Appointment
Thunderkick appoints Fredrik Lagerträd as CTO
Thunderkick’s technical direction will be led by a CTO who previously headed delivery at the studio.
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Reports
CFTC signals prediction markets guidance and rulemaking
Operators and regulators may gain clarity on prediction-market rules as the CFTC develops guidance and asserts authority over event contracts.
Indiana lawmakers send sweepstakes casino ban to governor
Operators and service providers could face civil penalties of up to $100,000 for knowing sweepstakes-game violations in Indiana.
Appointment
Bragg appoints Morten Tonnesen COO and promotes Garrick Morris
Bragg’s leadership changes assign responsibility for operations and North American content, a business that grew in Q4 2025.
Forza Italia deputy urges balanced approach to Italy’s gambling-sector reorganisation
The proposed direction could shape rules affecting gambling businesses and the balance between national and local regulation.
EGP-FIPE president urges data-led reform of Italy’s land-based gambling sector
The reform could change local operating restrictions and the conditions under which gambling businesses invest in technology.
Fine
Spelinspektionen warns and fines Spribe SEK5,000 over unlicensed supply
The decision reinforces that licensed software suppliers remain responsible for preventing unlicensed operators from using their games, including through intermediaries.
STS president calls for Italy’s gambling reform to address distance and time limits
The reform’s treatment of distance and operating-hour restrictions could affect how land-based gambling concessions operate.
Pedrizzi urges Italy to reopen talks on land-based gambling reform
A national reform could affect regulatory consistency and investment conditions for gambling businesses in Italy.
Mulè calls for uniform Italian gambling rules and safer offering
The proposed approach could shape safeguards and regulatory consistency across Italy’s online and land-based gambling sectors.
Bet St George launches UK betting brand under BresBet chair
The launch adds an England-focused betting brand to the UK market.
Rosato says Italy should regulate gambling nationally to address local rule differences
National rules could affect operators currently subject to differing local restrictions across Italy.
Prediction markets face potential product-liability claims over platform design
Operators may face consumer-protection and product-liability exposure over design, safeguards and risks to younger users.
Brazilian government discusses redirecting betting tax revenue to public security
A change could redirect betting-tax proceeds between public-security budgets and existing social-security allocations.
Fabrizio Sala calls for stable rules in Italy’s gambling reform
Regulatory stability and alignment between national and local rules are central to the investment conditions Sala says the reform must address.
Ettore Rosato backs state-level gambling rules in Italy
A uniform state framework could affect how operators with national concessions are regulated across municipalities.
Giorgio Mulè seeks completion of Italy gambling reform by August 2026
The proposed deadline and approach could shape rules for both online and land-based operators in Italy.
Brazilian health ministry launches betting-harm telehealth service with 600 monthly places
People affected by betting and their families gain remote mental-health support through Brazil’s public health system.
Wyoming lawmakers send gambling bills on social betting and machines to governor
If signed, the bills would narrow where gambling terminals can operate and clarify which social betting is permitted.
Blueprint Gaming launches titles with win2day in Austria
The agreement gives Blueprint Gaming access to win2day's Austrian online casino audience.
Italian court sends illegal betting case back to prosecutors
The ruling changes the procedure for a case involving alleged unauthorised betting collection and third-party wagers.
Acquisition
Allwyn withdraws proposed Novibet acquisition after Greek competition objections
The withdrawal ends a proposed deal that faced competition concerns in Greece’s betting and gaming market.
Singapore integrated resorts report S$7.05bn gaming revenue in 2025
The reported revenue growth provides operators and investors with a measure of Singapore’s integrated-resort market.
St8 agrees content and bankroll partnerships with Big Daddy Gaming and iBankroll
Operator partners gain access to game distribution and bankroll coverage intended to support higher limits while managing exposure.
Spelinspektionen prohibits unlicensed platform targeting Sweden
The prohibition signals enforcement against unlicensed services that the authority considers directed at Swedish residents.