NCLGS urges states to assert authority over prediction markets
The resolution signals potential state-level scrutiny of prediction markets and other emerging forms of gaming.
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Italian parliamentary committee urges rewrite of gambling sponsorship tax rule
The tax treatment could affect sponsorship costs for entities linked to gambling operators that provide information or odds comparisons.
TAR Emilia-Romagna rejects request to suspend betting and VLT licences in Bologna
The rejection preserves the operator’s licences, while the report highlights municipal mapping requirements for sensitive locations and existing business protection.
DOCV calls for nationwide online casino licensing in Germany after illegal gambling raids
DOCV’s call for nationwide licensing and stronger enforcement follows raids targeting allegedly unlicensed platforms processing approximately €5.86bn in stakes.
Maryland lawmakers fail to advance online casino referendum for fourth consecutive year
Two stalled bills mark Maryland’s fourth consecutive year without legislative approval for an online casino referendum.
Basque Country court overturns casino croupier’s compensation award
The ruling changes the casino’s liability for workplace adjustments and removes the lower court’s compensation award.
Navarra High Court rejects ANESAR Navarra challenge to regional gambling rules
The ruling leaves the regulation's challenged requirements in force for gambling businesses in Navarra.
South Korea ministry considers delaying casino reform proposal amid operator consultations
Casino operators face proposed five-year licences and higher tourism fund contributions above an undetermined revenue threshold, with submission potentially delayed.
Basque government approves €100,000 gambling-harm prevention grants for 2026
Eligible organisations can seek funding for non-clinical gambling-harm prevention and awareness work in the Basque Country.
Iowa federal judge rejects Kalshi bid to block state gambling oversight
The ruling leaves Iowa gambling laws applicable to Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts as litigation continues.
CCI ends Google gaming antitrust investigation after India bans online money games
The closure ends scrutiny of Google's app distribution policies in this case because India's prohibition prevents CCI from granting WinZO's requested remedy.
Hokkaido business groups urge governor to advance casino resort preparations
The requested preparations would support a potential Hokkaido casino resort bid requiring a private-sector partner and national approval.
Novig names Sydney Sweeney equity partner for advertising campaign
Novig’s campaign combines Sydney Sweeney’s role as an equity partner with her appearance in a commercial promoting the operator.
Nassau court dismisses Garden City challenge to Hempstead casino rezoning
The dismissal ends Garden City’s attempt to annul the environmental review and rezoning while Sands seeks another party to assume its lease.
Underdog challenges five states over sports-event contracts
The lawsuits test whether state gambling laws apply to Underdog’s event contracts under federal oversight.
ADM considers asking UEFA to block unauthorised betting shirt logos in Italy
The proposed action could affect betting sponsorship displays by visiting clubs at matches in Italy.
US appeals court denies Kalshi emergency injunction in Utah
The denial removes a legal barrier for Utah enforcement against Kalshi's sports event contracts, raising compliance risk for prediction-market operators in restricted states.
European Lotteries and White Bullet test illegal-gambling enforcement in three markets
The pilot tests enforcement approaches across three markets, including cooperation with online platforms and other intermediaries.
Appointment
Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming
Allwyn’s appointment places Francesco Rodano at the head of its group responsible gaming function.
Licence
Playbook Fusion secures Swedish permit with BetComply support
Playbook Fusion secured a Swedish permit with BetComply’s assistance in under two weeks while preparing further regulated market entry.
FIT says ADM data show online gambling outpacing Italy’s physical channel
The figures show operators a widening gap between online and land-based gambling turnover and player spending in Italy.
Mauritius GRA requires MUR3m guarantee for 2027 stable licences
Applicants for Mauritius’ 2027 stable licences must provide a MUR3m bank guarantee after approval.
H2GC forecasts NFL gross win falling 2% to $3.5bn
The forecast points to lower NFL sportsbook gross win amid competition from prediction markets.
Italian government proposes tax limits on gambling concessionaire costs and sponsorships
If adopted, the amendment would restrict the tax deductions available for specified gambling-sector investments and sponsorships.
UBS estimates Macau daily casino revenue at MOP633m in early September
UBS’s estimate puts Macau’s early September daily casino revenue approximately 4% above last year despite seasonal weakness.