Brazil’s Central Bank bars Pix, TED and boleto payments for fixed-odds betting
Payment providers must apply the restrictions across three major payment arrangements, with TED and Pix exceptions for refunds and closures.
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ABERT asks Brazil’s STF to suspend provisional betting ban
The requested suspension could affect restrictions on betting advertising and related contracts for broadcasters.
Knokke-Heist plans at least €122m new Casino-Kursaal
The project signals continued public investment in land-based casino infrastructure in Belgium, relevant to operators and suppliers eyeing the market.
Brazil’s offshore betting share reaches 9.9% after ban publication
Operators and affiliates face a rapidly changing market as offshore demand rises and promotional coverage contracts.
Abert asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend betting ban measure
The request challenges restrictions that Abert says affect broadcasters’ existing and future commercial agreements with betting companies.
Brazilian Supreme Court lets Flamengo join betting case as amicus curiae
The ruling gives Flamengo a formal role in litigation that could affect betting operations and its sponsorship contracts.
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TED reports TELENOR NORGE AS wins NOK 8m telecommunications award
The award identifies a supplier and contract value for telecommunications services in Norway.
Source: TED
Prediction markets dominate G2E debate in Las Vegas
The dispute pits state gambling enforcement against the CFTC’s claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sports-event contracts.
ANJL disputes link between falling Pix transactions and online betting prohibition
ANJL's central bank data analysis challenges a direct link between Brazil's betting prohibition and fewer Pix transactions.
CFTC proposes rules on casino-style gambling and event contracts
The proposals could affect how prediction-market sports contracts are treated amid disputes between operators and state gambling authorities.
Rio Pag regains Loterj payments contract under interim court order
The order allows Rio Pag to resume payment processing while the contract dispute and state appeal remain unresolved.
Brazil’s betting restrictions put R$1.03bn in club sponsorship at risk
Clubs and betting companies must assess sponsorship contracts as restrictions and licence expiries approach.
CFTC submits proposals on casino games and event contracts for review
The proposals could shape whether CFTC-regulated prediction markets offer casino-style products or sports-related event contracts.
Brazilian government task force faces scrutiny over claims on illegal betting
The disputed claims concern how Brazil’s rules and enforcement measures affect payment processing for illegal betting operators.
Macau records September casino revenue of MOP18.06bn as annual decline reaches 1.2%
Macau’s fourth successive month of annual revenue declines signals continued revenue contraction for casino operators and investors.
DGOJ prepares cross-operator deposit limits and gambling detection algorithm in Spain
Licensed operators face proposed controls affecting deposit limits, player-risk monitoring and marketing in Spain.
ANJL disputes link between Pix decline and Brazil betting ban
The competing comparisons offer regulators and operators different readings of payment trends after the betting prohibition.
ABRAJOGO president warns Brazil betting ban affects companies beyond operators
The ban may affect suppliers and clubs with existing contracts, not only betting operators.
CFTC proposes two rules on prediction market oversight
The proposals could affect how prediction market event contracts are treated in disputes with state authorities.
Supreme Court may consider disputes over sports prediction contracts
A ruling could clarify whether states can apply gambling laws to sports event contracts.
Texas Senate committee hears views on prediction-market sports contracts
Any state restrictions could affect prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts in Texas.
IMGL's Mancini says Italian land-based gaming reform depends on political action
Operators need clarity on whether and how Italy will reorganise its land-based gaming network.
European Lotteries calls for consistent European rules on prediction markets
Operators may face different national gambling rules for event contracts, including those also classified as financial instruments.
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Robinhood plans to offer Cboe earnings-linked event contracts
The proposed launch would add corporate-performance contracts to Robinhood’s prediction-market offering, subject to regulatory approval.
Pix transaction counts fall 10% after Brazil bans online sports betting
The reported decline and fintech exposure indicate payment-sector effects being discussed around the betting ban.