Antimafia commission consultant calls for tighter gambling traceability in Italy
Torrigiani’s proposals could inform debate on gambling oversight and the sector’s pending regulatory reorganisation.
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MGCB withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi membership
Regulators and operators should note that Kalshi’s NCPG membership has strained relations over consumer protections and licensing.
African regulators advance Africa Safer Gambling Week at London session
The initiative signals coordinated African regulatory action on taxation, player protection and illegal operators, affecting compliance planning for operators and suppliers targeting those markets.
Brazil reports BRL5.89 billion in betting tax revenue through May
The tax figures indicate the scale of regulated betting revenue and inform policy discussions on Brazil’s licensed and unlicensed markets.
KSA updates Dutch online gambling deposit means-test guidance
Operators must recalculate Dutch deposit limits using only recurring income, excluding savings and one-off payments, or risk supervisory action.
KSA chair proposes automatic Cruks inclusion for people under protective orders
The proposal could extend gambling exclusion to people under financial or legal protection orders in the Netherlands.
Bulgaria proposes €6,000 annual charge and 10% levy on gambling affiliates
The proposed charges would add licensing and tax obligations for affiliates working with licensed betting companies.
Piemonte coalition divides over possible changes to gambling law
The debate could affect rules for gambling venues and the treatment of operators’ existing investments in Piemonte.
Ohio casinos report $95.7m in May gaming revenue, up 4% year on year
The revenue figure gives operators and investors an update on Ohio’s land-based casino market.
Lega denies discussing changes to Piedmont gambling law
The party’s position indicates whether a proposed change to Piedmont’s gambling rules has majority backing.
Ohio representatives propose banning online sports betting
If enacted, the proposal would require operators to stop online sports betting in Ohio and change permitted wagering practices.
Brazil iGaming public revenue rises 86% year on year, Federal Revenue Service reports
Higher public revenue from licensed betting raises the fiscal stakes for Brazil's policymakers as they weigh enforcement against illegal sites.
Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules gambling criminalisation case for 5 August
The court’s ruling could determine the status of the national prohibition and affect gambling-related cases awaiting resolution.
Australia government stands by gambling advertising reforms amid backbench criticism
Operators and suppliers face proposed advertising restrictions from January 2027 if the bill proceeds, with backbench dissent signalling political risk.
KSA chief proposes linking Dutch support register to Cruks
Automatic registration would expand Cruks access restrictions to people under legal protection or financial administration.
Brazil’s SPA restricts betting access for debt-programme beneficiaries
Operators must update account checks, suspend affected accounts and return funds under the new requirements.
Kenya’s GRA sets licensing and advertising rules for gambling operators
Operators entering or serving Kenya must meet new licensing, capital, advertising and security requirements.
KSA updates guidance on player affordability checks in the Netherlands
Operators must base affordability assessments on stable income, not savings, under the revised guidance.
Forum of Family Associations presents eight gambling policy proposals to Italy’s Chamber president
The proposals could affect gambling supply, advertising and sponsorship rules if lawmakers take them forward.
ONJN says Romania audit findings are resolved or being addressed
Operators should review reporting and unpaid sums as ONJN checks activity and pursues audit findings.
Navarra reports €103.1m in betting activity in 2025
The figures show the scale and composition of Navarra’s private and public gambling markets in 2025.
Spain’s tax agency records €10.6m from online gambling controls in 2025
The enforcement figures indicate the scale of tax checks affecting online gambling activity in Spain.
Brazil Senate committee schedules online betting hearing without licensed operators
The hearing may inform debate on betting policy, while its listed participants exclude licensed operators and their associations.
South Africa advances gambling bill and advertising rules
Proposed advertising standards could become licensing conditions for operators across South Africa.
Virginia Lottery reports $581.3m sports betting handle in May
Licensed sportsbooks and regulators can use May’s wagering, adjusted revenue and tax figures to assess the market.