Lula warns online betting could face prohibition in Brazil
Operators face Lula’s call to end online betting unless socially justified, although he announced no specific measure or timetable.
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DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for overseas expansion
DigiPlus appointed Teneo as strategic adviser while considering further overseas expansion and holding South African and Brazilian licences.
Albania completes regulations for online sports betting reopening
Operators seeking entry must meet identity verification, transaction monitoring and digital self-exclusion requirements before serving Albania’s reopened market.
Labor proposes gambling advertising opt-out register in Australia
Licensed online wagering providers would pay a levy to fund a national system allowing users to opt out of gambling advertising.
Chilean MP requests implementation timetable for court-ordered betting website blocks
Court-ordered website blocking requires SCJ validation before Subtel instructs internet providers, while Arroyo seeks deadlines and domain validation criteria.
LOTBA discusses responsible gambling measures with Buenos Aires civil society organisations
LOTBA presented youth-focused digital prevention and coordinated illegal gambling controls to Buenos Aires civil society organisations.
South Korean police arrest 58 over alleged KRW78bn gambling operation impersonating Kangwon Land
For operators, the case involves alleged gambling websites impersonating Kangwon Land that attracted around 40,000 Korean users.
Buenas PH consultant urges Philippine online operators to invest in staff training
Philippine online gambling operators are urged to prioritise AML, KYC and AI training and integrate compliance into operational roles.
Coljuegos considers temporary regulatory relief for earthquake-affected Colombian gambling operators
Affected operators must document earthquake damage and disruption as Coljuegos considers temporary flexibility on deadlines and financial obligations without cancelling payments.
Sands China doubles interim dividend to HKD0.50 per share
Sands China shareholders will receive double the prior-year interim dividend, with the distribution totalling HKD4.05bn.
Meta faces scrutiny over unlicensed casino advertisements in Australia
The proposed powers would let ACMA compel advertisement removals where it currently relies on requests to Meta.
DC Lottery and Washington Commanders launch themed scratchers and digital game
The expanded lineup gives the DC Lottery three new retail price points and an online game tied to a hometown NFL team.
GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with ADGM’s FSRA in UAE
The agreement establishes information sharing, coordinated supervision and investigation support where GCGRA and ADGM’s financial regulator have overlapping responsibilities.
NGB urges South Africans to protect household finances when gambling
South Africa’s NGB emphasises household financial protection and gambling caution following labour survey evidence of economic pressure.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
PAGCOR receives ISO certification covering 16 Casino Filipino locations
The ISO 9001:2015 certification covers 16 Casino Filipino sites and branches.
Results
Bally’s casino revenue rises in second quarter
Bally's reiterated its early 2027 Chicago opening target while not addressing the reported construction slowdown.
Atlantic City casinos increase July gaming revenue by 7.1%
July's $304.2m from slots and tables marked the highest revenue since 2012, up 7.1% annually.
Lula questions Brazilian betting platforms without domestic legal identities
Lula backed ending platforms lacking a legal business identity in Brazil, anticipating opposition from betting-aligned lawmakers.
ANJL adviser warns ban on regulated betting firms would aid illegal market
The warning signals that a prohibition could shift betting activity to unregulated operators, affecting licensed operators and enforcement priorities in Brazil.
STF weighs betting law as researcher warns ban would push users to illegal platforms
The court's ruling will determine whether Brazil's regulated betting market survives, directly affecting operators' licensing and compliance obligations.
Brazil's Finance Ministry imposes precautionary measures on authorised betting operators
Precautionary measures against licensed operators signal closer scrutiny of supervision failures in Brazil's regulated betting market.
ISA-Guide weekly review covers prediction markets, player protection and legal cases
The round-up signals regulatory attention on prediction markets and tighter player-protection rules that could affect operators in Germany, Austria and Italy.
Kenneth Dart submits formal Evolution takeover bid
Dart's formal takeover offer for Evolution was described as mandated by his legal obligations.
Bolsonaro programme proposes betting restriction already applied to social funds
The proposed restriction already applies to authorised operators, the report said.
PAGCOR gains quality management certification at 16 Casino Filipino venues
Certification signals documented quality-management processes at 16 state-run casino sites, a governance benchmark for Philippine operators and suppliers.