Licence
DGOJ approves transfer of Paf licences to Paf Games in Ceuta
The approval makes Paf Games the licence holder and sets a four-month deadline for completing regulatory requirements.
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Reports
Liquor & Gaming NSW revokes 649 gaming-machine exemptions
Affected venues must comply with the six-hour daily shutdown as the remaining exemption decisions are finalised.
DigiPlus helps shape stricter online gaming controls in the Philippines
Stricter controls could affect online gaming operators, while DigiPlus is pursuing a land-based market entry.
DigiPlus partners with Manny Pacquiao across games, sportsbook and payments
The partnership combines gaming content, sportsbook promotion and payment integration across DigiPlus platforms.
Seth Moulton bars staff from trading on prediction markets
The prohibition sets an office-level restriction on staff trading event contracts using official information.
Licence
PlayCity accredits GLI as Ukraine testing and inspection body for gambling equipment
Suppliers seeking Ukrainian market certification can request testing through GLI Europe B.V. after obtaining PlayCity approval certificates.
Appointment
Philippines AMLC names acting director as executive director seeks transfer
The leadership transition affects the agency responsible for overseeing anti-money-laundering measures that include casino junkets.
Licence
Brazil's SPA grants BPX group definitive betting authorisation through 2029
The decision moves BPX from court-authorised operation to a definitive approval in Brazil's betting market.
José Manssur opposes proposed Brazilian betting advertising ban
The proposals could affect how authorised operators communicate with consumers in Brazil, according to Manssur.
DraftKings launches historical MLB wagering product in Oregon
The launch adds a historical sports wagering product to DraftKings’ Oregon offering under state lottery approval.
Appointment
Better Collective appoints Thomas Plenborg as board chair
The appointment changes the board leadership of a publicly traded sports media group serving the betting sector.
Navarra requires identity checks at gambling venues from 26 March 2026
Operators in Navarra must have systems ready to check customers’ identities, age and exclusion-register status at covered venues.
British Columbia combines gambling helpline and counselling from 1 April
Operators and suppliers in British Columbia will face a revised public support system alongside changes to Indigenous-specific services.
Banijay Group links Tipico acquisition to 2029 revenue target of €10bn
The target connects Banijay’s gambling strategy and Tipico acquisition with its stated 2029 revenue goal.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints Novomatic board member Birgit Wimmer as director
The appointment adds a director whose Novomatic role and shareholding require conflict-of-interest safeguards at Ainsworth.
Puerto Rico senator proposes gambling expansion in Senate Bill 960
The proposal could widen the games regulated in Puerto Rico and alter the market’s legislative framework if approved.
Licence
PlayCity appoints GLI Europe as Ukraine gaming equipment testing body
GLI’s appointment gives suppliers a route to test and certify gambling equipment under Ukraine’s regulatory framework.
Merger
Allwyn completes OPAP merger and begins Athens trading
The completed merger establishes a publicly traded combined lottery group and may lead to another exchange listing.
Malta studies a regulatory framework for prediction markets
A dedicated framework could shape the requirements prediction-market operators face in Malta.
Merger
Allwyn completes OPAP merger and lists combined company in Athens
The completed merger combines two lottery and gaming businesses under one listed company.
Appointment
Game Lounge appoints founder Jonas Cederholm interim CEO
The interim appointment determines who leads Game Lounge during its next leadership decision.
Codere prepares potential sale at about €2bn valuation
A potential sale could change ownership of Codere’s gambling operations and online arm, making the process relevant to investors.
MEF says it is preparing overdue gambling report for Parliament
The report is intended to provide Parliament with gambling data, including winnings and tax receipts broken down by game type, sales channel and territory.
Merola urges Italian government to provide full gambling data for sector reform
A full report would give lawmakers data Merola says they need to assess changes to Italy’s land-based gambling sector.
Brazilian lower house approves security bill allocating 30% of betting revenue to fund
The proposal would direct a share of betting revenue to public security while leaving the sector’s tax rates unchanged.