Curaçao Gaming Authority faces claims over nine-month system breach
The alleged access to licensing records could affect scrutiny of ownership and compliance among gambling companies linked to Curaçao.
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Reports
CGA investigates unauthorised access to Curaçao gaming portal
Licensees and applicants may be affected if the ongoing investigation finds their information was accessed.
Licence
Peru’s Mincetur sets requirements for casino and slot-machine authorisations
Prospective operators must meet venue, ownership and assessment requirements to obtain authorisation for casino or slot operations.
Source: Mincetur (Peru)
CGA contains unauthorised access to its online gaming portal
Licensees and applicants may need to respond if the ongoing review finds their information was affected.
Curaçao Gaming Authority reports unauthorised access to online portal
The ongoing investigation may determine whether applicants, licensees or other stakeholders need to be notified about affected information.
HGC requires approval of commercial communication plans before use
Providers must secure HGC approval before publishing or distributing gambling-related commercial communications.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Italy’s Democratic Party says gambling measures add no forecast tax revenue
The tax treatment affects gambling concessionaires’ deductions for communications and sponsorship spending from 2026.
Ninth Circuit reverses ruling on California tribes’ injunction against Kalshi
The reversal changes the procedural position in the tribes’ case against Kalshi.
Andalusia reports 18% growth in gaming halls since 2019
The reported growth and planned procedural changes affect venue operators and the region’s land-based gaming oversight.
Tesco reports casino site using its branding to UK authorities
The case raises concerns for operators about brand impersonation and the UK licensing requirements for gambling services.
Award
Naples awards 35-year Agnano racecourse concession with €16.8m investment
The deal sets investment, employment and operating obligations for the racecourse’s new concessionaire.
Lazio court postpones ruling on ADM betting-payout dispute
The dispute leaves the concessionaire’s challenge and ADM’s payout instructions unresolved.
Appointment
Daniel Zurakov moves from ProphetX to Sportradar as prediction markets VP
The appointment brings a named prediction-markets executive to Sportradar.
Brazil's SPA sets financial procedures to target illegal betting
Banks and payment firms face new detection, reporting and account-blocking duties concerning suspected illegal betting activity.
US Senate rejects CLARITY Act cloture motion by 49–50
The failed cloture motion blocks a procedural step viewed as crucial to prohibiting sports event contracts.
UKGC research calls for operator support beyond gambling information
Operators may need to consider how product design and information presentation support consumer decisions over time.
Tribal coalition seeks prediction market curbs in US Senate crypto bill
The lobbying effort seeks restrictions on prediction markets within legislation that would expand the CFTC’s regulatory authority.
DraftKings launches football-themed gambling self-assessment tool with Mindway AI in US
DraftKings’ tool gives players individual risk reports and behavioural feedback based on decisions during simulated American football play.
Fondazione FAIR schedules discussion on responsible gambling communication under AGCOM guidelines
The forum will examine audience understanding and behavioural effects of responsible gambling messages following new AGCOM guidelines.
Ugandan regulators discuss 15% winnings tax implementation with operators
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
Lummis releases revised CLARITY Act as tribal gaming group opposes bill
The bill’s proposed digital-asset rules could affect tribal gaming laws and sports and casino event contracts.
Merger
Lottomatica and CIRSA merger draws favourable assessment from Spanish market expert
Investors have Morales-Hermo’s favourable assessment that the all-share merger would improve the combined group’s retail and online operations.
Blurify adds licensing checklist to Openora framework for regulated markets
The checklist identifies which compliance requirements the framework addresses and which remain operators’ responsibility.
Emilia-Romagna TAR rejects interim challenge to Bologna betting and VLT licences
The ruling leaves the challenged betting and VLT licences in force while the underlying case proceeds.
Anthony Lee and Laura Lee admit UK election betting offences
The admissions concern cheating offences involving bets on the election date, with Anthony Lee pleading guilty under the Gambling Act.