ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
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Brazilian legislator seeks end to legal sports betting
A Brazilian legislator seeks to end legal sports betting amid opposition to the regulated market across the political spectrum.
Sportradar expands Polymarket partnership to over 20 leagues and competitions in US
The expansion gives Polymarket access to data, live streaming and integrity services across a broader range of sports competitions.
Buenos Aires court gives illegal betting venue operator suspended three-year sentence
The case shows how local enforcement can affect operators and venues offering unauthorised online gambling access.
TaDa Gaming adds casino games to bet365 in Brazil
The deal adds locally adapted TaDa casino games to bet365’s Brazilian offering through Light & Wonder.
Brazil reports BRL8.7bn in betting-sector taxes for January to July
The figures show the tax burden across the sector and scheduled increases to the GGR rate for licensed operators.
GRAI provides guidance on gambling advertising obligations in Ireland
GRAI’s guidance explains licensees’ advertising restrictions under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Brazil finance minister signals rules on betting platform design
New design rules could require betting operators to change how their platforms are built.
AGCO agrees $80,000 settlement with NorthStar Gaming over alleged AML failures
The settlement imposes an $80,000 payment over allegations that NorthStar allowed continued gambling despite apparent money laundering risks.
Latin American social casino market forecast exceeds USD1.57bn by 2030
Investors and suppliers have a forecast projecting Latin America’s social casino market above USD1.57bn by 2030.
ADM presents 12 designs for Italy Lottery 2026 tickets
The ticket designs and prize details provide information for lottery retailers and participants ahead of the draw.
Fundación Primero Justicia seeks inquiry into alleged payments over Dominican gambling bill
Operators face proposed lottery licensing restrictions and online gaming taxation while the Senate reviews amendments amid payment allegations.
Brazil collects R$8.75bn in gambling taxes between January and July 2026
Gambling and betting tax receipts increased 76.86%, with the total covering betting, Caixa lotteries and associated federal taxes.
AGCOM guidance raises questions over Lazio sleeve sponsorship by Kaiyunsports.news
The guidance raises compliance questions for clubs and gambling-linked brands using visible shirt sponsorship in Italy.
Ontario survey records 12% online gambling participation among secondary school students on regulated platforms
Parents supplying identification or account access can undermine licensed operators’ checks intended to prevent underage gambling.
Connecticut sues Kalshi to stop sports event contracts
Kalshi faces a lawsuit seeking to stop its Connecticut sports contracts while contesting state gambling authority under federal oversight.
Golden Nugget becomes first Las Vegas casino to offer Galaxy Gaming’s 3-Dice Yahtzee
Golden Nugget’s launch shows suppliers and operators a new licensed table-game option for casino customers.
Results
Holland Casino reports first-half loss as tax increase affects results
Holland Casino’s loss despite marginal revenue growth highlights the tax increase’s impact on financial results.
CFTC orders Kalshi to maintain New York trading despite court order
The CFTC’s instruction leaves Kalshi facing conflicting agency and court directions over continued trading in New York.
Licence
Maldonado says national government decides on Casino Cipriani relocation
The prospective casino relocation depends on national approval, not the municipality’s building authorisation.
PGA Tour suspends Matt Gogel for six months over golf bets
The suspension underscores that the PGA Tour’s integrity programme applies to player betting even when wagers exclude their own events.
Victor Strategies executive criticises prediction markets offering sportsbook-style products
Gene Johnson’s criticism targets prediction markets offering player props, multi-leg combinations, point spreads and over/unders under federal regulation.
FBI drops investigation into alleged Las Vegas bookmaker William Roberts
Prosecutors continue pursuing the case against Roberts despite the FBI ending its investigation, while Roberts denies illegal bookmaking.
Altenar opposes Sportradar’s Swiss arbitration request in US antitrust case
The dispute concerns suppliers’ access to official sports data for US sportsbook platforms and whether Altenar’s claims qualify for arbitration.
Google updates gambling advertising certification from 26 August 2026
Google’s gambling advertising certification changes cover requirements, destination websites and account restrictions.