Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts
Virtual overlays let Conmebol replace betting brands with institutional messages or other sponsors for Brazilian viewers.
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Band suspends Saudi league broadcast contract after betting sponsorship loss
The suspension removes one betting-sponsored football broadcast and shifts free-to-air coverage to X Sports.
Italian professor proposes technical committee to shape esports legislation
A proposed technical committee could develop shared esports rules on contracts, protections, taxation and legal status.
NAADGS reports US states spend $75 per person with gambling disorder
The reported per-person funding gap may inform state decisions on gambling-harm service budgets.
Licence
Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licences for US derivatives and prediction markets
CFTC approval would allow Blockchain.com to offer futures, options and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker companies over unpaid commissions and 5% stake
The claim tests whether operator promises of equity and affiliate commissions are enforceable when a platform changes player-account terms.
Kalshi asks Sixth Circuit to reconsider sports-contract ruling
The court’s decision could determine whether states can pursue gambling-law enforcement over Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Piracicaba bans betting adverts on municipal property and at city events
Operators and advertising partners must account for restrictions on municipal venues, services and events in Piracicaba.
Brazil betting ban contrasts with licensing models across Latin America
Operators and suppliers face differing licensing and enforcement frameworks across the region's markets.
Receita Federal secretary forecasts replacement tax revenue after Brazil betting ban
The ban affects betting tax receipts and statutory allocations to public services, which BNLData says the government’s loss estimate excludes.
Brazil betting ban faces STF challenge and potential compensation claims
The court challenge and possible compensation claims could affect authorised operators, investment recovery and football sponsorship contracts.
Polymarket draws scrutiny over bets on criminal trials
Trial-related contracts raise concerns about jury impartiality and the use of confidential court information.
Licence
Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
BetMGM CEO expects prediction markets’ addressable market to shrink before Supreme Court hearing
Greenblatt expects prediction markets’ addressable market to contract before the Supreme Court hearing, while reporting BetMGM handle growth.
Brazilian lawyer says betting ban risks BRL15bn in annual revenue
The ban could affect licensed operators’ contracts and revenue while shifting bettors towards illegal operators.
EEEP reviews VIP programmes and identity checks in Greece
The review could affect operators’ VIP management and how they identify players seeking self-exclusion.
Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
Kalshi retains preliminary protection from Illinois gambling enforcement, while wager-related fees remain subject to further briefing.
Italy’s Council of State delays new PVR rules for extended concessionaires
The ruling clarifies which PVR restrictions apply and when operators on extended concessions must comply.
Botswana’s regulated gambling sector generates P1.3bn in 2025/26
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Botswana’s regulated gambling market.
Macquarie projects $187bn in prediction market trading volume for 2026
The forecast and sports share indicate the scale of a growing market in which established US bookmakers are seeking a larger presence.
Shuffle pays Jack Doherty to suspend social media posts under six-month deal
The posting restriction sets a condition for Shuffle.com's six-month influencer sponsorship.
Court of Appeal upholds concessionaire’s claim for AWP levy share
The ruling confirms that concessionaires can seek payment from managers under the levy’s allocation rules and their contracts.
Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
Las Vegas defendant challenges alleged $8m illegal betting case
The case concerns alleged illegal betting activity and the use of paid undercover witnesses in its investigation.
Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
Robinhood Derivatives faces a 16 October compliance deadline for Ohio’s cease-and-desist order concerning sports-event contracts.