Coljuegos declares presidential campaign raffle unauthorised in Colombia
Draw organisers must consider Coljuegos approval requirements and restrictions on cash prizes.
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Valencian government advances gaming-sector planning decree and reports €4.636bn in 2024 play
The draft would preserve location and machine-authorisation limits affecting gaming venues and operators in the region.
São Paulo appeals court rejects SPRIBE bid to restrict Aviator Studio Brasil
The decisions allow Aviator Studio Brasil and its partners to continue operating while the trademark case remains unresolved.
Valencia advances gambling planning decree with 850-metre venue buffer
The draft’s venue buffer and replacement-only machine authorisations could constrain gambling-site locations and hospitality expansion.
Appointment
BMM Testlabs appoints Michael Minor to lead North American business development
The appointment sets out who will lead BMM’s business development with North American gaming customers.
Sands China rolls out baccarat side bets at Macau casinos
The new betting options expand the products available at Sands China’s Macau casinos following regulator approval.
Spanish parliament backs measures to limit minors’ access to instant-win gambling
The proposed measures could affect age verification, advertising and compliance expectations for gambling operators in Spain.
Pennsylvania lawmakers approve grant for Almond responsible-gambling platform
The grant supports a digital resource intended to connect Pennsylvania residents with gambling-harm tools and treatment services.
Appointment
BGC appoints Kane Purdy as chair
The appointment puts a new chair at the head of the UK gambling trade body during regulatory and tax debates.
SmartSoft launches Cheesy Road with three Brazilian operator brands
The launch adds a named supplier game to three operator brands in Brazil’s regulated market.
California attorney general charges Gardens Casino dealer with alleged chip theft
The charge concerns alleged theft at a California cardroom and a state gambling-control investigation.
Canadian MPs advance Bill S-211 on sports betting advertising
Further committee consideration could shape the rules governing sports betting advertising in Canada.
Fine
Kalshi fines and suspends three congressional candidates over election wagers
The penalties show how Kalshi is enforcing its rules against candidates wagering on their own campaigns.
Maybank cuts DigiPlus revenue forecasts by 12% for 2026 and 18% for 2027
Lower revenue forecasts alongside expected margin gains shape investor assessments of DigiPlus’s outlook.
Seaport forecasts Macau gaming growth slowdown after first-quarter GGR rise
Operators may need to weigh slower expected growth against persistent cost and margin pressure.
ACMA maps AI use and risks among Australian online gambling providers
The report sets out AI applications and associated risks relevant to licensed providers and regulatory oversight in Australia.
Ontario Liberal MPP introduces Bill 107 to ban online gambling advertising
Operators and business partners may face advertising restrictions, fines or licence loss if the bill is enacted.
Series A
BetHog raises $10 million Series A to develop AI live-dealer platform
The funding and revenue-share model support BetHog’s planned supply of AI dealer experiences to casino operators.
Five AI chatbots recommend unlicensed casinos to UK users, investigation finds
The findings raise concerns for UK consumers and operators about AI directing users to unlicensed gambling sites.
Illinois governor bars state workers from using inside information on prediction markets
The order sets explicit conduct restrictions for state personnel participating in or influencing prediction-market bets.
South Carolina business group sues Dave & Buster’s over arcade prize games
The lawsuit may clarify whether prize-redemption arcade machines violate South Carolina gambling laws.
Brazil’s TCU closes complaint over alleged irregularities in online betting CPF use
The decision clarifies that the TCU will not proceed with this complaint or assess the cited private companies.
European Commission clears Ireland’s 2026 betting-premises regulations
Licensed betting and gambling premises in Ireland face rules on alcohol sales and operating hours.
Limpopo Gambling Board destroys more than 200 illegal gambling machines
The destruction signals enforcement against unlicensed gambling machines across Limpopo, affecting operators and premises involved.
Brazilian betting operators press government to regulate prediction markets
A decision to apply betting rules to prediction markets could change the compliance requirements for platforms operating in Brazil.