Brazilian committee approves payment controls for illegal gambling
Payment institutions may need to implement controls on transactions connected to illegal gambling if the bill becomes law.
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UK court gives man suspended 30-week sentence over illegal WhatsApp betting
The sentence concerns illegal betting activity and the unpaid customer balance.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks immediate reports on Black Book patrons
Casinos may need to update procedures for reporting identified excluded patrons if the proposed amendments are approved.
TCS John Huxley installs six Roulette Xtra tables in Singapore
The installation adds a supplier’s roulette product to Singapore’s casino market.
Lotería Mineira opens laboratory registration for Minas Gerais betting market
Eligible laboratories can seek registration to provide technical checks required of operators and suppliers in Minas Gerais.
Evoke begins strategic review that could include sale of group or assets
A potential sale could change ownership of Evoke’s gambling businesses and assets.
Appointment
ARB Interactive appoints legal counsel and government affairs vice-president
The appointments add legal and government affairs capacity as ARB Interactive operates in the social casino and sweepstakes sector.
Louisiana gaming board warns licensees against sports event contracts
Louisiana sportsbook licensees face a stated risk to their licensing status if they facilitate unlicensed sports event contracts in the state.
Mexico’s SEGOB seeks judge’s recusal in online betting platform case
The dispute determines whether the platforms can offer betting while the case over their blocking proceeds.
KSA allows prospective Dutch licence buyers to apply before acquisitions
Prospective acquirers can seek an early reliability assessment before deciding whether to proceed with a Dutch licence-holder purchase.
Connecticut DCP agrees to delay enforcement against Kalshi
The schedule gives Kalshi time to pursue its challenge before enforcement while the court considers the dispute over sports event contracts.
Court of Appeal dismisses Betfair customer’s gambling-loss claim
The ruling upholds the finding that Betfair had no duty to intervene on the evidence available in this customer’s case.
Betr prepares prediction market platform as NFA application remains pending
Betr’s proposed prediction-market launch depends on a pending application, and the company has not publicly confirmed its plans.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds reduced penalty over unprotected gaming machines
The ruling leaves in place the reduced penalty for an operator over gaming machines lacking protective casings.
Appointment
NorthStar appoints Goodman interim CEO and MacDonald board chair
The CEO and chair departures, interim appointment and board resignation change NorthStar’s management and oversight.
ADM requires digital authorisation labels on AWP machines from 1 January
AWP operators must ensure QR-code labels are displayed correctly to avoid the stated sanction after the transition ends.
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Bally’s secures $1.1bn financing package for projects and corporate purposes
The financing provides Bally’s with capital for New York licensing costs, debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruling leaves gaming regulation with states outside Abuja
Operators face state-level licensing requirements while federal and state authorities dispute national oversight of gaming.
Appointment
Allwyn appoints Tatiana-Vivienne Jouanneau as global chief brand officer
The appointment changes the leadership of Allwyn’s global brand function.
Departure
NorthStar Gaming appoints Corey Goodman interim CEO after Moskowitz departure
The leadership changes come as NorthStar discusses liquidity and covenant risks with its lenders.
Brazilian Senate committee weighs 15% levy on betting transfers
The proposed withholding levy could change the tax cost and payment flows for betting operators in Brazil.
New York sports betting revenue sets November record
The revenue record gives operators and investors a new benchmark for New York’s sports betting market.
LEMG sets registration rules for betting and gaming certification bodies
Certification bodies and operators serving Minas Gerais must meet the new state registration and reporting requirements.
New York sports betting revenue reaches a monthly record in November
The record revenue provides operators and investors with a new benchmark for New York sports betting.
Nigeria’s Senate passes Central Gaming Bill, sending it for presidential assent
The bill could reshape federal and state authority over gaming regulation if it receives presidential assent.