VNLOK prepares European Commission complaint over Meta gambling adverts
VNLOK alleges Meta failed to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.
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PlayCity works with Kick against illegal gambling advertising
Operators should note regulator-public reporting channel and platform cooperation targeting illegal ads.
Lega Pro president proposes directing 1% of sports betting to youth football
The proposal would redirect a share of sports betting proceeds towards youth football if adopted.
FIT says Italy’s land-based gambling reform stalled before cabinet review
A delay leaves operators in betting and gaming-machine retail networks without clarity on the proposed sector reorganisation.
Wyoming sports wagers rise 13% to $16.9m in May
The figures provide operators with a measure of Wyoming’s sports wagering activity and revenue trend.
Gravina urges Italy to adopt a betting turnover levy
A proposed turnover levy and sponsorship-ban removal could change operators’ costs and access to Italian sports sponsorship.
Italy’s physical gambling reorganisation misses planned cabinet approval
The delay leaves operators without a final national framework for physical gambling venues and machines.
Minnesota challenges CFTC authority over prediction markets in court filing
The dispute could affect whether prediction-market operators can serve Minnesota residents under state law.
AGA reports US gaming revenue rose 9.8% in April 2026
The reported revenue and tax figures give operators and policymakers a measure of regulated US market performance.
Italy pauses physical gambling reform, leaving concession framework unresolved
The delay leaves betting and gaming concessions operating under extensions while new tenders await a national framework.
Osaka officials and MGM Osaka warn against unaffiliated gambling sites
The warning distinguishes the planned resort from unaffiliated online gambling sites claiming its identity.
VNLOK plans legal action against Meta over illegal gambling adverts
VNLOK’s planned case challenges Meta over unlicensed gambling adverts and may affect moderation in the Netherlands.
Italy’s Court of Cassation orders fresh review of Saint-Vincent casino seizures
The remand leaves the seizure measures and related allegations subject to further judicial review.
Caixa suspends Federal Lottery ticket sales in Brazil for July 2026
The one-month sales pause affects lottery retailers, while scheduled draws are due to continue.
Italy's Court of Cassation orders retrial over alleged mafia-related betting
The remand leaves the application of the mafia-related aggravating factor to be reassessed in the betting case.
Kahnawà:ke council withdraws from Supreme Court liquidity appeal
The case will determine whether Ontario can link peer-to-peer iGaming players across borders, affecting the province’s liquidity model.
Nebraska casinos report $27.1 million revenue in May, up 11.9%
May revenue figures show year-on-year growth across Nebraska casinos, including slots, table games and retail sports betting.
Italy’s Court of Cassation confirms betting tax liability for CTDs
The ruling affects the tax exposure of betting shops serving foreign bookmakers and leaves the 2015 calculation to be reconsidered.
Tanzania plans 5% excise duty on betting stakes
Operators should prepare for a 5% excise duty on betting stakes under Tanzania's planned tax.
Hoosier Lottery halts Space Invaders ticket sales after payout errors
The sales halt and disputed prizes raise operational and player-claims issues for the lottery’s affected game.
Estonia remote gambling tax cut impact remains unclear after six months
Operators and investors lack evidence on whether Estonia's lower remote gambling tax is meeting its policy aims, leaving the market's fiscal outlook uncertain.
Brazil decree allows asset freezes against unauthorised betting platforms
Brazil’s measures expose payment processors and advertisers serving unauthorised betting platforms to potential liability.
Colombia's Council of State suspends Coljuegos advertising rules for online operators
Operators gain temporary relief from advertising caps and reporting duties, but the provisions could return if the court upholds them or legislators act.
Tennessee online sports betting handle reaches $446.2m in May
The monthly handle figure offers operators and suppliers an indicator of Tennessee’s online sports betting activity.
Pennsylvania records $625.5m gambling revenue in May
Pennsylvania’s record May revenue offers operators and investors a measure of the state gambling market’s performance.