Lottery associations call for prediction markets to be regulated as gambling
Prediction-market contracts that mirror betting could draw lottery operators into regulatory scope if lawmakers treat them as gambling.
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Ribeirão Preto prohibits betting advertisements in public-access spaces
Ribeirão Preto's in-force decree bans betting advertising in public spaces and collective-access locations to protect minors' mental health.
GGL expands LUGAS with Dataport ahead of treaty evaluation
GGL is expanding LUGAS with Dataport to inform the first statutory gambling treaty evaluation.
Swedish study reports mental health diagnoses among women who gamble
The reported diagnoses highlight mental health risks among women who gamble, informing operator and regulator responses.
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington to prevent enforcement
Crypto.com's OG sued Washington in federal court seeking to prevent state enforcement after the Kalshi injunction.
Italian gaming report records 52 online concessions awarded in 2025
The reported awards, revenue and enforcement figures provide operators with current indicators of Italy’s regulated market and oversight.
Bulgaria's parliament rejects opposition call for gambling ad ban and higher taxes
The rejection keeps Bulgaria's current advertising and tax regime in place for operators active in the market.
ANJ begins consultations on gambling harm prevention in France
The consultations may inform coordination between France's gambling regulator and health services supporting people affected by gambling harm.
Mauritius set to abolish hotel casino licences under budget reforms
Operators and suppliers in Mauritius face tighter digital and land-based oversight and the loss of the hotel casino licence route if the Budget Annex measures proceed.
Brazil sports-betting GGR rises 1.7% to R$7.6bn in first quarter
Rising active accounts alongside slower GGR growth helps operators assess Brazil’s regulated market performance.
Delta Corp seeks reversal of Daman slots ruling
Delta Corp seeks to overturn a Bombay High Court decision rejecting its request to install slot machines.
Spelinspektionen reports evolving advertising tactics at illegal gambling operators
Spelinspektionen found illegal operators using influencers, search engines, sponsored articles and AI-generated celebrity endorsements to reach Swedish consumers.
Bulgaria’s deputy finance minister rejects advertising limits and tax rises
The deputy finance minister rejected wider advertising restrictions and higher taxes, warning isolated changes could drive players illegal.
IBIA records 76 suspicious betting alerts in second quarter
Operators can see which sports generated the most suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026.
Brazil self-exclusion requests rise during World Cup
Operators must handle a 588% rise in Brazil self-exclusion requests during the World Cup's opening weeks.
SPA opens consultation on Brazilian betting authorisation requirements
Operators can respond during the 45-day consultation to shape new sports betting and online game authorisation requirements.
FIFA reports no suspicious World Cup betting activity
Regulators can note FIFA found no suspicious betting or match manipulation indicators across 104 World Cup matches.
NCAA Division III reduces some betting penalties for athletes seeking support
Athletes facing certain betting violations may receive reduced penalties when they seek clinical assessment or support.
Arizona official warns of rising gambling-harm exposure
Regulators face more frequent participation, with 30% of Arizona adults gambling weekly and rising harm risks.
Tucumán legislator seeks implementation of gambling prevention law
Operators await Tucumán's rules defining authorities, funding and procedures needed to implement its 2024 gambling prevention law.
Australian government introduces gambling advertising reform bill
Operators face proposed changes to gambling advertising under Australia's new Gambling Reform Bill.
ANJL president urges Brazil to maintain pressure on illegal betting sites
Operators face legal uncertainty from divergent municipal advertising bans while illegal sites remain a competitive threat to the regulated market.
Germany collects €647 million in gambling tax in Q2 2026
The year-on-year increase gives operators and regulators an indicator of gambling tax receipts in Germany.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approves $2m casino road contribution
The agreement links a casino’s licence-renewal proceeding to a $2 million contribution towards local road infrastructure.
Buenos Aires bill proposes session limits and biometric betting checks
Operators would need technical changes for 60-minute session limits, three daily logins and biometric checks in Buenos Aires.