MGA publishes voluntary AI governance charter for Malta gambling operators
Operators can use the charter’s recommendations to guide governance and safeguards for higher-impact AI systems.
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Reports
ADCJ outlines Dominican Republic gambling bill in 11 infographics
Operators and investors can use the association’s outline to track proposed licensing, operational and tax requirements, subject to legislative changes.
La Rioja establishes regional gambling commission under new decree
The commission creates a formal channel for regional authorities, gambling businesses and civil-society groups to discuss gambling policy.
MGA and MDIA launch voluntary AI guidance for Malta’s gaming sector
Gaming operators receive sector-specific guidance on governance and oversight of AI systems.
Brazilian clubs oppose possible federal sports betting ban
A ban could affect clubs' betting-related income and existing multi-year commercial commitments, according to the football representatives.
Ohio lawmaker proposes online casino licences for existing venues
The proposal would restrict eligible online casino operators and set conditions on promotions if enacted.
Altenar and Pragmatic Solutions extend sportsbook and platform collaboration
The collaboration supports operators using the combined sportsbook and player account platform across several regulated markets.
CGA contains unauthorised access to its online gaming portal
Licensees and applicants may need to respond if the ongoing review finds their information was affected.
MGA and MDIA launch voluntary AI charter for gaming sector
The charter gives gaming operators voluntary guidance on AI governance and human oversight alongside existing regulation.
Curaçao Gaming Authority reports unauthorised access to online portal
The ongoing investigation may determine whether applicants, licensees or other stakeholders need to be notified about affected information.
Brazilian betting association urges members to review advertising contracts
Operators may reassess sponsorship and advertising commitments in response to the reported federal restrictions.
MGA and MDIA launch voluntary AI framework for gaming
Gaming organisations can use the voluntary charter’s guidance on AI governance, transparency and human oversight alongside existing rules.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Brazilian government prepares provisional measure on online gambling
Operators and clubs face uncertainty over a proposed measure that could prohibit online gambling and restrict sports betting.
Licence
KSA renews BetCity's Dutch online gambling licence for five years
The renewals allow BetCity and Lotto BV to continue operating under their respective Dutch licences while the monopoly case proceeds.
Maryland commission maintains mandatory casino exclusion list
Casino operators can use the public list to identify people subject to mandatory exclusion.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
PAGCOR says Philippine gaming rules must adapt as industry changes
The proposed separation could change PAGCOR’s regulatory role and the framework governing licensed operators.
Appointment
Gaming Laboratories International promotes four EMEIA sales directors
GLI customers can expect expanded regional sales leadership across the company’s EMEIA operation.
Lula signals willingness to end betting as Brazil sector warns of losses
Operators and investors face uncertainty because Brazil’s president expressed willingness to end gambling, without a measure or timetable.
Illinois lawmaker proposes repealing exchange wager and fantasy contest taxes
Operators and fantasy contest businesses could face changes to tax and licensing rules if the bill becomes law.
WSGC agrees tentative compact changes with two tribes for Washington college sports betting
The proposed amendments would expand the tribes’ permitted college sports betting markets while adding restrictions on wagers and bettor eligibility.
Ontario study finds gambling-disorder emergency visits rose after market expansion
Ontario operators and regulators can consider reported increases in gambling-disorder emergency visits without attributing them to one policy change.
US House committee advances FAIR BET Act to restore gambling loss deduction
The proposal could change the amount of gambling losses bettors can deduct for tax purposes.
ABC-Bet urges Brazil to maintain and strengthen betting rules
The association’s position enters debate over possible restrictions that could affect licensed betting operators in Brazil.
Italy’s Democratic Party says gambling measures add no forecast tax revenue
The tax treatment affects gambling concessionaires’ deductions for communications and sponsorship spending from 2026.
Andalusia reports 18% growth in gaming halls since 2019
The reported growth and planned procedural changes affect venue operators and the region’s land-based gaming oversight.