Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board suspends HG Vora licensing agenda item until May
The unresolved licensing review may affect HG Vora’s ability to exercise shareholder rights in a gaming company.
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Reports
Brazil Treasury considers betting limits for Desenrola debt programme
The possible restrictions could affect betting access for customers participating in Brazil’s debt renegotiation programme.
Latvia integrates gambling watchdog into State Revenue Service
Operators must engage with the State Revenue Service as responsibility for gambling supervision shifts to its new units.
Licence
MGC seeks Massachusetts sports wagering licence interest by 15 May
The notice lets the MGC gauge prospective demand before entities submit formal sports wagering licence applications.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sportsbook licensing process
Operators may have an opportunity to seek one of Massachusetts’ available untethered online sportsbook licences.
Lula says he would close Brazil’s betting companies, subject to Congress
The president’s comments signal possible policy pressure on betting operators, while any closure depends on congressional discussion.
BGC says 65% of British gamblers reject sharing financial data
The survey and industry response add pressure to the UKGC’s pending decision on affordability checks.
Dutch MPs question KSA licence arrangements involving 888
The questions put scrutiny on how past violations factor into Dutch gambling licence assessments.
Nevada gaming control chair urges further action on prediction markets
The chair’s call signals continued regulatory concern about prediction-market competition with the state-licensed industry.
Nevada Gaming Control Board approves Golden Entertainment going-private deal
The proposal would change Golden Entertainment’s ownership and divide its casino operating and real-estate assets among the named parties.
Brazil’s president backs national ban on online betting platforms
A proposed ban or higher tax could materially alter the operating conditions for licensed betting companies in Brazil.
Incheon police charge five suspects after alleged gambling-den raid
The charges and ongoing investigation may affect enforcement against gambling venues in South Korea.
Maine bans dual-currency online sweepstakes games under LD 2007
Operators using the covered dual-currency model face civil fines and potential loss of gambling licences in Maine.
Kalshi integrates prediction market data across FOX news platforms
The agreement gives Kalshi another media partner for distributing its prediction market data to news audiences.
Gravina proposes ending Italy’s betting advertising ban and sharing betting revenue
The proposals could reshape betting operators’ advertising options and create a route for sports betting revenue to fund football.
Brazilian government considers betting debt limits for debt-relief applicants
The proposed condition could restrict betting access for customers who join the debt-relief programme.
More than 400 racing figures urge UK government to pause affordability checks
A pause could affect betting activity and a funding source for British horseracing.
Lazio administrative court upholds 20-day suspension of Frosinone bar
The ruling confirms enforcement against a venue operating an unauthorised gaming room and machines without required information.
Licence
Gibraltar authorises Predict Street as betting intermediary
The authorisation places a prediction-markets operator under Gibraltar gambling oversight ahead of its planned launch.
MGA Industrial and Playtech supply Spears 27 machines to Catalan gaming venues
Further regional roll-out depends on approvals, shaping where the jointly developed machines can be supplied next.
Appointment
Nevada governor appoints Richard Schonfeld to Gaming Commission
The appointment fills a commission role involved in Nevada gaming licensing, regulation and disciplinary decisions.
Brazil’s sports ministry updates eligible sports for fixed-odds betting
Betting platforms must follow the updated eligible-sports list and the new conditions for esports competitions.
Brazil’s sports ministry and ANJL launch match-fixing education platform
The programme is intended to help athletes exposed to betting-related match-fixing recognise and resist manipulation attempts.
Brazil’s Sports Ministry and ANJL launch athlete betting-integrity platform
The training aims to help athletes report manipulation attempts and support authorities’ integrity work.
Licence
1xBet says it acquired a licence to operate in Brazil
The reported licence marks 1xBet’s entry into Brazil’s regulated market, relevant to operators and suppliers assessing market participation.