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Netherlands' Council of State rejects Sabofra appeal over arcade licence
The ruling reinforces the licensing risk for arcade operators whose cash centres facilitate access to illegal online gambling.
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New Asgi Italia criticises proposed €1,000 fee per amusement machine
The proposed per-machine charge could add costs and compliance requirements for amusement-arcade operators.
ARB Interactive introduces Modo app with planned prediction markets
Suppliers and operators can assess a proposed real-money prediction feature, though no prediction-market partner has been announced.
Florida Gaming Control Commission receives 2026 IAGR regulatory award
The commission’s reported seizures, closures and arrests offer operators and regulators concrete measures of Florida’s illegal-gambling enforcement.
Dutch KSA brings regulators and experts from 16 countries to player-protection conference
The working groups are intended to develop joint measures on player protection and illegal gambling across participating countries.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Consorzio Fee calls for separate rules for vintage arcade machines in Italy
The bill’s treatment of non-prize arcade machines could affect the restrictions applying to their operators.
Tiziano Tredese urges Italy to distinguish vintage arcade machines from slots
The proposal’s treatment of non-prize machines could affect how arcade operators are regulated alongside slot venues.
Italian lawmakers present bill to protect vintage arcade cabinets
The proposal could affect how vintage arcade machines are treated under Italian rules.
Italian lawmakers present bill to protect vintage arcade cabinets
The bill concerns the regulatory treatment of historic arcade machines that do not offer cash prizes.
Italian lawmakers present bill to protect vintage arcade cabinets
The proposal addresses rules that Nati says have restricted the use of traditional arcade machines.
Italian senator presents bill to protect vintage arcade cabinets
The proposed bill could affect how operators preserve and make historic arcade machines available to the public.
Erika Stefani presents bill to safeguard vintage arcade cabinets in Italy
The proposed protections could change how museums, event organisers and other venues display historic arcade machines.
Slovak gambling regulator signs sixth university partnership memorandum
The agreement creates a channel for training future educators and other professionals on gambling risks and prevention.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Bari prosecutors seek trial of 102 over arcade money-laundering case
Operators must watch how arcade and video lottery venue control is policed against mafia money laundering.
Poland weighs ending Totalizator Sportowy monopoly to unlock gambling potential
Ending Totalizator Sportowy's monopoly would reshape market access for operators and suppliers in Poland.
Spiel-Börse Goslar's Miles Luft discusses fourth-generation role and industry challenges
Spiel-Börse Goslar's Miles Luft cited the amusement tax, illegal gambling and declining pub culture among issues facing the family business.
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Goya Azar and Recreativos Aucar register board changes in Alicante
Board changes at Goya Azar and Recreativos Aucar signal possible shifts in control for Spanish arcade counterparties.
Jdigital calls for Spanish gambling law built for the next decade
Jdigital's director general called for deep reform of Spain's 2011 gambling law, warning poor rules aid illegal operators.
Goa High Court orders casino drop-off curbs on Panaji's DB Marg
New Panaji drop-off and parking restrictions change logistics for offshore casino operators and their transport providers.
ABLE hosts betting research observatory event with Gamewiz support
The event shows operators backing research to support evidence-based betting regulation in Brazil.
Japan arcades bar under-18s after 22:00 under national entertainment rules
National rules bar under-18s from arcades after 22:00, with municipalities able to impose additional restrictions.
ADM and Guardia di Finanza present ELDA customs project worth nearly €3m
The Horizon Europe-funded project aims to improve fraud prevention and controls along international trade chains.
Castilla y León to revise all gambling regulations, says González Gago
Operators in Castilla y León face revised rules across machines, bingo, casinos, betting and advertising, with technical meetings already held.
CIRSA executive says land-based gambling is evolving, not reconverting
CIRSA cites Catalonia's 50% tax rate making bingo unviable and calls for harmonised arcade rules across regions.
UK casino chiefs warn tax uncertainty will halt investment
Operators weighing UK land-based investment face a possible doubling of Machine Games Duty in the autumn budget, which executives say would deter capital commitments.