Romania has handed gambling licensing powers to local authorities, creating regulatory uncertainty for land-based operators and accelerating a shift toward online gambling.
Spain’s gambling regulator has temporarily blocked Polymarket and Kalshi for operating without licences. A final decision is expected within months.
A California judge issued a 45-day injunction blocking new blackjack-style and player-dealer regulations. The court found regulators may have exceeded their authority.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament where Brazilian bettors can wager legally. Operators are turning to AI trading and localisation to compete in a rapidly growing market.
A Kyiv court has declared Premier Palace Casino bankrupt and ordered a 12 month liquidation after recognising more than UAH380 million in creditor claims.
AUSTRAC has directed Bankstown District Sports Club to appoint an independent auditor to review its AML and CTF controls. The action forms part of broader scrutiny of Australia’s gambling sector.
Alberta plans to open its regulated online gambling market on July 13. The framework is based on Ontario’s model with specific tax allocations and player protection measures.
Dan Keene has been named permanent CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation ahead of the province’s regulated iGaming market launch on July 13. The corporation will oversee private operator agreements.
Spain has launched a €950,620 research fund on gambling-related harm, administered by the DGOJ. The move comes alongside a consultation on tighter advertising rules.
Incentive Games has been granted an interim gaming supplier licence in Pennsylvania. The approval allows it to provide real money gaming products to licensed operators in the state.