Appointment
18Peaches appoints Arsen Tadevosyan as chief strategy officer
The appointment assigns responsibility for the supplier's partnerships and market reach to a new strategy chief.
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Reports
Study warns offshore gambling oversight leaves player-protection gaps
Operators and regulators in the jurisdictions discussed may face scrutiny over differences in player-protection rules.
Carabineros seizes 40 illegal slot machines in Santa Juana
The seizure and referral show enforcement against unauthorised gambling premises in Chile.
Appointment
EGT Digital appoints Enrico Bradamante CEO of Malta operations
The appointment changes the leadership of EGT Digital’s Malta operations.
Brazil congressional committee advances tax measure without proposed betting-rate increase
The proposed tax increase was removed, while the measure retains a retroactive charge affecting betting companies operating in Brazil.
Appointment
CurrencyMe appoints Mark McGuinness to lead iGaming and tech services
The appointment gives CurrencyMe a named executive responsible for services to iGaming and technology clients.
Missouri jury orders Torch Electronics to pay rival $500,000
The ruling reinforces the Missouri Gaming Commission’s position that the machines are illegal, while Torch’s appeal leaves the dispute ongoing.
Acquisition
Aristocrat agrees to acquire Awager from Oaktree Capital Management
The proposed acquisition would add Awager’s live-streaming platform to Aristocrat’s gaming business, subject to regulatory clearance.
London campaigners renew calls for gambling ad ban on TfL
A city-wide TfL advertising ban could restrict gambling campaigns across London’s public transport, amid reported concerns about gambling harm.
Horn and Amazon seek more time for social casino lawsuit talks
The case may affect how app distribution platforms face claims involving social casino games.
Trustly and Acres partner on cashless casino payments
The partnership lets casinos offer QR-based funding for slots and table games without requiring players to download an app or register.
Licence
GCGRA grants Yolo Group two gaming supplier licences in UAE
The approvals allow Yolo Group to supply aggregation and live casino services in the UAE.
fund
Sharp Alpha closes $150m fund for gaming customer acquisition investments
The fund offers non-dilutive growth capital to gaming companies seeking to expand customer acquisition.
Amazon and Horn seek extension of stay in Washington social gaming lawsuit
The requested stay delays court proceedings while the parties continue settlement talks over alleged gambling through social casino apps.
Thailand advances draft game-industry law with powers to suspend unregistered games
The proposal could give the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau new oversight powers over games and their operators.
Underdog partners with Kansas City Royals ahead of Missouri betting launch
The partnership would give Underdog a route into Missouri’s sports betting market, subject to commission approval.
Spain adds risk warnings to gambling platforms and advertising
Operators must display the new warnings across platforms and specified advertising channels in Spain.
1xBet partners with ATP Challenger Tour across 36 tournaments
The agreement gives 1xBet marketing rights and court branding across 36 tennis tournaments.
Western Cape report puts province at 31% of South Africa’s online gaming market
The reported provincial market and revenue figures may inform operators’ and suppliers’ assessments of South African opportunities.
Galicia approves decree establishing its gambling observatory
The observatory will provide a formal channel for gathering sector data and shaping regional gambling policy.
Mexico proposes raising gambling tax rate from 30% to 50%
The proposed rate increase and enforcement provisions could change tax costs and compliance obligations for gambling operators in Mexico.
Carlos Zarattini removes proposed sportsbook tax rise from Brazil measure
Operators would avoid the proposed increase from 12% to 18% if the measure passes without it.
US Supreme Court rejects Maverick Gaming appeal over Washington tribal sports betting
The decision leaves Washington’s tribal-only sports betting model unchallenged in this case.
Underdog agrees Missouri sports betting partnership with Kansas City Royals
The agreement could give Underdog market access through the Royals if the commission approves it.
G2E panel says Michigan’s igaming model may not suit other states
Operators and policymakers considering online gambling can weigh Michigan’s experience against differences in tribal and state conditions.