Globo considers barring betting sponsorships from Big Brother Brasil in 2027
A sponsorship prohibition could remove Big Brother Brasil exposure for betting companies, while the proposed advertising manual remains under review.
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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.
Rio prohibits gambling advertising in public spaces
The ban removes public spaces as an advertising channel for gambling businesses in Rio.
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.
Appointment
1xCare appoints advisory committee to oversee player-protection programme
The committee will oversee how 1xCare allocates funding and governs its player-protection work.
Google tightens gambling advertising certification rules from September 2026
Operators and agencies may lose advertising eligibility if repeated policy breaches affect their accounts or manager accounts.
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.
Licence
Rwanda licenses Betway, ElephantBet and ForteBet
The licences admit three operators under Rwanda’s assessment process.
Arizona Department of Gaming orders five platforms to stop serving state residents
The orders require five platforms to halt Arizona services and warn of possible further legal action.
Oklahoma tribal council seeks federal prediction market scrutiny
The council seeks federal action over perceived gaps in prediction market regulation.
Museveni returns betting-related tax bills to Ugandan parliament
The bills require further parliamentary consideration before receiving presidential approval.
Singapore auditor calls for stronger casino exclusion oversight
The findings call for stronger checks on excluded customers and restricted employees.
H2 analysis links UK tax increases to illegal market growth
The analysis raises concerns about channelisation under higher gambling taxes.
UK gambling sector warns tax pressure and new controls may push players to unlicensed platforms
Higher tax and stricter UK controls could shift players to unlicensed operators, affecting licensed operators' revenue and regulators' oversight.
Brazil online gambling self-exclusions near one million, up 225,000 in a month
Operators face a growing self-excluded player base and tighter advertising rules in Brazil, affecting marketing and player-protection compliance.
Fenabanca proposes changes to Dominican betting regularisation plan
Fenabanca proposes distance requirements, transitional processing and fee exemptions for regularisation applicants.
NCLGS president urges state lawmakers to prepare for prediction-market lobbying
The debate could affect state licensing, tax treatment and competition between prediction markets and regulated sports betting.
Greece's HGC says BetBlocker blocking app now available in Greek
Greek-speaking users gain a free, anonymous gambling-blocking tool in Greek, improving access to self-protection tools.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Globo reportedly considers barring betting sponsors from BBB 27
A ban would remove a sponsorship opportunity for betting operators on a major Brazilian television programme.
Brazil finance minister urges STF to uphold limits on local betting authorisations
The court’s decisions affect where operators can obtain authorisation and the territorial reach of state licences.
AGCO sets 2025–2028 priorities for Ontario gambling regulation
The priorities indicate how the AGCO plans to approach harm reduction, illegal markets and regulatory requirements in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO expands regulator engagement and stakeholder forums in Ontario
Regulatory forums and information-sharing may shape consultation and cooperation affecting gaming operators in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explores AI tools for regulatory oversight in Ontario
The regulator’s planned AI capabilities could affect how it conducts risk-based oversight and compliance activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO identifies illegal gambling as a public risk
The regulator’s stated assessment may inform its focus on consumer protection and illegal gambling in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO outlines funding and spending framework for 2026–2029
The framework gives regulated businesses and other stakeholders context on the commission’s planned funding and expenditure.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)