Brazil's SPA establishes SINAPO forum for lottery and betting coordination
The forum provides a channel for regulators across Brazil to coordinate lottery oversight and share operational information.
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Reports
UK Gambling Commission consults on directing settlements to Consolidated Fund
The proposal could change where operators’ regulatory settlements are paid and how those funds are allocated.
Brazilian Senate committee advances bill to ban online betting advertising
The proposal could restrict licensed operators' advertising and sponsorship if it advances into law.
EBAC co-founder warns Brazil’s higher betting taxes may aid illegal market
Magri’s warning links the tax burden to the competitiveness of regulated betting and the risk of activity shifting to illegal operators.
Betsson CEO says operators must plan for persistent gambling taxes
The comments outline Betsson’s approach to managing profitability under ongoing tax pressure in regulated markets.
Apuesta Total sponsors Argentina national team in Peru for 2026
The sponsorship gives Apuesta Total commercial rights connected to Argentina’s team in the Peruvian market.
Labsul urges rejection of Brazilian bill to ban betting advertising
The bill's next Senate review will determine whether the proposed nationwide advertising ban progresses.
Puerto Rico gaming machine operators sue over stalled licence applications
The court action challenges the commission’s handling of applications from gaming machine operators.
Panama targets removal from fiscal information list by 2027
Companies can monitor Panama’s stated timeline for seeking removal from a fiscal information exchange list.
Brazil lower-house speaker urges caution on sports betting ad ban
The proposal could change how betting companies advertise and sponsor sport in Brazil if it advances.
Mississippi House approves online sports betting bill; Senate passes sweepstakes ban
Further votes will determine whether Mississippi permits online sports betting and prohibits sweepstakes casinos.
BAGO warns unlicensed operators receive over two-thirds of Belgian gambling traffic
The reported use of unlicensed sites highlights gaps in player safeguards and pressure on Belgium’s regulated market.
Western Cape board sets gambling objectives for 2025/26 to 2029/30
The plan sets the Western Cape regulator’s priorities and provides operators with a five-year view of its regulatory approach.
Macau gaming bureau monitors foreign-player gambling income daily
Operators must substantiate foreign-player income to support reporting accuracy and applications for tax deductions.
UKGC says prediction markets require gambling licences in Great Britain
Operators considering prediction markets in Great Britain may need a betting intermediary licence and must meet UKGC standards.
Acquisition
Genius Sports agrees $1.2bn acquisition of Legend
The acquisition would expand Genius Sports’ media operations and adds a $1.2bn transaction to its portfolio.
Betsson CEO says group will assess new market entries
Betsson’s stated approach may affect which jurisdictions it serves as it evaluates market entries.
Licence
Irish justice minister activates GRAI licensing powers from 9 February
Operators seeking to offer betting in Ireland must apply under the new licensing regime and meet its eligibility requirements.
Pennsylvania attorney general announces former Pace-O-Matic executive’s guilty plea
The guilty pleas and pending sentences may heighten scrutiny of gaming compliance and proceeds in Pennsylvania.
Licence
GRAI opens applications for Ireland’s betting licences
Operators must prepare for Ireland’s phased licensing process and the stated dates for remote and in-person licences.
Ontario iGaming operators report CAD 4bn-plus revenue in 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a view of Ontario’s licensed market scale and tax contribution.
Nebraska petition sponsors revise online sports betting measures
The proposals could set platform limits, tax treatment and rulemaking requirements for any Nebraska online sports betting market.
Departure
Interblock appoints Bala Ganesan interim CEO as John Connelly leaves
The leadership change leaves Ganesan overseeing Interblock during its search for a permanent CEO.
Alabama senator introduces bill for lottery and sports betting vote
The proposal could put lottery and sports betting authorisation to Alabama voters and establish a new state regulator.
Brazilian Senate committee approves bill to ban betting advertising
The proposal could restrict betting companies' advertising and election-related promotions if it advances into law.