Italian Democratic Party senators question finance minister on gambling safeguards
The parliamentary question could lead to closer scrutiny of gambling payments and digital platforms in Italy.
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Michigan online sports betting and iGaming revenue reaches $371.0m in April
April’s year-over-year increase offers operators and investors evidence of growth in Michigan’s online betting and gaming market.
TAR Lazio annuls ADM’s paid extension of bingo concessions
Bingo concessionaires face a revised compensation calculation rather than the fixed annual charge under the annulled extension.
Lula says he favours shutting down betting sites in Brazil
Operators face continued political pressure in Brazil's regulated betting market as the president publicly backs shutting down sites he deems unhelpful.
Tennessee attorney general appeals Kalshi sports-contract ruling
The appeal will test whether Tennessee’s sports wagering laws apply to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts.
Lotteritilsynet orders tighter monitoring of Norsk Tipping casino play
The intervention may require Norsk Tipping to strengthen safeguards as its online casino audience grows.
Santiago appeals court asks Subtel to explain online gambling site blocking
The court’s request could shape how telecom providers and authorities implement online gambling site blocks in Chile.
Mexican legislator proposes public registry of betting and casino permits
A public register could make betting and casino permit holders more visible to regulators and other market participants.
Louisiana lawmakers send sportsbook exclusion bill to governor
If enacted, the bill would create new exclusion duties and potential licensing consequences for Louisiana sportsbook operators.
Brian Schatz plans bill to ban micro prop bets and target offshore gambling payments
The proposal could impose new restrictions on micro prop bets and payment processors serving illegal offshore sportsbooks.
Maryland commission reviews licensing actions and Penn Sports Interactive renewal
The renewal and licensing agenda items indicate pending regulatory decisions affecting Maryland gaming operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Austria considers uncapped licences as it moves away from iGaming monopoly
An uncapped licensing model could affect operators’ access to Austria’s online casino market if adopted.
Lula renews criticism of Brazil’s online betting sector
The proposed bills could restrict gambling advertising and sponsorship if Congress advances them.
DC shifts retail game-of-skill licensing to ABCA
Retailers must direct licence applications to ABCA, while manufacturers and distributors still need OLG licences to sell or lease machines.
ANJ and CNIL update GDPR guidance for French gambling operators
Operators must assess data use and safeguards when processing information for gambling-harm prevention and anti-money-laundering checks.
Trump backs prediction markets as US state and federal disputes continue
Federal lawsuits and state restrictions leave prediction-market access subject to an active jurisdictional and congressional debate.
DraftKings Exchange files CFTC contracts for live sports micro-markets
The filings indicate potential expansion of DraftKings’ sports-related prediction-market offering, subject to its eventual market choices.
Italian MP Vaccari says land-based gambling reform may be delayed
A delay could affect the timing and terms of future Italian land-based gambling concessions.
New York bill would block sports betting on college campuses
The proposal would require licensed mobile sportsbooks to prevent campus-based wagers and implement geofencing systems.
Italian MP Vaccari warns of further delay to land-based gambling reform
The comments signal continued political disagreement over gambling reform timelines and local access to market data.
EGP-FIPE backs uniform rules at Italy gambling-sector meeting
Operators face debate over how national and local rules affect land-based networks and illegal gambling.
Austria draft law proposes ending online casino monopoly
International operators seeking Austrian market entry would face a EUR10m capital requirement and backdated tax and court-claim settlements before qualifying for a licence.
Costa Rica lawmakers revive bill to strengthen gambling oversight
The proposal could introduce new monitoring and supervision requirements for digital betting operators in Costa Rica.
UK Gambling Commission extends deposit-limit compliance deadline to 30 September
Operators have more time to update account tools and present deposit limits under the revised requirements.
Salvador court restricts betting advertising at Bahia São João events
Betting advertisers at Bahia’s São João events face limits on display times, children’s events and musician promotions.