UK taskforce targets illegal gambling advertising and payment channels
The taskforce’s approach could extend enforcement exposure to companies that facilitate illegal gambling promotions and payments.
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Brazilian lawmakers remove proposed CIDE-Bets levy from anti-crime bill
The bill’s final text excludes a proposed levy on transfers to betting platforms, affecting the regulatory and tax framework operators would face.
PointsBet Canada appeals AGCO’s proposed five-day Ontario suspension
The appeal could determine whether PointsBet’s Ontario licence is suspended and how the regulator’s allegations are resolved.
Arkansas Racing Commission approves DraftKings and FanDuel sports betting applications
The approvals allow two operators to pursue sports betting launches through named Arkansas casino partners.
Illinois Gaming Board approves Boyd’s moored barge plan for Par-A-Dice
The approval allows Boyd to proceed with a revised casino redevelopment while keeping gaming in East Peoria.
PointsBet Canada appeals AGCO’s five-day Ontario suspension
The appeal will contest a proposed suspension arising from the operator’s handling of suspicious betting reports.
PENN CEO says operator will not enter US prediction markets
PENN’s position signals that it will not pursue prediction markets while it sees a risk to its licences.
Indian Gaming Association expands opposition to sports prediction markets
The campaign could shape federal and state treatment of sports event contracts that tribes say affect their gaming rights.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming lists consent agreements and ticket games for commission meeting
The listed consent agreements and licence actions may affect Maryland gaming operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Buenos Aires lawmakers create gambling and responsible-gaming commission
The commission may review rules affecting online betting, gambling advertising and responsible-gambling measures in Buenos Aires province.
ACMA finds Tabcorp’s Tap service fits Australia’s in-venue betting exemption
ACMA supports Tap’s current venue-based model, but expansion beyond Tabcorp venues requires separate state and territory approvals.
Utah House advances HB243 ban on proposition betting
If enacted, HB243 could restrict proposition bets offered to Utah customers by betting apps.
Tennessee committee advances bill targeting online sweepstakes gambling
If enacted, the bill would broaden civil enforcement exposure for sweepstakes operators and related payment processors in Tennessee.
Italian lawmaker urges stakeholder input on public gambling reform
Any reform could affect consultation, competition and tax treatment across Italy’s online and land-based gambling sectors.
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Welsh Government awards £1.3m contract for gambling helpline service
Betsi Cadwaladr will run Wales’s new gambling treatment helpline, while GamCare has raised coordination across England and Wales.
Casablanca Court of Appeal suspends order blocking offshore gambling sites
The suspension leaves offshore betting sites accessible while telecom operators face no current obligation to block them under the order.
Appointment
SOFTSWISS joins Brazil’s ANJL and appoints Carla Dualib to its board
SOFTSWISS’s membership gives a technology provider a place in an association representing Brazil’s licensed betting and lottery sector.
ADM official defends amusement-machine authorisation checks for minors
The comments outline ADM’s stated approach to pre-use checks on amusement machines accessible to young people.
Brazilian lawmakers remove proposed 15% CIDE-Bets contribution, opinion says
Removing the proposed contribution avoids a levy on bettors’ deposits for now, while leaving the proposal for separate debate.
Italy’s Court of Auditors details gambling concessionaire liability
The findings set out the financial liabilities that may apply to lottery outlet concessionaires who fail to remit betting proceeds.
Italy’s physical gambling decree awaits Unified Conference approval
The decree could change concession rules and determine upcoming tenders for land-based gambling in Italy.
Appointment
Games Valley appoints Robert Dowling as advisory chief strategy officer
The appointment adds strategic advice as Games Valley pursues international expansion and operator and studio relationships.
ACMA finds Tabcorp’s Tap in-play system complies with federal betting rules
Tabcorp’s expansion of venue-based in-play betting remains dependent on state and territory approvals.
Century Entertainment agrees WPT mobile gaming rollout across Asia-Pacific
The agreement sets platform access, revenue-sharing and regulatory responsibilities for a potential portfolio of up to 10 applications.
Brazilian Chamber removes 15% betting levy from anti-gang bill
Removing the proposed levy changes the bill’s tax treatment of sports betting deposits before presidential consideration.