AGCO allows eligible Dorchester Downs horses to race from 16 February
The decision sets the conditions for the return of some horses to Ontario racing after strangles cases at the training farm.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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Reports
Fineff sues Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain over alleged betting losses
The lawsuit and earlier regulatory penalties put betting firms’ handling of high-spending customers under scrutiny.
California AG reportedly prepares legal action against prediction markets
A state lawsuit could add legal pressure on prediction-market operators active in California.
Brazilian officials discuss blocking illegal sports betting sites
The discussion concerns enforcement measures and technical barriers affecting the blocking of illegal betting sites.
Bragg Gaming extends 711 Group deal across the Netherlands and Belgium
The extension maintains Bragg’s platform and content supply and supports 711 Group’s planned launch in Belgium.
Appointment
Entain appoints Michael Snape to replace CFO Rob Wood in March
The succession changes Entain’s finance leadership and deputy chief executive role.
California tribal leaders plan legal action against prediction markets
The planned legal steps could affect prediction-market operators’ ability to offer event contracts in California.
National Gambling Board warns South Africans about illegal online gambling
The warning alerts operators to the regulator’s focus on illegal online gambling during the festive season.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
US regulators challenge sports prediction markets as operators expand
The competing positions leave operators facing uncertainty over whether sports event contracts require state sports betting licences.
iGO chief says Ontario is assessing cross-border peer-to-peer gaming
Any expansion could affect how Ontario-regulated poker and daily fantasy sports operate across jurisdictions.
Fennica Gaming launches casino games with Loto-Québec
The launch adds Fennica Gaming to Québec’s online casino supply market, with eInstant games also planned.
Tender
Mpumalanga regulator seeks study on a fourth casino licence
The proposed study concerns whether Mpumalanga should have a fourth casino licence.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
California tribes consider legal action and market entry over prediction markets
Potential litigation and tribal entry could affect prediction-market operators’ access to California.
Fort Mojave Tribe studies expansion of Avi casino resort in Nevada
A feasibility study could shape future casino and hotel capacity at the Avi property.
Brazil Senate committee approves bill proposing 15% sports betting tax allocation
If enacted, the proposed tax allocation would direct sports betting revenue to a crime-fighting fund, amid warnings of illegal-market risks.
Former Entain executives sue UKGC over disclosures linked to 888 bid
The case concerns how regulatory disclosures may affect company control bids and the reputations of prospective executives.
Latin Business Association joins opposition to proposed California cardroom rules
The proposal could affect cardroom operations, local tax receipts and employment across California municipalities.
Resorts World seeks uniform tax rates for New York downstate casinos
Resorts World’s proposal could set common tax rates for downstate casinos after competitors open.
Indiana lawmaker files bill to ban sweepstakes gambling
Operators offering dual-currency sweepstakes in Indiana could face a proposed per-transaction fine if the bill becomes law.
IBJR warns Brazil’s Senate Cide-Bets proposal could favour illegal betting
A deposit-based levy could affect the competitive position of regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Appointment
Valencia government retains Inmaculada Domínguez in tax and gambling role
The appointments maintain the officials responsible for gambling regulation and tax policy in the Valencian government.
KSA discusses duty-of-care findings with Dutch online casinos
The discussion gives licensed operators practical regulatory feedback on player interventions and reporting.
Cft removes Curaçao Gaming Authority investigation reference from report
The revised report removes an unverified investigation claim concerning Curaçao’s gambling regulator.
RubyPlay partners with NorthStar Gaming to add games in Ontario
The agreement adds RubyPlay and Koala Games content to NorthStar’s Ontario casino platform.
Finnish committee proposes six-month delay to licensed gambling market rollout
A proposed delay could change the timing of market entry for gambling operators seeking Finnish licences.