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Sapar says land-based gambling overhaul risks penalising Italian supply chain
Operators and suppliers in Italy's land-based chain face rule changes shaped without the smaller firms that Sapar says sustain the sector.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Kalshi accused of using child protection bill to expand gaming contracts
The bill's wording on event contracts could affect how US prediction markets offer sports and casino-related products.
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Lagos High Court backs LSLGA oversight of three betting operators
The rulings confirm the LSLGA can pursue operators taking Lagos customers, raising compliance risk for firms without local authorisation.
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Google changes gambling advertiser certification policy from 26 August
Advertisers promoting gambling and betting must meet new operator certification rules from 26 August 2026.
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Illinois and Kentucky set DFS 2.0 regulation blueprint
Illinois and Kentucky's new daily fantasy sports rules could guide other states' DFS regulation.
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Dominican deputies approve gambling bill and return it to Senate
The bill returns to the Senate, so the legislative process remains incomplete despite the deputies' approval.
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Macquarie forecasts $1.5tn prediction-market trading volume by 2030
The forecast gives operators, suppliers and investors a long-range volume benchmark for prediction markets as they weigh entry and product plans.
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Australian campaigners report US$10.3bn in pension gambling investments
The report estimates the 20 largest Australian pension funds collectively held US$10.3bn in gambling stocks.
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Google revises gambling advertising certification procedures
Operators, affiliates and app developers in jurisdictions permitting online gambling promotion face revised certification procedures from 26 August 2026.
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Nevada lawmakers introduce federal bill to ban sports event contracts
The bill would remove sports event contracts from federal exchange jurisdiction, shielding licensed sportsbooks and state gaming tax revenue from unlicensed competition.
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UKGC directs future regulatory settlements to government fund
Future UKGC regulatory settlements will go to the Consolidated Fund, ending allocations to gambling-related projects.
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Macquarie forecasts prediction market volume of $1.5trn by 2030
Macquarie forecasts prediction market volume reaching $1.5trn by 2030 and Kalshi volume of $520bn within five years.
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Brazil betting tax receipts rise to BRL5.89bn in first five months of 2026
Higher licensed-market tax receipts and continued illegal-operator enforcement shape compliance costs and competitive pressure for operators in Brazil.
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Gambling Commission confirms settlement funds will go to Consolidated Fund
Operators and harm-prevention charities lose a funding route, as settlement money now sits within general public expenditure rather than gambling-specific projects.
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Colombian government renews effort to establish 19% online gambling VAT
Colombia's government again seeks a 19% VAT on online gambling before leaving office.
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Blask data shows larger live-casino catalogue share in Finland
Blask found Finland's live-casino catalogue share rose from 1.06% to 7.27%, counting listed games not wagers or revenue.
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Dominican deputies approve amended gambling regulation bill
Senators must assess amendments creating a specialist regulator, ten-year licences and land-based and online operator rules.
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Adult gaming centres face proposed business rates increase
Adult gaming centres face higher business rates while bookmakers' treatment remains uncertain.
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Nevada lawmakers propose ban on sports prediction contracts
The proposal would prohibit exchanges from listing sports and casino-style contracts.
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Baden-Württemberg proposes treaty changes against illegal online gambling
The amendments seek stronger player protection and more effective action against illegal online gambling.
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Catalonia first-quarter gaming tax assessments increase 1.2%
Higher assessments alongside lower cash collection matter for operators' and investors' tax expectations.
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SPA seeks input on betting licensing regulation
Stakeholders can shape the revised betting licensing regulation through the public consultation.
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Mendoza enacts law authorising gambling regulator reorganisation
The law lets the regulator alter structure, functions and staffing, including voluntary departures and transfers.
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Washington court grants injunction against Kalshi as prediction market scrutiny grows
The injunction and widening legislative push raise legal risk for operators treating event contracts as federally regulated derivatives rather than gambling.
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Five Star Movement proposes ban on sports venue gambling advertising
The motion seeks to stop gambling advertising in sports venues during sports decree consideration.