TAR Lazio suspends bingo fee orders in concessionaire case
The interim ruling could affect the concessionaire’s fee obligations and its continued bingo licence while the case proceeds.
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Fennica Gaming launches eight casino games in Mexico with Novibet
The launch gives Fennica access to Mexico through Novibet and sets an eight-game first phase for the partnership.
Germany records €13.72bn gambling turnover in 2025
The turnover figure and strongest quarter give operators and investors a measure of Germany’s betting and iGaming market.
Fine
VGCCC fines Warrnambool Horse Hotel A$150,000 for gambling breaches
The fine and cited failures clarify Victoria’s expectations for gambling licence obligations and responsible-gambling compliance.
Kansas casinos report 9% revenue growth to $33.3m in January
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a current indicator of casino revenue in Kansas.
Appointment
Immense Group appoints Joonas Karhu as Finland managing director
Karhu will lead Finnish partnerships and preparations for the country’s upcoming licensing framework.
Council of State rejects Agcom appeal over Twitch gambling-ad sanction
The ruling leaves the sanction annulled because Twitch Interactive Germany GmbH was not given a formal opportunity to participate in the proceedings.
TRUEiGTECH launches prediction-market platform for operators
The platform gives operators a stated route to enter prediction markets without building standalone infrastructure.
Virginia Senate approves online casino bill with July 2027 launch floor
Operators would face a proposed launch no earlier than July 2027 if the bill becomes law.
UNAD urges tighter gambling rules and a ban on advertising in Spain
The proposals could affect gambling advertising, online deposit limits and the location of land-based venues in Spain.
Castilla-La Mancha maintains gambling venue moratorium and machine limits
The moratorium and venue rules affect licensing and machine authorisations for gambling businesses in Castilla-La Mancha.
Gatchalian urges Philippine authorities to target illegal offshore gambling sites
Authorities face pressure to curb offshore gambling while preserving Gatchalian’s preferred regulated domestic sector.
Bitwise and GraniteShares file for political prediction-market ETFs
The filings propose election-linked funds whose value depends on specified party outcomes, but they remain unapproved.
Hokkaido budgets JPY9.98m for casino resort policy study
The feasibility review will inform whether Hokkaido submits a formal integrated-resort development plan.
ANJ-backed survey finds 42.6% of French minors gambled in 2025
Rising minor participation, parental-facilitated access and advertising exposure give French regulators grounds to tighten retail controls and advertising rules.
Source: ANJ (France)
Zitro Digital agrees to supply games to Esportes da Sorte in Brazil
The agreement adds a named supplier’s games to an operator’s platform in Brazil.
Dominican Republic ministry holds responsible gambling awareness week
Operators and regulators are engaging with responsible-gambling measures, including a self-exclusion system still under consultation.
THL launches 2-4-2 responsible gambling self-assessment in Finland
The guidance gives operators a local benchmark for safer-gambling advice ahead of Finland’s planned online market opening.
Córdoba Lottery renews WLA responsible-gambling Level IV certification
The renewal sets a recognised responsible-gambling standard for the lottery’s operations in Córdoba.
Lotería Nacional and Mexico’s UIF sign anti-money-laundering cooperation agreement
The agreement establishes joint prevention and detection work relevant to lottery oversight and financial controls.
Colombian police seize 13 illegal Keno machines in Riohacha
The seizure and registration requirement affect enforcement against unauthorised gambling equipment in Colombia.
European Parliament vice-president backs EU-wide online gambling levy
An EU-wide levy could add a tax layer for operators alongside existing national gambling taxes if adopted.
Irish ASA upholds complaints against two TonyBet YouTube adverts
The rulings require TonyBet to keep both adverts off the market in their current form.
UK Gambling Commission criticises Meta over illegal gambling adverts
The dispute concerns how platforms identify and remove gambling adverts for operators targeting the UK without licences.
MGA outlines risk-based supervision of gambling licensees
The approach signals how evidence and broader risk trends inform regulatory supervision of Malta-licensed operators.