GRAF conference examines technology use in African gambling regulation
GRAF discussions examine how regulators could use technology, including artificial intelligence, to support gambling oversight.
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Reports
Buenos Aires legislators seek to merge bills addressing underage betting
The proposals could restrict operators’ advertising aimed at minors and combine provincial measures addressing underage betting and problem gambling.
São Paulo football clubs meet to oppose betting advertising restrictions
A possible sports betting advertising ban puts promotional opportunities involving São Paulo football clubs at risk.
Stake blocks access for Irish users after GRAI talks
Stake has blocked Irish users, while GRAI works with operators that restricted access to arrange customer deposit refunds.
Licence
PAGCOR grants EGT two gaming accreditations in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s approvals accredit EGT for game content provision and game aggregation in the Philippines.
KSA chair urges European cooperation against illegal gambling in the Netherlands
KSA’s chair calls for European cooperation against illegal gambling as the Netherlands faces continuing difficulties.
Acquisition
RevFy and Optimove agree customer acquisition partnership in Latin American iGaming
The partnership targets customer acquisition in Latin American iGaming, with RevFy’s work focused on diversifying media channels.
São Paulo clubs discuss response to proposed betting advertising restrictions
Betting advertisers could lose promotion at São Paulo city events and face fines under the proposed municipal restrictions.
Appointment
IAGR elects Brazil’s Fabio Macorin to Board of Trustees
Fabio Macorin, Brazil's SPA deputy secretary, won election to IAGR's Board of Trustees with regulatory supervision experience.
Turkish authorities seize TRY17bn in operation against illegal betting networks
The Turkish operation connects suspicious financial transaction investigations with TRY17bn in reported seizures targeting illegal betting networks.
Licence
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for three supplier roles
The approvals expand the products and integration services EGT Philippines can supply to PAGCOR-licensed operators.
Departure
GREF appoints Ian Angus treasurer as Tim Miller leaves board
The board changes bring a UK Gambling Commission policy director into GREF's treasury as European regulators coordinate on gambling oversight.
bet365 partners with ZEturf for French horse racing betting
The ZEturf partnership adds pari-mutuel horse racing markets to bet365’s expansion in France.
Secom head proposes action against betting companies in Brazil
Betting companies feature in government political discussions as Secom’s head suggests action against them to improve popularity.
German authorities search properties in illegal gambling investigation
The investigation concerns platforms allegedly accepting wagers without German authorisation and involves asset measures worth approximately €82m.
Turkish authorities investigate 177 suspects in illegal betting operation
Turkey’s coordinated illegal betting operation brings proceedings against 177 suspects across eight provinces.
Polymarket case raises questions over prediction market data access in Europe
Whole-domain blocking restricts platform information beyond trading, raising questions about the scope of prediction market restrictions for regulators.
Appointment
FIRST.bet appoints Victor Arias as LATAM commercial head
The hire gives FIRST.bet a senior commercial lead for Latin America as it courts operators in the region.
Researchers urge Britain to ban gambling advertising across all channels
Researchers seek a complete British gambling advertising ban, extending proposed unlicensed-business sponsorship restrictions across every advertising channel.
KSA urges European cooperation against unlicensed gambling
KSA wants closer international coordination among authorities to address offshore and unlicensed gambling.
Patrick McEnroe urges stronger gambling controls over tennis player abuse
McEnroe’s call for stronger gambling controls links expanding tennis betting to player abuse and match-fixing risks at lower-level events.
Austria plans gambling licensing reform as other European markets tighten enforcement
Operators face planned licensing reform in Austria and tighter enforcement in the Netherlands, Denmark and France.
Police report six people over clandestine dog fights in Gela
For regulators, the Gela operation links illegal betting to clandestine dog fights, with six people reported and pit bulls seized.
Italy defends gambling advertising ban before EU court
For operators, the proceedings test Italy’s defence of its gambling advertising ban as a public health measure.
Eye on Annapolis attributes California online casino impasse to licensing and revenue disputes
The reported absence of new bills or agreements leaves operators without a route to state-licensed online casino entry in California.