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Isle of Man lawmakers reject delay to gambling reform bill

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The Isle of Man House of Keys voted 13 to seven against referring the Gambling Acts (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2025 to a committee, allowing detailed consideration and amendments to continue. The bill would expand the Gambling Supervision Commission’s inspection and investigative powers, including authority to enter and examine premises linked to licensed activity. Government officials said stronger powers would help address financial crime risks and external evaluations.

The bill could expand the regulator’s inspection powers over premises linked to licensed gambling activity.

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Merola warns of possible delay to Italy’s land-based gambling reform

Democratic Party deputy Virginio Merola told Italy’s Chamber of Deputies that the government’s response to opposition motions did not clarify whether it would complete land-based gambling reform by the deadline at the end of August. He warned that another extension could delay reform and argued that municipalities and regions should retain powers over venue locations, hours and sensitive areas.

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