Brazil plans renewed push to prohibit algorithm-based gambling games
Brazil's government planned to revive a bill targeting algorithm-based betting games after recess.
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Sarah Fox joins UKGC on secondment to head policy and research
The change puts a DCMS official in charge of the UKGC's policy and evidence work at a time of regulatory scrutiny.
State attorneys general oppose CFTC sports prediction market proposal
Forty-four state attorneys general argued federal sports prediction market regulation exceeds the CFTC's legal powers.
Seed
Eventual launches prediction-markets media venture with Polymarket data partnership
The partnership creates a content channel using Polymarket data for audiences interested in prediction markets.
FIGC president backs proposed 2% betting contribution to Italian football
The proposal could create a contribution obligation for betting concessionaires if lawmakers adopt it.
Massachusetts Lottery launches online platform with $70m first-year profit goal
The launch gives Massachusetts its only regulated online gambling option after lawmakers dropped online casino legislation this year.
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UKGC adds Sarah Fox to executive team on secondment
The UKGC appointed senior DCMS official Sarah Fox to its executive team on secondment.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming names Antoine Jouteau CEO as gaming lifts H1 revenue
The leadership change and double-digit gaming growth shape how operators and suppliers view Banijay's competitive position.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming selects Antoine Jouteau as chief executive
Jouteau will lead Banijay Gaming, which owns Betclic and Tipico after its completed acquisition.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports $1.344bn June gaming win
The figures show operators’ reported Nevada gaming revenue and the state’s related percentage-fee receipts, informing market and tax assessments.
FIGC president backs 2% sports betting levy and wider operator coverage
A proposed levy applying to all football betting concessionaires could change operators’ contribution obligations if enacted.
Brazil marks 18 months of regulated gambling
Operators and suppliers weighing entry into Brazil need to track how the regulated market is evolving 18 months after launch.
Gibraltar and El Salvador regulators sign digital-assets memorandum
The GFSC and CNAD memorandum establishes contact points and safeguards for regulatory information exchange.
Senate committee rejects higher betting tax proposal for women’s football
The culture committee rejected a PD amendment seeking women's football funding through a higher betting tax.
Banijay Group reports 17% revenue growth to €2.58bn in H1 2026
The reported revenue growth gives investors a measure of Banijay Group’s first-half performance, including betting and gaming.
Tender
Niklas Sattler questions Austria’s planned casino tender packaging
Sattler warned that bundling licences into large packages could favour incumbent Casinos Austria.
Italian deputies propose national gambling harm prevention day
Lega deputies introduced a bill designating 22 May as a national gambling harm prevention day.
ADM and CONI sports prosecutor sign match-fixing communication guidelines
The guidelines set a standard channel for match-fixing information between the customs and monopolies agency and CONI's sports prosecutor.
Senate committee rejects sports venue gambling advertising proposal
The rejection keeps venue advertising rules out of the sports decree conversion bill.
ANJL commissions response to betting and household-debt studies
The commissioned response contests the methodology behind studies linking online betting to household indebtedness.
Spain advances financial integrity authority bill involving gambling funding
Gambling and betting companies would contribute funding to Spain's new financial integrity authority.
Galicia opens consultation on general gambling regulations
Stakeholders can comment on draft rules covering venues, machines, advertising, registrations and enforcement before approval.
ALEA and Buenos Aires university launch gambling compliance diploma
Gambling professionals gain virtual training in due diligence, monitoring and regulatory requirements.
Pirondini opposes easing Italy’s gambling advertising ban
The senator's statement signals continued M5S opposition to weakening the Dignity Decree advertising ban.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming appoints Antoine Jouteau as CEO from 1 September
The new CEO will set strategy for organic growth and targeted acquisitions following the Tipico combination and planned JOA acquisition.