FIA orders La Pampa authorities to disclose Casino Club concession documents
The FIA order requires disclosure of Casino Club concession records and supporting net-win calculations despite provincial confidentiality objections.
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Reports
Valencia outlines options to retain type B gaming-machine authorisations
Venues and operators must track authorisation and inactivity periods because losing an authorisation may prevent a future application.
Vanguard Overwatch proposes channelisation as gambling regulation success measure
The paper proposes channelisation as a benchmark regulators can use to assess gambling regulation’s success.
Cebu City mayor orders police checks on gambling permits
Cebu City operators face intensified police checks on gambling permits, authorisations and compliance with local cockfighting requirements.
Roraima prosecutors charge 10 people over alleged illegal gambling scheme
The case puts alleged promotion of illegal gambling platforms and related financial activity before the courts.
Fine
FINTRAC fines two Canadian gaming bodies over suspicious transactions
Both gaming organisations complied with FINTRAC’s suspicious transaction penalties, and their enforcement cases are closed.
Lazio court upholds Ciampino order blocking gaming hall pending authorisation
The interim ruling indicates that gaming-hall operators in Ciampino need municipal authorisation and must meet local distance rules.
Mexico’s Interior Ministry prepares casino and betting regulation bill
Operators may face updated rules on regularisation, tax and labour obligations if the proposal advances.
Brazilian Senate committee removes proposal to redirect betting revenue from sport
The committee’s decision would prevent an estimated annual R$500m sports budget reduction, with plenary consideration still ahead.
Licence
EGT says GCGRA grants UAE gaming-related vendor licence
The licence authorises EGT to provide land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators in the UAE.
Brazilian Senate committee backs report preserving betting funds for sport
The commission’s approved report preserves betting company funding for Brazilian sport following reported pressure from industry organisations.
Maverick Gaming closes two Washington casinos and lays off 238 employees
The closures affect 238 employees and form part of Maverick Gaming’s reorganisation.
Acquisition
Kepler Cheuvreux assesses Lottomatica’s proposed CIRSA acquisition strategy
The broker’s assessment centres on integration and international growth risks for investors in the proposed combined group.
Flutter appoints Comversa Reply for GEO work across three Southern Europe brands
The contract brings an external supplier into search visibility work for three Flutter gambling brands.
AGLC outlines financial reporting requirements for Alberta raffles worth $20,000 or less
Charities running raffles totalling $20,000 or less must handle net proceeds differently depending on their other gaming activities.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
Merger
Cirsa and Lottomatica agree merger with completion targeted for 2027
The proposed merger would combine two gambling groups, subject to regulatory approvals and completion in 2027.
Lula consults ministers and groups on Brazil's online betting policy
A possible policy change could affect licensed betting operators and the government’s approach to the market.
MGC launches athlete harassment reporting programme in Massachusetts
The programme creates a reporting route for harassment complaints that could lead to bettors losing access to licensed gambling in Massachusetts.
Licence
GCGRA grants EGT supplier licence in United Arab Emirates
EGT’s licence permits it to supply gaming solutions in the United Arab Emirates.
Efraim Filho amendment suggests 20% tax rate on betting winnings
The proposed 20% rate appears in the amendment’s justification, not its operative provisions.
Casino de Juego Talca seeks suspension of Dreams casino opening in Chile
The requested suspension could delay opening authorisation for Dreams’ new casino while authorities examine the operator’s financing complaint.
Rogério Carvalho removes proposed 30% betting revenue allocation from Brazil security funds
The revised proposal leaves any additional funding for the two federal funds to future ordinary legislation.
Kalshi alleges selective enforcement in Washington prediction-market dispute
The dispute puts state enforcement of prediction-market contracts and the scope of Kalshi’s Washington operations at issue.
Brazilian sports organisations oppose security proposal diverting betting contributions
Sports organisations oppose a proposal diverting sports funding, including betting operators’ contributions, towards public security.
Licence
Brazil finance ministry sets fast-track betting authorisation for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The temporary licence is limited to eligible FIFA partners and tournament betting, making eligibility and operating restrictions central to applicants.