ABRAJOGO says Brazil betting ban threatens regulatory certainty
A ban could affect operators’ confidence in existing authorisations and expose consumers to platforms outside the regulated system.
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Reports
Brazilian government prepares legal defence against betting-ban challenges
The government’s position could shape operators’ legal challenges and potential claims for repayment of fees.
Blumenthal and Tonko include prediction markets in federal gambling reform push
The reform campaign targets prediction markets, consumer protection and wagering businesses’ relationships with sports organisations and technology platforms.
Italian court rejects bookmaker’s claim over illegal-market competition losses
The ruling indicates that concessionaires may bear losses linked to illegal-market competition as part of their operating risk.
New York sues Polymarket US over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The case could determine whether Polymarket US must comply with New York gambling licensing and sports-betting rules.
TAR Veneto awards betting operator €5,000 over delayed Arzignano opening
The decision limits compensation to proven lost profit while clarifying responsibility for the delayed betting-shop opening.
Playstudios agrees $3m settlement over social casino gambling allegations
The settlement addresses allegations that virtual chip sales breached state gambling laws, with eligible users potentially receiving compensation.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds authorisation requirement for betting intermediaries
The ruling reinforces the authorisation requirement for businesses collecting bets directly in Italy.
New York officials sue Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling
The lawsuit challenges whether Polymarket can operate in New York without a state gambling licence.
Licence
Piedmont court postpones Ivrea betting and VLT licence case to March 2027
The new refusal and pending appeal leave the premises without the requested betting and VLT authorisation for now.
Nine Brazilian betting groups urge stronger oversight instead of market ban
The groups’ position informs debate over whether Brazil should retain its regulated betting market or prohibit it.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot shareholders approve €283.2m Evoke acquisition
The acquisition remains conditional on regulatory and judicial approval, so operators and investors face an unresolved completion timeline.
HIPTHER and IMGL formalise partnership for Warsaw Summit 2026
IMGL speakers and a masterclass will add legal and regulatory expertise to the Warsaw Summit programme.
Acquisition
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment acquisition for $17.6bn
The acquisition would take Caesars private, but shareholder approval leaves regulatory and other closing conditions outstanding.
Lukashenko calls for review of Belarus gambling advertising rules
A review could lead to changes in advertising rules affecting gambling operators in Belarus.
Dutch regulator clarifies rules for closing gambling accounts
Operators must make account closure easy and return remaining balances without undue delay or conditions.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Spelinspektionen reminds Swedish licensees to verify gaming venue permits
Operators must monitor required alcohol permits and stop gambling at affected venues if authorisation lapses.
DGOJ meets CEJUEGO on proposed Spanish gambling law reform
CEJUEGO’s proposals can inform the DGOJ’s planned reform of Spain’s Gambling Regulation Law.
São Paulo court orders Apple to tighten age checks for casino apps
The order requires Apple to apply age controls to casino-style app downloads and real-money purchases in Brazil.
DGOJ meets FEJAR during consultations on Spain’s gambling law reform
The consultations allow gambling-related organisations to submit views before the reform text is drafted.
Appointment
IGT appoints Jamie Knight to lead combined IGT-Everi studios from January 2027
The appointment sets leadership for the combined IGT and Everi studio organisation from January 2027.
NCPG calls for consumer protections across gambling and prediction products
Prediction market companies face calls for specific consumer safeguards amid disagreement over how their products should be treated.
Brazil government weighs online casino restrictions and possible tigrinho ban
Restrictions could end operators’ five-year licences early, raising litigation and compensation risks.
Licence
BETER says ADM authorises Setka Cup betting in Italy
The reported authorisation enables licensed Italian operators to offer betting on Setka Cup events.
Polymarket lobbies European regulators for financial classification of prediction contracts
Financial classification could shape Polymarket’s European authorisation prospects, but would not automatically allow unrestricted retail sales.