DGOJ international gambling congress draws 327 attendees in Madrid
At the congress, the secretary general welcomed approval of a welcome-bonus ban and card payments matching account holders.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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Appointment
LOTTOPAR joins CIBELAE board for 2025–2027 term
The appointment gives Paraná’s lottery authority a role in regional cooperation on lottery and betting policy.
Appointment
Catalist Sports appoints James Monk as US vice president and general manager
Monk’s remit links Catalist’s US rollout with operator partnerships, regulatory compliance and product deployment.
Appointment
Intralot appoints Robeson Reeves CEO after Bally’s acquisition
The appointments and change in ownership affect leadership and control at a listed gaming and lottery group.
Gibraltar gambling commissioner warns UK tax rises could harm its economy
A UK tax decision could affect gambling operators and Gibraltar’s economy, which the source says relies heavily on remote gambling.
Japan police estimate 180,000 people aged 10–19 gamble at offshore casinos
The estimates underline the scale of underage participation relevant to enforcement and prevention efforts in Japan.
Brazilian Senate and Finance Ministry discuss doubling online betting tax to 24%
If enacted, the proposed rate increase would raise the tax burden on online betting platforms in Brazil.
Brazil finance ministry and Senate weigh betting tax changes
The proposal could change the tax rate applied to online betting platforms in Brazil.
Lombardy council rejects motion to restore gambling-harm fund
The council’s decision affects calls for dedicated regional funding for gambling-harm prevention and treatment.
Brazil’s Supreme Court admits Maranhão in municipal lottery case
The case could shape the scope of municipal authority to operate lotteries and betting services in Brazil.
SABA says South African ruling limits roulette betting only in Gauteng
The interpretation affects which betting products licensed bookmakers may offer in Gauteng and other provinces.
Osage River Gaming renews Missouri casino ballot proposal
The proposal could create a route to a new Missouri casino licence if it clears local, state and voter approval.
Appointment
DEGEN Studios appoints Danny Gordon as head of studio
The appointment puts Gordon in charge of DEGEN Studios’ creative direction and projects in development.
Thailand transfers She Zhijiang to China after extradition order upheld
The transfer concerns enforcement against a figure linked to illegal gambling and casino operations in the region.
Appointment
ALEA takes Cibelae vice-presidency
The appointment gives Argentina’s state lottery association a role in regional coordination on gambling oversight.
Flutter says FanDuel Predicts will launch sports contracts in December
The planned launch would give FanDuel a sports-contract offering in states where online sports betting is not legal.
Prime Sportsbook files for Chapter 11 before planned Plannatech sale
The restructuring and proposed sale could affect Prime Sportsbook’s operations across its licensed US states.
Juiz de Fora council redirects municipal lottery proceeds
The allocation rules determine how lottery proceeds support the municipality’s pension scheme and sports fund.
AGCO revises Ontario Standardbred claiming rules from 2 February 2026
Ontario racetracks must secure AGCO approval for updated claiming procedures before the new requirements take effect.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO expands standardbred claim voiding rules and adds veterinary checks in Ontario
Racetracks must obtain AGCO approval for updated claim procedures before the new horse-monitoring requirements take effect.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario Court of Appeal backs cross-border peer-to-peer iGaming model
The opinion could permit Ontario to consider cross-border liquidity for online poker and paid daily fantasy sports.
Licence
Nevada board accepts withdrawals of DraftKings and FanDuel applications
The board’s action removes the companies’ active and pending Nevada applications as they pursue sports event contracts.
Brazil’s SPA requires betting operators to check central self-exclusion system
Operators must update account-screening processes and meet new blocking, notification and account-closure requirements.
ADM sets digital identity rules for remote gambling accounts from 13 November
Remote gambling concessionaires must adapt account-opening checks and document-handling processes to the new rules.
ACMA investigates Disney+ over gambling adverts during sports broadcasts
The investigation tests how Australia’s gambling-advertising restrictions apply when exempt ESPN coverage streams on Disney+.