DSWV calls for stronger enforcement after €5.86bn illegal gambling investigation
DSWV’s call puts enforcement and the accuracy of illegal-market estimates in focus for licensed operators and authorities.
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Brazil government considers emergency gambling decree, including online casino restrictions
A decree could quickly change the operating conditions for licensed betting companies in Brazil, including online casinos.
Hokkaido business groups urge casino application preparations in Japan
Hokkaido business groups seek casino location discussions to prepare for Japan’s 2027 integrated resort application window.
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Barianza acquires Ladybet and adds 1,300 gaming machines in Puglia
The Ladybet acquisition gives Barianza entry to Italy through about 1,300 gaming machines in Puglia bars and restaurants.
Hokkaido survey finds two overseas operators interested in potential casino resort
Two overseas operators’ interest gives the prefecture evidence of potential participation in a Hokkaido casino resort.
LeBron James announces partnership with Polymarket
The partnership brings a high-profile athlete into Polymarket’s sports promotion, while key agreement terms remain undisclosed.
Halle administrative court halts GGL orders for IP blocking
GGL's IP-blocking orders face judicial limits as German states seek broader powers amid identified structural enforcement shortcomings.
SPA plans platform design rules to curb impulsive betting
SPA's proposed restrictions target accelerated rounds and automatic repeat betting, contingent on rules governing supplier relationships.
Extremadura records no gambling tax inspection cases in 2024 or 2025
The figures indicate that gambling generated no formal tax-inspection assessments in Extremadura during the two reported years.
BETesporte partners with Betshield on responsible-gambling monitoring in Brazil
The agreement adds continuous behavioural monitoring to BETesporte’s existing player protection tools.
Mindway AI partners with Gaming1 to deploy GameScanner on Circus.nl
GameScanner’s deployment on Circus.nl will connect behavioural analysis with Gaming1’s responsible gambling framework and intervention capabilities.
KSA says it will act against Dutch venues over Cruks access checks
The KSA says venues must conduct identity checks accurately after Cruks-listed people entered using another person’s document.
Extremadura reports €21.725m in gambling-tax revenue for 2025
The figures show the region’s 2025 gambling-tax receipts by segment and its inspection activity.
Lula meets groups critical of betting at presidential palace
Lula’s meeting and comments signal possible decisions affecting online betting, while regulated-industry associations were not represented.
Extremadura collects €21.47m in gambling taxes in 2025
The figures show operators that gaming machines accounted for most gambling tax revenue in Extremadura in 2025.
India’s Supreme Court issues notices over Delta Corp’s Daman gaming licence challenge
Delta Corp’s electronic gaming application faces Supreme Court proceedings after the Bombay High Court rejected its licensing request.
Zimbabwe gaming board promotes responsible gambling at agricultural show
The board’s outreach addresses operator compliance and public reporting of unlicensed gaming in Zimbabwe.
ASTRO-Confindustria SIT challenges Serie A ‘True Data’ campaign claims
The dispute concerns who oversees betting-data integrity and how non-official match data may be described to users.
Differential Labs estimates Asian casino advantage-play losses at US$500m–US$700m annually
Differential Labs says AI makes advantage play harder to detect in baccarat side bets generating substantial revenue at many casinos.
TAR Lazio orders renewed service in AGCOM €50,000 gambling-advertising case
The penalty remains unresolved, while the company must meet the court’s notification deadline to continue its appeal.
Brazil considers restrictions on betting platform design
Operators face potential restrictions on website and app features encouraging excessive play, with scope and timing unspecified.
ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
Brazil considers betting branding restrictions for Rouanet Law cultural projects
Betting companies could face branding restrictions in Rouanet-supported cultural projects from 2027, while existing sponsorships would remain unaffected.
Brazil finance minister signals rules on betting platform design
New design rules could require betting operators to change how their platforms are built.
PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.