Coljuegos revises Colombia’s online Baloto rules
Baloto operators should review the revised rules governing game management and regulation in Colombia.
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Brazil’s Receita Federal sets 1.5% withholding rules for betting commissions
Betting platforms and business customers must account for the withholding responsibility or opt into self-withholding.
MPF-DF investigates federal oversight of betting advertising in Brazil
The inquiry could lead to scrutiny of advertising controls and compliance obligations for betting operators in Brazil.
GGL reports 23% of German online gambling market was unauthorised in 2024
The market estimate gives operators and regulators a measure of the unauthorised share of German online gambling.
Brazil’s SPA bars FIES debt beneficiaries from fixed-odds betting
Operators must update account checks and handling procedures to comply with the new exclusion requirements and deadlines.
Cambodia’s CGMC discusses tighter casino inspections and staff oversight
Casino operators may face closer scrutiny of inspection practices, staff management and licensing compliance in Cambodia.
ADM publishes draft PSQF 5.2 sports-betting protocol for testing
Concessionaires and collection holders can test the revised protocol before its adoption.
Michigan Gaming Control Board withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi membership
Operators and regulators should note the Michigan board’s withdrawal and cancelled sponsorship over Kalshi’s NCPG membership.
ADM publishes draft PSID 3.0 betting exchange protocol for Italy
Remote-gambling concessionaires can begin technical testing of the revised betting-exchange protocol on 13 July.
AMLA consults on draft anti-money-laundering customer-monitoring guidance
Gambling operators can submit views on draft customer-monitoring guidance by 3 September 2026.
ADM issues draft PACG 3.3 account-register protocol for online gambling
Remote-gambling concessionaires must prepare for revised account-registration messages and technical requirements.
ADM publishes draft PSR 3.0 protocol for betting shops
Betting concessionaires and collection-rights holders can test the revised retail betting protocol before implementation.
Spillemyndigheden reports 21.5% rise in Danish gambling spend in May
The segment figures give operators a regulator-sourced view of year-on-year changes across Denmark’s gambling market.
ADM updates online gambling communication verification procedures to version 1.2
Concessionaires and verification bodies must use the revised procedures and message specifications for system checks.
European Commission outlines DSA safeguards against gambling adverts targeting minors
The stated safeguards affect how online platforms may target advertising and manage gambling content accessible to minors.
ECA cites €22.9bn in EU tax revenue lost to illegal online gambling in 2025
Policymakers and operators should consider the study’s estimated illegal-market tax losses and the ECA’s call for cross-border enforcement coordination.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects voiding pre-regulation online gambling contracts
Operators can rely on the Dutch Supreme Court ruling that pre-regulation customer contracts cannot be declared void.
ADM publishes draft gambling protocols for testing from 13 July
Concessionaires will need to assess the draft specifications ahead of their scheduled availability for testing.
ADM updates draft technical protocols for Italian online betting and games
Operators will need to assess the revised technical requirements before testing the protocols.
ADM sets 2026 priorities for gambling oversight and illegal-market controls
Operators should prepare for ADM’s planned sector reorganisation, stronger oversight and action against illegal and underage gambling.
ADM reports 31,400 gaming checks and 1,038 illegal sites blocked in 2025
Operators should account for ADM’s enforcement activity, including blocked illegal sites and suspended premises to protect minors.
Russian lawmakers cite gambling addiction estimates covering 12% of adults
The estimates and differing treatment figures may inform debate over gambling controls and support services in Russia.
Italy’s Council of State rejects concessionaire challenge to betting-site migration
The ruling clarifies that a former concessionaire cannot veto a regularised betting centre’s move to another operator.
Ohio representatives introduce bill to restrict online sports betting
Ohio operators should track the bill, which proposes ending online and mobile sports betting but has not reached a committee.
ADM reports €165.33bn in gaming stakes and 31,403 checks in 2025
Operators face oversight across land-based and online gaming, while the reported figures quantify market activity and enforcement.