HGC requires approval of commercial communication plans before use
Providers must secure HGC approval before publishing or distributing gambling-related commercial communications.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
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SPA plans platform design rules to curb impulsive betting
SPA's proposed restrictions target accelerated rounds and automatic repeat betting, contingent on rules governing supplier relationships.
Brazil considers restrictions on betting platform design
Operators face potential restrictions on website and app features encouraging excessive play, with scope and timing unspecified.
Brazil finance minister signals rules on betting platform design
New design rules could require betting operators to change how their platforms are built.
PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.
Oxford legal scholars propose distinct US rules for prediction markets
The scholars urge regulators to address event contracts’ incentives for corrupt or illegal outcome influence without automatically applying securities-market rules.
Brazil finance minister cites 6.2 million people excluded from betting
The figures indicate the scale of current access restrictions for operators in Brazil.
Admiral marks 60th anniversary amid concerns over gambling arcade regulation
Reported regulatory pressures raise concerns about legal arcade operations becoming harder and illegal gambling increasing.
NLGRB prioritises compliance, anti-money laundering and player protection in Uganda
Operators are being urged to embed compliance, anti-money laundering and responsible gambling into daily operations alongside coordinated tax oversight.
Augusto Cury proposes high taxes on betting firms in Brazil
Cury’s proposal would increase tax pressure on betting companies if adopted.
CFTC reviews mention markets as Kalshi drops sports contracts
Prediction-market operators face closer CFTC scrutiny of contract design and incentive programmes, with Kalshi already pulling sports-linked mention contracts.
ASA tells Midnite to withdraw TV, on-demand and radio advert
The ruling signals that gambling adverts linking betting with relief from everyday problems may require changes to meet UK social responsibility standards.
Brazil finance ministry drafts betting-platform restrictions, including five-second intervals
Operators may need to change platform features if the proposed restrictions are formally issued.
New Jersey appeals court upholds lifetime casino self-exclusion
The ruling leaves lifetime self-exclusion in place, and the gambler's lawyer warned it could discourage enrolment.
Bank of Ireland adds gambling blocking facility for customers
Bank-level blocking gives operators another exclusion channel to account for in consumer protection.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
South Korean tourism groups oppose proposed casino reforms
Tourism representatives warned the proposed casino changes could discourage investment, reduce jobs and weaken competitiveness.
FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of Pennsylvania gambling lawsuit
The court’s decisions could affect how operators handle customer claims involving gambling addiction and promotional offers.
Brazil finance official supports tighter betting data and tax controls
The proposals would expand government information access and tighten restrictions on licensed operators.
Bulgaria rejects gambling advertising ban and tax increases
Bulgaria rejected opposition proposals for a blanket gambling advertising ban and higher taxes, with warnings about illegal gambling.
GRAI launches campaign to help parents identify gambling risks among young people
The campaign gives operators and regulators a public-prevention approach focused on underage gambling and gambling-like features in games.
Spillemyndigheden launches summer gambling-break campaign for men aged 18 to 24
The campaign promotes temporary breaks among a young adult group the regulator says often gambles socially.
Brazilian ministries set new advertising rules for fixed-odds betting
Operators and contracted influencers face new advertising requirements and potential enforcement by three government bodies.
Spillemyndigheden launches summer ROFUS self-exclusion campaign in Denmark
Operators can direct customers to the available self-exclusion periods promoted by the campaign.
Brazil requires warnings on licensed betting adverts under new rules
Licensed operators face new advertising requirements and potential financial or operating sanctions for breaches.
Brazil requires betting adverts to carry health warnings from 17 July
Operators and advertising partners must revise promotions to include health warnings and avoid portraying betting as easy income or encouraging bets.