Brazilian deputy proposes 2% betting levy to fund mental health services
Authorised operators would pay a monthly revenue levy to fund public mental health services addressing gambling disorders.
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EU sets common anti-money laundering requirements for gambling businesses from July 2027
Operators face a shared anti-money laundering baseline while retaining separate national licensing obligations and potentially stricter local requirements.
Morningstar assesses AI risk as limited for major gaming technology suppliers
Morningstar identifies licensing protection, regulator relationships and leased-machine installations as limiting AI threats to suppliers, with weaker brands more exposed.
SPA suspends 14 licensed betting platforms across Brazil
Affected operators must halt betting while allowing withdrawals, and face daily fines for failing to comply with the measures.
US authorities charge 34 defendants in connected poker and NBA betting investigations
The alleged use of confidential player information concerns wagers placed through online sportsbooks and retail betting operations.
CUOASEC submits online gambling regulation proposal to Uruguay's government
Uruguay’s proposal would limit online gambling to state-authorised providers and introduce unauthorised platform blocking and a national user register.
Australian government secures Coalition backing for gambling reform bill
Operators would face advertising and inducement restrictions, while authorities would gain stronger enforcement against illegal gambling services.
PENN plans $195m landside move for its New Orleans casino
The proposal would require regulatory approval and represents a planned $195 million investment in Louisiana casino operations.
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi injunction bid over CFTC order
Kalshi’s request was denied, leaving Connecticut’s gambling-law enforcement position in place during the sports-contract dispute.
TaDa Gaming launches 3 Tomb Keepers in Brazil
TaDa Gaming’s Brazilian offering gains a slot combining TriLuck, expanding reels and five jackpot tiers.
Blokotech launches BlokoPredict prediction markets engine for B2B partners
Operators can embed branded prediction markets within existing websites using automated pricing, trading, settlement and compliance controls.
Acquisition
evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot acquisition scheme
The deal remains subject to Bally’s Intralot shareholder approval before the proposed acquisition can proceed.
GCGRA signs cooperation memorandum with UAE financial regulator
The memorandum commits the UAE's GCGRA and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to cooperate.
VGCCC prioritises technology for gambling oversight in Victoria policy roadmap
Victoria’s gambling operators face a regulator prioritising greater use of technology to monitor their industry.
Lula urges Brazil to end online betting unless operators demonstrate social benefit
Lula’s call puts the continued operation of online betting in Brazil into political debate, although he announced no specific closure plan.
Cipriani Group considers temporary casino at former Mantra hotel
A temporary site could require government approval to relocate a casino already authorised for the San Rafael project.
Casino Magic plans USD 15 million hotel and venue investment in Neuquén
The investment forms part of the infrastructure commitments tied to casino concession extensions in Neuquén.
Inprojuy and EAP agree student gambling awareness initiative in Jujuy
The agreement involves a provincial gambling authority in outreach on responsible gambling and illegal betting to young people.
Brazil reports about 5 million betting platform blocks under legal restrictions and self-exclusion
The figures indicate the scale of legal and voluntary access restrictions that operators must account for in Brazil.
ADM listing prompts Lazio and Polymarket to end sponsorship agreement
Polymarket must pay Lazio the full amount set for the 2026/27 season despite ending the sponsorship early.
Ontario ends MGE Niagara's casino exclusivity and plans operator procurement
The change creates an opportunity for other operators to compete for casino business in the Niagara Region.
Ireland sets tighter anti-money laundering controls for gambling operators
Operators will need to change payment handling and strengthen checks on crypto transactions and anti-money laundering controls.
South Korea's commission orders Polymarket blocked over gambling concerns
The decision signals that South Korean authorities may treat prediction-market trading features as prohibited gambling.
Exalogic and Fast Track complete CRM integration for Italy
The integration gives Italian operators using Exalogic technology a route to deploy Fast Track's CRM workflows.
Appointment
Bally's Atlantic City appoints Tom Pohlman as president
The appointment gives Bally's Atlantic City an executive with experience managing a local casino resort.