Austria’s Supreme Court recognises possible personal liability for illegal online casino managers
The decision may expose managers of unauthorised online casinos to personal liability claims in Austria.
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Appointment
BHA appoints Brant Dunshea CEO and David Jones interim chair
The appointments establish BHA leadership as the organisation plans to recruit a permanent chair.
Italy’s Council of State upholds betting licence refusal in Reggio Calabria
The ruling allows police to assess betting licence applications independently of the prefect’s anti-mafia procedure.
Lotteritilsynet warns Norsk Rikstoto over four gambling safeguards
Norsk Rikstoto faces daily penalties unless it remedies the identified safeguards failures by the regulator’s deadlines.
Appointment
Evoplay appoints Ashley McCulloch to lead North America
The appointment supports Evoplay’s expansion plans in the US and Canada, where it already has partnerships and market access.
DGOJ reports 23.53% rise in women betting online in Spain
The gender breakdown gives regulators and licensed operators evidence to consider when shaping policies and player protections.
Uruguayan senator proposes state online gambling platform and regulator
The proposal could reshape online gambling oversight and the legal status of unlicensed activity in Uruguay.
Dreams challenges exclusion from Coyhaique casino tender in court
The court challenge could affect the stalled process to select a Coyhaique casino operator.
Brazil casino bill could permit 61 venues and attract $70bn investment
The bill’s outcome could determine whether operators and investors can pursue casino resorts in Brazil.
Santa Fe approves BMM Testlabs as online gambling certification laboratory
The approval adds a second laboratory able to certify systems for Santa Fe’s online gambling and sports betting market.
DraftKings plans combined sportsbook and prediction markets app
The planned app could extend DraftKings’ prediction markets access across jurisdictions and connect it with other products.
DraftKings and ESPN plan account linking ahead of March Madness
The partnership links ESPN tournament activity with DraftKings sportsbook features for customers.
Brazilian deputies approve betting-tax allocation proposal for public security
The proposal could reduce funding shares for other beneficiaries, including sports development, tourism and social programmes.
Brazil’s SIGAP monitors betting activity through four models, official says
Operators’ activity and eligibility checks are monitored through the government’s central betting system.
Dreams-linked casino company challenges Chilean regulator’s Aysén permit decision
The court challenge could affect whether the Coyhaique casino’s bid returns to the permit-renewal evaluation.
Brazilian lower house advances betting revenue allocation to security funds
If enacted, the proposal would change how betting proceeds are allocated among public funds and other institutions.
Appointment
UKGC chief Andrew Rhodes reportedly discusses role at gambling consultancy
A potential move to an industry consultancy raises conflict-of-interest safeguards during Rhodes’s remaining time at the UKGC.
DGOJ publishes analysis of women online gamblers in Spain
The study gives regulator-sourced data on women's demographics, spending habits and behaviour against the general population.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Acquisition
Visualize Group completes acquisition of BMM Testlabs
The ownership change places a gaming testing laboratory under an investment group, with BMM planning further investment in its business.
Acquisition
Visualize Group acquires BMM Testlabs after regulatory approvals
The acquisition changes ownership of a gaming testing supplier and may affect its investment and service plans.
Swedish court upholds orders to stop Sinovum and Flashback gambling ads
The ruling confirms that publishers must stop promoting unlicensed gambling operators in Sweden when ordered by the regulator.
Federal Court finds former Star executives breached duties in money-laundering case
The court found directors’ duties were breached, while ASIC is considering an appeal.
Departure
Andrew Rhodes reportedly set to join gaming law firm Hawkbridge after UKGC departure
The reported move would take the departing gambling regulator chief executive into a commercial gaming-related role.
Appointment
Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes plans to leave role in April
The transition and post-employment restrictions matter to the regulator’s leadership and safeguards around sensitive information.
Campania court annuls Naples police revocation of betting licence
The ruling reinstates the licence after the court found the authority lacked grounds arising after its original decision.