Tayayá Resort owner denies illegal gambling allegations in Brazil
The allegations and the owner’s denial concern the legality of gambling offered at a Brazilian resort.
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Necochea municipality schedules casino complex auction for 11 February
The auction could determine the future ownership of the casino complex and affect local workers and potential investors.
Curaçao Gaming Authority makes incident reporting mandatory through portal
Licensed operators must meet new reporting and domain-management requirements, with specified changes due by 30 January 2026.
South Carolina lawmakers prepare to debate casino bill with revenue-sharing plan
The proposed allocations could shape legislative support for authorising casinos in South Carolina.
UK Gambling Commission accuses Meta of allowing illegal gambling ads
The criticism puts pressure on an advertising platform used to reach UK gambling consumers to address unlicensed operators’ promotions.
Action 24/7 closes Tennessee sportsbook and stops taking wagers
The closure reduces Tennessee’s licensed online sportsbook count to ten and requires customers with existing bets to rely on the company’s assurance.
Hochul proposes insurance coverage for gambling addiction treatment in New York
The proposal could create treatment-coverage obligations for insurers and new constraints for betting platforms in New York.
DGOJ chief says safer gambling is a structural Spanish policy priority
The omitted provision affects when users can discover fraudulent use of their identity to access online gambling platforms.
Extremadura approves first-quarter 2026 gaming tax register for machines
Machine operators and other taxpayers have ten days to inspect the register and challenge their assessments.
Ireland proposes betting-premises rules on hours and alcohol sales
The draft would shape betting-shop operations and give the regulator powers over opening times and gambling-related sales.
DGOJ opens sustainable gambling zone at ICE Barcelona 2026
The DGOJ called for international regulatory cooperation on safe gambling and platforms' role in illegal gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Extremadura approves first-quarter 2026 gaming-machine tax roll
Operators and other listed taxpayers have ten days to inspect the roll and submit claims.
Estonia weighs temporary route for gambling operators’ cultural contributions
Operators face uncertainty over whether payments can continue before Estonia restores the 2026 tax obligation.
Italy’s Council of State rejects appeal against Lotto outlet concession revocation
The ruling leaves the concession revocation in force, affecting the outlet’s continued operation.
Piedmont administrative court orders review of Ivrea gambling licence refusal
The ruling requires a fresh assessment of the licence application, but does not itself grant permission to operate.
Italy’s Council of State upholds Lotto outlet concession revocation in Monte di Procida
The ruling leaves the outlet without its Lotto concession while the underlying dispute proceeds.
MyStake accounts remain accessible eight months after reported data leak
The reported exposure could prompt regulatory scrutiny of MyStake’s licence-holder obligations in Curaçao.
Isle of Man government reaffirms iGaming commitment and plans sector outreach
The government’s stated support and planned engagement provide a policy signal for Isle of Man iGaming licence holders and prospective businesses.
New York governor proposes biometric checks and AI promotion limits for sports betting
Operators may face new age-verification and marketing restrictions, alongside expanded treatment and research measures.
AGCO explains its fine framework for Ontario gaming registrants
Gaming registrants may face fines as an alternative to suspension or revocation for certain breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO warns Ontario liquor licensees of penalties and civil liability
Liquor licensees face regulatory consequences and potential civil claims for specified service-related harms.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Police detain six over illegal horse-racing bets in San Juan
The case concerns enforcement against unauthorised betting activity and the people alleged to have organised or joined it.
Sicilian regional court upholds 30-day suspension of Palermo bar’s gaming authorisation
The ruling leaves the bar’s gaming authorisation suspended for 30 days.
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São Paulo signs 15-year lottery concession with SP Loterias consortium
The contract sets the scope and duration of the state lottery operation and directs concession payments towards two hospitals.
Ferrara police suspend Comacchio betting venue licence for three days
The suspension enforces the venue’s duty to exclude minors from gambling areas.