Maine casinos report $13.8m revenue in June, up 1.1% year on year
The figures show monthly revenue and differing performance between slots and table games at Maine’s two casinos.
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DSbV president warns German casinos face rising compliance burdens
Casino operators may need to assess how upcoming cash and anti-money-laundering requirements affect their ability to operate.
Brazil’s SPA expands oversight of betting operators and technology suppliers
Technology suppliers and operators must account for regulatory requirements and continuing oversight when serving Brazil’s licensed betting market.
AGCOM report reviews Italy’s gambling advertising ban and €50,000 minimum sanction
The constitutional challenge could affect how Italy’s minimum penalties for gambling advertising violations are applied.
AGCOM reports no gambling-ad ban fines in 2025 as court cases remain pending
The pending cases could clarify platform liability and the legal requirements for Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Coroner finds William Hill failed to intervene before Gareth Evans’ death
The finding raises concerns about how operators identify and respond to gambling-related harm across online and retail channels.
Rio de Janeiro bans betting adverts across municipal public spaces
Betting operators face additional municipal advertising restrictions alongside the federal rules described in the report.
AMLA consults on risk assessment rules for non-financial businesses
Gaming businesses may be assessed under the shared risk methodology proposed for non-financial sectors.
AMLA opens risk-assessment consultation with 10 September deadline
The draft could shape how gambling-sector risks are classified and supervised by authorities.
AMLA seeks gambling sector input on risk-based supervision
AMLA invited gambling licensees to contribute on risk profiling and risk-based supervision.
New York mobile sports wagering reaches $2.25bn in June
The reported handle growth provides operators and investors with a measure of New York mobile betting activity.
Illinois Lottery records $320.1m in May sales
May sales were reportedly slightly lower than a year earlier, offering stakeholders a recent performance comparison.
Lotteritilsynet classifies prediction markets as gambling under Norwegian law
The regulator’s interpretation puts prediction-market providers and marketers within Norway’s unlicensed-gambling rules.
Kansas casinos report $216.3m gaming revenue in first half of 2026
The reported half-year total provides a market performance indicator for Kansas casino operators and investors.
AMLA consults on draft EU money-laundering risk standards for non-financial entities
Gaming entities within the covered non-financial sector may need to consider the proposed risk-assessment and reporting methodology.
Chile’s SII ranks 20 online betting platforms ahead of VAT enforcement
The planned list will identify betting operators subject to Chile’s digital VAT collection mechanism.
Catalonia reallocates authority to impose gambling sanctions
The changes set new authority thresholds for gambling fines, suspensions and venue closures in Catalonia.
Extremadura approves Q3 2026 gaming machine tax register in Badajoz
Operators have a limited period to review the register and challenge its entries.
Gibraltar enacts prediction market regulations
Operators must meet new integrity and compliance requirements to offer prediction market contracts in Gibraltar.
Amazon agrees to proposed $201 million settlement in social casino lawsuit
The proposed settlement could direct consumer reimbursement claims to 32 social casino developers rather than Amazon.
MER schedules underage gambling awareness campaign at Vezubuhle Secondary School
The event addresses underage gambling risks in a school setting.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
MER schedules underage gambling awareness campaign at Swartklip Secondary School
The event addresses underage gambling risks in a school setting.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
MER schedules underage gambling awareness campaign at Matimba Secondary School
The event addresses underage gambling risks in a school setting.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
MER schedules underage gambling awareness campaign at Ndzundza Mabhoko school
The event addresses underage gambling risks in a school setting.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator announces launch of MER Connect portal
The portal is intended to provide gambling licensees and applicants with online access to licensing, compliance and regulatory services.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator