CFTC chair nominee Selig defers sports prediction questions to courts
Selig’s approach could shape how federal oversight of sports event contracts develops if he is confirmed.
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Maryland commission reviews casino, sports wagering and lottery matters
The agenda covers regulatory matters and market reporting relevant to Maryland gaming operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Brazilian industry forum backs proposed 15% tax on online bets
The proposed tax could raise operators’ costs, while its replacement by a selective tax is planned from 2027.
Appointment
Moon Intelligence appoints Stephen Shaw and Enda Kendrick for US expansion
The appointments add operations and customer leadership to Moon Intelligence’s stated US prediction-markets expansion.
Appointment
AGA appoints Delaware North chief executive Lou Jacobs as chair
Jacobs’s appointment changes leadership at an association involved in gaming policy and responsible gaming programmes.
Appointment
Altenar appoints three staff to support its Brazil operations
The hires add sales, legal and customer-support capacity to Altenar’s Brazilian operations.
Appointment
AGA appoints Delaware North CEO Louis Jacobs as chairman
Jacobs’s two-year chairmanship sets a leadership transition at an association involved in industry policy and standards.
Wisconsin lawmaker backs online sports betting bill amid prediction-market concerns
AB 601 could expand regulated online sports betting to tribal operators across Wisconsin if enacted.
São Paulo law requires Caps to provide gambling-harm treatment
The law requires Caps to provide specialist teams and group therapy for people affected by gambling harms.
Lucca police find VLT hall unattended as Questore suspends authorisations
The suspension temporarily prevents the hall from operating under the affected authorisations.
Appointment
Moon Intelligence appoints two executives as it targets US prediction markets
The appointments support Moon Intelligence’s stated plan to expand its prediction-markets activity in the USA.
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LottoItalia signs nine-year Italy Lotto operating agreement
The agreement secures the consortium’s operation of Italy Lotto through November 2034.
Extremadura authorises online casino gaming tax declarations
Casino operators in Extremadura can use the approved online process to file and pay the gaming tax.
Licence
Spain approves technical systems for Games Spain Operations and Gamesys Spain licences
The approval concerns technical systems linked to the companies’ gambling licences in Spain.
DGOJ assigns research-project assessments to Spain’s State Research Agency
Grant applicants and evaluators must meet the stated scoring thresholds, while the DGOJ keeps decision-making authority.
Spain’s Congress advances gambling advertising restrictions in customer-service bill
If enacted, the measures would affect operators’ advertising, promotions and handling of player funds.
Licence
Alicante suspends new gambling venue licences in historic centre
Operators cannot obtain new licences for covered gambling venues within the designated area.
DraftKings and partners open sports betting venue at Foxwoods El San Juan
The opening adds a physical betting location, while DraftKings’ proposed online launch remains subject to licensing and authorisation.
SRI Lanka Gambling Regulatory Authority begins operations on 1 December
Operators across covered gambling sectors will face a new authority responsible for licensing and oversight.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules public meeting for 20 November
The agenda includes enforcement and rule matters affecting sportsbook operators in Massachusetts.
Argentina social groups criticise Senate delay on online gambling advertising bill
The Senate’s delay leaves the proposed advertising law’s legislative status unresolved while a separate advertising regime is in place.
Curaçao Gaming Authority requires approval for licence-holder ownership changes
Operators must obtain approval for ownership changes and meet set complaint-handling deadlines.
Heijnen rejects differentiated gambling tax rates in the Netherlands
The position rules out tax-rate differentiation while the effects of the increase remain under review.
DGOJ proposes algorithm to detect risky gambling behaviour in Spain
Licensed operators may need to adopt the algorithm if it secures approval and becomes mandatory.
Gyeonggi police arrest 59 over suspected gambling-site money laundering
The arrests and account freeze target financial services allegedly used by illegal gambling networks.