STS-FIT warns Italy’s land-based gambling reform may be delayed again
A delay could prolong uncertainty for land-based operators facing differing national and local rules.
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South African bookmaker trade body calls for action on illegal gambling
Operators face competition from unlicensed betting sites that the trade body says regulators have yet to curb.
AGSI urges Italian Senate to approve bill on banking access for gambling firms
The bill could affect gambling businesses’ access to banking services and credit in Italy.
AGSI asks Italian Senate to approve bill on gambling-sector bank accounts
The proposal concerns banking access for gambling businesses and workers in Italy.
BGC criticises UK Gambling Commission’s financial risk assessment plans
Operators face planned checks while the BGC questions data reliability, consumer effects, and the Commission’s pilot evaluation.
UK Gambling Commission phases in financial risk checks for high-spending customers
Operators will need to assess some high-spending customers while most customers are expected to remain outside the checks.
UKGC confirms phased rollout of financial risk assessments
Operators face a phased launch of financial risk assessments for customers with high gambling expenditure amid industry opposition.
UK Gambling Commission confirms staged financial risk assessments for operators
Operators must prepare for staged checks while the Commission says non-compliance will not trigger enforcement action.
Ireland’s GRAI and Denmark’s gambling authority sign regulatory cooperation memorandum
The memorandum enables the regulators to share information and coordinate oversight of operators active in both markets.
UKGC outlines staged introduction of financial risk assessments
Operators face a planned phased introduction of financial risk assessments intended to identify high financial risk customers.
EU financial regulator says some prediction market contracts face binary options rules
Prediction market operators face compliance obligations under existing EU binary options restrictions, affecting product design and market access.
ANJ reiterates France ban on betting on esports competitions
Operators cannot offer bets on esports competitions in France under the restriction cited by the ANJ.
ANJ reiterates France ban on esports betting ahead of 2026 event
The warning clarifies that esports betting offers in France fall outside the regulated market.
Temer says he does not support Brazil’s 2018 online sports betting law
Temer’s comments revisit the law that enabled online sports betting and his position on tighter oversight of the sector.
CazéTV denies unlawful betting advertising in Brazil investigation
The investigations may clarify how Brazilian authorities treat betting promotions and commentary on betting probabilities.
Italian bill proposes 2% levy on domestic football bets
The levy would add a new cost to domestic football betting in Italy and direct the proceeds to youth, women's football and problem gambling prevention.
Brazilian states prepare new lottery projects from 2027
Potential state projects and shared games could shape lottery procurement and market-entry opportunities in Brazil.
UKGC to update stakeholders on financial risk assessments for customers
The update will signal how the UKGC intends to proceed with affordability checks that directly affect operators' customer due diligence duties.
MEF reports €3.07bn in Italian gaming tax revenue through May
The figures give operators and investors a measure of gaming tax receipts and their year-on-year movement in Italy.
South Korea’s KCC postpones decision on Polymarket gambling status
The review could determine whether Polymarket remains accessible to users in South Korea.
Valencian tax authority reports 8.24% fall in bingo revenue through May
The breakdown shows operators how bingo and other gaming segments contributed to regional tax receipts through May.
Gmonitor says horse-racing and exchange betting have limited weight in Spain
Operators assessing betting verticals can see how horse-racing and exchange users’ activity compares with conventional sports betting.
Spain’s Popular Party seeks data on illegal online gambling and sanctions
The questions could prompt disclosure on enforcement outcomes and player exposure to unlicensed gambling sites.
UK Gambling Commission consults on reducing regulatory burdens
Operators can submit views on proposed changes to licence conditions, reporting and other regulatory processes.
Paraguay advances online-gambling regulatory framework
Reported reforms and stronger oversight could clarify Paraguay’s online gambling rules for operators and investors.