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Hokkaido may skip Japan’s 2027 integrated resort application round as site selection and required procedures threaten its casino resort bid timeline.

Vietnam will introduce new administrative penalties for betting, casino and electronic gaming violations on December 5, 2026, with organisational fines reaching VND200 million under Decree No. 391/2026/ND-CP.

Hippos ATG has secured a Finnish gambling licence covering horse racing betting, sports betting and online casino games ahead of the country's regulated market launch on 1 July 2027. The joint venture between ATG and Suomen Hippos is preparing to enter the market as Finland introduces competition in selected gambling sectors.

New Jersey is strengthening online gambling safeguards by requiring licensed casinos and sportsbooks to identify potentially at-risk customers, conduct assessments and apply structured interventions. The rules also restrict promotional communications at specified intervention stages, increasing operators' responsibilities for customer protection and compliance.

New Zealand crypto casino payments face regulatory questions as the country prepares its online casino licensing system. Operators must assess payment security, transaction records, withdrawals and customer protection before choosing digital asset solutions.

Italy’s retail gambling sector faces a December 31 concession deadline as AGSI urges temporary measures, fairer tender access and reforms to protect licensed betting shops amid regulatory uncertainty.

Brazil’s betting ban has disrupted Kambi’s projects and raised concerns about investor confidence, regulatory uncertainty and the risks unregulated gambling could pose to sports integrity.

PAGCOR is targeting a December 2026 launch for its mobile gambling verification app, designed to help Filipino players identify licensed online gaming platforms and avoid illegal operators. The project includes technical assessments, cybersecurity safeguards and a proposed five-year partnership with DBP Data Center.

Australia’s gambling advertising ban is taking shape as ACMA issues initial guidance on notable people in wagering promotions. The restrictions begin on 1 January 2027 and cover broadcast and online advertising, with implications for athletes, celebrities, influencers and licensed wagering providers.

Records indicate iGaming Ontario withheld a problem gambling study after officials questioned its higher-than-expected baseline rates. The unpublished findings raise questions about research transparency, responsible gambling oversight and how evidence informs Ontario’s expanding regulated online gambling market.

Targetlocal has regained its online gambling licence after the UK Gambling Commission lifted its suspension over anti-money laundering concerns. The separate licence review has not been confirmed as complete.

Wildz Group says it has secured Finland’s first gambling licence ahead of the market’s planned 1 July 2027 opening. The National Police Board has yet to publicly confirm the approval.

The AFL has ordered Sportsbet to remove AI-generated videos featuring players without permission. The dispute highlights consent, athlete image rights and Australia's upcoming gambling advertising restrictions in 2027.

India has cut historical GST demands against three gaming firms by 75.4%, reducing their combined principal assessments to about ₹17,298 crore. Penalties and interest could still increase the final amounts payable.

A proposed Northern Territory betting bill would cap monthly deposits for younger adults, prohibit betting inducements and strengthen penalties for licensed wagering operators. The legislation also seeks new harm-prevention duties for bookmakers and greater transparency from the Territory's wagering regulator.

New York regulators have proposed new betting rules requiring sportsbooks to identify potentially vulnerable customers, review risky wagering patterns and limit AI-driven promotions designed to encourage gambling activity. The proposals would also establish dedicated responsible gambling leads and introduce a 60-day public comment period before a final decision.

Hard Rock Casino NL has secured approval from the Dutch Gaming Authority to add online sports betting to its existing casino operations. The licence extension took effect on October 12, 2026, marking a milestone for SpinCore Group and iCasino B.V. However, the sportsbook is not yet live, and the operator has not announced a confirmed launch date. The expansion would broaden the platform's offering in the regulated Dutch gambling market once the remaining preparations are comp

Sportsbet AI-generated content featuring AFL players has raised concerns over consent and image rights. The AFL has instructed its wagering partner to stop using players' likenesses without approval, as Australia prepares tighter gambling advertising restrictions.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formalized its position that casino-style gambling products, including sportsbook wagers, are excluded from the swap definition. A separate proposal seeks to clarify the treatment of sports and other event contracts traded on prediction markets.

Denmark is moving forward with proposed gambling reforms that would restrict betting advertisements during live sports from July 2027. The wider package also targets marketing to young people, unlicensed gambling promotion and player protection, while expanding the Danish Gambling Authority’s enforcement powers.