Viterbo court overturns seizure in suspected illegal betting case
The ruling directs return of seized materials and affects the evidence in an alleged unauthorised betting case.
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Congressional panel plans further prediction market hearings
Further hearings signal sustained congressional scrutiny of prediction markets for operators and regulators.
Brazil betting experts cite social and economic gains as Congress debates rules
Brazil's regulated operators face legislative debates over betting tax allocations and public funding, with employment and player-protection claims shaping the sector's case.
Mozambique approves dedicated online gambling licensing framework
A separate online licensing system changes compliance requirements for operators in Mozambique.
US commercial and tribal gaming report record revenue
Record revenue alongside prediction-market warnings shows growth facing competitive and tax-receipt risks.
Pennsylvania commission recommends credit-card gambling deposit ban
The recommendations, if enacted, would change payment options and advertising requirements for operators.
Roy Morgan estimates gambling harm affects 3.3 million Australians
The estimates inform operators and policymakers about the reported scale and sources of gambling harm in Australia.
Dominican Republic receives new gambling regulation bill
The Senate bill opens a legislative process to establish a new gambling framework.
Tribal gaming revenue increases as sports betting declines
Record tribal revenue contrasts with sports betting declines executives attributed to prediction markets.
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
NTRA argues the current 90% cap can create tax liabilities even when bettors break even.
Pennsylvania commission proposes stronger online gambling safeguards
The commission recommended safeguards including data sharing and credit-card deposit restrictions, though the report is advisory.
North Carolina sportsbooks handle nearly $590m in June
North Carolina online sportsbooks accepted nearly $590m in June 2026 wagers, the market's strongest June.
BGC seeks UK talks on gambling taxes, regulation and illegal betting
Accurate financial-risk checks matter because unresolved concerns could push customers towards illegal platforms, according to the BGC.
US sports betting handle reached about $160bn last year
The figures give operators, suppliers and investors a scale reference for the US sports betting market's annual handle and revenue.
GGL sets application requirements for online poker and virtual slots licences
Operators seeking German online poker or virtual slots licences must submit the GGL's mandatory forms and declarations.
Source: GGL (Germany)
AGA reports $660,000 in quarterly in-house lobbying expenses
AGA disclosed $660,000 in in-house lobbying expenses for Q2 2026 as Congress considers gambling policy.
UNODC links illegal online gambling to organised crime in Southeast Asia
The assessment connects illegal gambling with cyberfraud, underground banking and human trafficking across the region.
Report examines Lottoland's growth despite German lottery monopoly
Foreign-licensed secondary lotteries expanding despite Germany's state lottery monopoly puts the model's scale back in focus for regulators.
Lawyers say prediction betting could fit Spain's existing gambling rules
Lawyers say prediction betting could fit Spain's current framework as the DGOJ consults on forthcoming developments.
UK raises operator licence fees by 25%
The UK government confirmed a 25% increase in UKGC operator licence fees from 1 October 2026.
DGOJ reports 2.16 million active online gamblers in Spain in 2025
The figures give operators and investors current measures of Spain’s regulated online market, product reach and average player spend.
Brazil betting deposits rise nearly 300% during 2026 World Cup
The figures indicate how the tournament affected betting activity and deposits, while final totals are still being compiled.
Senacon and Conar agree illegal betting advertising monitoring
Senacon and Conar agreed to monitor illegal betting and misleading advertising with weekly reports.
Brazil creates group to publish betting authorisation records
The working group will identify and redact protected information before public disclosure of authorisation records.
GGL and Dataport expand LUGAS gambling supervision infrastructure
The system handled data from over 60 licensed operators and around five million registered players in 2025.
Source: GGL (Germany)