Entain raises concerns about consumers identifying illegal betting sites
Operators face consumer confusion between licensed and illegal betting sites, prompting Entain's concerns to authorities.
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Russia’s Federation Council approves faster blocking of illegal gambling sites
The proposed timetable would change how quickly authorities can restrict access to unauthorised gambling websites.
La Rioja government faces €435,811 payment to gaming hall company
The ruling creates a potential public payment linked to a blocked gaming-hall project.
DGOJ resolutions name Fpoolcl, Winamax, Iberix Gaming and Codere Online
The named companies may be affected by DGOJ decisions, but the available text does not state their substance.
Brazilian decree allows funds linked to unauthorised betting operators to be frozen
Operators under investigation may have their financial accounts frozen under the new process.
DGOJ outlines planned deposit limits and risk detection for Spain's online gambling market
Operators may need to adapt to proposed shared deposit limits and risk-monitoring measures.
European Commission considers online betting levy for 2028–2034 EU budget
An online betting levy remains under study, but adoption could create a new tax cost for operators.
US advocates warn gambling support lags prediction-market growth
The dispute over prediction markets’ status and the reported support gap affect operators and state regulators.
Brazilian Finance Ministry sets 24-hour transaction-blocking rule for illegal betting
Payment providers face a defined deadline to block transactions after notice or risk joint tax liability.
Brazil sets 24-hour deadline to block transactions for unauthorised betting operators
Payment providers must establish a 24-hour response to notices or risk potential joint tax liability.
Bangladesh cabinet approves draft gambling prevention bill
Operators and service providers could face broader criminal provisions if the draft becomes law.
Colombia court suspends four Coljuegos advertising and enforcement provisions
Operators may be able to pause compliance with the specified advertising and reporting rules while the court reviews them.
Brazil’s Sports Ministry warns bettors about online gambling risks during World Cup
The ministry’s guidance directs bettors towards authorised platforms and warns operators about public messaging on illegal sites.
Brazilian government orders 24-hour blocks on illegal betting transactions
Payment providers and institutions linked to unlicensed betting face new tax and prize liabilities and a 24-hour transaction-blocking requirement.
MGC releases May 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue data
The release concerns regulator data on casino and sports wagering activity in Massachusetts.
MGC reports May casino and sports wagering revenue in Massachusetts
The regulator’s monthly figures provide operators with a benchmark for casino and sports wagering activity in Massachusetts.
KSC allows a property manager to request a player's gambling exclusion
Operators must apply the exclusion across casino, gaming-hall and betting channels while it remains in force.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
KSC permits third-party requests to exclude players across Belgian gambling
Operators must enforce the exclusion across all listed gambling channels, while removal requests cannot be made before one year.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
KSC allows players to request exclusion across Belgian gambling channels
Operators must apply voluntary exclusions across casino, gaming-hall and betting channels.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
KSC says judges can bar people from gambling across Belgian channels
Operators must enforce court-ordered exclusions across all listed gambling channels.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
KSC automatically excludes people in collective debt settlement from gambling
Operators must apply the exclusion across casino, gaming-hall and betting channels until the debt settlement ends.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission explains self-exclusion and reinstatement process
Operators must apply the exclusion across online and land-based gambling and observe the reinstatement waiting period.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission sets conditions to lift gambling exclusions
Operators need to account for different waiting periods and review procedures when checking exclusion status.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission outlines EPIS gambling exclusion rules
Operators must check player details against EPIS before granting access to gambling venues and betting.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission sets out voluntary gambling-exclusion process
The exclusion process determines how operators must restrict access for people who request protection.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)