Brazil Senate president seeks talks on sports betting advertising restrictions
The proposal could limit the people and settings operators may use in sports betting advertising if enacted.
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EU General Court rejects Veikkaus appeal over gaming trademark
The ruling leaves Veikkaus without trademark registration for most of the requested gambling-related services.
California judge blocks state blackjack restrictions for card rooms
The ruling leaves card rooms operating under current game rules while the state considers whether to appeal.
Irajá backs Senate vote on Brazil gambling bill before July recess
A Senate vote could move proposed casino, bingo and jogo do bicho legalisation towards presidential sanction.
North Carolina lawmakers consider gambling tax and reporting changes
The proposed tax and reporting changes could affect sportsbook costs, customer reporting and prediction-market operators in North Carolina.
EU MiCA licensing deadline could narrow crypto payment options for gambling operators
Changes in the availability of crypto payment providers could affect operators’ digital-currency payment options across Europe.
National Gambling Board seeks foreign help over illegal online gambling
Overseas regulatory cooperation and proposed policy discussions could shape enforcement against offshore platforms targeting South African customers.
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Gambling Authority Botswana registers Soft Construct as technology provider
Registration gives Soft Construct approved status to provide gaming technology and software solutions under Botswana’s gambling framework.
EU court hears LeoVegas challenge to Italy’s gambling advertising ban
The ruling could affect the application of Italy’s gambling advertising ban and operators’ ability to advertise in the market.
Buenos Aires prosecutor blocks six illegal online betting platforms
The blocks remove six unauthorised betting platforms from access in Buenos Aires, affecting the local illegal online market.
CONAR orders preventive suspension of three betting adverts during Brazil’s World Cup broadcasts
The decision requires the named operators to respond and may lead to continued suspension, advert changes or warnings.
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PopOK Gaming receives certification for Portugal
The certification gives PopOK Gaming access to supply content in Portugal’s regulated market.
SOFTSWISS records more than 50 prediction-markets projects
The pipeline figure indicates operator uptake of SOFTSWISS’s fixed-odds prediction-markets product.
Alcolumbre seeks Chamber vote on Brazil betting-advertising bill
Operators may face tighter advertising restrictions if the proposal advances and becomes law.
Ana Gaming returns Bet Casino to FIRST.bet for Brazil sportsbook technology
The deal restores FIRST.bet as the technology provider for Ana Gaming’s Bet Casino sportsbook in Brazil.
France's National Assembly approves youth loss-limit bill amendments
If enacted, the measure would require licensed sportsbooks in France to apply loss limits to customers aged 18 to 25.
Brazil's SPA sets sanctions process for prize promotions and savings operations
Operators conducting covered promotions or savings operations must secure prior authorisation and comply with its conditions.
AGCO approves Woodbine racing resumption from 4 July
The approval sets the conditions and date for racing to resume at Woodbine after infrastructure repairs.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
SOFTSWISS reports more than 50 prediction-market projects since April launch
The project count and integration timelines give operators information on adoption and potential deployment of the platform.
Brazil committee postpones vote on betting revenue allocation to police fund
The proposal could change how Brazil allocates regulated betting revenue if Congress makes the measure permanent.
Meta and Kalshi takeover discussions fail to advance
The stalled talks leave Kalshi independent while Meta explores a separate prediction-market product.
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AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 over casino software
The penalty reinforces approval requirements for casino equipment and gives the operator a 15-day appeal window.
Ukraine plans gambling-regulation talks with UK Gambling Commission
The talks could shape cooperation on regulatory oversight and requirements for gambling operators in Ukraine.
Nebraska ballot campaigns seek November vote on statewide online sports betting
Statewide online betting access depends on petition verification and whether voters approve the initiatives.
EEEP refers 18 influencers to prosecutors over illegal gambling promotion
The action puts influencers and other commercial communicators within the stated scope of enforcement against illegal gambling promotion.