Italy’s economy ministry approves rules for instant lotteries
The rules set the framework for instant lotteries, including remote participation, from 11 January.
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Gambling companies spend GBP 4.6m on TfL adverts after Khan pledge
Continued TfL gambling campaigns show advertising remains unresolved while the mayor awaits the government’s review.
KSA orders TOTO Online to correct anti-money laundering breaches
TOTO Online must address the cited controls within six months before the KSA conducts a follow-up inspection.
Citizens says Kalshi NFL pricing trails FanDuel and DraftKings
The pricing comparison informs operators’ assessment of prediction markets as competition in legal sports betting states.
Milan court says informational gambling communications are not inherently unlawful
The ruling concerns the boundary between prohibited gambling advertising and permitted informational communication in Italy.
Italy issues rules for physical and online instant-win lotteries from 11 January
The regulation sets operating and consumer-protection requirements for instant-win lottery products and their concessionaires.
Yggdrasil agrees Vyking distribution deal across Europe, Asia and Africa
The agreement gives operators on Vyking’s platform access to Yggdrasil and YGG Masters content through one integration.
Italy reports €5.462bn in lottery and gaming revenue for January–October 2025
The figures show the direction and scale of government receipts from lotteries and other gaming activities in Italy.
Carabinieri seize illegal betting premises in Gioia Tauro
The seizure and referral concern alleged unlicensed betting and access by a minor, issues relevant to enforcement and operator compliance.
Brazil’s regulated betting market reports 27.5 million bettors in 2025
Operators face a higher tax burden as regulators contend with illegal betting platforms and concerns about gambling harm.
Brazil enacts law raising betting tax to 15% by 2028
Betting operators face a phased tax increase, while payment providers must act on formal notices about unauthorised operators.
PlayCity issues 10 Ukrainian B2B gambling licences and revokes seven
Suppliers serving Ukraine’s gambling market face new resident-only licensing and closer scrutiny of compliance with regulator inquiries.
Tender
Mato Grosso do Sul launches Lotesul site as lottery tender remains suspended
The suspended operator tender leaves the state lottery’s launch timetable uncertain despite the new institutional site.
Brazil’s ENDR uses AI to review betting data for sports distributions
The process relies on operator data quality to calculate statutory distributions to sports organisations.
Italian MPs present gaming-related proposals during 2026 budget review
The motions could concern gaming regulation and taxation, but their content and status are not specified in the available text.
Kraken explores prediction markets launch for 2026
A possible Kraken launch would add another company to the prediction-markets sector amid regulatory challenges over sports event contracts.
Carabinieri seize illegal betting venue in Gioia Tauro after finding a minor
The reported seizure concerns alleged illegal betting and underage access, but the available details do not establish further enforcement outcomes.
UKGC data puts 664 adult gaming centres in most deprived areas
The figures and competing views on local licensing may inform debate about where adult gaming centres can open.
Appointment
Suntrust appoints two directors as Westside City targets 2026 opening
The board changes affect the leadership of Suntrust as it pursues its Westside City resort project.
Aragon opens draft general gambling regulations to public comment
The draft regulation could shape gambling rules in Aragon if adopted.
ERC Lleida seeks municipal map of gambling venues
The request could provide local officials with information on venue locations and proximity to schools and youth facilities.
Navarra reports 5.92% fall in gaming tax receipts through November
The figures show changes in Navarra’s gaming-related tax receipts, relevant to operators monitoring the market’s tax base.
Castilla-La Mancha publishes budget law with gambling income
The budget law reports gambling-related income in Castilla-La Mancha’s public budget.
Valencian government approves decree to simplify administrative procedures
Any effect on gambling-sector procedures remains unclear because the decree’s reported scope does not specify gambling rules.
Canary Islands sets €64.6m forecast for gaming tax receipts
The forecast gives operators and regulators a stated benchmark for the region’s expected gaming-tax receipts.