SPA opens consultation on Brazil betting licence rules
Operators can submit views on proposed changes to Brazil’s betting authorisation process.
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NCLGS elects Al Williams president and flags prediction-market regulation
NCLGS leadership has identified prediction-market regulation, operator practices and minors’ access as policy priorities.
Lagos High Court backs LSLGA oversight of three betting operators
The rulings confirm the LSLGA can pursue operators taking Lagos customers, raising compliance risk for firms without local authorisation.
Italian Democratic deputies say physical gambling reform may be delayed a year
The comments signal uncertainty over whether national rules will harmonise regional gambling requirements.
Mendoza enacts law authorising gambling regulator reorganisation
The law lets the regulator alter structure, functions and staffing, including voluntary departures and transfers.
Brazil finance ministry opens consultation on revised betting authorisation rules
Operators and other contributors can submit views before Brazil finalises revised commercial authorisation requirements.
PD deputies say Italy's land-based gambling reorganisation risks being dropped
Operators face continued uncertainty over national land-based rules if regional autonomy over gambling undermines the planned reorganisation decree.
Nevada judge grants preliminary approval to $3m Las Vegas F1 settlement
The ruling sets a compensation precedent for race and event operators whose scheduling failures leave ticketed spectators unable to attend.
Bulgaria's parliament rejects opposition call for gambling ad ban and higher taxes
The rejection keeps Bulgaria's current advertising and tax regime in place for operators active in the market.
ANJ begins consultations on gambling harm prevention in France
The consultations may inform coordination between France's gambling regulator and health services supporting people affected by gambling harm.
SPA opens consultation on Brazilian betting authorisation requirements
Operators can respond during the 45-day consultation to shape new sports betting and online game authorisation requirements.
Kenya briefs officials on VASP Act implementation ahead of November compliance deadline
Providers face a 4 November 2026 transition deadline once Kenya's draft VASP regulations are finalised.
Five Asia-Pacific figures debate cultural sensitivities and regulatory competitiveness
Operators weighing Asia-Pacific expansion face regulators increasingly judged on channelisation and local acceptance rather than permissive rules.
France orders internet providers to block Polymarket over gambling authorisation
The order restricts Polymarket access in France until it meets the regulator’s stated standards.
Las Vegas Sands authorises $6bn increase in share buybacks
Las Vegas Sands increased its share-repurchase authorisation by $6bn alongside second-quarter results as shares fell after hours.
MGA warns about three sites claiming Maltese authorisation
The warning distinguishes the three sites from genuinely authorised gambling operators.
Galaxy Gaming approves up to $4m share buyback
The authorisation permits Galaxy Gaming to repurchase shares following the cancelled merger.
SPA opens consultation on betting authorisation conditions
Brazil's SPA consultation would define conditions for operator authorisation under proposed fixed-odds betting rules.
Emilia-Romagna court refuses immediate suspension of Bologna gaming venue licences
The court’s decision leaves the venue’s authorisations in place pending the September hearing.
SkyCity signs non-binding agreement to sell Auckland Grand Hotel
Investors should note SkyCity reached preliminary, non-binding terms to sell Auckland's Grand Hotel as part of its asset monetisation programme.
ADM blocks 721 unauthorised gambling websites in Italy in 2024
ADM’s figures show enforcement activity against unauthorised websites alongside sanctions and taxes assessed.
US commercial and tribal gaming report record revenue
Record revenue alongside prediction-market warnings shows growth facing competitive and tax-receipt risks.
Brazil creates group to publish betting authorisation records
The working group will identify and redact protected information before public disclosure of authorisation records.
Italy’s top court excludes non-prize arcade games from gambling-machine authorisation rules
The ruling may affect how operators and suppliers of non-prize arcade machines are regulated in Italy.
Appointment
NCLGS elects Al Williams president for 2026–2027 term
The appointment sets the leadership responsible for the council’s discussions on gaming policy among US state legislators.