Chile’s Supreme Court orders action to block mirror sites of gambling platforms
The ruling requires telecommunications operators to address alternative URLs used to access online gambling sites.
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mkodo appoints David da Silva as managing director ahead of Alberta expansion
The leadership change puts da Silva in charge of mkodo’s product and growth plans ahead of Alberta’s market launch.
KSA outlines gambling-harm measures at European debt conference
The discussions and regulator network concern cross-border approaches to gambling-harm prevention and player communications.
Appointment
ANJL welcomes Brazil’s new Prizes and Betting secretary
The appointments change the leadership of the ministry unit overseeing Brazil’s betting regulation and enforcement efforts.
Licence
Ukraine moves gambling licence applications online through Diia
Electronic applications and licence delivery change compliance workflows for gambling businesses across Ukraine’s listed sectors.
Licence
Gibraltar minister approved Predictstreet licence after due diligence
The account sets out who approved the licence and the regulator’s explanation of the expedited review.
Licence
DigiPlus receives three Western Cape gambling licence approvals
The approvals give DigiPlus regulatory permission to enter the Western Cape gambling market through three licence categories.
European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling levy
A further levy could change operators’ tax exposure across EU markets if member states later approve it.
European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling tax
The proposal could affect operators’ tax costs across EU markets, although it remains under consideration.
Licence
Gibraltar grants Predictstreet licence before FIFA partnership launch
The licence and reported absence of platform activity raise questions for operators and regulators about launch readiness and oversight.
Federal Police arrest suspects in alleged illegal betting and money-laundering scheme
The investigation highlights alleged links between unregulated betting proceeds and money laundering across multiple Brazilian jurisdictions.
DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch for 13 July
DraftKings’ Alberta entry remains conditional on licensing and regulatory approval, making those decisions central to launch planning.
EU court ruling says players may sue over gambling losses where products were banned
Operators may face civil claims over customer losses incurred in markets where their products were prohibited.
Finnish MP Jouni Ovaska calls for political betting ban
Any restrictions could shape the rules for political betting as Finland opens its gambling market.
Uganda gaming regulator publishes self-exclusion form
The form provides a regulatory self-exclusion resource for people seeking to restrict their gambling.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
iGaming Ontario introduces BetGuard self-exclusion system for 82 operators
Operators must integrate with BetGuard while continuing to provide their own self-exclusion tools.
Licence
AGCO authorises Digitain to launch gaming content in Ontario
The authorisation lets Ontario licensed operators consider Digitain’s proprietary gaming content.
Caesars agrees MLB player imagery deal for sportsbook platforms
The deal grants Caesars Sportsbook and William Hill Nevada rights to use MLB player imagery across their platforms.
Lotep sets 72-hour operator deadline for bettor self-exclusion in Paraíba
Operators authorised in Paraíba must block excluded users across their sites and apps within 72 hours.
Appointment
Brazil appoints Daniele Cardoso as Prizes and Betting secretary
The appointments set the leadership of Brazil’s authority responsible for regulating fixed-odds betting.
Brazil’s SPA authorises a second annual themed Mega-Sena draw
The amendment gives the Mega-Sena operator flexibility to schedule another themed draw alongside the annual New Year draw.
Licence
Brazil’s SPA authorises Track Gaming to add DR. BINGO brand
The authorisation expands the brands Track Gaming can operate in Brazil’s regulated betting and gaming market.
São Paulo courts reject Spribe injunction requests against Aviator Studio Brazil
The rulings allow Aviator Studio Brazil to continue operating while the trademark dispute is heard.
EU court allows claims to recover losses from prohibited gambling
Operators serving markets where their products are prohibited may face civil claims over customers’ losses.
Naples study finds 51% of respondents cannot identify legal gambling outlets
The finding signals a gap in young people's ability to recognise legal gambling outlets in Naples.