A Milan civil court ruling says informational communications about gambling products are not automatically unlawful, provided they meet stated conditions. The accessible text does not identify the case, parties or the specific conditions attached to the ruling.
The ruling concerns the boundary between prohibited gambling advertising and permitted informational communication in Italy.
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Austria’s Supreme Court rejected a player’s claim for refunds on in-game purchases made between 2017 and 2021. The court said the football game’s outcome depended on skill as well as chance, and that loot-box items could not be exchanged for money outside the game.
A federal court in Nevada ruled that contracts based on sports outcomes do not qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, according to the report. Judge Andrew Gordon rejected Kalshi’s argument that federal registration pre-empts state gambling laws. Nevada said it would oppose Kalshi continuing to serve residents without a state licence, and the company was reported to be prepared to appeal.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board said on 27 February 2026 that remote gambling servers are unlawful under current legislation. In a notice to provincial licensing authorities, the NGB directed them to prohibit the approval or continued use of these systems in licensed operations and require certified wagering and record-keeping systems. The NGB said it would monitor implementation and report compliance to the responsible minister.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board warned the public about illegal gambling and said millions in unlawful winnings had been forfeited. The notice cited the board’s statutory mandate under the National Gambling Act.
Spain's Secretariat-General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said the Player Portal provides information and prevention tools, not effective limits on play. The portal lets registered users view account operators and activity reports, and set alerts against their own participation and deposit thresholds.
Spain's Secretariat-General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said alerts from the Player Portal are informational and do not impose effective limits on play. The secretariat explained the portal in a LinkedIn publication and video.