ADM publishes final exchange betting communication protocol
Remote betting concessionaires gain a final technical specification for player-to-player wagering following the July draft.
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Italian anti-usury body urges full enforcement of gambling advertising ban
Operators face pressure to avoid disguised sponsorships and testimonials as the anti-usury body seeks full enforcement without exceptions.
Gambling tax receipts fall 8.4% to €3.07bn in first half
Lower gambling tax receipts in the first half signal reduced revenue for operators and investors tracking the market.
ADM publishes final PSV 2.0 simulated-event betting protocol
Concessionaires can rely on the final protocol knowing revisions only corrected errors in the July draft.
AGCOM examines Serie A audiovisual rights guidelines
The guidelines address betting within the planned framework for centralised sales of football audiovisual rights.
Brazil Supreme Federal Court justice signals support for gambling ban
The court’s ruling could affect 2,728 stayed cases concerning the criminal prohibition of gambling.
Brazilian lawmaker proposes statutory ban on non-financial prediction markets
Prediction-market operators could face a statutory restriction on offering contracts tied to sports and other non-financial events.
Utah judge allows state gambling laws to apply to Kalshi markets
The ruling allows Utah to pursue enforcement against Kalshi's sports contracts and may extend the dispute to an appeals court.
Brazil's Supreme Court hears challenge to land-based gambling ban
A ruling could determine whether casinos and bingo halls remain criminal offences in Brazil.
Dominican official proposes reviewing irregular gambling operations after bill approval
Operators may face reviews and possible suspensions if the proposed law is approved and their activities fall outside its limits.
GRAI launches campaign on signs of underage gambling
Parents spotting gambling signs matters to operators targeting Irish consumers under the regulator's new awareness campaign.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
GRAI publishes 2025-2027 strategy statement
The strategy sets the licensing, compliance and enforcement timetable operators will face through 2027.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Bank of Ireland adds gambling blocking facility for customers
Bank-level blocking gives operators another exclusion channel to account for in consumer protection.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
GRAI sets out complaint rules for remote betting licensees
Remote betting licensees must meet new obligations from 1 July 2026, with the regulator examining alleged breaches.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
GRAI sets out Gambling Regulation Act 2024 powers and penalties
Operators face licence revocation, financial penalties and criminal prosecution under the Act's enforcement scope.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Gibraltar minister holds gaming regulation discussions in Alberta
Discussions on gaming licences, market access and regulatory cooperation matter for cross-border supervision and supplier access.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
Gespa outlines conditions for small poker tournaments outside casinos
The conditions set the compliance boundary for venues and organisers running poker outside licensed casinos.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Gespa sets out definition of skill-based gambling under Swiss law
The definition determines whether skill-based formats fall inside the Swiss licensing regime, affecting operators and suppliers.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
WILL challenges Wisconsin mobile sports betting law
The constitutional lawsuit seeks to block Wisconsin's mobile sports betting law, challenging the framework's legal basis.
Tribal leaders urge Senate action on sports prediction markets
Tribal leaders asking Congress to halt prediction market expansion affects tribal gaming interests and sports contracts.
ASIC warns Australians about offshore prediction-market risks
ASIC's warning highlights the absence of domestic safeguards when Australians use offshore prediction platforms.
Virginia HHR revenue falls 11.7% on a same-store basis in July
Operators can use the same-store decline and Petersburg impact to assess competitive pressure on Virginia HHR markets.
Brazilian Supreme Court debates 1941 gambling offence under Constitution
The ruling could determine whether operating gambling outside regulated forms remains a criminal offence across Brazil.
Maryland casinos record July gaming revenue decline
The figures show a year-on-year contraction in Maryland casino revenue, relevant to operators and investors.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Nine senators urge CFTC to reject wildfire event contracts
The request signals political pressure on the CFTC over event contracts, a market category that touches gambling and derivatives regulation.