Catalonia reports no sanctions for minors’ or self-excluded access at gaming halls
The zero-sanction figure gives regulators and operators a reported measure of enforcement concerning access restrictions at Catalonia gaming halls.
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CEDDD urges stronger protections in Spain’s proposed gambling law reform
The proposals could shape accessibility and consumer-protection requirements for gambling businesses in Spain.
Spain’s DGOJ coordinates betting oversight with eight European countries
Cross-border information-sharing may affect oversight of betting operators during the 2026 World Cup.
Brazilian lawmakers advance bill allocating 10% of sports betting income
The proposals could change how betting proceeds and tax receipts are allocated to public programmes in Brazil.
Brazilian fintechs seek changes to illegal betting payment rules
Payment processors face a 24-hour account-freezing requirement and potential joint tax liability for non-compliance.
South Korean police report 294 teen cyber-gambling cases
The figures give authorities and schools a measure of reported underage gambling during the programme.
North Carolina lawmakers raise online sportsbook tax to 23%
Licensed sportsbooks in North Carolina will face a higher tax rate from 1 July.
Kalshi restricts Indian users under online gaming framework
The restriction removes access to Kalshi event contracts for users in India and reflects the law’s reach over prediction markets.
Lottopar inspects lottery retailers across Paraná
Retailers’ system integration and compliance are subject to on-site checks by Paraná’s lottery authority.
Spain approves cross-operator deposit limits of €700 daily for online players
A royal decree sets joint per-person deposit limits across all online operators: €700 daily, €1,750 weekly, €3,300 over four weeks.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL explains permitted sports bets and bans prediction-market wagers
The clarification confirms prediction-market-style products fall outside Germany's licensed sports betting regime, a boundary operators must respect.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL sets out which gambling types are eligible for licensing in Germany
The guidance clarifies the licensing scope, helping operators and suppliers judge which online products fall inside Germany's permitted market.
Source: GGL (Germany)
AGCO permits eligible charities to stream media bingo live in Ontario
Eligible charities can use website streaming for media bingo while retaining the existing event requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO terms require media bingo licensees to appoint two active members
Charities operating media bingo must assign at least two eligible members to oversee compliance and financial controls.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO permits livestream broadcasts for eligible charitable media bingo
Eligible charities can use livestreams for media bingo while retaining existing card-sale and win-claim requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets terms for media bingo licences in Ontario
The terms specify staffing, oversight and compliance duties for organisations conducting licensed media bingo.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Citigroup survey shows Macau premium mass wagers fall 38% to HK$9.8m
The survey indicates weaker premium mass wagering and table use across Macau casinos during June.
ADM joins European regulators’ talks on illegal gambling and market oversight
Regulatory cooperation may shape shared approaches to illegal gambling and cross-market oversight.
EU Court upholds national online gambling bans and permits conditional loss claims
Operators licensed in one EU state may still face contract-nullity claims where another state requires local authorisation.
Russian Duma approves bill to shorten illegal gambling site review to two days
The shorter review period could reduce the time illegal gambling sites remain accessible after authorities identify them.
Italy’s finance ministry confirms 2026 national lottery decree
Lottery operators can use the decree to prepare for the later formal announcement and associated broadcasts.
VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling advertisements in the Netherlands
VNLOK’s legal challenge alleges widespread illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms and could test Meta’s duties.
Austria plans to end online gambling monopoly and introduce licences in 2027
Operators’ access to Austria may change if lawmakers agree on the proposed licensing framework.
North Carolina Supreme Court takes up Rockingham casino rezoning dispute
The ruling could determine whether the proposed casino development can proceed under the contested rezoning.
MGA sets out risk-based regulation priorities ahead of London summit
The MGA’s emphasis on risk, data, technology and early action signals its preferred regulatory and AML approaches.