Italian MP urges uniform gambling rules and stronger illegal-market controls
Operators face a proposed sector-wide overhaul and stronger monitoring and self-exclusion requirements.
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UKGC outlines priorities for spending £26m extra budget
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of illegal-market activity as the UKGC directs the extra £26m toward enforcement priorities.
UK gambling minister prioritises action on illegal betting advertising
Operators should expect UK government action against illegal gambling advertising to protect the licensed market.
Fédération Addiction proposes 15 measures to restrict French sports betting
The proposals could affect betting operators’ advertising, sponsorship and promotional activities in France.
Bingo industry group calls for controls on social bingo in the Basque Country
Any new rules could affect the conditions under which social bingo operates alongside licensed bingo halls.
Ceuta tax official says city hosts over 60% of Spain’s licensed online gambling firms
The proposed tax treatment could affect the costs of online gambling companies based in Ceuta.
DGOJ launches generative AI assistant for Spanish gambling information
Operators and users must distinguish the assistant’s general guidance from formal advice or administrative processing.
Alagoas government proposes state lottery to fund poverty reduction
The proposal would create a regulated route for private companies to operate a state lottery and sets operational requirements.
US gaming groups urge Congress to ban sports prediction contracts
A proposed federal ban could affect prediction-market offerings and the division of oversight between federal, state and tribal authorities.
Chicago City Council rejects sweepstakes machine ban in 33-15 vote
The vote leaves sweepstakes machines operating while Chicago continues to authorise licensed video gambling terminals.
Brazil issues rules targeting promotion and payments for unauthorised bets
Operators and payment firms face additional compliance exposure when dealing with unlicensed betting platforms.
TCE-PR advises municipalities against creating or operating lotteries
Municipalities considering lotteries face advice against operating them while the Supreme Federal Court weighs their legality.
Brazil finance and justice agencies agree digital betting consumer-protection work
The agencies' planned guidance and studies could shape consumer-protection expectations for operators in Brazil's regulated betting market.
DGOJ and eight European regulators issue joint warning on prediction markets during FIFA World Cup 2026
Nine regulators signed a joint statement saying prediction-market platforms mostly operate without authorisation in Europe, pledging closer cooperation.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
AGCO sets out restrictions on Ontario lottery ticket sales
Lottery retailers must apply the stated sales restrictions to avoid selling tickets to prohibited customers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO tests electronic gaming equipment and systems in Ontario
The testing framework informs suppliers and operators about technical and integrity assessments for gaming systems in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires Ontario online operators to document controls and demonstrate compliance
Operators face documentation and demonstration requirements within six months of entering Ontario’s regulated market.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario transfers horse-racing oversight to AGCO under 2015 bill
The transfer places horse-racing oversight within Ontario’s integrated gaming regulatory model.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets sales restrictions for OLG lottery retailers in Ontario
Lottery retailers must screen sales against restrictions covering intoxicated customers and specified personnel.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets out standards and laws for Ontario charitable gaming
Charitable gaming operators and suppliers can identify applicable technical standards and legal requirements in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets out Ontario iGaming standards and operator control requirements
Operators need to plan for audited control documentation and a competency demonstration within six months of starting operations.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO oversees Ontario horse racing after regulatory transfer in 2015
The account identifies the AGCO as the body responsible for regulating horse racing in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines Ontario cannabis retailers’ standards and legal requirements
Cannabis retailers must account for AGCO standards as well as the listed provincial and federal laws.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Norway’s Lotteritilsynet explains bingo-hall surplus access for charities
The guidance sets the approval, fee and payment conditions for charities seeking bingo-related surplus.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $625.5m gaming revenue for May 2026
Segment results show operators and investors online casino growth alongside falling sports betting revenue in Pennsylvania.