Bolivia’s gaming authority seizes illegal betting machines in Cochabamba
The operations removed unauthorised machines and restated the licensing requirement for cash-prize gambling equipment.
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Reports
Santa Catarina assembly approves rules for charitable bingo events
The measure sets requirements for non-profit groups seeking to hold community bingo events in Santa Catarina.
Robinhood limits prediction market contracts over insider trading concerns
The restrictions show how insider-trading risks are shaping which event contracts a major platform offers.
Departure
UK Tote Group seeks COO after Dave Hammond steps down
The departure leaves the pool betting operator recruiting for a senior leadership position.
Wisconsin governor signs online sports betting bill for tribal partnerships
The law creates a route for sportsbook operators to offer mobile betting through Wisconsin tribal partnerships.
Kalshi sues Montana over renewed enforcement threat
The case challenges Montana’s authority to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi’s event contracts and seeks to prevent state action.
Appointment
UX Group appoints Fernando Botelho as chief marketing officer
The appointment assigns leadership of marketing across UX Group’s licensed betting brands to a new executive.
Bogotá to host 10th Ibero-American Gaming Summit in May
The summit gives regulators from across the region a forum to compare approaches to regulating and developing the gambling market.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Arizona court grants temporary order blocking state action against Kalshi
The order temporarily restricts Arizona’s pursuit of criminal charges against Kalshi over its prediction-market activity.
Arizona federal court temporarily bars prosecution of CFTC-regulated event contracts
The order temporarily protects covered event-contract markets from Arizona prosecution pending further court proceedings.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sports betting licence applications
The decision could create a route for bet365 to apply for a Massachusetts online sports betting licence.
SRIJ launches centralised online gambling self-exclusion platform in Portugal
Licensed operators must apply exclusions submitted through the shared platform across their sites.
Appointment
Eventus International appoints Priya Ahlawat as Asia ambassador
The appointment adds an Asia representative to Eventus International’s regional ambassador network.
OLG raises LOTTO MAX price to $6 and jackpot cap to $90 million
Higher ticket prices and jackpot limits, alongside improved prize odds, may affect LOTTO MAX demand and player spending.
Source: OLG
Lombardy tax court rules betting tax applies to operators’ margins
The ruling affects how betting operators calculate the single tax, including those without concessions or connection to the national pool.
Lombardy tax court applies margin-based betting tax to all operators
The ruling addresses how Italy calculates betting tax for licensed and unlicensed operators, including data transmission centres.
Flávio Bolsonaro blames Lula government for debt among 80 million Brazilians
The remarks link online betting regulation to a public debate about household debt and could add pressure for policy changes.
Nevada Gaming Commission updates bankroll formulas for licensees
Nevada licensees must use the applicable revised workbook to calculate bankroll requirements.
Source: Nevada Gaming Control Board (NV)
Nevada Gaming Control Board outlines casino audit responsibilities
The overview describes the Board’s audit and compliance-review scope for Nevada casinos and other licensed gaming businesses.
Source: Nevada Gaming Control Board (NV)
Brazilian state lotteries face digital advertising barriers over Bet.br domain
State lotteries may need to rely on physical retail and other channels while digital platforms restrict their advertising.
Brazilian state lotteries cannot advertise digitally without Bet.br domain
The restriction affects how state lotteries can reach customers through digital advertising.
Brazil gambling specialists discuss responsible advertising rules at BiS SiGMA
Responsible-advertising discussions and influencer guidance may shape how gambling companies reach Brazilian consumers.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sports betting licence process
The reopened process could give bet365 and other applicants access to Massachusetts’ remaining untethered online sports betting permits.
Spanberger vetoes Fairfax County casino bill in Virginia
The veto blocks this proposed casino and leaves Fairfax County without the authorisation sought in the bill.
Wisconsin governor signs law authorising online sports betting
Operators will need tribal agreements to participate, while the law’s structure and potential legal challenge shape market access.