Catania police issue 15 exclusion orders after illegal horse race
The orders restrict people linked to an illegal race and betting activity in the municipality for three years.
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Massachusetts judge backs injunction barring Kalshi sports contracts without a licence
The ruling may restrict Kalshi’s sports markets in Massachusetts while the state’s case proceeds.
Iowa lawmakers propose civil enforcement powers against unlicensed gaming
If enacted, the bills would let Iowa’s regulator pursue direct action against unlicensed gaming operators.
League of Ireland launches gambling-harm education programme across clubs
The programme gives clubs and staff planned education on gambling harm and betting integrity.
EU court applies players’ residence law to claims over illegal online gambling losses
Operators and their directors may face recovery claims under the law where a player habitually resides.
DRC iGaming market reportedly reaches $1.7bn a year amid regulatory gaps
Fragmented oversight and limited state receipts make the DRC’s online gambling environment uncertain for operators.
HBG Online Gaming launches Spinny slot-analysis tool on Quigioco.it
The tool adds an information and catalogue-analysis feature to HBG Online Gaming’s Quigioco.it offering.
Finland publishes Gambling Act after presidential approval
Operators and suppliers face new licensing, player-protection and advertising rules under the Act.
KSA sets 2026 agenda to target illegal gambling infrastructure
The KSA plans to target illegal gambling infrastructure and tighten licensee duty-of-care oversight.
Portugal and Hungary prohibit Polymarket over illegal betting
Prohibitions in Portugal and Hungary, alongside US enforcement actions, create market-access challenges for Polymarket.
Massachusetts judge moves to block Kalshi sports contracts
The case may require Kalshi to obtain state sports betting approval before offering these contracts in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts bill proposes 51% online sports betting tax
If enacted, the proposal would change operators’ tax burden, permitted wagers and customer-monitoring obligations in Massachusetts.
KSA expands 2026 illegal gambling oversight to suppliers
The KSA’s broader focus means payment, hosting, social media and B2B suppliers may face closer scrutiny.
Massachusetts court allows injunction process against Kalshi
Kalshi may need a state licence to continue offering sports-related contracts in Massachusetts if the injunction takes effect.
ADM joins GREF as Italy prepares physical gambling reforms
ADM’s GREF membership brings Italy into planned European cooperation on illegal gambling and digital platforms.
ITIA provisionally suspends five people over suspected tennis corruption
The suspensions bar the two players from authorised tennis events while the allegations are assessed.
Malta delays Spain’s proposed online gambling deposit-limit rules
The delay gives Spain’s proposed cross-operator deposit limits more time before the draft can proceed.
Licence
AGCO approves DAZN Bet for Ontario online betting and casino gaming
The approval clears a regulatory step for DAZN Bet, while the operating agreement remains necessary before launch.
UK Gambling Commission accuses Meta of tolerating illegal gambling adverts
The allegations raise compliance concerns for platforms carrying gambling advertising aimed at UK users.
Michigan commercial casinos report $1.28bn revenue for 2025
The annual figure gives operators and investors a measure of Michigan commercial casino performance.
Virginia casinos report $969.1m gaming revenue for 2025
The revenue growth provides operators and investors with a measure of Virginia’s land-based casino market performance.
Kansas casinos report $426.2m gaming revenue for 2025
The annual figure helps operators and investors assess Kansas’ land-based casino market performance.
Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts pending appeal
Kalshi cannot offer sports event contracts in Massachusetts while its appeal proceeds.
PAGCOR chairman cites stronger oversight of Philippine online gaming
The measures affect compliance expectations for licensed online gaming operators in the Philippines.
SRIJ orders Polymarket to halt activity and leave Portugal
The order requires Polymarket to stop offering its prediction markets in Portugal.