Italian parliamentary report notes gaps in evidence on gambling advertising ban
The cited evidence bears on debate over whether Italy should change its gambling advertising restrictions.
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Ricciardi asks Italy to review Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship and platform authorisations
Operators and regulators may face scrutiny over Polymarket’s authorisations, sponsorship and compliance with gambling advertising restrictions.
Toni Ricciardi questions Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship in parliamentary inquiry
The inquiry could prompt scrutiny of the platform’s status and sponsorship under Italian gambling and financial rules.
Prediction Markets coalition urges CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s definition of gaming may determine whether platforms can offer sports-related event contracts under federal rules.
BGaming and Entain agree game distribution in Spain and other markets
The agreement expands BGaming’s distribution through Entain brands in Spain and other regulated markets.
São Paulo labour court upholds betting operators’ union formation
The ruling supports a separate union representing sports betting and online gaming operators in São Paulo.
Cantabria enacts gambling tax changes and machine inactivity rules
Operators can reduce tax charges on temporarily inactive machines if they meet the staffing and reporting conditions.
Caesars ends credit card deposits across US online gambling platforms
Operators may need to adjust payment options as more US states restrict credit card deposits for online gambling.
BGaming supplies Entain brands in five European and Latin American markets
The agreement expands BGaming’s distribution through Entain brands across five named markets.
California judge allows cities to join cardroom challenge to blackjack rules
The cities’ participation brings local government concerns into a court challenge to rules affecting California cardrooms.
Isle of Man House of Keys advances gambling bill for royal assent
Operators may face additional personnel checks and civil penalties if the bill receives royal assent and takes effect.
Senate advances ban on lawmakers’ prediction-market betting
Prediction-market operators and government personnel may face restrictions as lawmakers consider limits on official trading.
Appointment
VNLOK appoints former MP Rosemarijn Dral as director
Dral will lead VNLOK’s engagement with members, government, regulators and partners.
EveryMatrix launches platform with Betsson Africa in Cameroon
The reported launches and agreements expand suppliers’ distribution and platform presence across several regulated markets.
Missouri committee considers higher casino fees and gambling taxes
If enacted, the proposal would raise fees and taxes for Missouri casinos and sports wagering platforms.
CFTC consultation draws prediction-market recommendations
The recommendations may inform the CFTC’s approach to a regulatory framework for prediction markets.
Ontario allows cannabis stores to open from 7am from 1 May 2026
The revised hours let Ontario cannabis retailers begin in-store sales and curbside collection earlier, while delivery hours stay fixed.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO sets operating rules for authorised cannabis stores
Retailers must comply with operating, record-keeping, staff training and sales restrictions to keep their authorisation.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO outlines standards for authorised cannabis retail stores
The standards set customer-facing requirements for Ontario’s authorised cannabis retailers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO permits cannabis store delivery and curbside collection under conditions
Ontario retailers must meet staffing, location and time restrictions when offering delivery and curbside collection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
A247 reports 80% of users move to casino games in Brazil
A casino-first entry point shows how A247 is directing users from sports betting toward online casino.
Anna Laura Orrico calls for a ban on gambling advertising in football
Orrico’s comments add a parliamentary call for stricter limits on gambling visibility in Italian football.
Serie A president challenges Italy’s gambling advertising ban in parliamentary hearing
The exchange raises claims about how Italy’s gambling advertising restrictions apply to football sponsorship and branding.
Spelinspektionen issues Norrköpings Bingoallians warning over information gaps
The warning reinforces operators’ obligations to provide accurate licence, contact, risk and proceeds information to players.
Xunta de Galicia launches gaming observatory to assess regional policy
The observatory may shape regional gaming policy and recommendations affecting operators and other sector stakeholders.