ANJL prepares joint response to Brazil licensing consultation
The consolidated submission lets members address proposed Brazilian betting authorisation rules before the consultation closes.
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The Nash distributes $2.4m to New Hampshire charities
The distribution transfers June gaming revenue to nonprofits under New Hampshire’s charitable gaming model.
South Carolina claimant sues Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions over gambling laws
The case tests whether prediction-market products fall under South Carolina gambling law, a question affecting operators offering event contracts in the state.
ANJL reviews proposed Brazilian betting authorisation rules
Operators and investors should note the draft ordinance would replace the current rules under SPA's Ordinance 827/2024 for sports betting authorisation.
Tender
Mexico's SAT schedules auction of ICELA shares linked to 65 casinos
The auction could change control of the company linked to the operation of the complex and casino permit.
Dominican Republic official proposes reviews and suspensions under pending gambling law
The proposed reviews and pause on status changes could affect operators’ activities and permits if the bill becomes law.
Lula signs law opening new funding for federal police fund
The law adds a funding channel for federal police operations, a change operators should track as Brazil's betting framework matures.
GAT Brasil debut debates compliance, illegal market and casino legalisation
The debate signals industry pressure for stronger enforcement against illegal operators and clearer rules before any physical casino legalisation in Brazil.
Dominican Republic gambling bill to face reviews after approval, Tabar says
Tabar says reviews will be proposed once the bill creating the new directorate is approved.
New York attorney general sues Kalshi over alleged missing gambling permit
The attorney general alleged Kalshi lacked the NYSGC authorisation required to operate legally in the state.
Rwanda regulator suspends operator over casino-style games outside licence
The suspension shows operators entering Rwanda that licence scope is being enforced, with casino-style games outside authorisation drawing a suspension.
Padua police suspend Veggiano venue licences for 30 days
The 30-day suspension halts the venue's licensed betting, food and drink service and ancillary authorisations.
Romanian authorities arrest ONJN deputy director over alleged bribery
Alleged payments to speed up new-game authorisation procedures raise corruption risk in the regulator's licensing processes.
Italy's land-based gambling overhaul remains open as fiscal deadline nears
Operators face continued regulatory fragmentation across Italian retail venues while the deadline for the fiscal delegation approaches.
Licence
Mediterránea de Apuestas receives Castilla y León betting authorisation
The authorisation permits the company to organise and operate betting in Castilla y León.
Acre governor assigns state lottery and betting oversight to SEFAZ
Operators in Acre will deal with SEFAZ for state betting and lottery authorisations, oversight and administrative sanctions.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission opens anonymised casino data portal for researchers
The portal gives researchers access to casino data, while sportsbook data-sharing requirements remain under discussion.
Dominican official proposes post-reform gambling permit review
Operators may face renewed scrutiny of activities outside existing decrees once new legislation passes.
MGA Games rolls out three releases across several markets
The three launches covering Spain, Portugal and other international markets follow a localisation-focused content roadmap.
Brazil opens consultation to revise betting authorisation rules
Operators already authorised face new requirements and adaptation deadlines, while advertising rules extend responsibility to influencers and commentators.
Casino Association of New Jersey asks CFTC to block sports prediction contracts
The CFTC’s decision could affect prediction-market competition, state and tribal gaming authority, and protections for sporting-event integrity.
ANJL disputes study linking Brazilian betting to household debt
The competing claims leave betting’s effects on household debt uncertain, since neither study establishes causation or independently measures those effects.
Better Markets urges CFTC to withdraw prediction-market proposal
The dispute raises questions about whether the proposed rule could permit gambling through event contracts and align with Dodd-Frank’s intent.
AGCO outlines Ontario break-open ticket approval standards in French guidance
The guidance informs suppliers and sellers about the approval conditions for break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Two businessmen leave house arrest in Naples illegal-betting investigation
Investors should note the businessmen left house arrest with reporting obligations while denying accusations in the Naples illegal-betting investigation.