Regulation
Buenos Aires deputies propose amendments to gambling law
Operators should note Buenos Aires deputies proposed amendments modifying Law 15.079.
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Regulation
Manssur says Brazilian betting advertising enters new regulatory phase
Tighter advertising rules would change how licensed operators in Brazil can market to consumers during major sporting events.
Regulation
US House bill proposes facial age checks for online sportsbooks
The bill would require facial recognition age checks at online sportsbooks before customers wager.
Regulation
Brazil’s finance ministry asks Supreme Court to limit local betting authorisations
Brazil's finance ministry asked the Supreme Court to restrict state and municipal betting authorisations over fraud risks.
People moves
Lotto.com appoints Ruxanda Tereanu as chief operating officer
The appointments add operational and human resources leadership for Lotto.com’s expansion plans.
Regulation
BGC supports consultation on illegal gambling advertising and seeks immediate action
The industry body supports the proposed restrictions while seeking faster government action.
Regulation
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial age checks for betting and prediction markets
The proposal would add facial age verification requirements for sportsbooks and prediction market platforms.
Regulation
Singapore auditor calls for stronger casino exclusion oversight
The findings call for stronger checks on excluded customers and restricted employees.
Deals & M&A
Betsson launches Cameroon sportsbook and casino with EveryMatrix
EveryMatrix technology supports Betsson’s entry into Cameroon’s online gambling market.
Regulation
New York court lets FanDuel founders’ merger claims proceed
The decision allows surviving merger claims to continue through litigation.
Deals & M&A
Merkur agrees White Hat Studios acquisition
The deal adds a US-focused studio while leaving White Hat's platform and white-label operations outside.
Enforcement & compliance
Authorities intervene in illegal Torremolinos bar bingo
The case shows Spanish authorities acting against unlicensed bingo activity in a hospitality venue, a compliance risk for operators and venues.
Deals & M&A
Merkur agrees White Hat Studios purchase for US expansion
The deal buys slots supplier White Hat Studios but excludes platform and white-label businesses.
Regulation
GRAI sets out B2C licence types under Gambling Regulation Act 2024
Prediction market operators must hold a remote betting intermediary licence before serving Irish consumers under the 2024 Act.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Deals & M&A
Merkur Group acquires White Hat Studios in US expansion
The deal adds a studios acquisition to Merkur's US push, affecting suppliers and operators competing in regulated online gaming.
Deals & M&A
AK Bets triples UK and Irish racetrack presence via Pat O'Hare acquisition
The pitch acquisitions expand AK Bets' on-course betting footprint across three jurisdictions, intensifying competition for racetrack customers in the UK and Ireland.
Regulation
ECB opens temporary gambling sponsorship route for The Hundred
Operators gain a temporary opening to pursue gambling sponsorship deals with The Hundred under an emergency provision.
Regulation
ECA seeks cross-border action over estimated €91.6bn illegal market
Regulators face ECA calls for stronger cross-border enforcement against unlicensed online gambling across the EU.
Regulation
KSA chair calls for stronger consumer financial safeguards
Regulators face KSA calls to strengthen financial protection for consumers and vulnerable players in Dutch gambling reform.
Regulation
UKGC confirms phased rollout of financial risk assessments
Operators face a phased launch of financial risk assessments for customers with high gambling expenditure amid industry opposition.
Regulation
UKGC outlines staged introduction of financial risk assessments
Operators face a planned phased introduction of financial risk assessments intended to identify high financial risk customers.
Regulation
UKGC to update stakeholders on financial risk assessments for customers
The update will signal how the UKGC intends to proceed with affordability checks that directly affect operators' customer due diligence duties.
Regulation
Dutch Supreme Court rejects voiding pre-regulation online gambling contracts
Operators can rely on the Dutch Supreme Court ruling that pre-regulation customer contracts cannot be declared void.
Funding
Spain's DGOJ awards €1.05m to 20 gambling disorder research projects
The grants fund prevention research that the DGOJ says will inform evidence-based regulation and player-protection measures in Spain.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Deals & M&A
Group takes control of BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Consolidation in Brazil's betting market changes the competitive field for operators and suppliers as ownership of B1BET and BRBET shifts.