IAP's Guggino backs advertising self-regulation for responsible gambling messages
Guggino said advertising self-regulation can help responsible gambling messages explain risks without encouraging gambling.
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Maine regulator signals likely online casino launch in Q1 2027
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch remains subject to ongoing rulemaking and a pending tribal-only licensing challenge.
Lorenzo Malagola urges stronger youth protection at FAIR Forum in Rome
The call for coordinated industry and public-sector action concerns protections for young people who may encounter gambling.
Okada Manila records 13% EBITDA decline despite mass gaming growth
The earnings decline means mass gaming growth did not translate into higher EBITDA for Okada Manila.
Spain sets future payment ownership checks for online gambling operators
Operators will need to update payment verification procedures and restrict withdrawals for existing customers until they verify payment ownership.
IAP prepares responsible gambling communication rules in Italy
The proposed rules would guide operators’ campaigns and allow IAP to stop communications that stray beyond prevention and player protection.
ADM prepares technical discussions on national responsible gambling communication guidelines
ADM's Giuliani prioritised campaign coordination and stronger player protection in national responsible gambling communication guidance.
FAIR director urges audience research and evaluation for responsible gambling campaigns
Castiglioni’s recommendations give operators a basis for tailoring prevention messages and assessing how they use campaign resources.
Kansas casinos lift September revenue 4% to $34.4m
Kansas casinos’ September revenue growth and nine-month total give operators and investors measures of market performance.
Giuliani outlines shared national responsible gambling guidance for concessionaires
The proposed guidance could shape responsible gambling commitments that operators undertake under their concession agreements.
Acquisition
Matchbook acquires rival betting exchange Betdaq
The deal combines two betting exchanges, giving Matchbook a rival's liquidity pool as it competes in the exchange market.
AGCOM outlines responsible gambling guidance and infotainment changes in Italy
The proposed guidance and consultation could affect how operators communicate about gambling and how platforms identify illegal promotion.
Random State enters New Zealand through Lotto NZ rollout
Random State’s first Lotto NZ eInstant launch establishes distribution through Scientific Games’ SG Content Hub, with additional content planned.
Acquisition
Matchbook acquires Betdaq as UK betting exchanges consolidate
The deal reduces the number of major exchanges operating in the UK to four.
Ipsos Doxa presents findings on responsible gambling messages in Italy
The findings point to a gap between public support for responsible gambling information and recall of prevention messages.
Licence
IG Group seeks UK sports betting licence
IG Group’s sports betting licence application follows its acquisition of US prediction market Underdog.
FAIR Foundation’s Caroli calls for shared approach to responsible gambling
Caroli linked continued sector development to responsible gambling products and called for shared understanding among stakeholders.
Ksa and other European regulators work with Google and Meta on EU whitelist
The whitelist could determine which online casinos Google excludes from its services in the EU.
ADM’s Lollobrigida urges concessionaires to coordinate responsible gambling campaigns
Lollobrigida said online gambling's growth created opportunities and additional player protection challenges.
Ipsos president calls for shared responsibility on responsible gambling
Pagnoncelli calls for institutions, operators and others to turn shared responsibility into practical protections.
FAIR vice-president urges gambling companies to prioritise consumer protection
Maggi’s proposals ask gambling operators to embed consumer protection in management decisions and assess whether their communications reach consumers effectively.
Appointment
SolutionsHub names Tommy Corlett head of regulatory assurance and remediation
Corlett will help operators identify compliance gaps before regulatory scrutiny and meet ongoing requirements after licensing.
Spain’s gambling authority seeks further feedback on compulsory player-risk model
The further consultation gives stakeholders another opportunity to comment on the compulsory player-risk model.
ADM outlines responsible-gambling campaigns and draft online protection guidance
The proposed guidance could shape the spending controls and user-protection tools online concessionaires are expected to adopt.
Appointment
BHA appoints Sir Philip Davies to board as RCA director
The appointment gives the Racecourse Association a representative on the BHA board.