Century Entertainment asserts Philippine compliance after partner loses GSA licence
Century Entertainment maintains regulatory compliance despite its joint venture partner’s GSA licence loss.
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Brazilian government signs provisional measure to prohibit betting
The measure puts licensed betting operations at risk, subject to congressional consideration.
Betting-sector commentator says Brazil’s proposed ban risks illegal-market growth
The proposed ban could affect licensed operators’ market access and the controls applied to vulnerable bettors.
Flávio Bolsonaro criticises proposed Brazil betting ban
The proposal’s duration and parliamentary approval process could affect the status of betting operators in Brazil.
Malta Gaming Authority publishes voluntary AI charter for gaming
Operators can use the voluntary charter as guidance but must still account for the binding EU AI Act requirements described.
Blumenthal and Tonko back federal gambling reform proposals
The proposals could change oversight and consumer-protection requirements for sportsbooks and prediction markets.
New South Wales commission extends Star Sydney manager to June 2027
The extension maintains oversight while leaving The Star Sydney’s licence suspension in place.
Kenya court hears challenge to gambling licensing rules and Paybill threats
The ruling could affect enforcement of Kenya’s licensing rules and payment controls for gambling transactions.
Blumenthal and Tonko include prediction markets in federal gambling reform push
The reform campaign targets prediction markets, consumer protection and wagering businesses’ relationships with sports organisations and technology platforms.
Ontario reports C$9.74bn in iGaming wagers for August
Ontario’s reported wager growth gives operators and investors a measure of the province’s iGaming activity.
Puerto Rico Gaming Commission explains disputed machine-fine debts to Senate
The distinction affects how disputed machine-fine debts may relate to police retirement funds and licence assessments.
Brazil weighs short implementation period for proposed betting restrictions
Licensed operators may have little time to respond if the proposed restrictions take effect quickly.
Carlos Umaña presents Honduran player-protection bill
If enacted, the bill could require gambling venues to apply new access restrictions and player-protection measures.
EnReJA and CIPAC plan responsible-gambling work across Salta
The planned coordination could shape responsible-gambling prevention activities across Salta.
Gibraltar commissioner says igaming sector remains viable amid job cuts
Lyman’s assessment signals that Gibraltar remains a licensing option despite operator restructuring and tax pressures.
Pennsylvania lawmaker prepares skill-games proposal ahead of 13 October deadline
The proposal could determine whether skill-game machines remain available and change tax rates for casino operators.
Ontario records $9.74bn in August cash wagers as sportsbook revenue weakens
Ontario operators face weaker revenue despite historically high gambling activity, as sportsbooks dragged online gambling revenue to its lowest since March.
iGaming Ontario and RGC extend education programme to 40 campuses
The expansion brings gambling-harm education and information about self-exclusion to students at 40 Ontario campuses.
KSA issues guidance on online gambling account closures in the Netherlands
Operators must provide an unobstructed account-closure process and return players’ remaining funds without conditions.
Pennsylvania board approves $50,250 MGM fine and $50,000 CountR settlement
The agreements set out financial consequences for two gaming companies and add ten people to Pennsylvania exclusion lists.
ADM orders 61 unauthorised gambling sites blocked in Italy
Operators serving Italy must account for the latest blocking orders and the stated deadline for implementation.
Lula proposes ending digital betting in Brazil
A proposed ban could affect betting operators and football clubs that rely on sponsorship revenue.
Merger
Renta 4 cuts Cirsa recommendation to hold after Lottomatica merger rally
Investors can weigh the hold recommendation and proposed ownership share against the planned combination’s completion timeline.
Licence
RiskCherry adds five approvals across regulated iGaming markets
Approvals in additional regulated markets expand the testing and certification coverage RiskCherry says it offers suppliers.
PAGCOR considers smart-table technology mandate for Philippine casinos
A future mandate could require casino operators to invest in smart-table systems, potentially in stages by property type.