High Court hears Betfair duty-of-care case over player’s death
The trial could determine whether gambling operators owe a duty of care to customers experiencing gambling problems.
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South Korean Supreme Court upholds data-privacy conviction in gambling case
The ruling confirms that operators may face data-privacy convictions for using illegally obtained customer information.
World Lottery Association calls for prediction markets to face betting rules
The proposed classification could bring prediction-market products within gambling licensing and player-protection requirements.
Panama enacts gambling law requiring identity checks and player limits
Operators face new player-protection and verification duties, with fines and possible operating bans for breaches.
Dutch government plans broader online gambling advertising restrictions
Operators and affiliates may face broader restrictions on online gambling promotion under the planned reform.
Botswana Gambling Authority warns of betting-related social harms
Operators in Botswana face a stated regulatory focus on unlicensed online betting and stronger player-protection oversight.
Colorado casinos report $94m revenue in April, up 2.8%
Colorado operators and investors can use the reported revenue growth and slot-versus-table breakdown to assess casino performance.
Italian tobacconists call for pragmatic reform of physical gambling network
The proposed reform could affect the legal gambling distribution channel and the economic position of tobacconists.
Malavasi urges Italy to prioritise public health in gambling reform
Reform choices may affect protections for vulnerable people amid reported gambling stakes and net player losses in Italy.
PlayCity reports ₴569m in state revenue during first year of gambling oversight
Operators face licensing and monitoring scrutiny as PlayCity reports clearing licences, removing illegal domains and connecting operators to state monitoring.
New Jersey Assembly committee advances bill to prohibit online micro betting
The bill’s progress could affect the availability of online micro betting in New Jersey if it becomes law.
AbraJogo gathers 40 professionals to discuss Brazilian B2B supplier licensing
The discussion addresses how future rules could define licensing requirements for betting suppliers in Brazil.
Ciocchetti says Italy’s gambling reform needs time to balance priorities
The reform may affect regional and municipal interests, player protection, addiction prevention, advertising and illegal gambling measures.
Italian government defers response to motions on gambling reform
The government’s forthcoming decree will address retail gambling distribution, local-government relations and harm prevention.
Italian deputy says land-based gambling decree is due by August
Land-based operators may face coordinated location rules and cooperation with health authorities under Italy’s planned decree.
Gilda Sportiello opposes extensions in Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation
The debate may shape the timing and safeguards for Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation.
Italian Democratic Party deputies propose changes to land-based gambling rules
The motion could affect rules governing the location and operation of land-based gambling venues in Italy.
EGBA backs voluntary European risk-indicator standard EN 18144
Operators may need to align monitoring and player-protection procedures with the voluntary standard across European markets.
PlayCity reports 250 licences during first year
Ukraine's PlayCity issued 250 licences in its first year after replacing KRAIL, its inaugural report shows.
DOJ investigates Santos’ Kalshi trades linked to State of the Union attendance
The investigations put prediction-market trading controls and potential insider-trading risks under scrutiny.
BGC warns illegal operators could capture nearly half of UK gambling advertising
The figures frame the scale of unregulated advertising and betting activity for UK operators and policymakers.
Nevada judge blocks Polymarket event contracts for state residents
The injunction restricts Polymarket’s access to Nevada residents while the dispute over state gambling authority continues.
DOJ and CFTC investigate Santos’ Kalshi trades over February speech
The probes raise compliance questions for prediction markets over trading tied to participants’ own public actions.
Council of State sends Sisal-Bolzano licence dispute back to regional court
Sisal’s licence expiry remains unresolved, leaving the regional court to hear the merits of the dispute.
Brazil finance ministry calls hearing on betting suppliers’ capacity rules
The proposed criteria would govern recognition required for suppliers to operate in Brazil’s fixed-odds betting sector.