Appointment
Sportradar appoints former Flutter chief Breon Corcoran to board
The appointment adds a board member with senior betting, gaming and fintech experience.
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Reports
San Rafael council bans betting-site access on municipal free Wi-Fi
The ordinance requires municipal venues providing free Wi-Fi to block access to gambling and betting sites.
Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to address sports event contracts
The request could shape federal oversight of sports event contracts and their relationship with tribal gaming authority.
Licence
New York Gaming Commission approves three conditional New York City casino licences
The approvals clear the administrative licensing step for three proposed New York City casino projects.
Finnish parliament rejects opposition amendments to gambling reform bill
The bill’s progress shapes the proposed licensing rules and market opening for operators preparing to enter Finland.
Myanmar government urges countries to repatriate detained gambling suspects
The appeal and reported detentions signal continuing cross-border enforcement affecting illegal online gambling operations.
Catawba Two Kings launches social casino with Ruby Seven Studios
The launch gives operators and suppliers an example of a branded social casino linked to a land-based loyalty programme.
Massachusetts treasurer opposes iGaming as iLottery launch approaches
Goldberg’s position adds opposition from the state lottery’s chair as lawmakers consider an online casino proposal.
Italy’s ADM approves Sfere Magiche interface for Multiprice Eta lottery
The approval permits the specified interface for online and mobile participation in the lottery.
Appointment
Sportradar appoints Breon Corcoran to its board
The appointment adds a director with prior leadership experience at major online betting businesses.
Arizona gaming department seeks to revoke Underdog licence over Crypto.com ties
The notice puts Underdog's Arizona fantasy sports licence at risk because of its association with a prediction-market operator.
Brazilian parliamentary group opposes proposed CIDE-Bets tax and retroactive charges
The bill’s proposed levy and retroactive charges could alter tax exposure for betting operators in Brazil.
Arizona gaming department issues notice to revoke Underdog DFS licence
Underdog’s Arizona licence faces proposed revocation, while the company plans to appeal and disputes state oversight of prediction markets.
Conway selectmen advance votes to block keno and additional casinos
The ballot measures would determine whether keno and further charitable gaming venues can operate in Conway.
Temanggung removes 899 residents from welfare benefits over gambling indicators
The removals affect welfare recipients and set out an appeal route for people identified through gambling-related account checks.
NCLGS panelists warn US states about sweepstakes casino enforcement
State enforcement approaches could affect sweepstakes operators’ ability to offer products across US markets.
Campania administrative court upholds betting licence revocation in Torre Annunziata
The ruling confirms that reliability assessments can support revoking a betting licence before criminal proceedings conclude.
Brazil Chamber leaders to set vote date for proposed 15% Cide-Bets levy
The Chamber’s vote will determine whether the proposed contribution on online betting transactions advances for further consideration.
Appointment
Evoke appoints Taylor Mason as Canada country manager
The appointment gives Evoke a named country manager for its Canadian business.
ANJL and IBJR publish Brazil betting-market regulation review
The figures provide operators and regulators with a snapshot of the market’s reported authorisations and projected public payments.
PAGCOR targets Casino Filipino privatisation by late 2026 or early 2027
The proposed sale would end PAGCOR’s casino operations and change its revenue mix and regulatory role.
Nigeria Senate passes Central Gaming Bill 2025 amid state opposition
The bill could reshape licensing and oversight responsibilities for gambling businesses across Nigeria.
Western Cape challenges South Africa gambling bill’s proposed central monitoring system
The bill’s monitoring system and inspectorate powers are contested over provincial authority, costs and revenue, with mediation under way.
Spain’s Congress removes gambling-law changes from customer-service bill
The vote removes proposed changes to Spain’s gambling law from the customer-service bill.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain secures Madrid approval for two gaming machines
The approvals allow operators in Madrid to use the two machines in the stated venue types.