Brazilian government suspends fixed-odds betting under provisional measure
The provisional measure requires licensed companies to close operations within ten days, subject to parliamentary approval.
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CASCBA and Argentina's UIF discuss cooperation on gambling compliance and illegal gaming
The discussions concern how casino businesses understand and implement existing financial-crime prevention requirements.
Brazil's provisional online gambling ban prompts Flutter and Entain outlook revisions
Operators must reassess Brazil’s contribution to revenue and earnings while the provisional measure awaits congressional approval.
Brazil measure prompts warning that illegal betting could fill market gap
The measure could affect the balance between regulated operators and illegal betting in Brazil.
Spanish operators consider legal action over proposed deposit limits
Potential court action could affect implementation of Spain’s proposed cross-operator deposit limits.
Lotería de Córdoba and rugby union agree on illegal betting access controls
The agreement gives participating clubs and families tools to restrict minors’ access to illegal betting sites.
Castilla-La Mancha convenes sports-integrity meeting on match-fixing
The meeting addresses coordination to detect and investigate match-fixing risks affecting sports betting integrity.
DigiPlus prepares customer refunds after Brazil betting ban
Operators must manage customer withdrawals and platform closures against the government’s stated deadlines.
Appointment
Isaacs joins GLI board in advisory role
The appointment adds a former Entain chief executive to GLI’s board in an advisory capacity.
MGA and MDIA issue voluntary AI charter for Malta gaming licensees
Malta’s voluntary charter gives licensees guidance on AI data governance, human oversight and player protection.
Sisal and CONI launch Win for Italia Team lottery game
The lottery directs part of its sales to CONI, linking the product to funding for Italian sports activities and programmes.
Brazilian government meets football clubs over sports betting prohibition
The meeting may address clubs’ concerns about the effect of the prohibition on budgets and sponsorship income.
Entain maintains 2026 EBITDA guidance after Brazil betting ban
Entain expects Brazil’s temporary ban to push its 2026 EBITDA and online margin forecasts toward the lower ends of their ranges.
Appointment
GLI appoints Gavin Isaacs as board adviser
GLI’s board gains advice from Gavin Isaacs, a former chief executive of Scientific Games and Entain.
VNLOK sues Meta in the Netherlands over illegal gambling adverts
VNLOK’s lawsuit challenges Meta’s handling of advertisements linked to illegal gambling sites as lawmakers consider platform responsibility.
Flutter forecasts Brazil ban will cut 2026 revenue by about $70m
Brazil’s ban threatens Flutter’s revenue and EBITDA, while Allwyn is preparing legal action to protect Kaizen Gaming’s licence.
President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
Licensed operators face site blocking and requirements to return customer funds while Congress considers the provisional measure.
BGC launches campaign against proposed 40% Machine Games Duty rate in Britain
The proposed 40% rate could expose betting shop operators to closures and job losses, according to the modelling cited by the BGC.
Entain cuts 2026 online growth forecast after Brazil betting ban
Entain’s lower growth forecast and lower-end EBITDA expectation show how Brazil’s betting prohibition affects its 2026 outlook.
Brazil betting groups prepare joint legal challenge to government ban
The prospective challenge could test the legal status of the provisional measure banning betting operations in Brazil.
Italy publishes tax rules for gaming promotion and sponsorship costs
Operators must apply the new tax classifications and cannot deduct sponsorship costs that violate existing bans.
Brazil betting ban prompts scrutiny of election-period government communications
The measure’s timing and official communications could bring the betting ban under election-law scrutiny.
Appointment
Gaming Laboratories International appoints Gavin Isaacs to its board
Isaacs’ appointment adds a former gambling-company chief executive to the testing laboratory’s board.
Allwyn says Betano prepares legal action over Brazil shutdown
The shutdown and reported market effects could affect operators’ legal plans and financial outlooks in Brazil.
VNLOK summons Meta to Amsterdam court over illegal gambling ads
The case tests whether platforms must act on illegal gambling ads before publication, with a Dutch parliamentary vote on KSA enforcement powers due.