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ADM welcomes Messina gambling enforcement cooperation agreement
The cooperation agreement supports more checks on public gaming through coordinated enforcement.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Messina prosecutors, GdF and ADM unit sign gambling legality cooperation accord
The accord links prosecutors, financial police and the ADM's local anti-fraud unit in joint oversight of public gambling in the Messina area.
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Messina prosecutors and regulators sign gambling cooperation agreement
Operators, suppliers and regulators in Messina should note the agreement links prosecutors, financial police and gambling authorities on legal gambling and enforcement.
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UKGC moves software suppliers to medium AML risk in 2026 assessment
Suppliers now face tighter AML scrutiny from the UK regulator, which may require stronger compliance controls in business-to-business relationships.
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Messina authorities agree cooperation against illegal gambling
Operators and regulators should note the agreement aims to strengthen action against illegal gambling and related criminal activity among the participating authorities.
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FederBingo calls for reform as extension charges use revenue bands
Operators and investors should note revised extension charges use revenue bands instead of a uniform fee, and FederBingo called for reform and a tender.
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Escudero proposes Philippine gambling advertising ban
Operators and investors should note the proposed bill would ban gambling advertising and sponsorships across television, radio, print, online channels and social media.
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Seaport expects Macau gaming revenue growth to resume in August
Investors should note the brokerage anticipates Macau casino revenue returning to annual growth after disruption associated with the World Cup.
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Seaport forecasts 4.5% August gaming revenue growth in Macau
Investors should note the forecast anticipates visits postponed during the World Cup and further growth in September for Macau gaming revenue.
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ANJL reviews proposed Brazilian betting authorisation rules
Operators and investors should note the draft ordinance would replace the current rules under SPA's Ordinance 827/2024 for sports betting authorisation.
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Bangladesh launches campaign warning about online gambling
Operators and investors should note Bangladesh's government campaign, supported by Bangladesh Bank, addresses legal, financial and social consequences of online gambling.
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New Zealand restricts online casino advertising content
Operators and suppliers should note New Zealand's guidance prohibits material appealing to minors and personal endorsements, alongside luck or ritual claims.
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Australian inquiry hears criticism of gambling advertising reform bill
Operators and broadcasters should note critics argued the bill leaves children exposed to betting promotions while creating costly media-sector obligations.
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FederBingo seeks tender after ADM revises licence-extension charges
FederBingo's tender call signals operators that licence extensions may face revised charges after ADM's alignment with court decisions.
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Lula signs law opening new funding for federal police fund
The law adds a funding channel for federal police operations, a change operators should track as Brazil's betting framework matures.
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Louisiana sweepstakes casino ban enters force with higher penalties
Operators face prohibition of dual-currency sweepstakes casinos plus higher fines for illegal gambling under Louisiana's new laws.
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Brazil extends Novo Desenrola to August 2026 and keeps online betting ban
The extension keeps debt-relief funds closed to betting operators in Brazil until August 2026, sustaining the restriction on using the programme's relief for wagers.
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UK peers call for further gambling harm measures
Regulators face renewed Lords calls for reforms focused on reducing gambling's effect on young people.
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Macau casino revenue declines 8.4% in July
Investors see year-to-date revenue still higher annually despite July's decline, per DICJ figures.
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Chilean online gambling operators form regulatory advocacy association
Operators gain a vehicle to advocate for a licensing framework for online gambling in Chile.
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Court of Appeal refuses further National Lottery challenge
Investors see the Court of Appeal refusing challengers' request, barring further appeals against the High Court ruling.
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Court of Appeal dismisses National Lottery licence tender appeal
The dismissal closes the legal challenge to the Gambling Commission's National Lottery licence award, removing uncertainty for the incumbent and bidders.
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LOTERJ president highlights Rio de Janeiro defence of video lottery rules
Esteves publicly backed the state government's position supporting the constitutionality of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 video lottery decree.
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New Zealand restricts luck claims in gambling advertising
New Zealand guidance bars luck, fate or ritual claims, appeals to minors and personal endorsements in online gaming ads.
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ADM recalculates fees for extended bingo concessions
ADM's determination recalculates payments due for temporary extensions of bingo concessions from 2018 to 2026.