Spain’s Congress weighs restoring gambling changes to customer service bill
The decision will determine whether the bill includes changes to Spain’s Gambling Act.
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Spain’s Senate removes gambling amendment from customer-service bill
Congress’s decision will determine whether the bill includes a change to gambling law.
Thai police arrest 10 foreigners over alleged illegal poker game
The arrests and Singapore sentences show enforcement and criminal proceedings linked to illegal gambling activity.
National Gambling Board urges public to report non-compliant gambling advertising
The appeal asks the public to alert the board to potentially non-compliant gambling advertising.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
Appointment
GMA Consulting appoints Alex Dixon as senior advisor
Dixon’s appointment adds advice on real estate, capital development, operations, market entry and community redevelopment.
Fanatics launches event-contracts platform in 10 US states
The launch establishes Fanatics’ event-contracts presence in 10 states, with expansion to 24 planned.
Appointment
IGT appoints Hector Fernandez gaming CEO after acquisition integration
The appointment changes leadership of IGT’s gaming business as it brings together its operations with Everi.
Brazil Senate committee approves phased betting tax increases
Licensed operators would face higher GGR-based tax rates from 2026 if the bill advances.
Licence
New Mexico Racing Commission considers moving SunRay Park & Casino licence to Curry County
The proposal could shift SunRay’s casino, racing and hotel operations from Farmington to Curry County.
Brazil betting bill advances with proposed GGR tax increases
The proposal would increase tax costs for licensed operators, while the bill’s next legislative step remains pending.
British Columbia creates independent gambling regulator under new law
The new regulator will oversee gambling across British Columbia, including BCLC operations and horse racing.
Appointment
Betty appoints Yotam Yogev as group chief product officer
The appointment gives Betty a product lead for its planned ventures beyond its Canadian business.
Brazil Supreme Court gives AGU and PGR five days to assess betting rules
The submissions may inform the court’s review of betting restrictions and their application to operators’ customers.
British Columbia passes Gaming Control Act, with regulator due in April 2026
The new office will oversee gambling and can issue orders to BCLC without ministry consent.
Finland proposes operator and supplier licences ahead of 2027 market opening
Suppliers would need a licence to provide gambling software, and operators would have to source software only from licensed suppliers.
Brazilian ministries establish betting and health observatory
Operators will need to support a nationwide self-exclusion system, while public services prepare dedicated care for people with betting-related problems.
New Jersey senator renews Meadowlands casino proposal after New York approvals
The proposal could alter New Jersey’s restriction of full casino gambling to Atlantic City and create a new approval route for Meadowlands slots.
New Jersey lawmakers consider North Jersey casino and racino proposals
The proposals could expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City, subject to a statewide vote.
ASA rules Betway’s Hamilton-referencing Facebook ad breached gambling rules
The ruling requires Betway to withdraw the advert in its current form and avoid personalities with strong youth appeal.
European Commission clears two ANJ draft gaming technical rules for France
Operators must apply the clarified technical requirements for software approval and information-system certification.
Licence
MGCB approves Hard Rock Bet as Hannahville platform provider in Michigan
Michigan gains a new online betting and casino platform provider, replacing 888 Holdings’ departing service.
New Jersey lawmakers revive proposal for casinos at two racetracks
New York’s casino proposals renew pressure for New Jersey racetrack casinos, though SCR130 has not advanced.
Campania court annuls Naples police rejection of gambling-shop licence
The ruling sets an evidentiary requirement for police decisions refusing gambling-shop licences on good-conduct grounds.
Michigan regulator approves Hard Rock Bet platform launch for Island Resort & Casino
The approval enables the Hannahville Indian Community’s casino to use Hard Rock Bet for online gaming and sports betting.
Catania appeal court orders release of Lireservice-linked terminals
The ruling affects the operator’s ability to use seized terminals and gaming machines.