Acquisition
Banijay completes Tipico acquisition and forms Banijay Gaming
The completed combination changes ownership and leadership across several named betting brands and markets.
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Reports
New Zealand Parliament passes online casino bill allowing up to 15 licences
Operators must compete for one of up to 15 licences and meet new consumer-protection requirements to serve New Zealand customers.
Appointment
Betting and Gaming Council selects Kane Purdy as chair
The rotating chair arrangement gives representatives of member organisations a defined route to lead the council.
UK parliamentary groups propose gambling ad curbs in new report
If adopted, the proposals would change how gambling companies advertise and sponsor sports in the UK.
Appointment
Betting and Gaming Council appoints Gamesys managing director Kane Purdy as chair
Purdy’s appointment launches a rotating chair model involving representatives from BGC member companies.
UK parliamentary group proposes broad gambling advertising restrictions
Operators may need to reassess advertising channels if the proposed restrictions are enacted.
APPG and Peers for Gambling Reform propose broad UK advertising restrictions
Operators may need to revise advertising, sponsorship and customer outreach plans if these proposals become law.
ACMA maps AI use and risks among Australian online gambling providers
The report sets out AI applications and associated risks relevant to licensed providers and regulatory oversight in Australia.
California attorney general charges Gardens Casino dealer with alleged chip theft
The charge concerns alleged theft at a California cardroom and a state gambling-control investigation.
Zitro expands FANTASY cabinet installations across European casinos
The installations and planned launches extend Zitro’s cabinet distribution across multiple European casino markets.
Ontario Liberal MPP introduces Bill 107 to ban online gambling advertising
Operators and business partners may face advertising restrictions, fines or licence loss if the bill is enacted.
European Commission clears Ireland’s 2026 betting-premises regulations
Licensed betting and gambling premises in Ireland face rules on alcohol sales and operating hours.
Catalonia sets priority criteria for gambling taxation
The criteria could affect tax oversight of gambling activity in Catalonia.
AMLA invites EU trade bodies to roundtable on risk assessment method
The proposed methodology may shape AML risk assessment for non-financial obliged entities, including parts of the gambling sector.
Source: MGA (Malta)
BetConstruct AI offers operators three months of free sportsbook access
Operators considering the offer face waived core-suite fees and discounted setup and integration costs for a defined period.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair raises concerns over underage prediction-market access
The concerns put age controls and harm-prevention measures for prediction-market platforms under scrutiny in Massachusetts.
Louisiana gaming operators report lower March revenue across sectors
The figures show operators facing lower year-on-year revenue across Louisiana casino, mobile betting and daily fantasy markets.
Licence
AGCO registers Endorphina as a gaming supplier in Ontario
The registration enables Endorphina to supply gaming content to licensed Ontario operators.
Polymarket reportedly seeks $400m at a $15bn valuation
A possible raise and reported institutional investment could affect the funding and commercial direction of a prediction-market platform.
Spain’s government reports 2.01% problem-gambling symptoms among players
The figures distinguish reported problem-gambling symptoms by channel and product, while treatment funding remains a regional responsibility.
Kansspelautoriteit eases Cruks registration process for clients under guardianship
Guardians can seek gambling exclusion for financially vulnerable clients through a shorter application process.
Award
Ohio department awards $1 million gambling-treatment contract
The contract funds gambling-harm treatment and recovery services for people in Ohio.
Licence
AGCO registers Amusnet as an iGaming supplier in Ontario
The registration permits Amusnet to seek distribution agreements with licensed Ontario operators.
Brazilian police detain two musicians in illegal betting money-laundering probe
The probe concerns promotion of unregulated betting platforms and potential exposure for those involved in their promotion.
Mobinc withdraws Conquestador from Ontario market
The exit removes a brand from Ontario’s regulated market while leaving a six-month window for withdrawal requests.