Brazil assigns up to 3% of federal betting revenue to police fund
The law changes how existing federal betting receipts are allocated, without imposing a new tax on betting operators.
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Reports
Anapal says 44% of Spanish lottery outlets stagnated or faced risk in 2025
The reported financial pressure and breakdown in talks could affect the reach and viability of Spain’s lottery retail network.
Lula signs law opening new funding for federal police fund
The law adds a funding channel for federal police operations, a change operators should track as Brazil's betting framework matures.
Appointment
Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to manage betting and gaming advertiser relations
A dedicated Netflix executive gives betting and gaming operators a contact for advertising relationships.
Two businessmen leave house arrest in Naples illegal-betting investigation
Investors should note the businessmen left house arrest with reporting obligations while denying accusations in the Naples illegal-betting investigation.
Carabinieri seize Pimonte betting centre over alleged unauthorised wagering
The seizure shows Italian authorities treating third-party gaming accounts as an enforcement priority for betting operators and their agents.
Italian police arrest five in alleged online betting scheme
Financial police uncovered an alleged illegal online betting network near Naples, leading to five arrests and seizures.
Naples prosecutors investigate alleged illegal betting and laundering network
Regulators and operators face an investigation into alleged use of betting businesses in laundering.
Appointment
Netflix hires Ian Hunter to develop betting-advertising business
The hire creates a dedicated Netflix contact for betting and gaming advertisers seeking access to its advertising inventory.
Naples court orders precautionary measures in illegal online betting probe
The investigation and preventive seizures underscore enforcement risks for alleged illegal betting operations in Italy.
Appointment
Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to develop gambling advertising relationships
Netflix now has dedicated responsibility for relationships with betting and gaming advertisers.
Award
Brussels awards Napoleon Games 15-year Viage Casino concession
The award sets the operator and term for Brussels’ casino concession from 2027.
Licence
Napoleon Games takes over Brussels Viage casino licence from Casinos Austria
The loss removes Casinos Austria's Brussels gross gaming revenue of €52.45m from its international portfolio and hands Napoleon Games a 15-year Brussels foothold.
Brazil Senate plenary approves MP 1.348/2026 raising Funapol betting transfer to 3% by 2028
Operators face a rising statutory allocation of betting revenue to federal police funding, with a separate 10% disability-fund proposal advancing in the Chamber.
Italian police seize six unauthorised gaming machines in Naples
Venues using unauthorised machines face seizure and fines, while machines outside the agency network can trigger enforcement.
Brazilian Senate approves measure directing betting revenue to federal police fund
The measure would redirect part of betting-related public revenue and alter the funding available for federal police expenses.
Italian investigators seize betting shop in Naples mafia probe
The seizure concerns a betting business allegedly used to reinvest proceeds from criminal activity.
Brazilian Congress committee advances bill allocating up to 3% of betting revenue to Funapol
The proposed allocation would redirect part of betting revenue from health, social assistance and Social Security to Funapol.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 over casino software
The penalty reinforces approval requirements for casino equipment and gives the operator a 15-day appeal window.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 over casino software
The decision puts casino operators on notice about approval and testing requirements for gaming-system software.
Thailand’s DSI expands online gambling case to include money laundering
The expanded case increases legal scrutiny of the alleged gambling network’s financial links and additional suspects.
Brazilian government orders banks to block funds of unauthorised betting operators
Operators and payment firms face a 24-hour deadline to halt transactions linked to unauthorised gambling activity.
Tender
Golden Palace bids for Brussels Viage casino concession with €30m investment plan
The bid could reshape Viage’s operator and redevelopment, with Golden Palace proposing investment if selected.
Acquisition
Super Technologies agrees to acquire Crafting Technologies in Romania
The acquisition is intended to strengthen Super’s planned Cluj-Napoca technology hub with Crafting’s engineering team.
Sports betting and iGaming ETF falls 3.8% after two weeks of gains
The reported performance offers investors a snapshot of recent returns across publicly traded betting and gaming stocks.