Ohio bill sponsor sees opportunity for online casino legalisation in 2027
Ohio’s stalled online casino proposal is unlikely to progress before year-end, while sponsor Brian Stewart sees an opportunity in 2027.
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The Hague court holds Casino777 liable for player's €76,558 gambling losses
Casino777’s failure to hold a personal conversation despite problematic gambling signs resulted in liability for €76,558 in player losses.
MGA suspends Condor Malta licence over compliance and financial obligations
Condor cannot conduct gaming under its suspended Maltese licence, but must keep customer accounts accessible.
Playstudios agrees to $3m settlement over virtual-chip claims in six US states
The settlement sets compensation options for eligible players while leaving the wider legal status of paid virtual chips unresolved.
ANJL and IBJR ask Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend gambling market closure
The court’s response could determine whether authorised operators can continue operating and whether their authorisations remain valid.
Tender
Kansspelautoriteit tenders OpenOverGokken helpline operation
The tender sets the helpline's operating terms and budget, affecting providers of gambling-harm support and player-protection services in the Netherlands.
KSA links normalised gambling behaviour to more people gambling
If exposure to gambling encourages participation, operators and regulators may need to account for how gambling is presented.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Brazilian government ends 85 betting authorisations without refunding R$2.55bn
Operators face the loss of authorisations and fees, with the measure excluding compensation for investments and expected profits.
IBDRE challenges Brazil measure ending fixed-odds betting authorisations
The measure's deadlines and end of authorisations could require licensed operators to halt services and reassess their investments.
ANJL and IBJR ask Supreme Federal Court to suspend Brazil betting ban
The trade bodies argue that the ban threatens operators’ existing authorisations after they invested in Brazil’s regulated market.
MPTCU official seeks to delay Brazil bets ban until 31 December 2026
The requested delay and fee calculations could affect authorised operators’ closure timelines and potential refunds.
Brazil’s AGU seeks at least R$1bn from 17 betting operators in health lawsuit
The claim could expose operators to substantial financial liability and repayment obligations if the court grants the requests.
Anseja challenges Brazil betting ban in Supreme Court
The court challenges could determine whether betting operators must comply with the measure’s access restrictions and authorisation termination.
TikTok limits US random card breaks to Surprise Sets and its randomisation tool
Sellers must use TikTok’s approved feature and randomisation tool to run permitted breaks and avoid listing removal, livestream restrictions or account suspension.
Appointment
Spectrum Gaming Group appoints Tim Miller as senior regulatory advisor
Spectrum adds regulatory expertise to support its work on modernisation, responsible-gambling frameworks and policy development.
MGA denies links to 12 unauthorised gambling websites
The warning helps consumers avoid websites falsely claiming MGA authorisation and verify providers before using their services.
Illegal betting sites rise sharply after Brazil gambling ban
The increase in unauthorised sites alongside takedowns shows the enforcement challenge created by the betting ban.
MGA warns users about 12 websites falsely claiming Maltese licences
The warning identifies websites that may mislead users about whether they operate under MGA authorisation.
Malta Gaming Authority suspends Condor Malta authorisation
Condor can no longer operate, while players must retain access to view their accounts.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Licence
Pennsylvania gaming board grants Octoplay interim authorisation
The authorisation allows Octoplay to supply games to licensed operators in Pennsylvania.
Brazil's provisional measure ends fixed-odds betting authorisations
Operators must prepare for authorisation expiry, platform closures and customer-fund returns under the measure’s timetable.
Brazilian government prohibits licensed fixed-odds betting
Operators face the termination of their authorisations, a halt to new deposits and a timetable for shutting betting services.
Lula orders Brazil’s regulated betting market to close from 6 October
Operators face a fixed closure and refund timetable, while the measure excludes compensation for investments and lost profits.
Brazilian government bans fixed-odds betting and ends licences without compensation
Operators face the loss of their authorisations and licence payments while retaining specified regulatory and financial obligations.
IBJR warns Brazil betting ban could put R$73bn in revenue at risk
Operators could face challenges to their five-year authorisations and investments if the regulated market is prohibited.