Greek gambling revenue increases as online growth outpaces land-based activity
Remote gambling's faster growth alongside larger land-based revenue shapes Greece's regulatory overhaul outlook.
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UK lawmakers reject gambling sponsorship ban amendments
Rejected sponsorship-ban amendments leave the prohibition off the Sports Events Bill despite pressure on Andy Burnham.
DraftKings sues Philadelphia to block consumer protection subpoena
The lawsuit tests how far Philadelphia's consumer protection ordinance and subpoena reach into licensed sportsbook operations.
Gamecheck identifies 6,800 suspected illegal casino sites in Brazil
The figures indicate the scale of suspected illegal competition facing licensed operators in Brazil.
Dutch gambling-loss claimants face adverse Supreme Court ruling
The ruling blocks players seeking repayment of online gambling losses incurred before the Netherlands regulated the sector.
South Korea proposes higher casino contributions to tourism fund
The proposed fee increase would raise operators' payments to the state tourism fund, and Paradise shares fell sharply.
DraftKings challenges Philadelphia gambling investigation powers
The suit argues state law pre-empts Philadelphia's consumer protection investigation of licensed gambling operations.
UKGC requires removal of non-compliant gambling machines
Operators must remove machines UKGC identifies as non-compliant once the licence condition takes effect.
Pascrell flags US betting integrity crisis ahead of SBC Summit
Federal player indictments and regulatory action on micro-betting and college props signal integrity pressure on the industry.
UKGC faces criticism over financial risk assessments
Racing representatives, betting operators and parliamentarians criticised UKGC's decision to proceed with financial risk assessments.
H2 estimates prediction markets took 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate signals that prediction markets are taking measurable share from licensed US sportsbooks during major tournaments.
Pennsylvania budget omits skill game regulatory framework
The budget omission leaves skill machines without the proposed regulatory and tax framework after the court ruling.
Aracaju restricts betting advertisements on municipal property
The decree limits betting-platform advertising on municipally managed spaces, the third Brazilian state capital to do so.
Ireland's GRA says prediction markets platform may face legal action
The GRA's stated readiness to litigate signals prediction markets face regulatory risk in Ireland, affecting operators considering that product.
Gamecheck identifies 5,000 fraudulent casino websites in Brazil
Operators and regulators face a large volume of unlicensed casino sites competing for Brazilian players, according to Gamecheck's count.
UAE builds regulated gaming market around tourism, lawyer says
Operators and suppliers entering the UAE face compliance requirements designed before the market scales, with Wynn Al Marjan Island as the first test.
UK affordability check clash looms between Gambling Commission and industry
Operators face fresh compliance uncertainty as the Commission's affordability checks move towards confrontation with the betting industry.
Brazil finance ministry creates task force to publish betting authorisation proceedings
Publication of authorisation proceedings gives operators and investors a clearer view of the criteria applied to sports-betting licence applicants in Brazil.
MPRJ challenges Rio video lottery terminals as decree faces R$1bn exposure
Operators and suppliers using video lottery terminals in Rio face uncertainty over the decree's validity and potential R$1bn state liability.
5W audit finds US sportsbooks spend 8.7 times more on celebrity marketing than responsible gambling
The ratio gives legislators in California, Texas and Florida a figure to cite when weighing responsible gambling disclosure requirements for operators.
Four Italian regions seek greater powers over gambling venue distances
Regional powers could affect where gambling venues may operate if the proposed agreements are approved.
H2 report links offshore online growth to tax rise as onshore share falls 5%
A shrinking onshore share points to competitive pressure on regulated operators as offshore rivals gain ground.
Brazil Senate plenary approves MP 1.348/2026 raising Funapol betting transfer to 3% by 2028
Operators face a rising statutory allocation of betting revenue to federal police funding, with a separate 10% disability-fund proposal advancing in the Chamber.
Panama gambling suspicious transaction reports increase 58%
The 58% rise in suspicious transaction reports means more gambling transactions reach financial intelligence review.
Tasmanian poker machine losses rise 6.9%
Record $208.27m poker machine losses, up 6.9%, intensify Tasmania’s debate over gambling reforms.