Supreme Court allows Loto-Québec to join Ontario iGaming appeal
The appeal will address whether Ontario may allow peer-to-peer gaming liquidity to cross provincial borders.
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Brazilian state lottery leaders debate illegal-market response and regulatory autonomy
State lottery operators are weighing enforcement and regulatory approaches that could shape their market operations.
As.Tro-GADS schedules Italian online gambling rules meeting
The discussions may shape shared industry positions on Italy’s online gambling rules and technical requirements.
Novig partners with LIV Golf ahead of The Masters
The partnership adds a prediction-market sponsor to professional golf and places its branding on seven players.
MGA and MTCA plan Malta tax framework session for 27 April
The session gives affected licence-holding groups guidance before Malta’s revised VAT and gaming tax rules take effect.
Source: MGA (Malta)
ASA rules against SkillOnNet over Gecko Play gambling advert
The ruling requires Gecko Play to keep the advert off air in that form and affects its future marketing campaigns.
Crotone police refer betting licence holder over closure notification
The case could lead to revocation of the betting authorisations for premises now used as a restaurant.
Enna court overturns €33,000 penalty over computers used for gambling
The ruling challenges the application of amusement-machine rules to computers used by customers for gambling.
Enna court rules Article 110 sanctions do not apply to open-access computers
The ruling affects how Italian authorities may apply gambling-related sanctions to open-access computers.
Dutch players pursue refunds over pre-regulation gambling contracts
The court’s expected decision may clarify whether older Dutch gambling contracts remain valid for refund claims.
Appointment
Genius Sports appoints Tony Marlow as chief marketing officer
The appointment places Marlow in charge of Genius Sports’ global marketing and brand strategy.
Portugal's SRIJ launches cross-operator online self-exclusion platform
The platform lets users apply self-exclusion across Portugal's authorised online gambling operators.
Acadi calls for coordinated reform of Italy's gambling sector
The proposed reform could affect operators' access, operating conditions and costs across Italy's online and land-based gambling markets.
ACADI urges Italy to complete gambling reform with consistent national rules
The proposed rules could shape operating conditions for land-based gambling businesses across Italy.
Ohio Republicans propose ending online sports betting under Save Ohio Sports Act
If enacted, the bill would end app-based sports betting and impose new limits on Ohio operators’ products and advertising.
KSA issues Unibet operator formal warning over anti-money laundering controls
The warning and required changes affect Unibet’s customer monitoring and financial-risk controls in the Netherlands.
Lula reiterates opposition to bookmakers operating in Brazil
Continued presidential opposition could put Brazil’s bookmakers under pressure as officials consider regulating their number.
Appointment
Rwanda appoints Moja Rwanda as National Lottery operator
The appointment gives Rwanda a new lottery operator after the previous licence was revoked for contractual and regulatory failures.
OHID allocates £25.4m in gambling harm-prevention grants across the UK
The awards direct harm-prevention funding to 33 grants, while treatment and research receive the remaining levy proceeds.
Crotone police withdraw betting licence after unauthorised restaurant use
The case concerns compliance obligations for a betting operator’s licensed premises.
Pedrizzi warns Italy gambling reform could increase market concentration
Potential changes to concession concentration limits could affect competition among gambling operators in Italy.
Valencian court upholds 850-metre school buffer for gambling venues
The rulings preserve the 850-metre school buffer affecting venue approvals and renewals in the Valencian Community.
Lula proposes possible ban on online betting platforms in Brazil
A national ban under consideration could reshape online betting, but would require parliamentary approval.
Spanish bill includes lottery services in rural viability study
Lottery services are included in a government study of provision in rural areas facing depopulation.
Lula says Brazil should close betting operators, subject to Congress
A closure or stricter rules would affect betting operators’ ability to serve the Brazilian market.