Betting companies warn Brazilian clubs of possible sponsorship exits
A ban could trigger termination of sponsorship agreements between betting operators and Brazilian clubs.
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Dutch regulator clarifies rules for closing gambling accounts
Operators must make account closure easy and return remaining balances without undue delay or conditions.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Italy’s Senate approves excise decree with gaming sponsorship tax rules
The approved rules define the tax treatment of specified gaming communications and prohibited sponsorship spending.
KSA requires Dutch gambling operators to make account closure straightforward
The guidance sets out operators’ obligations for account closure and the return of customers’ remaining funds.
Penalty
CNS imposes €20,000 penalty on French betting operator for asset-freezing breaches
The decision holds operators and senior executives accountable for failures to enforce asset-freezing obligations and notify the economy minister.
Flamengo urges Brazil to retain regulated betting market
Flamengo warns abrupt rule changes could put football clubs’ sponsorship contracts and financial commitments at risk.
Licence
RiskCherry secures approvals in five jurisdictions, reaching 24 regulated markets
RiskCherry’s stated coverage across 24 regulated markets gives operators more jurisdictions in which to use its services.
Navarra High Court upholds regional gambling restrictions
The ruling maintains different permitted operating hours for bingo halls and gaming and betting venues in Navarra.
Santa Cruz lottery agrees to advise school groups on bingo fundraising
The agreement gives school groups access to lottery advice and oversight for bingo fundraising activities.
iGaming Ontario supports RGC tour promoting BetGuard across 40 Ontario campuses
The expanded tour gives students at more Ontario campuses access to information about BetGuard and gambling support resources.
Source: iGaming Ontario
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board bars 11 people from gambling
The exclusions restrict the affected individuals from gambling at Pennsylvania casinos, regulated online betting sites and VGT locations.
IBJR chief urges Brazil to maintain betting rules as illegal market share falls
The cited estimates show illegal operators’ market share fell, while many bettors still took irregular betting actions.
Senate dossier estimates Italian responsible-gambling campaigns at €7m annually
The estimates and proposed deduction rules give concessionaires figures relevant to tax planning for responsible-communication spending.
TAR Veneto upholds anti-mafia order against gaming operator
The ruling leaves the operator subject to an anti-mafia measure affecting its gaming business.
Brazil weighs fixed-odds betting ban as illegal market remains 38% to 44%
A proposed ban could alter licensed operators’ market access and increase the risk of customers moving to illegal platforms.
Chile orders telecoms to block 37 online gambling domains
Affected providers and gambling platforms face a defined blocking deadline and court compliance reporting in Chile.
Lula says he will end betting in Brazil
Operators may face proposed restrictions on online games and sports betting, although the measure’s terms remain unsettled.
BetConstruct discusses Ronaldinho partnership and Latin American projects
The reported partnership and product development indicate BetConstruct’s activity in Latin American gaming and betting markets.
MGA publishes voluntary charter on responsible AI use
Operators can use the charter's recommendations to guide AI governance without facing new obligations under the framework.
FIP president urges Italy to return betting revenue to sports federations
A government response could affect how sports betting revenue is distributed to federations.
FIP president calls for sports betting revenue to fund Italian sport
The appeal puts the possible allocation of betting proceeds to sports federations and clubs on the government’s agenda.
CGA investigates unauthorised access to Curaçao gaming portal
Licensees and applicants may be affected if the ongoing investigation finds their information was accessed.
Appointment
Midnite appoints Anthony Ladislaus as Gibraltar general manager
The appointment gives Midnite a named lead for its Gibraltar operations.
Brazilian broadcasters lobby against possible betting ban
A possible ban could affect broadcasters’ betting-related advertising income and interests in betting platforms.
Geronimo Cardia urges seven measures to address Italy’s land-based gambling reform delay
The proposals concern the rules and conditions affecting land-based operators and future concession tenders in Italy.