Jamma examines consumer rules for gamification in Italian online casinos
Operators and suppliers may need clearer coin-store disclosures and contractual responsibilities for gamification features.
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AGCM opens consultation on Lega Pro audiovisual rights for 2028–2031
Sportsbook stakeholders should track AGCM's consultation on Lega Pro's 2028–2031 audiovisual rights guidelines, which include betting arrangements.
UK casinos identify £200m investment plans over five years
The planned investment would improve casino operators’ hospitality and entertainment facilities in the UK.
Calabria tax court upholds ordinary VAT option for gaming-machine operator
The ruling clarifies how gaming-machine operators can elect and substantiate ordinary VAT treatment.
La Rioja proposes €795.91 fees for casino game authorisations in bingo and gaming halls
La Rioja’s proposal would charge €795.91 for authorising casino games in bingo and gaming halls, with revenue effects unquantified.
Industry figures debate gambling-specific AI rules
Industry disagreement centres on whether existing consumer protection legislation and the EU AI Act sufficiently cover gambling.
Pennsylvania skill games become illegal after lawmakers miss regulation window
The change leaves businesses operating the machines exposed to seizures and criminal charges, according to the report.
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TED reports Norsk Tipping award to Mnemonic AS in Norway
The award gives suppliers a reported public contract value of NOK 30m in Norway’s IT services market.
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ANJL reports 41,716 suspicious gambling websites targeting Brazil
Monitoring identified 41,716 suspicious gambling websites targeting Brazil following the reported betting ban, documenting the scale for regulators.
CFTC proposes swap classification for sports and political event contracts
The CFTC proposal would classify sports, political, cultural and weather event contracts as swaps and explicitly include them in rules.
Google adds dedicated advertising guidance for prediction markets
The guidance sets compliance and certification conditions for prediction market operators seeking to advertise through Google.
Fondazione Fair presents Italian survey on responsible gambling communications
Survey respondents identified references to winnings, bonuses and financial benefits as concerns, with 59% considering prevention efforts inadequate.
Fondazione FAIR director outlines responsible gambling priorities at 2026 forum
The priorities link player protection to how gambling is communicated and provided.
My Lotteries chief urges industry to tackle gambling stigma in Italy
Corcoran’s call asks gambling businesses to combine identification of at-risk players with communication that helps players feel safe.
ADM plans technical group for responsible gambling guidelines in Italy
The planned guidelines would bring concessionaires' proposals and player feedback into a common responsible gambling framework for operators in Italy.
Spain sets future payment ownership checks for online gambling operators
Operators will need to update payment verification procedures and restrict withdrawals for existing customers until they verify payment ownership.
ADM prepares technical discussions on national responsible gambling communication guidelines
ADM's Giuliani prioritised campaign coordination and stronger player protection in national responsible gambling communication guidance.
FAIR director urges audience research and evaluation for responsible gambling campaigns
Castiglioni’s recommendations give operators a basis for tailoring prevention messages and assessing how they use campaign resources.
Random State enters New Zealand through Lotto NZ rollout
Random State’s first Lotto NZ eInstant launch establishes distribution through Scientific Games’ SG Content Hub, with additional content planned.
ANJ finds high-risk players generate up to 89% of stakes on specific bets
The findings could influence which sports betting markets operators may offer in France.
Massachusetts regulator issues AI and machine learning letter to sports betting operators
The letter concerns sports wagering operators' use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
EEEP reviews VIP programmes and identity checks in Greece
The review could affect operators’ VIP management and how they identify players seeking self-exclusion.
ADM postpones Italy’s new online gambling systems deadline to February 2027
Concessionaires gain more time to implement technical rules and adapt technology for conformity verification.
ADM delays Italy’s new online gambling system launch until 15 February 2027
The revised production date gives concessionaires and suppliers a later deadline amid technology adaptation and certification challenges.
Google expands YouTube Masthead eligibility for registered gambling operators
Operators gain potential access to another advertising placement, but eligibility depends on registration, certification and geographical coverage.