Brazilian senators cancel committee meeting on proposed bets tax increase
The proposal’s progress could affect the tax rate applied to betting revenue in Brazil.
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Reports
UK strategy identifies gambling harm as a men’s health risk
The planned levy and support measures could affect operators’ funding obligations and services for people at risk of gambling harm.
Aviatrix partners with Apostala to enter Paraguay
The agreement gives Aviatrix a named operator partner for distribution in Paraguay.
Licence
Cedar Crossing targets 31 December 2026 casino opening in Iowa
The target opening date gives suppliers and operators a stated timeline for the Iowa casino project.
New South Wales and Queensland approve Bally’s A$300m investment in The Star
The approvals clear a regulatory condition for Bally’s investment and give it governance and financial-recovery roles at The Star.
Fanatics plans prediction-markets launch with Crypto.com in coming weeks
The planned partnership could extend Fanatics’ reach into additional states, subject to local rules.
Google bars offline gambling ads in 35 jurisdictions
Advertisers must check local laws because Google’s immediate policy change prohibits offline gambling promotion where it is illegal.
Fanatics plans prediction-market contracts launch within weeks
The planned launch would add Fanatics to the US prediction-markets sector, while Nevada’s action presents a stated regulatory constraint.
Senator Eduardo Braga proposes gradual tax rises for betting firms
The proposal could change betting companies’ tax burden and reporting obligations if adopted.
Manaus council approves proposal for week addressing gambling harm
Operators in Manaus may face increased public attention to measures addressing harm from online betting.
Acquisition
Iowa commission approves Elite Casino Resorts’ Catfish Bend acquisition
Regulatory approval advances Elite’s acquisition, while the expected closing and team retention plans matter to property stakeholders.
New York commercial casino revenue rises to $56m in October
The reported increase offers operators and investors a snapshot of New York’s commercial casino market.
Spanish committee advances gambling rules on advertising, payments and providers
Operators and suppliers may face new marketing, payment, player-fund and registration requirements if the proposals become law.
Catalonia assigns gambling oversight to its Directorate General for Taxes and Gambling
Operators can identify the Catalan authority responsible for gambling rules, authorisations, supervision, inspections and sanctions.
Spain's Congress approves customer-service bill with gambling restrictions
The proposed obligations would affect operators' promotions, payment processing and arrangements with technology providers.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves $7.8 million Caesars settlement
The settlement underscores the financial and compliance consequences of Caesars’ dealings with a suspected illegal bookmaker.
Santiago Court of Appeals orders six ISPs to report betting-site blocks
The order requires major Chilean internet providers to demonstrate compliance with a court-directed block on online betting sites.
Mar del Plata bridge nears completion while environmental approval remains pending
The pending environmental declaration and height-related traffic restrictions affect the bridge’s completion and use.
Acquisition
TCSJOHNHUXLEY acquires GPI dice manufacturing business
The acquisition changes ownership of a gaming equipment supplier’s dice manufacturing capabilities and maintains production in two locations.
SJM abandons Ponte 16 acquisition as Macau casino closes on 28 November
The closure will relocate gaming equipment and affect employment at a Macau satellite casino.
MGM chief executive says sports prediction markets are sports betting
Hornbuckle’s position signals MGM’s opposition to sports prediction markets outside state-level sports betting regulation.
California tribal gaming leader urges CFTC nominee to scrutinise prediction markets
The nominee’s approach could affect disputes over sports event contracts and tribal gaming interests in California.
Acquisition
Iowa commission approves Elite Casino Resorts acquisition of Burlington properties
The approval allows the proposed acquisition to proceed towards closing and would expand Elite Casino Resorts’ Iowa portfolio.
RWA reports Australia’s illegal gambling market has more than doubled since 2019
The reported offshore losses and market share underscore competition and consumer-protection challenges for Australia’s regulated operators.
Florida House subcommittee advances amended HB 189 targeting non-Seminole online gambling
Operators outside the compact could face felony exposure if lawmakers enact the proposed restrictions.