Fluminense secures deadline extension for labour debt payment in Brazil
The extension changes the timing of payments to former employees as the club says the measure affected its finances.
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Reports
NFL seeks Supreme Court permission for state oversight of US prediction markets
The request concerns states’ authority to regulate prediction market operators in the United States.
Underdog sues Tennessee regulators to block prediction market enforcement action
The suit contests state authority over Underdog’s prediction market and follows a ruling against Kalshi.
Fine
Finland’s National Police Board sets conditional fines up to €1.2m for illegal marketing
The fines set potential financial exposure for companies marketing unauthorised gambling services in mainland Finland.
CasinoNieuws.nl launches CheckJeCasino tool for Dutch casino checks
The checker gives consumers a way to verify whether a casino site matches a Dutch licence holder.
Buenos Aires commission examines online betting regulation bill
The proposed controls and licensee contributions could change operating and advertising requirements for online betting companies in Buenos Aires province.
MGC asks Massachusetts sportsbooks how they use AI
The inquiry could inform MGC policy on safeguards for AI use in sportsbook marketing and responsible gaming.
Stellar Gaming announces layoffs linked to provisional measure in Brazil
Dismissals tied to the provisional measure show staffing consequences for the EstrelaBet and Vupi operator.
Altenar challenges Sportradar’s sports data practices with EU and UK authorities
The dispute concerns competitors’ access to official data used to price and manage live betting markets.
Luiz Fux is expected to defer betting ban case until after Brazil election run-off
The timing of Fux’s review and the MP’s required congressional vote affect operators’ authorisations and betting sponsorships in Brazil.
Penalty
Spelinspektionen issues warning and penalty fee to bet365
The decision leaves bet365's Swedish licence in place, so operators face a financial penalty rather than market exit for the breach.
Dutch cabinet rejects proposals to ban Postcode Loterij format and tighten advertising rules
The decision leaves the lottery’s current format and advertising rules unchanged while the Tweede Kamer considers the initiative.
OpenBet goes live with Loterie Romande sportsbook in six Swiss cantons
The migration gives OpenBet another World Lottery Association member client and consolidates Loterie Romande's sports betting on a single platform.
Pennsylvania skill games become illegal after lawmakers miss regulation window
The change leaves businesses operating the machines exposed to seizures and criminal charges, according to the report.
Tender
Dieppe issues tender for public service delegation to operate its municipal casino
Casino operators can consider bidding to run Dieppe’s municipal casino under a public service delegation.
Source: TED
Tender
Norsk Tipping tenders concept elements for physical venues, valued at 40,000,000 NOK
Suppliers can assess a tender for concept elements at Norsk Tipping’s physical venues.
Source: TED
Swedish appeals court upholds SEK 44m in Hillside penalties
Sweden's Administrative Court of Appeal upheld SEK 4m and SEK 40m fines over player-protection duties and deposit-limit rules, dismissing appeals.
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.
Finland’s National Police Board issues four gambling prohibition decisions
Four prohibition decisions and six conditional fines show enforcement activity as Finland prepares a competitive market.
Italian MP urges parliamentary debate on esports taxation rules
A Finance Commission discussion could give esports taxation proposals the parliamentary assessment earlier proposals lacked.
Dominican Republic DGJA bans new gaming outlets and sets 30-day disclosure window
Operators in the Dominican Republic face a 30-day window to disclose irregular outlets or risk closure and sanctions as the new regulator begins enforcement.
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.
ADM outlines responsible-gambling campaigns and draft online protection guidance
The proposed guidance could shape the spending controls and user-protection tools online concessionaires are expected to adopt.
Appointment
Greece’s gaming regulator opens 40 secondment posts for public-sector staff
The secondments would staff Greece’s Gaming Inspectors Corps, with applications due by the stated deadline.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission