European Commission investigates Meta over Digital Services Act reporting obligations
The investigation concerns platform reporting and transparency duties relevant to the detection of illegal online gambling advertising.
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Experts anticipate gradual convergence in European gambling regulation
Potential cross-border standards could affect operators’ compliance requirements across European markets.
Massachusetts casinos report $97.9m in December revenue, down 4.2% year on year
The figures show December revenue trends across Massachusetts' three commercial casinos.
South Carolina lawmakers prepare to debate casino bill with revenue-sharing plan
The proposed allocations could shape legislative support for authorising casinos in South Carolina.
European Commission says DSA investigation into Facebook and Instagram remains open
The investigation concerns reporting tools and advertising transparency requirements relevant to gambling ads on major platforms.
DAZN partners with Polymarket to integrate prediction data into sports broadcasts
The agreement combines prediction-market data with sports viewing, while US trading depends on regulatory approval.
CFTC chairman outlines proposed rules for digital assets and prediction markets
The proposed federal approach and Massachusetts ruling could shape how prediction-market operators are regulated.
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.
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.