SABA chief says illegal gambling legislative push remains at advocacy stage
Regulators should note SABA's chief executive said concrete legislative progress against illegal offshore gambling had not emerged.
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Italy's government office rejects land-based gambling reform draft
The delay keeps Italy's retail licensing framework uncertain and postpones concession auctions projected to raise EUR1.8bn-2bn in fees.
Utah wins judgment applying gambling ban to Kalshi sports contracts
Operators should note a federal judge ruled Utah's gambling laws cover Kalshi's sports event contracts, closing the case.
Utah federal court rules state gambling laws can apply to Kalshi contracts
Kalshi’s federal registration does not prevent Utah from applying gambling laws to its sports event contracts.
Italian Senate continues football reform review covering gambling measures
Regulators should note the Senate committee's football reform review includes betting advertising, match-fixing and illegal gambling issues.
Denmark gambling spend rises 23.6% in June
Operators should note Denmark's gambling spending rose 23.6% year-on-year in June 2026, with betting spending up 68.6%.
MGCB cuts NCPG ties over Kalshi involvement
Operators should note the MGCB ended ties with the NCPG over Kalshi's inclusion, and a Minnesota senator urged dropping it.
Bacta warns against weakening UK regulated market in funding debate
Operators and suppliers face renewed debate over whether high-street gaming venues should fund other businesses, with enforcement against illegal dens cited as context.
Senate 7th Commission examines football reform bills and petition
The committee review could reshape how Italian football's links to sports betting are treated in law.
Austria notifies EU of proposed online gambling reform
Austria's notified reform, including multiple licences and site and payment blocking, faces EU standstill until 5 November 2026.
New Jersey enacts sweepstakes casino prohibition
New Jersey's enacted A5447 prohibits paid-entry sweepstakes casinos using dual currencies, drawing operator coalition opposition.
Pennsylvania Democrat Tarik Khan proposes HB 2711 to regulate prediction markets
A state framework for event contracts would give operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket compliance duties and daily penalty exposure in Pennsylvania.
ASIC issues consumer warning on prediction markets
ASIC's Moneysmart notice cautions consumers about using prediction-market products for financial activity.
Belo Horizonte council schedules gambling advertising bill vote
Belo Horizonte's advertising restrictions need at least 21 councillors' approval before mayoral signature or veto.
ASIC says prediction markets lack Australian financial-market licences
ASIC warns no prediction markets hold Australian financial-market licences and users are more likely to lose money.
Health ministry expands gambling telehealth capacity to 100k consultations
The health ministry's expanded remote care offers confidential mental health support and psychosocial network access, including for relatives.
ARCA reports online gambling tax revenue rises 35.5% in Argentina
The figures give operators and investors an indication of tax receipts from Argentina’s regulated online gambling market.
ASONABADE and ADOBAD challenge Dominican horse-racing permits and draft gambling law
The Senate review may shape gambling authorisations as associations challenge licences and warn of more betting outlets.
Angelucci seeks disclosure of La Pampa's Casino Club online betting contract
The decision could affect public access to records on a state-concessioned online gambling operation.
Kalshi CEO says state lawsuits reflect prediction market industry disputes
The dispute highlights uncertainty over whether state regulators or the CFTC oversee Kalshi’s event contracts.
Tribal leaders and senators seek prediction market limits in Clarity Act
The proposal could determine whether state and tribal gaming laws or federal oversight govern prediction market betting.
Ohio Democratic and Libertarian candidates back iGaming expansion
Operators and investors can track candidate support for online gambling expansion and its proposed public benefits.
Maryland agency requires owners to register skills-based amusement devices
Device owners must register qualifying machines to operate them legally in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming oversees ancillary gaming activities
The stated remit clarifies which ancillary gaming activities fall under Maryland Lottery and Gaming’s oversight.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Coljuegos reports gambling transfers supporting Colombian healthcare
Coljuegos reports gambling transfers of $7.2 trillion supporting subsidised Colombian healthcare, split between national and territorial games.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)