Philippine Catholic bishops call for online gambling ban
A potential ban would affect licensed online gambling operators, while the debate includes competing proposals for stricter oversight.
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Italy's Council of State maintains EU court referral on bingo concessions
The referral leaves questions over bingo-concession extensions and access to public tenders unresolved.
Italy’s Senate committee begins review of tax delegation bill affecting gambling rules
The bill could change the principles guiding future gambling limits and sanctions across Italy’s gambling sector.
La Rioja corrects Q3 2025 gaming-machine tax payment deadline
Gaming-machine authorisation holders must use the corrected October deadline to file and pay the Q3 tax.
Andalusia publishes authorised gaming-machine census for Q3 2025
Permit holders have a ten-day window to challenge census errors that could affect their Q3 tax assessment.
European Commission approves DSA access framework for platform data researchers
The framework could enable research into how illegal gambling offers gain visibility through platform algorithms and advertising.
Philippine law firm urges central bank to strengthen online gambling payment rules
Stronger payment safeguards could change the controls required of online gambling payment providers in the Philippines.
Mississippi Gaming Commission requires Caesars to pay disputed Rozier bets
The commission’s position sets out when a sportsbook may withhold disputed winnings in Mississippi.
Balneário Camboriú council approves municipal lottery service
The bill would allow the municipality to operate or delegate lottery services within its boundaries.
Haddad says Brazil plans measures on fintechs linked to illegal betting
The planned measures could affect payment providers and advertising rules across Brazil’s regulated and illegal betting markets.
Aracaju mayor vetoes bill to establish municipal lottery
The veto blocks the proposed municipal lottery unless the City Council takes further action.
Zimbabwe police chief bars uniformed officers from gambling in betting shops and casinos
The directive sets conduct requirements for police officers at gambling venues and specifies disciplinary consequences for violations.
MGC schedules sports wagering operators’ Q1 reports for July meeting
The reports give operators and regulators a scheduled forum for reviewing the named sportsbooks’ quarterly performance.
Las Vegas casinos restrict poker chip redemption to their own properties
Operators must account for poker chips being redeemable only within their own properties or, in some cases, their own chains.
DigiPlus supports tighter Philippine online gaming rules amid pending bills
The pending proposals could affect the rules governing DigiPlus and other licensed online gaming operators in the Philippines.
Japan’s National Police Agency targets online casino promotions
Police orders and potential prosecution could expose online casino promoters and operators to legal consequences in Japan.
Ferraro urges Argentina’s Senate to advance gambling reform bill
The proposed advertising ban and operator approval system could change compliance requirements for gambling platforms in Argentina.
Pennsylvania gaming industry reports $6.39bn in 2024/2025 revenue
Operators can compare online casino growth with flat sports betting revenue in Pennsylvania’s latest fiscal-year figures.
Chicago aldermen propose citywide and airport video gaming terminals
The proposals could affect the projected revenues of Bally’s Chicago casino and the city’s assessment of VGT expansion.
Rio de Janeiro Public Defender sues 43 betting companies, seeks R$300m
The requested orders could require betting platforms to change advertising and add consumer-protection tools.
Philippine lawyer urges stronger safeguards in gambling payments draft
The consultation could shape payment restrictions and safeguards for online gambling users in the Philippines.
Illegal gambling cases in Baden-Württemberg reportedly rise fivefold
Operators and regulators face differing assessments of illegal-market activity and enforcement needs in the state.
Philippine lawmaker opposes online gambling ban, citing black-market risks
A ban could remove government oversight of online gambling, while Bernos argues for tighter controls on regulated platforms.
Brazil’s SPA and banks discuss tighter online betting rules
Any restrictions on Pix could change how Brazilian customers fund betting accounts.
NCPG survey finds US gambling-harm indicators at 8% in 2024
The survey figures inform operators and regulators assessing gambling participation and reported harm in the US.