Australia’s AUSTRAC said bet365 entered a legally binding enforceable undertaking on 6 July after an investigation triggered by an independent audit. The undertaking requires the company to improve risk assessments and the detection and reporting of suspicious transactions; breaches may lead to civil penalties.
The enforceable undertaking requires bet365 to strengthen AML controls, with civil penalties possible for breaches.
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More in Common UK presented survey findings at the 2026 Labour Party Conference showing that 25% of respondents trusted the gambling sector. The poll also found that 65% wanted more regulation and 63% said more betting shops would signal a decline in their community.
Lottomatica held 34.1% of Italy’s sports-betting spending across retail and online channels in July 2026, according to reported operator data. Flutter followed with 33.4%, while total spending was nearly €212m and stakes reached €1.5bn.
Italy's retail gambling reform has stalled after the prime minister's office reportedly returned the draft decree to the Ministry of Economy and Finance for further review. Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano told a media outlet that any approved decree would retain regional minimum-distance protections; existing concessions are to be extended through 31 December 2026.
Buenos Aires provincial deputy Mayra Mendoza introduced a bill proposing operating rules for platforms licensed by the Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos. The proposal includes 60-minute session limits, no more than three logins in 24 hours and facial recognition for specified account activity; non-compliant operators could face fines or licence suspension or revocation. A legislative commission will review the bill.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) published its 2026 annual activity report, reporting €18bn in combined online gross gaming revenue for its nine operator members in 2025, up 34% from 2024. The association said those members held 401 online gambling licences across 22 European jurisdictions and accounted for about 30% of the region’s online GGR.