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Ivan Rudyi, the leader of Ukraine's gambling regulatory authority, has been arrested over suspected connections to a Russian online casino.

SCIENTIFIC GAMES and Danske Spil have reinforced their collaboration with the implementation of a modernised player account management system (PAM), advancing the Danish lottery operator’s capabilities in digital and retail gaming. 🗣️ Mikkel Müller, Chief Information Officer of Danske Spil, said: “The SG PAM solution supports Danske Spil in driving performance in responsible gaming and responding effectively to changes in the marketplace and consumer preferences. We look forward to continuing our strong collaboration with Scientific Games to support our business". 🗣️ Matthias Müller, VP of International Lottery Systems Sales and Marketing for SG, added: “Danske Spil’s innovative vision continues to lead the way for the global lottery industry. We are excited that the Lottery’s leadership has once again chosen our modern, flexible lottery omnichannel ecosystem, and we look forward to collaborating with its technology teams to integrate SG PAM with our new gaming system”.

Starting July 2025, Australian gambling companies will no longer qualify for the nation’s Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive. The move is part of a broader effort by the government to address societal harms and improve fiscal responsibility while aligning public funding with projects that deliver clear benefits.

Planned reforms to Italy’s gambling regulatory framework aim to bolster the legal gaming industry through new tenders for online and Lotto licenses, alongside broader regulatory updates to align national policies with European standards.

Dafabet’s name will continue to feature prominently on Celtic Football Club kits, marking a 12-year streak starting from the 2016/17 season.

GRID esports data platform, has officially joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as the first esports-focused Associate Member, to promote integrity within the esports industry. Moritz Maurer, CEO of GRID, said: “Integrity is at the heart of GRID’s mission. By joining IBIA as an Associate Member, we are taking a definitive step toward establishing esports as a trusted and credible industry. This partnership enables us to further our efforts in promoting transparency, reducing risks associated with esports betting, and strengthening operational practices across the ecosystem.”

Italy’s customs and monopolies agency (ADM) is set to review its controversial ban on gambling advertising in 2025 as part of broader reforms to align with European standards.

As the holiday season approaches, many parents are shopping for the perfect gifts for their children, including video games. However, recent updates to video game classification in Australia shed light on the risks associated with games containing gambling-like features, such as loot boxes.

Martha Otton, executive director of iGaming Ontario, has postponed her planned retirement to provide stability as the search for her successor continues.

“By March 2025, I will send my vision on the future development and objectives of gambling policy. In this, I will include considerations regarding competition in the market”, Teun Struycken said.