Piemonte councillor says 2021 gambling law delivered concrete results
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Reports
US defence funding law adds gambling disorder to Pentagon research programme
The change makes gambling disorder eligible for federal defence research funding concerning military personnel and their families.
Appointment
Yaspa appoints Justin Fraser as chief revenue officer
Fraser will lead Yaspa’s global commercial strategy and expansion of its payment platform across the UK, Europe and North America.
KSA warns Dutch bookmakers over unclear early-payout terms on draws
Operators must explain bet conditions clearly, including when early payout is unavailable for a particular outcome.
FIT publishes Lotto outlet application form after ADM changes allocation threshold
The revised threshold and deadline affect retailers seeking to join the Lotto outlet allocation process.
Congressional committee urges Spain to extend minimum self-exclusion to one year
A longer minimum exclusion period could change the duration of restrictions for people registered to avoid gambling.
Spain’s joint committee approves PP motion on gambling-harm prevention funding
The proposed spending benchmark could affect public funding priorities for gambling promotion and harm-prevention measures.
Ireland requires advance newspaper notices for in-person gambling licence applications
Applicants must build a 28-day public-notice period into the process for in-person gambling licences.
Pennsylvania governor proposes legalising and taxing skill games in 2026–27 budget
A change in Pennsylvania law could establish tax and operating rules for skill-game machines and affect local venues.
Licence
Digitain secures Isle of Man software supplier licence
The licence places Digitain’s Isle of Man entity under the commission’s oversight and supports its supplier operations there.
Castile and León economic council backs draft gambling advertising rules with amendments
The draft rules could shape advertising, sponsorship and approval requirements for gambling operators in the region.
Acquisition
Aristocrat acquires Gaming Analytics to expand land-based data capabilities
The acquisition adds real-time analytics and player-engagement tools for Aristocrat’s land-based operations.
Armenian lawmakers consider bill on gambling-monitoring operator appeals
The proposed safeguards could affect how operators compete to run Armenia’s gambling-monitoring system.
Appointment
Brazil appoints Daniele Correa Cardoso to lead gambling regulator SPA
The appointment changes the leadership overseeing Brazil’s gambling regulation and enforcement agenda.
KSA warns Dutch betting providers over early-payout information
Operators offering early payout need to explain that the feature does not apply to draw bets.
Canary Islands police propose 20 sanctions over Tenerife gaming-machine breaches
The proposed sanctions and inspections affect operators’ compliance with regional rules for gaming machines.
Brazilian Chamber approves sports university bill with potential betting revenue funding
The bill could direct part of sports betting revenue to a new federal university if it advances through Congress.
Teresina committee approves bill barring city partnerships with betting companies
If enacted, the proposal would restrict betting companies’ sponsorship and partnership arrangements with Teresina’s municipal administration.
Tender
Mato Grosso do Sul disqualifies Lottopro from Lotesul lottery tender
The disqualification changes the field of bidders for the state lottery contract, while the government continues to operate Lotesul directly.
California approves card-room rules taking effect on 1 April
Card rooms must revise game procedures and file compliance plans under the new state rules.
Kansspelautoriteit tells sportsbooks to clarify early-payout limits
Operators offering early payout must make clear that the feature does not apply to draw bets.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Licence
Oddin.gg gains approval to enter Maryland sports betting market
Maryland approval allows Oddin.gg to offer its esports betting solutions to licensed operators in the state.
Wisconsin lawmakers advance tribal-only mobile sports betting bill
The proposal would determine whether commercial operators can obtain direct mobile betting licences in Wisconsin.
Brazilian Chamber approves bill for sports-funded federal sports university
The bill would allocate some fixed-odds betting revenue to fund a federal sports university if enacted.
Appointment
CIBELAE members re-elect Carolina Galtieri as prevention committee coordinator
The appointment maintains leadership of CIBELAE's work on anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing standards for lottery members.