GRAI launches campaign to help parents identify underage gambling risks in Ireland
The campaign gives families guidance on spotting gambling risks among minors and finding support services.
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Australian gambling bill faces criticism as losses reach AUD104bn
The bill’s proposed advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators’ marketing activity from 2027.
Gibraltar to launch dedicated regulatory regime for prediction markets
A dedicated prediction-markets regime gives operators a defined licensing route in a jurisdiction already issuing prediction-platform approvals.
Gibraltar brings prediction market rules into force under Gambling Act
The framework sets supervision and payment conditions for prediction market operators in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar sets out dedicated prediction market framework
Operators gain a separate Gibraltar framework covering market manipulation and money laundering safeguards for prediction markets.
Denmark weighs tighter gambling advertising rules for live sport
Operators running live sports sponsorships and in-play advertising in Denmark face tighter marketing limits from January 2027 if the reforms proceed.
Finland notifies EU of two draft technical rules for gambling market
Operators would need to provide standardised data and meet electronic-signature requirements if the draft rules are adopted.
Spillemyndigheden launches summer ROFUS self-exclusion campaign in Denmark
Operators can direct customers to the available self-exclusion periods promoted by the campaign.
Federal judge dismisses Hitchcock’s suit over $721,000 gambling-investigation seizure
The ruling leaves Hitchcock unable to pursue recovery of the seized funds through the federal civil rights claim described.
UK government plans consultation on unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Any change could affect clubs’ sponsorship agreements with overseas gambling brands that lack UK licences.
Barcelona restricts new gambling venues in 24 neighbourhoods
Operators face proposed limits on opening new gambling venues across 24 Barcelona neighbourhoods.
Castilla-La Mancha approves 2026 tax control plan guidelines referencing gambling
The plan's gambling references may inform tax-control activity in the region.
GGL raises online slots stake ceiling to €5 for some players in Germany
Operators may offer higher online slots stakes to eligible players under Germany’s risk-based limits.
Kansas sportsbooks record $177.2m handle in June, down 4% year on year
The year-on-year decline gives operators a measure of Kansas sportsbook activity during the World Cup.
EGBA complains to Bank of Lithuania over Walletto’s alleged gambling payment processing
The complaint raises scrutiny of payment services allegedly used by unlicensed gambling platforms.
Brazil requires gambling risk warnings in authorised operators’ advertising
Operators and advertising partners face new content restrictions and potential sanctions in Brazil.
Brazil reports 925,000 self-exclusions as betting ad warnings take effect
Licensed operators must adapt online advertising to the required warnings and further restrictions in Brazil.
Mississippi lieutenant governor urges Senate to reject mobile sports betting bill
The Senate’s decision will determine whether Mississippi advances mobile sports betting amid concerns about addiction, casinos and economic benefits.
DCMS prepares consultation on unlicensed gambling sponsorships in UK sport
The proposals could affect sports teams considering sponsorship agreements with gambling operators that lack a UK licence.
Brazil requires warnings on licensed betting adverts under new rules
Licensed operators face new advertising requirements and potential financial or operating sanctions for breaches.
GRAI publishes inaugural annual report covering its 2025 regulatory groundwork
The report sets out the regulator’s planned development of licensing and oversight functions in Ireland.
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UK government considers barring unlicensed gambling operators from sports sponsorship
A proposed UK restriction could affect sponsorship eligibility for operators without a domestic licence.
Senacon creates Brazilian betting-market oversight working group
The group’s proposed monitoring and enforcement standards could shape consumer-protection requirements for betting operators in Brazil.
Brazilian government announces mandatory warnings for betting adverts
Betting operators and advertisers will need to include prescribed warnings in promotional material.
Brazil blocks 2.8 million social-benefit recipients from betting platforms
Operators must check users against the social-benefit database and prevent eligible recipients from accessing their platforms.