Brazil’s official gazette omits expected online betting advertising rules
Operators and advertising channels do not yet have the published text of the announced rules in this report.
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Reports
Italian lawyer says constitutional ruling is being applied in courts
The ruling may shape court treatment of gambling-related telematic tools and the role of PVR outlets.
Polymarket seeks US approval for margin trading
Approval could allow Polymarket to expand its US prediction-market offering, subject to federal authorisation.
UK Gambling Commission faces industry criticism over financial risk assessments
Operators face new compliance obligations if the Commission proceeds with Financial Risk Assessments despite industry criticism.
KSA upholds gambling classification for Polymarket in the Netherlands
The decision sets out the regulator’s position on Polymarket’s Dutch operations and the risk of enforcement for non-compliance.
Brazilian Finance Ministry sets new rules for betting advertising
Operators and advertising partners must adapt their betting promotions to the new warnings and restrictions by 17 July.
Italy’s Constitutional Court ruling on gaming cited in tax and criminal cases
The reported application could affect proceedings involving gambling-related electronic tools and administrative penalties.
Appointment
Pokagon Band appoints Kathy George CEO of Four Winds Ventures
The appointment places an executive with casino management experience in charge of the tribe’s gaming and hospitality investment arm.
ECB opens temporary gambling sponsorship route for The Hundred
Operators gain a temporary opening to pursue gambling sponsorship deals with The Hundred under an emergency provision.
Appointment
Kansas governor appoints Lopez interim racing and gaming director
The regulator’s leadership changes with Lopez’s appointment, but Senate confirmation remains pending.
Appointment
Coalition for Prediction Markets appoints Brian Quintenz as senior adviser
Quintenz’s appointment adds a former CFTC commissioner to the coalition’s efforts on federal prediction-market policy.
ANJL backs new betting advertising rules and urges tougher illegal-site enforcement
Stricter enforcement against unlicensed sites would affect how licensed operators compete and how advertising rules are applied in Brazil.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends sportsbook licence approvals
The recommendations outline conditional steps towards sportsbook operations at named Nevada casino properties.
Penalty
KSA upholds Polymarket penalty over unlicensed betting in the Netherlands
The upheld penalty signals that betting services offered to Dutch users may require local gambling licensing.
Industry roundup reports supplier deals and appointments ahead of Alberta launch
The reported agreements include sportsbook supply and game distribution activity connected to Alberta’s regulated market launch.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain secures Madrid homologation for E-FLAT machines
The Madrid homologation expands E-Gaming Spain’s approved games and permits its machines to accept €50 banknotes.
Tender
HGC tenders for advice on online player verification in Greece
The tender could shape verification requirements for licensed online operators in Greece.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain gains Madrid approval for E-FLAT machines
Operators in Madrid can offer additional games and a new banknote option on E-FLAT terminals.
PhilWeb agrees exclusive Pragmatic Play content partnership in the Philippines
The agreement could expand content access for Philippine licensees if required approvals are secured.
Fertitta executives brief Nevada regulators on Caesars deal timetable
Nevada licensing and antitrust clearance are gating steps that determine whether the Caesars takeover can complete on schedule.
Appointment
PhilWeb appoints Lance Gokongwei and Aldous Brigino as directors
The appointments change the composition of the board at a gaming technology company operating in the Philippines.
Appointment
Seneca Gaming appoints Lon O’Donnell to senior gaming operations role
The appointment adds a senior executive with casino management experience to Seneca Resorts & Casinos’ gaming operations.
Arizona ADG orders five operators to stop gambling activity
The orders require the named operators to stop online and mobile gambling activity in Arizona or risk further legal action.
Appointment
Macau appoints Lio Chi Chong acting director of gaming regulator
The appointment changes the acting leadership of Macau’s gaming regulator while its director position remains vacant.
Appointment
SGLA appoints Sean Ostrow executive director and adds four board members
The appointments reshape SGLA leadership and board membership as the group advocates regulatory frameworks for Social Plus games.