Santa Fe senators approve bill allowing online sports betting licences
If enacted, the bill would establish licence conditions and permit sports bets to be sold through official agencies in Santa Fe.
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Reports
AGCOM closes Meta gambling-advertising case without finding a violation in Italy
The decision clarifies how AGCOM applied Italy’s gambling-advertising ban to user posts and a platform’s role.
Spanish lawmakers propose differing loot box rules in minors bill
The competing amendments could shape age checks, parental controls and purchase disclosures for games with loot boxes.
DGOJ submits risk-detection proposal to EU TRIS system
If adopted, the proposal would require operators to classify risk and apply specified player-protection measures.
Departure
Star appoints Bruce Mathieson Jr executive chair as Steve McCann departs
The leadership change places executive duties with Star's chair while the company searches for a permanent CEO.
San Rafael council approves IP blocking for betting sites on municipal Wi-Fi
The ordinance requires operators’ sites to be blocked on municipal free Wi-Fi in San Rafael.
San Juan online gambling law awaits provincial approval of regulations
Operators need the regulations to know the licensing requirements for offering legal online gambling in San Juan.
New York senator calls for discussions on legalising online casinos
Any move towards legalisation could shape the rules governing online casino operators in New York.
Appointment
Spelinspektionen coordinator Samuel Wahlberg elected Group of Copenhagen chair
The appointment gives Sweden’s gambling regulator a leadership role in an international anti-match-fixing network.
Brazilian Chamber faces vote on bill proposing 15% betting transfers tax
The proposal could change the tax burden on licensed betting platforms if deputies approve it.
Appointment
Dutch Lottery appoints Raymond Knops chairman from 1 January
The appointment changes leadership at the Netherlands’ state lottery.
Matchbook targets UK prediction market launch in January and US expansion
The plans signal a potential new entrant in UK prediction markets and a US launch dependent on a pending application.
Chile Supreme Court orders blocking of unauthorised online gambling sites
The order requires providers to block unauthorised gambling sites and assigns enforcement responsibilities to separate authorities.
San Juan online gambling law remains unregulated a year after approval
Operators still lack the implementing rules for San Juan’s online gambling framework, while the law’s next step remains under review.
Atlantic City casino workers’ smoking lawsuit reaches New Jersey appeals court
The appeal could affect the legal basis for allowing smoking areas in Atlantic City casinos.
US lawmakers question CFTC oversight of sports prediction contracts
The debate could affect whether sports prediction contracts face federal commodities oversight or state sports betting rules.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Entain CEO Stella David for licence
David’s licence application remains subject to commission consideration, with continuity and succession planning among her stated priorities.
Appointment
Games Valley appoints Ariel Reem as CEO
Reem will lead Games Valley’s planned rebrand, market entry and platform development as it pursues expansion.
Licence
Matchbook plans UK prediction-market launch under existing licence
The UK launch will use Matchbook’s existing licence, while its US partner still seeks regulatory approval for an exchange.
Brazilian Senate approves 15% tax on player deposits
The proposed deposit tax could affect the costs faced by gambling operators in Brazil.
Kansas casinos report 3% revenue growth to $36.2m in November
The reported increase gives operators and investors a snapshot of Kansas casino performance for the month.
Norway’s Oil Fund holds $3.25bn in gambling investments
The holdings show operators and investors the scale of the fund’s exposure to gambling companies despite Norway’s domestic restrictions.
Argentina’s Senate schedules talks on remote gambling regulation
The proposed Argentine restrictions could affect operators’ advertising, customer checks and payment options.
Spanish Congress removes gambling amendment from customer service bill
The vote leaves the proposed gambling provisions out of this bill, while a separate reform could still be pursued.
Licence
CFTC approves Gemini Titan prediction markets licence
The approval enables Gemini Titan to offer event contracts in the US and sets out its planned product expansion.