Japan panel keeps website blocking in play against illegal online casinos
Operators and suppliers serving Japan face continued uncertainty over access restrictions as the government weighs blocking offshore casino sites.
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Bulgaria rejects gambling advertising ban and tax increases
Bulgaria rejected opposition proposals for a blanket gambling advertising ban and higher taxes, with warnings about illegal gambling.
UNODC report links illegal online gambling to crime targeting youth
UNODC findings described a cycle of crime targeting young people in Southeast Asian illegal online gambling.
Italy’s Budget Committee rejects proposed sports betting tax changes
The rejected proposal would have changed tax rates and earmarked betting revenue for specified causes.
ADM reports 2024 Italian gambling sales network figures
The regulator’s figures show changes in the scale and composition of Italy’s physical gambling network.
CFTC proposes federal prediction market rules as eight states resist
A federal framework would shift oversight of sports event contracts away from state licensing and tax regimes that operators and suppliers rely on.
FIPE-Confcommercio president calls for clear rules on Italy's land-based gaming network
Operators and suppliers face pressure to qualify land-based venues and support digital tools as Italian rules on the physical network remain fragmented.
Kalshi spends $990,000 on lobbying as prediction market fight widens
Lobbying spending shows prediction-market exchanges and casino interests are competing to shape federal rules that could determine whether sports event contracts face state gambling regulation.
DGOJ begins industry meetings on Spanish gambling reform
DGOJ began meetings with industry associations concerning reform of Spain's gambling law.
Emilia-Romagna court refuses immediate suspension of Bologna gaming venue licences
The court’s decision leaves the venue’s authorisations in place pending the September hearing.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reports $341.3m in online gaming and betting revenue
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Michigan’s monthly online market performance.
ADM records 5.27 million new online gambling accounts in Italy in 2024
The account data informs regulators and operators about online gambling activity by age and region, while not measuring unique players.
Trading card repack sites draw scrutiny as gambling-like vertical grows in Europe
Repack platforms offering cash-out mechanics without gambling safeguards could draw regulatory attention and set precedents for how gambling-like products are treated.
York State Fair plans skill-game machines during temporary court stay
The stay sets the period in which Pennsylvania venues, including the fair, may host machines despite the court ruling.
Louisiana sports betting wagers rise 25% to $306.1m in June
The monthly and half-year totals give operators and investors indicators of wagering activity in Louisiana.
Mozambique cabinet approves online gambling regulation
Operators and suppliers eyeing Mozambique now face a defined online licensing and compliance regime rather than the previous legal gap.
Wisconsin warns election contract traders about voting-related felony exposure
Traders risk felony charges if they vote in the same election, raising legal exposure for prediction-market platforms.
Mauritius budget ends hotel casino licence and widens casino tax oversight
Operators and suppliers active in Mauritius face a restructured licensing framework and closer tax scrutiny of casino activity.
H2GC forecasts UK offshore gambling turnover of £36bn by 2031
H2GC forecasts UK offshore turnover reaching £36bn by 2031, with offshore revenue below the regulated market's.
Eastern Cape Gambling Board hosts 2026 licensee and stakeholder session
The session signals the Eastern Cape regulator's push for shared accountability between licensees and responsible-gambling bodies as digital channels evolve.
Gaming in Spain webinar examines licensed prediction betting prospects
A licensed prediction betting prospect would widen Spanish operators' product set and require regulatory clarity on supervision.
EU court allows potential Google liability for illegal gambling advertisements
The EU Court of Justice decision allows potential Google liability for illegal gambling advertising on YouTube.
Dominican Republic Senate receives gambling regulatory proposal
The Dominican Republic's Senate received a proposal covering bingo premises, sports wagering shops and lottery outlets.
CGMC prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations
Cambodia's CGMC discussed nationwide casino evaluation preparations and second-half regulatory priorities.
BSP urges closer bank scrutiny of junket customers
BSP guidance seeks stronger anti-money laundering and terrorism-financing controls for casino junket customers.