Georgian Gambling Association warns proposed fines target licensed operators
The proposal could raise compliance penalties for licensed operators while the scale and enforcement focus of illegal gambling remain disputed.
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European Commission clears Czech gambling reporting decree proposal
Operators would submit large-scale reporting data once daily instead of three times a day under the draft.
PD says government lags on physical gambling network reform in Italy
Operators face continued uncertainty where national gambling rules intersect with regional and municipal restrictions.
AGCM refers Bingo prize-pool rules to Italy’s Senate Finance Committee
The referral puts the statutory range for Bingo prize pools before a Senate committee for consideration.
Malaysian High Court rejects Resorts World Sentosa’s RM26m gambling-debt claim
The ruling limits the recovery options available to operators seeking to enforce gambling debts in Malaysia using foreign judgments.
MGA consults on revised recognition framework for international online operators
The proposed framework could change recognition checks and ongoing oversight for operators serving Malta under foreign authorisations.
New Hampshire sports betting reaches $81.3m in March
March handle and mobile wagers provide operators and regulators a snapshot of New Hampshire betting activity.
Rhode Island Lottery reports March sales fall to $25.5m
The sales figure and Powerball decline provide a current measure of lottery performance in Rhode Island.
European Commission examines complaint over Italy’s numerical lottery rules
The inquiry could prompt scrutiny of notification requirements for technical rules governing Italy’s numerical games.
UK Gambling Commission outlines sector figures and regulatory priorities for 2026
Operators and regulators face forthcoming reforms, tax changes and a stated focus on non-compliant gaming machines.
NCAA declares three former basketball players permanently ineligible over betting cases
The decisions show that NCAA investigations can result in permanent ineligibility for players connected to betting cases.
La Rioja regulates technical conditions for gaming admission-control systems
The rules concern technical systems used to control admission at gaming and betting venues and websites in La Rioja.
Xunta de Galicia launches gaming observatory to assess regional policy
The observatory may shape regional gaming policy and recommendations affecting operators and other sector stakeholders.
Panama minister presents bill adding economic substance rules to Fiscal Code
The bill sets economic substance requirements for certain foreign-source passive income, targeting structures without real activity in Panama.
GGL outlines nine-member Sportbeirat advising on sports betting
The nine-member Sportbeirat advises the regulator and the Länder on sports betting and betting programme questions and treaty evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Ontario expands bring-your-own-alcohol permits to cultural and community events
Municipalities can now designate more outdoor public events for permits, creating an additional route for organisers to apply to the AGCO.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Spelinspektionen sets new technical rules for Spelpaus checks
Licensed operators must implement separate Spelpaus checks for marketing, registration and login from August.
Isle of Man Tynwald passes gambling legislation amendments
The amendments could change suitability assessments and regulatory penalties for the Isle of Man gambling sector.
Ugandan parliament approves 30% betting and gaming tax rate
Operators and bettors in Uganda face new tax rates from 1 July.
PhilWeb chief says Philippine online gaming growth depends on final rules
Operators and system administrators face uncertainty over legislation and a new fee regime that Ng says could consolidate the market.
Macau security officials report 2,373 gaming-related crimes in 2025
The figures give Macau gaming businesses and regulators a picture of changing crime patterns around casino activity.
CFTC sues Wisconsin over state action against prediction markets
The case could affect whether prediction-market platforms face state gambling regulation in Wisconsin.
Uganda Parliament passes bill setting 30% gambling tax
Operators face a unified tax rate and a revised calculation based on stakes after payouts.
Rio Grande do Sul governor signs law restricting sports betting adverts
Operators and media outlets in Rio Grande do Sul face new advertising limits and a four-month compliance period.
GRAI signs regulatory cooperation memorandum with Alderney commission
The memorandum establishes regulatory cooperation as GRAI prepares to start licensing.