European Commission says gambling advertising rules remain national responsibility
Operators and regulators receive confirmation that gambling advertising policy remains a matter for national authorities.
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Armenian parliament approves online gambling restrictions for 2027
Operators serving Armenia will need to enforce eligibility checks, spending limits and cross-platform self-exclusion controls.
Macao visitor arrivals pass 20 million as casino premium-market indicators fall
Operators face weaker premium-market indicators alongside a potential transport disruption from the approaching typhoon.
North Carolina lawmakers propose 23% online sports betting tax
Operators may need to reassess pricing and promotional offers if the proposed tax increase takes effect.
Tanzania gaming board signs regulatory cooperation pact with PMO-RALG
The agreement establishes joint monitoring and information-sharing between national and local gaming authorities.
Egyptian lawmakers prepare amendments to criminalise online betting apps
Operators and payment facilitators could face criminal penalties if the proposed amendments become law.
Prediction markets record $12.2bn weekly trading volume ahead of World Cup
The figures show prediction markets expanding in sports, intensifying debate over how the activity should be regulated.
Australia’s online casino ban leaves offshore sites accessible
Operators must distinguish prohibited online casino products from permitted licensed sports betting in Australia.
Lottotech reports 2025 lottery spending allocation in Mauritius
The figures show the respective shares of lottery spending allocated to public finances, prizes and operator profit.
Brazil proposes tax liability for promoters and payment firms serving illegal betting
The proposed measures could expose marketing and payment businesses to tax liability for dealings with unlicensed operators.
Malta FIAU says remote gaming filed 31% of organised-crime reports
The figures indicate the scale and cross-border focus of suspicious activity reporting by Malta’s remote gaming sector.
Brazilian rules set advertising requirements for 2026 World Cup betting campaigns
Operators must account for Brazil’s stated advertising and consumer-protection requirements in campaigns around the tournament.
Brazil republishes betting decree with corrected provisions on illegal operators
The corrected decree defines procedures affecting account blocks, appeals and asset forfeiture involving illegal betting operators.
Brazil assigns SPA oversight of illegal betting flows under decree
The decree clarifies which authority oversees illegal betting payments and establishes financial blocking and tax obligations.
Indiana sweepstakes casino ban takes effect as US demand share reaches 23.5%
The Indiana ban and Iowa enforcement powers create regulatory risks for sweepstakes operators and suppliers in both states.
VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling advertising
VNLOK's lawsuit concerns illegal gambling adverts on Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Italy’s public gaming report puts 2025 player spend at €21.9bn
The figures inform operators and regulators about 2025 wagering, player returns and state revenue across Italy’s public gaming market.
Minnesota attorney general opposes CFTC injunction over state prediction market law
Minnesota’s filing contests federal intervention in state prediction market laws, a dispute that could affect the state’s regulatory authority.
Italy’s government report records €165.3bn in 2025 gaming wagers
The findings affect operators awaiting land-based concession tenders and provide market-wide figures for regulators and investors.
Bangladesh cabinet approves draft gambling law in principle
Operators and payment providers may face new rules if the draft becomes law, including provisions covering online gambling.
PlayCity adds Kick to partners targeting illegal gambling adverts
Platform cooperation gives Ukraine's regulator another channel to curb black-market advertising reaching players, a compliance concern for licensed operators.
Brazil announces measures against illegal betting, including fund seizures
Brazil's announced measures include seizing funds as a tool against illegal betting.
EUIPO partially cancels Sportingbet trademark protection for betting services
The decision removes trademark protection for many services at the core of Sportingbet’s betting and gaming business.
ACMA finds SBS breached gambling advertising rules during Tour de France coverage
ACMA’s finding clarifies that a hospitality-focused Crown Resorts commercial did not qualify for the live-sport advertising exception.
Delaware reports record $394.8m in sports and iGaming wagers for May
Delaware’s monthly record provides operators and investors a measure of sports and iGaming wagering activity.