Underdog withdraws Missouri sports betting application before launch
The withdrawal leaves eight approved operators available at Missouri's sports betting launch.
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YGAM appoints Emily Tofield as chief executive
Tofield’s appointment places a new chief executive in charge of YGAM’s work on gambling and gaming harms among young people.
Brazil Senate committee delays vote on proposed betting tax increase
A higher tax could change licensed operators' costs and the proposal's next legislative step is pending.
Licence
Polymarket says CFTC authorises US return as a contracts market
The authorisation allows Polymarket to resume US operations through direct connections with customers and brokers.
Regulus analyst questions UK operators' tax mitigation plans
The assessment challenges operators' expected ability to offset higher UK gambling duties through cost reductions and other measures.
Sweden proposes stricter API checks for national self-exclusion register
The proposal would standardise operator checks of the national register and strengthen the regulator’s ability to verify compliance.
Naples court acquits betting agency owner over temporary licence absence
The acquittal addresses how a temporary licensing gap is treated when a betting agency begins operating before receiving its licence.
Costa Rica committee advances bill to regulate gambling and target illegal operations
The proposal would bring online gambling platforms into the regulatory framework and introduce an operator authorisation requirement.
Lotería de Córdoba makes agency conversion mandatory from April 2026
Agencies must meet the lottery’s branding and service requirements by the stated deadline to avoid possible regulatory measures.
Brazilian senators propose 15% betting levy to fund prisons and security
If adopted, the levy would change betting operators’ tax obligations and direct revenue to public security funding.
Austria ministry prepares gambling reform proposals as monopoly licence nears expiry
The reform process could shape the licensing framework before Austria’s sole online gaming permit expires in 2027.
Appointment
Sweden appoints Erik Eldhagen to state secretary role overseeing gambling regulation
The appointment places gambling regulation among Eldhagen’s state secretary responsibilities alongside financial markets and other government areas.
British Columbia police charge man over alleged illegal gaming house
The charges and seizures concern alleged illegal gambling activity in British Columbia.
Dutch state secretary backs deposit-return lottery plan
The lottery proposal requires Verpact to check its design with the Kansspelautoriteit before implementation.
Komdigi says Cloudflare will cooperate on Indonesian gambling-site controls
The discussions could shape Cloudflare’s registration and content-moderation obligations for services used by gambling sites in Indonesia.
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Uruguay casino operators form national chamber and appoint executive secretary
The new chamber gives its founding casino companies a shared platform for discussions on Uruguay’s regulatory framework.
Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner agrees £45,000 settlement with unnamed licensee
Operators may need to review the effectiveness of younger-customer safeguards, deposit-limit procedures and remediation work.
ADM plans national training rules in Italy’s land-based gambling reform
A national training framework could replace differing regional requirements for gambling operators.
Brazilian banks close 483 accounts suspected of links to illegal betting
The closures indicate how financial institutions are applying measures against suspected illegal betting activity.
Nevada casinos report $1.35bn revenue in October
The figures give operators a snapshot of Nevada casino revenue and the reported contribution from sports betting and baccarat.
1xBet partners with MIBR’s VALORANT team in betting deal
The agreement creates a betting sponsorship involving a team competing in Riot Games’ VALORANT ecosystem.
Licence
Vietnam adds Ho Tram to five-year locals casino pilot
The pilot expansion permits Ho Tram to serve local casino customers under government-mandated safeguards.
Coljuegos reports COP313.614m in local-game transfers to health
The figures show the contribution of land-based gaming to Colombia’s health funding and the segment’s reported year-on-year growth.
ASA upholds complaint against Midnite social media gambling advert
The ruling clarifies that betting-related social posts can fall under advertising rules when they promote a gambling brand.
Votuporanga council reviews bill to create municipal lottery
The proposal could create a municipal lottery and enable concessions of up to 25 years, subject to council approval.