Italy’s Leo says government is working on retail gambling rules
A planned retail gambling rule framework could affect operators in Italy’s land-based market.
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Isle of Man GSC warns gambling operators about North Korean IT-worker risks
The GSC's warning gives operators a specific recruitment and contractor risk to address in their technology controls.
Italy's Leo says government is working on land-based gambling rules
The planned reorganisation could change the rules governing land-based operators, including venue distribution, concessions and tax.
German cabinet approves World Cup public-viewing noise-rule exceptions
Venues and local authorities may be able to hold World Cup screenings later, subject to local assessment and Bundesrat approval.
CBRE projects New York City casino revenue of up to $5.6bn annually
The projections give investors and operators scenarios for revenue and gaming’s share of the New York City casino market.
Italian MP Vaccari says government has not published gambling-sector data
The missing data limits Parliament’s ability to assess the sector’s impact, according to Vaccari.
EXPOJOC panel calls for more harmonised Spanish gambling rules
Greater alignment between regional rules could affect operators’ compliance processes and market activity in Spain.
Navarra requires access checks at gambling venues and betting terminals
Operators in Navarra must implement customer checks and keep betting terminals inactive when they are not being used.
Licence
DGOJ approves transfer of Paf licences to Paf Games in Ceuta
The approval makes Paf Games the licence holder and sets a four-month deadline for completing regulatory requirements.
Liquor & Gaming NSW revokes 649 gaming-machine exemptions
Affected venues must comply with the six-hour daily shutdown as the remaining exemption decisions are finalised.
Brazil projects R$260m from higher betting GGR taxation
The projected tax increase affects the fiscal costs of regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Macau Legend forecasts HKD1.57bn loss after casino closure
The impairment and casino closure contributed to Macau Legend’s expected wider loss, illustrating the financial effect of the service agreement ending.
DigiPlus helps shape stricter online gaming controls in the Philippines
Stricter controls could affect online gaming operators, while DigiPlus is pursuing a land-based market entry.
DigiPlus partners with Manny Pacquiao across games, sportsbook and payments
The partnership combines gaming content, sportsbook promotion and payment integration across DigiPlus platforms.
Seth Moulton bars staff from trading on prediction markets
The prohibition sets an office-level restriction on staff trading event contracts using official information.
Licence
PlayCity accredits GLI as Ukraine testing and inspection body for gambling equipment
Suppliers seeking Ukrainian market certification can request testing through GLI Europe B.V. after obtaining PlayCity approval certificates.
Appointment
Philippines AMLC names acting director as executive director seeks transfer
The leadership transition affects the agency responsible for overseeing anti-money-laundering measures that include casino junkets.
Licence
Brazil's SPA grants BPX group definitive betting authorisation through 2029
The decision moves BPX from court-authorised operation to a definitive approval in Brazil's betting market.
Malta examines dedicated prediction markets regulation
A dedicated framework could establish how prediction-market operators are regulated in Malta.
Czech police arrest 47 in football match-fixing investigation
The investigation concerns betting-related match manipulation across multiple levels of Czech football.
José Manssur opposes proposed Brazilian betting advertising ban
The proposals could affect how authorised operators communicate with consumers in Brazil, according to Manssur.
Lotep warns of unauthorised instant lottery terminals in Paraíba
Traders risk enforcement action if they host terminals that Lotep says lack state authorisation.
Malta explores a statutory framework for prediction markets
A dedicated framework could affect how prediction-market operators are regulated in Malta.
DraftKings launches historical MLB wagering product in Oregon
The launch adds a historical sports wagering product to DraftKings’ Oregon offering under state lottery approval.
Appointment
Better Collective appoints Thomas Plenborg as board chair
The appointment changes the board leadership of a publicly traded sports media group serving the betting sector.