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Four Gaming Industry Summits to Take Place in Vienna This December

Four dedicated industry conferences covering the iGaming, lottery, social gaming and wagering sectors will take place in Vienna on 3 – 4 December 2026 at the Hilton Vienna Park, bringing together regulators, operators, technology providers and industry stakeholders for two days of discussions and networking.

2 min read • Mar 12 • By Will Underwood

BHA vows to tackle false starts at Cheltenham Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued a statement addressing concerns over race start procedures at the Cheltenham Festival, following several disrupted starts during the ongoing 2026 event.

1 min read • Mar 12 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online

Romania proposes 18-month lock on gambling self-exclusion withdrawals

Draft regulation would unify self-exclusion rules across online platforms and land-based venues while introducing stricter operator obligations.

1 min read • Mar 12 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Russia: Altai Republic gambling zone approved in first reading

Earlier, Andrey Turchak, Head of the Altai Republic, said modern gambling is a regulated part of the entertainment industry that brings significant revenue to the budget.

1 min read • Mar 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Spanish court upholds €40,000 fine for self-exclusion breach

Murcia’s Superior Court of Justice confirmed the sanction after a self-excluded gambler was allowed to place bets without an identity check.

1 min read • Mar 12 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Italian land-based reorganisation: ADM drafts proposal as oligopoly concerns emerge

Rumours suggest that the next land-based concession tender could raise starting bid prices, reduce the number of licences awarded and potentially change market concentration.

2 min read • Mar 12 • By Marieta Lezaic