The European Commission said it could not set a completion date for its review of arguments submitted by Malta concerning EU rules on recognition and enforcement of gambling-related judgments. Commissioner Michael McGrath said the Commission would decide on any follow-up measures after completing its examination.
Operators cannot yet identify when the Commission may decide on possible follow-up measures.
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The CFTC has proposed changing its review process for certain event-based contracts under Rule 40.11, according to the report. The proposal would assess contracts individually, including those linked to military actions, terrorism, cyberattacks, sports injuries and officiating decisions, rather than banning whole categories. A public comment period is open.
New Jersey officials told a court they intend to seek US Supreme Court review of the Third Circuit’s decision in Kalshi’s case, according to a joint status report. The filing asked the court to pause further proceedings while the Supreme Court considers the matter. The appeals court ruled 2-1 that Kalshi was likely to succeed, finding federal law pre-empted state gambling rules.
The Viterbo review court ordered the return of materials seized from a Blera business operator accused of unauthorised betting, according to the report. In an order dated 17 July 2025, it accepted the suspect’s appeal, citing insufficient reasoning about the alleged offence; the operator’s lawyer said the client held contracts with two authorised remote-gaming concessionaires.
Finland has notified the European Commission of a draft rule on the technical format for transmitting gambling account transaction data under its Gambling Act. The proposed requirements would define which transactions licensees report, their structure and content, and when they are generated; the standstill period ends on 3 February 2027. The rule is proposed to take effect on 1 July 2027.
Finland has submitted a draft regulation to the European Commission on the technical format for transmitting gambling account transaction data under the Finnish Gambling Act (10/2026). The standstill deadline is 3 February 2027. The proposed regulation would take effect on 1 July 2027.
Malta submitted a detailed opinion on Austria’s proposed online gambling law, delaying its approval process, according to the report. Austria must demonstrate the draft’s compliance with EU treaties by 7 December 2026; the proposal includes multiple concessions, website blocking and payment blocking against unlicensed operators.
Malta's government has decided to submit a detailed opinion on Austria's draft online gambling law, which slows the bill's approval process. Austria must now demonstrate by 7 December 2026 that the draft complies with EU treaties.