerland must work within Gespa's binding limits on betting-offer scope and the constitutional rule that net sports-betting revenue goes to charitable purposes.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Iowa casinos report $163.8m in January 2026 receipts
The figures show Iowa casino and sports wagering revenue both rising, with state gaming taxes up slightly.
ANJ opens three-year JONUM regulation pilot in France
Providers must file a prior declaration with the ANJ, which issues receipts and publishes a list of declared offers.
Source: ANJ (France)
Ghana Gaming Commission holds RTI Act training for management
The session stressed RTI compliance as a legal obligation and a step towards transparency for the regulator.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Gespa sets out Swiss lottery licensing and public-benefit rules
Small-scale lotteries are licensed by cantonal authorities, with Gespa approval required for cross-canton operation.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Swiss cantons authorise small poker tournaments under federal limits
Operators planning small poker tournaments need cantonal authorisation and must meet federal limits on stakes, daily events and venue.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Swiss federal law caps stakes and frequency of small poker tournaments
Operators and venues outside casinos need cantonal authorisation and a cantonal legal basis before running small poker tournaments, with federal caps on stakes and frequency.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Cantons license small poker tournaments under federal limits, Gespa says
Operators planning small poker tournaments need cantonal legislation and licensing in place, with federal caps on entry fees and event frequency limiting their scope.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
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Iowa IRGC seeks proposals for FY2026 race horse aftercare fund
Eligible organisations can apply for the fund, which prioritises rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming former Iowa-raced horses.
Gespa sets out Swiss operator and game licence requirements
A game licence additionally requires an operator licence, and skill-based games are usually more complex to assess.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge
A previous 10-day suspension preceded this 45-day proposal over alleged repeated violations found during an inspection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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ANJ sanctions commission issues warnings and fines over return-to-player breaches
The sanctions commission issued warnings and fines over operators exceeding the regulatory return-to-player ceiling in 2023.
Source: ANJ (France)
AGCO moves to revoke Toronto bar Southside Johnny's liquor licence
The AGCO concluded the licensee and a manager repeatedly and knowingly bought stolen liquor for the bar and personal use.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DGOJ advances domain-registry cooperation against illegal gambling
The DGOJ cited rising domains redirecting to illegal pages and social media impersonation as current challenges.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)