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Ferrara police suspend Comacchio betting venue licence for three days
The suspension enforces the venue’s duty to exclude minors from gambling areas.
Kalshi CEO backs proposed US prediction-market insider-trading ban
The proposal could impose additional trading restrictions on federal officials using prediction markets.
PicPay seeks approval to enter Brazil’s fixed-odds betting market
The pending application leaves PicPay’s entry into Brazil’s regulated betting market dependent on SPA approval.
Merger
OPAP shareholders approve planned Allwyn merger
The vote advances the merger but outstanding conditions and regulatory approvals remain before completion.
IGT extends Rhode Island Lottery sports betting agreement through November 2028
The extension maintains IGT’s technology role in Rhode Island’s statewide retail and mobile sports betting.
Quang Tri police detain six suspects in alleged online gambling ring
The arrests and investigation concern operators of multiple alleged illegal gambling platforms in Vietnam.
Missouri senator proposes removing NFL teams from sports-betting privileges
The proposal could prevent the Chiefs from sharing revenue with licensed Missouri sportsbooks.
Polymarket signs exclusive data partnership with Dow Jones
The exclusive partnership gives Polymarket data access to Dow Jones consumer platforms, with features planned over time.
OPAP shareholders approve measures advancing Allwyn business combination
The approval advances a transaction whose completion depends on remaining conditions and could change OPAP shareholders’ ownership interests.
Dow Jones partners with Polymarket to distribute prediction-market data
Polymarket gains distribution across Dow Jones platforms, while consumers may see market-implied expectations in an earnings calendar.
Italy’s Supreme Court clarifies bar owner liability for illegal betting
The ruling clarifies when bar operators may face criminal liability for betting activity conducted by employees.
Florida senator proposes gaming commission changes and tougher illegal-gambling penalties
If enacted, the bill would change compliance requirements and increase legal exposure for people involved in illegal gambling businesses.
PPATK says QRIS became Indonesia’s largest online gambling deposit channel in 2025
Payment channels shifting towards QRIS and crypto may affect how authorities monitor illegal online gambling flows.
New York senator proposes online casino legalisation in S2614
If enacted, the proposal would establish licensing, fees and tax terms for online casino operators in New York.
Penalty
Italy’s Court of Cassation annuls €20,000 betting-agency penalty
The ruling removes the legal basis for this penalty on a betting agency over public access to online gaming sites.
Appointment
Zitro appoints Michael Bauer as CEO of Zitro Digital
Bauer’s appointment gives Zitro Digital dedicated leadership for its strategy and operations.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds attempted money-laundering conviction tied to online poker
The decision confirms that a blocked withdrawal can still support an attempted money-laundering conviction involving online poker.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in online poker money-laundering case
The decision confirms that failed withdrawals do not necessarily prevent attempted money laundering charges in online poker cases.
New York lawmakers raise concerns over gambling harm as casinos approach
Casino operators and state agencies face concerns about treatment demand and existing problem-gambling funding.
UK Gambling Commission reports £60.3m costs after lottery licence litigation
The report’s legal costs and enforcement activity offer operators context on the Commission’s regulatory oversight.
Florida senator introduces bill on illegal online gambling and sports betting
Operators and investors cannot assess the bill’s potential effects because its proposed provisions are not specified.
Kalshi CEO backs proposed US bill restricting officials’ prediction-market trading
The proposed restriction could affect government employees’ prediction-market trading, while Kalshi says its rules already prohibit insider trading.
Catalist Sports secures exclusive US Australian Open data rights from 2026
The agreement gives sportsbook operators access to exclusive tournament data for in-play betting markets.
Licence
PicPay seeks Brazil betting authorisation through Nosso Time iGaming
PicPay’s entry into Brazil’s fixed-odds betting market depends on the Ministry of Finance’s approval.