Italian chamber rejects five motions on public gambling sector reform
The rejected motions and government's alternative indicate the current parliamentary positions on gambling-sector reform.
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Lithuanian government approves gambling reforms for parliamentary review
Operators may need to prepare for player identification, cash-payment restrictions and expanded regulatory oversight if parliament approves the proposals.
Italian Supreme Court rejects 2015 betting-tax multiplier
The ruling requires recalculation of higher-method assessments for 2015, affecting outstanding tax claims without cancelling them automatically.
Italian MP criticises government position on land-based gambling reform
The debate highlights disagreement over reducing gambling supply and funding prevention and treatment services.
Nine European gambling authorities warn prediction markets over unlicensed operations
Operators and sports bodies face warnings to check local legality before entering prediction-market partnerships.
GGL investigates ADI Predictstreet over prediction-market advertising in Germany
The investigation could affect how prediction-market branding is treated under Germany’s gambling advertising rules.
Nine European gambling regulators coordinate action on prediction markets for 2026 World Cup
The coordination signals enforcement scrutiny of prediction-market platforms and related sports partnerships across nine jurisdictions.
Brazil imposes tax liability on promoters and payment firms serving unlicensed betting operators
The rule may expose promoters and payment providers to tax liability for supporting unlicensed betting operators.
Italian lawmakers debate motions on land-based gambling reform
The debate concerns the future framework for Italy’s land-based gambling network and the rules operators would face.
Bari tax court applies margin-based tax calculation to Stanleybet-linked betting centres
The ruling may affect tax calculations and disputes for betting centres able to document their economic activity.
Italian Chamber rejects five motions on land-based gambling reform
The rejected motions will not advance their proposed changes to Italy’s public gambling framework.
House of Lords committee questions gambling industry self-regulation on advertising
The committee’s scrutiny may inform future policy on gambling advertising and digital marketing.
Irish government assigns GRAI new financial-crime oversight measures for gambling
The plan sets new compliance expectations for gambling operators, including licensing, payments and anti-money-laundering controls.
Italy’s Chamber rejects opposition motions on gambling-sector reform
The votes leave the proposed opposition directions on public gambling-sector reform unapproved.
Nine European regulators warn prediction markets over World Cup compliance
The warning signals coordinated enforcement risk for prediction-market platforms and potential partners during the tournament.
Forza Italia deputy defends existing mandate for gambling reform
The position informs parliamentary debate over the scope and direction of Italy’s gambling-sector reform.
Nine European countries agree to monitor prediction markets during World Cup
The agreement signals coordinated cross-border scrutiny of prediction market platforms that could compete with licensed sportsbooks during a major tournament.
Merola warns of possible delay to Italy’s land-based gambling reform
Operators and local authorities face uncertainty over the timing and local rules for land-based gambling reform.
Virginia casinos report record $108.4m gaming revenue in May
The record revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Virginia’s land-based casino performance.
Brazil finance ministry sets tax liability rules for illegal betting
Payment providers and advertisers face new tax exposure tied to transactions or promotions involving unauthorised betting operators.
Andrea de Bertoldi urges safeguards for Italian gaming SMEs in reform
Reform safeguards could preserve smaller gaming businesses while limiting shifts to online gambling that may affect tax revenues and problem-gambling prevention.
AMLA consults on continuous monitoring guidance for business relationships
Operators and stakeholders can review and comment on draft guidance that may shape continuous monitoring of business relationships.
Italian government proposes unified motion on public gaming reform
The proposed motion sets out potential national rules affecting gaming networks, venues and operators.
Fabrizio Sala backs Italian gaming reform and local authority involvement
The reform could determine how national rules and local authority powers shape land-based gaming networks.
Brazilian sports minister links betting motives to debt concerns
The minister’s comments signal concern about betting-related debt and mental health, though the article provides no supporting data.