Paraíba court upholds nationwide PixBet suspension
PixBet stays suspended nationwide until facial recognition and biometric checks are implemented.
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Reports
Capitanio interprets EU Google ruling as limiting platform neutrality
The commissioner links the ruling to Italy's approach and limits on large platforms' neutrality.
NEXT.io report sets out two five-year scenarios for Brazil betting market
Operators and investors weighing Brazil entry face two sharply different five-year paths shaped by post-election policy and consolidation.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission reviews race book and sports pool licence applications
The applications could affect which operators are authorised to offer race and sports wagering in Nevada.
Kalshi faces Michigan geofencing deadline as CFTC orders trades honoured
The rulings test whether federal commodities law preempts state gambling rules for CFTC-regulated event contracts, affecting prediction market operators and licensed sportsbooks.
Sri Lanka gambling rules now expected in October
Finalisation is now expected in October amid enforcement-capacity concerns, delaying the framework.
Ferrara police approve revised prohibited-games list
The revised list specifies prohibited games for public establishments, private clubs and betting venues.
Sporting Risk partners with Betfred on player markets and bet builder
The agreement adds Sporting Risk’s betting tools to Betfred’s product offering.
France notifies online gambling data rules to European Commission
The notified technical rules would change how French-licensed operators record player-account and payment data, affecting compliance and fraud controls.
Licence
AGCO approves ThrillTech supplier licence for Ontario
The approval allows ThrillTech to offer its jackpot product to licensed operators in Ontario.
Licence
Arizona regulator opens retail wagering licence window for up to 10 sites
Eligible operators and facilities have a two-week window to apply for one of up to 10 retail wagering licences.
Aristocrat chief Trevor Croker sells shares worth AUD7.5m
A company filing valued the sale of more than 120,000 shares at approximately AUD7.5m.
EU court limits Google’s liability exemption in gambling video case
The ruling may affect how platforms and gambling partners manage promotional video content in Italy.
Appointment
Jamul Casino Resort appoints Kimberly Miranda as finance vice-president in California
Miranda’s promotion assigns oversight of Jamul’s financial operations, fiscal performance and long-term planning to its new finance vice-president.
KSA orders Tonybet to remove World Cup advert using recognisable player cues
The decision clarifies that gambling adverts can breach role-model restrictions through recognisable visual cues, not only by showing athletes.
Cuiabá prepares betting ad decree as Aracaju bans public-space promotions
The measures would restrict where betting operators can advertise in two Brazilian state capitals.
Singapore audit finds excluded people and employees entered casinos
The analysis used Gambling Regulatory Authority data to find excluded people and casino employees entered casinos.
Appointment
Kalshi appoints former Underdog executive Dillon Borgida
Investors should note Kalshi appointed Dillon Borgida, who previously worked at Underdog.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth anchors 394-unit housing plan approved by city council
The approval shows casino-adjacent residential investment expanding in Portsmouth, giving operators a gauge of local market growth around Rivers.
Paraíba court orders suspension of three betting platforms
Operators should note a Paraíba court ordered nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet and Bet da Sorte.
Light & Wonder executive proposes prediction market payment restrictions
Operators should note a Light & Wonder executive proposed restricting payment platform access for prediction market users.
DAZN and ADI Predictstreet announce global sports prediction markets partnership
The partnership’s market rollout is conditional on local authorisation, including in the United States.
H2 forecasts UK unlicensed gambling stakes reaching £36bn by 2031
H2 Gambling Capital projects UK unlicensed stakes reaching £36bn by 2031 as licensed operators face duty increases.
H2 projects UK illegal online gambling turnover reaching £36bn by 2031
The projections indicate that higher duties could shift more UK gambling activity to unlicensed offshore operators.
Licence
Arizona Department of Gaming opens applications for 10 limited sports betting licences
Operators must meet the application window and fee requirements to seek one of the 10 licences.