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CJEU Rules Google May Be Liable for Gambling Ads on YouTube Partner Channels
The EU's top court ruled that Google may be held liable for gambling ads on YouTube partner channels, rejecting the company's argument that EU telecoms rules shield it from responsibility for third-party content when it has reviewed the channel's theme and metadata as part of a commercial partnership.
Arizona Election Chief Bans Internal Betting on Electoral Events as State Opens New Wagering License Window
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes banned internal election wagering by state employees to protect electoral integrity, while the Arizona Department of Gaming opened applications for 10 limited event wagering licenses, potentially opening the door for prediction market operators.
German regulator adopts tiered stake system for online slots, operators welcome move
The German gambling regulator replaced the flat €1 stake cap on online slots with a tiered system: under-21s keep €1 max, while players aged 21+ can stake up to €3 (or €5 after a clean 90-day review). Operators and the DOCV welcomed the change as a step toward strengthening the licensed market and are calling for updated criminal laws to target unlicensed offers.
GSGB Data Shows 2.5% Problem Gambling Rate as UK Government Continues Reform Path Under Burnham
The Gambling Commission's GSGB Year 2 Wave 2 data reveals a 2.5% problem gambling rate (1.3 million adults), alongside stable 48% overall participation, as the new Labour government under Andy Burnham continues with regulatory reforms and faces industry criticism over data reliability and upcoming financial risk checks.
ANJ Slaps Operator with €500,000 Fine Over Player Protection Deficiencies
France's gambling regulator ANJ has fined an unnamed operator €500,000 for failing to identify and support players showing signs of excessive gambling, following a review of 30 players' activity over six months. The regulator rejected the operator's defence that French law lacks a definition of pathological gambling and continues to strengthen enforcement under new president Pascal Chèvremont.
IGA Chairman to testify on prediction market risks for tribal gaming at House hearing
IGA Chairman David Bean will testify before a US House subcommittee on July 21 about the threats unregulated prediction markets pose to tribal gaming, building on earlier joint opposition with the AGA and concurrent regulatory actions in Arizona.
White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended Over Alleged Insider Trading on Kalshi Prediction Markets
Gabriel Perez, President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, has been suspended and is under CFTC investigation for allegedly using inside knowledge of Trump's speeches to win over $90,000 on Kalshi's prediction markets. The White House placed him on unpaid leave, and he is cooperating with regulators who are discussing a potential settlement.
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QTech Games Backs SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026 as Bangkok Summit Nears
QTech Games has been announced as a sponsor of SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026, taking place August 5-7 at The Landmark Bangkok, and has shared insights on mobile-first player behaviour, platform engineering for low-bandwidth markets, and its regional expansion plans including pending Philippine accreditation.
US Lawmaker Pushes Polymarket on Influencer Partnerships and Election Denial Ties
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan provide details on the platform's influencer partnerships, questioning whether the company knew it was paying individuals who promoted election denial claims. The letter requests policy documents and communications by July 28, reflecting growing Capitol Hill scrutiny of prediction markets.
Aristocrat's Monopoly Big Board Bucks Makes Puerto Rico Debut
Aristocrat Gaming has launched Monopoly Big Board Bucks in Puerto Rico, making the slot available at 14 casinos via the Jackpot del Encanto link following an event at Casino Metro in San Juan.
Datafolha Survey Shows Stable Gambling Participation in Brazil as Financial Strain Eases Post-Regulation
A May 2026 Datafolha survey found that 7% of Brazilian voters continue to gamble or play online casinos, unchanged since November 2024, while financial strain among gamblers declined notably after regulation took effect in January 2025, with 35% reporting compromised finances (down from 44%). Public perception remains largely negative, with 57% viewing betting as an addiction.
Greece implements accelerated DNS blocking regime to fight illegal online gambling
Greece has approved a DNS-based enforcement framework that accelerates website blocking and domain suspensions for illegal online gambling, with the Hellenic Gaming Commission and telecoms regulator cooperating on intelligence-sharing and technical standards. The reform introduces steep fines and up to 10-year prison sentences for serious offences.