Tender
Caixa cancels tender for lottery player monitoring
The cancellation halts Caixa's procurement for a lottery player monitoring service pending strategic reassessment.
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Reports
UKGC defends gambling survey methodology against bias criticism
Regulators should note UKGC rejecting claims it would publish results it knew were inaccurate.
Manssur says Brazilian betting advertising enters new regulatory phase
Tighter advertising rules would change how licensed operators in Brazil can market to consumers during major sporting events.
Asturias reports €3.81m GGR for regional betting in 2025
The figures give operators and investors a measure of activity in Asturias’ regulated regional betting market.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte moves to acquire Apostou.com in Brazil
The proposed acquisition could bring BETBR Loterias, B1BET and BRBET under Esportes da Sorte Group’s control if approved.
Group takes control of BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Consolidation in Brazil's betting market changes the competitive field for operators and suppliers as ownership of B1BET and BRBET shifts.
Acquisition
Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil agrees to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
The proposed acquisition would add BETBR Loterias and its betting brands to the group’s operations.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte agrees to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Cade’s review will determine whether Esportes da Sorte can complete its acquisition of BETBR Loterias and its three brands.
Penalty
Federal Court disqualifies former Star executives and orders penalties
The judgment sets personal financial and management consequences for former executives of a casino operator.
Brazil lottery system reports R$26.6bn for public policies in 2025
The reported figures quantify public allocations linked to Brazil’s lotteries and regulated fixed-odds betting.
Asturias regulates register of venues hosting public events and gaming
The registration rules may affect gambling venues operating in Asturias.
Acquisition
Paf completes acquisition of Swedish ferry gaming operator Bell Casino AB
The acquisition adds Bell’s ferry gaming operations to Paf’s land and maritime business.
Regulus Partners analysis questions UK gambling survey estimates
Policymakers may weigh the survey’s participation estimates against operator data when considering gambling regulation.
Results
CAIXA Loterias reports R$5.97bn in federal lottery sales in Q1 2026
The reported sales figure gives stakeholders a measure of Brazil’s federal lottery activity in Q1 2026.
Results
CAIXA Loterias reports BRL5.97bn revenue in Q1 2026
Operators and public beneficiaries can use the transfer share to assess the scale of lottery funding for designated recipients.
Caixa Loterias reports BRL5.97bn Q1 revenue as betting launch slips to 2027
The postponed launch delays Caixa’s entry into Brazil’s sports betting and online gaming market.
Appointment
Chubut Lottery appoints Damián Pieroni as head of IAS
Pieroni’s priorities include staff training, operational updates and stronger agency and retailer links, potentially shaping Chubut Lottery’s management.
Alea warns Italy’s draft gambling decree could reduce protections
The proposed distance rules and limits on local opening-hour powers could affect land-based gambling operators across Italy.
Alea and consumer groups submit amendments to AGCOM gambling guidance
The groups argue that responsible-gambling campaigns could indirectly promote gambling, potentially shaping AGCOM’s guidance.
Canary Islands tax agency reports €3.24m from betting and random draws in 2025
The reported figures show a year-on-year increase in Canary Islands receipts from betting and random draws.
Spain’s Supreme Court bars regional intervention in ONCE lottery terminals
The ruling limits regional authorities’ ability to inspect lottery terminals used by hospitality businesses.
Appointment
To All Games appoints Afonso Dias as CEO
A new CEO will lead an operator licensed to offer physical and online lotteries in Rio de Janeiro state.
Anatel blocks Prévias domain after Finance Ministry direction in Brazil
The domain block restricts Prévias in Brazil while the company disputes the government’s classification of its platform as betting.
Spain’s Supreme Court limits Asturias’ power over ONCE lottery terminals
The ruling affects regional oversight of ONCE lottery terminals in hospitality venues.
Spain’s Supreme Court overturns Asturias order to remove ONCE lottery terminals
The ruling limits regional authority over ONCE lottery terminals installed in hospitality venues.