SEC proposes semi-annual reporting option for public companies
Gaming operators and suppliers could face less quarterly pressure on share prices, with possible effects on US listings and IPOs.
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Ireland assesses gambling financial crime risks with exceptions for online bookmakers
Online bookmakers and members' clubs are excluded from Ireland's low financial crime risk classification.
DGOJ sets out safe-gambling and fraud priorities at Bet on Ceuta 2026
The DGOJ cited planned joint deposit limits and a common risk-detection mechanism as main challenges within Spain's regulated market.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL joins European regulators' statement on prediction market risks
Operators and suppliers face growing scrutiny of event-contract products as nine regulators align on consumer-protection concerns.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Nine European countries agree to monitor prediction markets during World Cup
The agreement signals coordinated cross-border scrutiny of prediction market platforms that could compete with licensed sportsbooks during a major tournament.
UKGC outlines priorities for spending £26m extra budget
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of illegal-market activity as the UKGC directs the extra £26m toward enforcement priorities.
UK gambling minister prioritises action on illegal betting advertising
Operators should expect UK government action against illegal gambling advertising to protect the licensed market.
DGOJ and eight European regulators issue joint warning on prediction markets during FIFA World Cup 2026
Nine regulators signed a joint statement saying prediction-market platforms mostly operate without authorisation in Europe, pledging closer cooperation.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
BGC disputes claims linking its members to illegal gambling
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council disputing a report alleging members' illegal-market activity.
New Jersey court rejects Evolution request to add Playtech to lawsuit
Suppliers should note the New Jersey court rejecting Evolution's request to add Playtech as defamation defendant.
BGC urges technology companies to improve illegal gambling detection
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council seeking tech platform help on detection and information exchange.
Swedish court upholds refusal of retail bingo terminal licence
Operators should note Sweden's court upholding refusal of a retail terminal bingo licence sought for 297 outlets.
UK under-16 social media ban may shift scrutiny from bookmakers
If scrutiny shifts to platforms, UK-licensed operators could face less direct pressure over advertising and targeting of minors.
Brazil collects BRL4.586bn in betting taxes from January to April 2026
The figures show Brazil's regulated market raising substantial tax revenue while a large share of betting activity remains outside licensed operators.
Netherlands considers near-total online gambling advertising ban
Operators should prepare for a possible near-total online gambling advertising ban under the Dutch harm strategy.
BGC asks Meta and Google to discuss illegal gambling
The BGC's open letter invites Meta and Google to join its work against illegal gambling.
URHH warns Slovak licensees over World Cup marketing compliance
Slovakia's URHH warned online and land-based licensees to keep World Cup marketing within consumer protection and responsible gambling standards.
Dutch government plans further gambling advertising and deposit restrictions
The Dutch proposals add advertising, deposit and unlicensed-activity restrictions beyond earlier curbs since the 2021 Remote Gaming Act.
Danish gambling spending reaches DKK680m in April
Danish spending rose 2.3% year-on-year in April, with online gambling growing faster than other segments.
Mpumalanga regulator says illegal gambling fight will define global regulation
Mpumalanga regulator CEO Vusi Mtsweni said fighting illegal gambling will define the future of gambling regulation worldwide.
ANJ's Falque-Pierrotin says iCasino would face difficult French landing
The ANJ president's assessment signals continued regulatory caution over opening France's online casino market to licensed operators.
ANJ and DGCCRF warn consumers over sports betting tipster sites
Tipster marketing and influencer promotion carry enforcement risk, and operators should note the regulators' extended cooperation.
Source: ANJ (France)
Entain seeks UKIPO action on unlicensed gambling trademarks
Entain asked the UK Intellectual Property Office for urgent regulatory intervention on trademarks involving unlicensed gambling.
UKGC warns operators over money laundering controls and AI use
Operators face renewed UKGC scrutiny of AML controls and AI use, with past AML failures drawing penalties of up to £19.2m.
EGP-FIPE warns Italian Senate gambling sector faces regulatory deadlock
Operators face a frozen concessions framework and fragmented local rules that the trade body says push play towards online and unregulated channels.