As.Tro presents Nexus project to monitor illegal online gambling in Italy
Operators can use the planned monitoring to assess illegal sites and their traffic alongside the regulated market.
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Reports
Federal Court finds former Star executives breached duties in money-laundering case
The court found directors’ duties were breached, while ASIC is considering an appeal.
Departure
Andrew Rhodes reportedly set to join gaming law firm Hawkbridge after UKGC departure
The reported move would take the departing gambling regulator chief executive into a commercial gaming-related role.
New Hampshire report outlines online casino legalisation debate and gaming revenue
The reported figures and pending legalisation debate are relevant to operators assessing New Hampshire’s digital gaming market.
Appointment
Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes plans to leave role in April
The transition and post-employment restrictions matter to the regulator’s leadership and safeguards around sensitive information.
Results
Entain reports £5.33bn revenue as 2025 results show growth and UK tax impact
Entain’s revenue growth came alongside a loss and impairment attributed to UK gambling tax increases.
High Court restricts publication of 10 findings in Alexander case against UKGC
The order limits public reporting of findings while preserving access to the remainder of the judgment.
Federal Court finds former Star CEO breached director duties in Australia
The judgment sets out individual director-liability findings over Star’s handling of financial-crime risks in its casinos.
Baltimore sues six sweepstakes operators over alleged illegal gambling
The case challenges whether sweepstakes casino platforms can operate in Baltimore under the city’s consumer protection rules.
Ukraine’s Supreme Court upholds penalty over gambling brand advertising
The ruling treats gambling-brand displays as advertising, affecting how operators and media companies handle promotions in Ukraine.
Mauritius GRA suspends Bet 593 betting operations amid investigation
The suspension removes Bet 593’s retail, online and racing operations from the Mauritius market during the investigation.
Pedrizzi warns Italy’s gambling reform could lead to market oligopoly
The debate concerns how Italy’s gambling reform could affect operator competition and the structure of the licensed market.
Appointment
Andrew Rhodes is reported to be joining Hawkbridge after leaving the UKGC
The Commission says Rhodes stepped back from duties that could create conflicts before taking a wider-sector role.
Federal prosecutors say 12 defendants in illegal betting case are ready to plead guilty
The case involves alleged illegal sports betting and rigged poker, with plea agreements potentially changing the defendants’ legal status.
bet365 ends sponsorships at Haydock and Newmarket amid tax increases
The withdrawals show how the forthcoming duty increases may affect operators’ horseracing sponsorship agreements.
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies identifies six pending gambling measures
The pending provisions leave several parts of Italy’s gambling framework awaiting implementation.
Campania court annuls Naples police revocation of betting licence
The ruling reinstates the licence after the court found the authority lacked grounds arising after its original decision.
Betr partners with Polymarket to launch prediction markets in its app
The partnership plans to bring sports, politics, finance and culture event contracts into Betr’s app.
Eureka Casino agrees to $1m data-breach settlement in Nevada
Eligible claimants need to document expenses to seek reimbursement before the settlement documents are due.
Brazil’s Receita Federal releases tax calculator for online betting gains
Taxpayers can use the calculator to report betting gains, while operators must provide the document used to calculate results.
Licence
AGCO grants Leamington Raceway harness racing licence in Ontario
The licence authorises Leamington Raceway, while race dates remain subject to the Registrar’s approval.
Kahnawake Gaming Commission suspends Einrai authorisation from 3 March
The suspension prevents Einrai from offering online games through the three named sites, while complaints may still be assessed.
AS.TRO establishes online gambling section to address Italy’s regulatory changes
The section will provide a new industry channel for addressing operational issues arising from Italy’s online gambling regulatory changes.
Federal Court finds former Star chief Matt Bekier breached director duties
The ruling sets out directors’ responsibilities for responding to money-laundering risks at casino operators.
Argentina considers Spanish tools to coordinate online gambling oversight
Common oversight tools could affect how operators meet differing provincial requirements in Argentina.