BGC estimates up to £10m in illegal bets at Epsom Derby Festival
The estimate underscores the potential scale of illegal betting and the stakes of keeping customers in the regulated market.
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Italy’s Council of State returns Bolzano betting permit dispute to lower court
The local court must now examine the later permit measures, leaving the dispute unresolved.
MGA urges licensees to monitor suspicious bets during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Licensees need robust monitoring, reporting and governance to meet the MGA’s sports-integrity requirements.
CAP and ASA target gambling social media ads that may appeal to under-18s
Operators running social media campaigns face closer scrutiny of content that could appeal to under-18s under the new compliance initiative.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose deposit limits and credit-card ban for online gambling
Operators may face new deposit, payment and marketing restrictions if the bills advance.
South Korean lawyers warn prediction-market traders could face gambling prosecution
The reported legal uncertainty could affect South Korean residents using overseas prediction markets.
AGCOM hears Avviso Pubblico on responsible-gambling communication guidelines
The consultation may shape how Italy applies restrictions to gambling-related communications.
MGA warns licensed operators ahead of 2026 World Cup
Operators in warned markets face heightened regulatory attention on World Cup betting activity during the tournament.
UKGC says VPN growth hinders measurement of illegal gambling
Operators and regulators cannot size the black market reliably while VPN-obscured traffic skews the evidence used to justify enforcement and market controls.
DGOJ chairs Spanish meeting on illegal betting and sports integrity
The meeting brought public authorities, law enforcement, sports bodies and gambling operators together on illegal betting and match-fixing risks.
Italy’s Council of State rejects gaming hall’s damages appeal
The ruling confirms that annulment of local gaming-hour restrictions did not automatically entitle the operator to compensation.
UK Gambling Commission warns operators over advertising aimed at minors
Operators face potential sanctions for advertising that breaches rules protecting children and other vulnerable people.
São Paulo prosecutors seek city measures on betting ads at events with minors
The request could affect betting-brand visibility and advertising safeguards at public events attended by minors.
UK gambling industry generates £4.5bn in GGY in Q4 2025, Gambling Commission data shows
Operators and investors can track the sector's 2.27% year-on-year yield growth against the prior-year quarter.
Brazilian sports ministry sets rules for sports-betting funds used by sports bodies
The rules shape how sports bodies can use betting-derived public funds and require disclosure of their spending.
Italy’s land-based gambling reform reportedly stalls over venue-distance rules
Further delays could prolong uncertainty over land-based gambling concessions and postpone new concession procedures.
CBF backs Brazil’s Bets Law
Brazil's licensed online gambling framework has CBF support as its vice president defends licensed operators.
New Hampshire VLTs generate $20 million in April revenue
The April figures show VLTs contributed substantially to New Hampshire gaming revenue.
MGA urges licensees to monitor and report suspicious betting before World Cup
MGA licensees must increase vigilance and promptly report suspicious betting before the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Virginia sportsbooks take $613.9 million in April wagers
The wagering figure gives operators and investors a measure of Virginia sportsbook activity in April.
Blackburn with Darwen bans gambling adverts on bus shelters and screens
The ban restricts gambling advertising on specified council-area outdoor displays, affecting operators’ local marketing options.
Italy’s government reportedly weighs delaying land-based gambling reform
A delay could prolong uncertainty over concession terms for betting, bingo and gaming-machine operators.
Italy’s government reportedly considers extending gambling concessions
Operators face continued uncertainty over concession renewals and the pending rules for payment methods at recharge points.
CAP to monitor UK gambling marketing for content appealing to minors
Operators must review marketing content for material that could particularly attract people under 18.
AMLA consults on draft business relationship monitoring guidelines for gaming sector
Gaming-sector obliged entities can comment on proposed ongoing customer and transaction monitoring guidance before the consultation closes.