Polymarket seeks European regulatory treatment as a financial services platform
The regulatory classification could determine whether Polymarket can obtain authorisation to operate across European markets.
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HIPTHER formalises partnership with International Masters of Gaming Law for Warsaw summit
The partnership adds gaming-law expertise to the summit programme for operators and regulators.
Gambling Commission suspends Targetlocal online betting licence
Targetlocal must stop accepting online bets while the suspension remains in force.
Zamora court overturns €6,000 award against gambling company over self-excluded customer
The ruling removes the first-instance compensation award and turns on when the customer’s claim became actionable.
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Conajzar says two Paraguay raffle licences expire on 13 November
The licence expiry could interrupt the two companies’ nationwide raffle operations unless their authorisations are renewed.
FIP president calls for sports betting revenue to fund Italian sport
The appeal puts the possible allocation of betting proceeds to sports federations and clubs on the government’s agenda.
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Ethiopian Lottery Service sets conditions for betting and digital lottery relaunch
Operators seeking new licences would face monitoring of financial transactions before authorisation.
La Rioja establishes regional gambling commission under new decree
The commission creates a formal channel for regional authorities, gambling businesses and civil-society groups to discuss gambling policy.
Dominican Senate approves gambling bill with 10-year moratorium on new venues
If enacted, the proposed moratorium would restrict new gambling venue authorisations for a decade.
Washington, D.C. councilmember proposes iGaming legalisation and sweepstakes ban
Operators would face proposed licensing, tax and enforcement requirements if the bill becomes law.
UK Gambling Commission suspends Targetlocal's remote betting licence
Operators should note the immediate remote-licence suspension, while customers retain account access and withdrawals and the non-remote licence remains unaffected.
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Mincetur requires authorisation changes for slot-machine adjustments
Authorisation holders must obtain approval and provide supporting documents before changing the machines covered by their permits.
Source: Mincetur (Peru)
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Peru’s Mincetur sets requirements for casino and slot-machine authorisations
Prospective operators must meet venue, ownership and assessment requirements to obtain authorisation for casino or slot operations.
Source: Mincetur (Peru)
Brazilian broadcasters oppose possible restrictions on regulated betting
Restrictions could affect broadcasters’ betting partnerships and clubs’ sponsorship contracts in Brazil.
Kogem CEO says Italian online gambling operators face new system switch on 13 November
Online operators must plan technical changes and meet the stated annual responsible-gambling spending requirement.
Brazilian football organisations oppose possible betting restrictions
Potential restrictions could affect clubs’ betting-linked income and existing sponsorship contracts.
MGA and MDIA launch voluntary AI framework for gaming
Gaming organisations can use the voluntary charter’s guidance on AI governance, transparency and human oversight alongside existing rules.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Brazil government considers bill to prohibit online casinos and slots
A proposed ban could affect operators’ permitted products and require refunds of part of their operating grants.
Brazil’s sports ministry creates commission to monitor betting partnerships
The commission’s review process adds oversight requirements for organisations holding agreements with the sports betting secretariat.
Nevada Gaming Commission updates gaming salon rules from 17 September
The changes affect authorisation and operating procedures for gaming salons in Nevada.
Lula administration considers banning online casino games in Brazil
A proposed ban could remove a major revenue source from licensed operators and prompt compensation claims.
Buenos Aires Senate approves adding trotting races to provincial turf law
The bill would place trotting-race operations and betting within the province’s turf-law framework if Deputies approve it.
FATF warns illegal gambling rivals regulated markets in multiple countries
The warning gives compliance teams and regulators risk indicators for addressing illegal gambling and money laundering threats.
Liberia’s NLA accuses Seven Blue of issuing gaming licences without authority
The dispute leaves operators facing competing claims about who can license gaming activity in Liberia.
Brazil SPA sets betting-brand rules for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Operators and sponsors must distinguish permitted tournament branding from prohibited betting promotion and meet the stated application deadline.