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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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.
Group of Copenhagen flags seven World Cup betting alerts
The differing assessments may shape integrity monitoring and scrutiny of sports betting markets.
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.
Google changes gambling advertiser certification policy from 26 August
Advertisers promoting gambling and betting must meet new operator certification rules from 26 August 2026.
Illinois and Kentucky set DFS 2.0 regulation blueprint
Illinois and Kentucky's new daily fantasy sports rules could guide other states' DFS regulation.
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.
Pennsylvania bill would regulate prediction market platforms
The proposal could establish state rules for prediction market platforms in Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
Italian Democratic deputies say physical gambling reform may be delayed a year
The comments signal uncertainty over whether national rules will harmonise regional gambling requirements.
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.
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.
UKGC directs future regulatory settlements to government fund
Future UKGC regulatory settlements will go to the Consolidated Fund, ending allocations to gambling-related projects.
Italian senator asks ministers to refer crash-game apps to regulators
The parliamentary question could prompt scrutiny of mobile apps that may involve gambling and consumer-protection issues.
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.
Brazilian court orders Verabet to stop using a player’s identity in betting markets
The interim rulings may affect operators’ use of players’ identities in individualised betting markets in Brazil.
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.
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.
Colombian government renews effort to establish 19% online gambling VAT
Colombia's government again seeks a 19% VAT on online gambling before leaving office.
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.
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.
Riccardo Pedrizzi urges Italy to resolve territorial rules in gaming reform
Unresolved local venue rules could leave Italy’s planned gaming reform incomplete and affect concession tenders.
Riccardo Pedrizzi urges Italy to complete land-based gaming reform
The reform’s approach to local venue rules may affect concession tenders and the risk of further extensions or legal challenges.
Adult gaming centres face proposed business rates increase
Adult gaming centres face higher business rates while bookmakers' treatment remains uncertain.