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On July 7, 2026, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a formal warning to Latcas B.V., the operator of Slots Gem. The ACMA is Australia's primary regulator for communications and media matters. The formal warning represents an enforcement action taken by the authority against the operator. While the specific grounds for the warning are not detailed in the source material, formal warnings from the ACMA typically address breaches of communications or gambling-related regulatory requirements under Australian law. Latcas B.V. operates Slots Gem, an online gaming platform. The issuance of a formal warning indicates that the ACMA has identified conduct or operations that do not comply with applicable Australian regulatory standards. Formal warnings serve as a precursor to potential further enforcement action and signal to operators that their conduct requires immediate remediation. The formal warning document is available from the ACMA website. Operators receiving formal warnings from the ACMA are expected to review the specific findings and take corrective action to ensure future compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The warning may relate to various matters within the ACMA's remit, including communications services, content standards, or other regulatory obligations applicable to online gaming operators in Australia. Latcas B.V. should review the full warning document to understand the specific compliance issues identified and implement necessary remedial measures to avoid further enforcement action.

On July 6, 2026, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that the Federal Court imposed $24.24 million in penalties against providers and promoters of prohibited online poker services operated under the names PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming, and Redraw Poker. The penalties were imposed for contraventions of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). The Court ordered the following pecuniary penalties: Brisbane Poker Pty Ltd received $15 million; Rhys Edward Jones received $9 million; and Brenton Lee Buttigieg received $240,000. These penalties bring the total penalties imposed in the proceedings to $29.24 million, including a $5 million penalty imposed on Diverse Link Pty Ltd in March 2023. The Federal Court found in November 2025 that Jones and Brisbane Poker Pty Ltd provided prohibited interactive gambling services in contravention of Section 15(2A) of the IGA. Buttigieg admitted to contravening Section 15(2A) by aiding and abetting the provision of the services. The services allowed members of the public to play online poker against other players using virtual chips that could be purchased and sold for real money. In addition to penalties, the Court restrained Jones from providing a prohibited interactive gambling service and restrained Buttigieg from aiding or abetting the provision of such a service for a period of five years. Jones and Brisbane Poker were ordered to pay the ACMA's costs for the proceedings. ACMA Chair Nerida O'Loughlin said the decision sends a clear warning that offering online poker to Australians is illegal and there are serious consequences for breaching the law. The ACMA commenced proceedings in April 2022 following an investigation into online poker services offered to Australians and indicated it will continue taking action against those who target prohibited gambling services at Australian consumers.

On July 3, 2026, Sweden's administrative court upheld enforcement actions by the Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) against three gaming operators for serious breaches of anti-money laundering regulations. Betsson Nordic Ltd, Snabbare Ltd, and Spooniker Ltd each received warnings and financial sanctions for failing to implement adequate know-your-customer (KYC) procedures. The court determined that all three operators had committed serious violations of Sweden's anti-money laundering ruleset through insufficient customer due diligence measures. The Gaming Inspectorate's enforcement decisions, which included both warnings and monetary penalties, were upheld in full by the administrative court. The ruling confirms that gaming operators operating in Sweden must maintain robust KYC controls to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations. Inadequate customer identification and verification procedures represent a material compliance failure under Swedish gaming regulations. The court's decision reinforces the Gaming Inspectorate's authority to impose sanctions on operators that fail to meet these fundamental requirements. The enforcement actions serve as a reminder to all licensed gaming operators in Sweden of the importance of implementing and maintaining effective AML/CTF compliance frameworks, particularly regarding customer due diligence procedures. **Reference:** Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen), July 3, 2026, https://www.spelinspektionen.se/

On June 29, 2026, the Gambling Supervision Service at the Lithuanian Ministry of Finance (Lošimų priežiūros tarnyba prie Lietuvos Respublikos finansų ministerijos) registered a draft order amending the technical requirements for electronic gaming machine data management systems. The amendment modifies the original order DI-492, issued on September 24, 2018, by the Gambling Supervision Service director, which established technical requirements for the Electronic Gaming Machine Data Management System. The draft order, registered under number 26-9821, represents an update to the existing technical framework governing how electronic gaming machines report and manage operational data. The Gambling Supervision Service prepared the amendment and is responsible for its implementation. The draft order is currently in registered status within Lithuania's legislative process. No direct connection to European Union law has been identified in relation to this amendment. The amendment applies to operators of electronic gaming machines in Lithuania and affects the technical infrastructure through which gaming machine data is collected, processed, and monitored by the regulatory authority. This update ensures that the data management system continues to meet current operational and compliance standards for the gambling industry. Stakeholders should monitor the progress of this draft order through Lithuania's parliamentary legislative system for any further developments, public consultation periods, or implementation timelines that may be announced by the Gambling Supervision Service.

On June 29, 2026, the Parliament of Austria received a draft federal law amending the Gambling Act (Glücksspielgesetz) and the Telecommunications Act 2021 (Telekommunikationsgesetz 2021). The Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium für Finanzen) submitted the legislative proposal for parliamentary consideration. The draft legislation, identified as reference 125/ME, proposes modifications to both the gambling and telecommunications regulatory frameworks in Austria. The submission includes comprehensive documentation: a cover letter, the full legislative text, a preamble with impact assessment analysis, explanatory notes, and a comparative text showing proposed amendments. These materials are available through Austria's parliamentary portal and open data platform (data.gv.at) in multiple formats including PDF and HTML. The pre-parliamentary procedure commenced on June 29, 2026, with the draft entering the National Council (Nationalrat) on the same date. The consultation period for stakeholder submissions and expert opinions runs until July 15, 2026. During this phase, interested parties—including industry bodies, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders—may submit written statements on the proposed amendments through the parliamentary website. Following the consultation period, the draft will proceed through the standard parliamentary legislative process. The specific nature of the amendments to both acts will be clarified once the consultation phase concludes and parliament begins formal deliberation. Stakeholders in Austria's gambling and telecommunications sectors should monitor developments and consider submitting relevant feedback by the July 15, 2026 deadline. REFERENCES: Parliament of Austria. "Glücksspielgesetz und Telekommunikationsgesetz 2021, Änderung (125/ME)." Accessed via Parlament Österreich website: https://www.parlament.gv.at/