Brazilian Congress committee considers raising sportsbook GGR tax to 18%
A rise in the GGR rate would change operators’ tax burden in Brazil if Congress approves the proposal.
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Licence
New York committee rejects Thor Equities’ Coney Island casino bid
The rejection removes Thor Equities’ proposal from the process for up to three downstate New York casino licences.
Licence
Hokkaido governor reopens discussion of Japan integrated resort bid
Renewed municipal interest could bring Hokkaido back into consideration for Japan’s integrated resort licensing process.
Licence
New York committee advances Bally’s $4 billion Bronx casino proposal
The committee vote advances Bally’s proposal but does not secure one of New York’s three downstate casino licences.
Licence
Lelystad backs Circus Gran Casino for second casino permit
The decision would allow Circus Gran Casino to open a casino in Lelystad alongside the existing Fair Play Casino.
Areia Branca council approves municipal lottery bill
The bill sets a local framework for lottery operations, but launch timing and initial game formats remain undecided.
New Jersey court orders NCPG to return 1-800-GAMBLER control
The order could change control of a national problem-gambling helpline while an appeal is pursued.
Licence
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe secures alcohol approval for First Light Casino
The approval allows First Light Casino to add alcohol service under the stated operating hours.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves changes to casino gaming salon rules
The changes alter salon access and operating conditions for Nevada casinos, while raising compliance concerns noted by a commissioner.
Japan enforces revised law banning online casino promotion
Operators and affiliates face an explicit prohibition on online casino promotion and referral activity in Japan.
Licence
Digitain says Belgium grants it an E-category licence
The licence enables Digitain to offer its services in Belgium’s regulated market.
Brazil agencies and ANJL agree to build labs to block illegal betting sites
The agreement sets out technical and enforcement roles for identifying illegal platforms and monitoring blocking orders in Brazil.
NSW commission keeps Star Sydney gaming licence suspended for six months
The continued suspension prevents Star Sydney from resuming gaming-floor operations during the extended period.
Naples appeal court cancels €20,000 fine against betting outlet operator
The ruling removes the legal basis for fines imposed on betting outlets for giving customers access to online gambling tools.
Licence
Resorts World and MGM advance New York casino bids after committee approvals
The proposals advance to the New York Gaming Facility Location Board, which will award three commercial casino licences by year-end.
Appointment
Light & Wonder appoints Rohan Gallagher as global corporate affairs chief
The appointment places investor relations and global communications under a newly created executive role.
Nevada Gaming Commission lowers private salon entry threshold to $20,000
Casino operators must adapt salon access and game offerings to the revised rules while addressing commissioners’ oversight concerns.
FSGRN urges Senate to limit gaming bill to the FCT
The Senate petition highlights a dispute over whether gaming authority should rest with Nigerian states or the federal government.
Acquisition
Cirsa agrees to acquire four casinos in Peru for about $18m
The approvals and final-price adjustments will determine whether Cirsa takes control of three Lima casinos and one in Cusco.
Japan enforces law banning online gambling promotion across digital platforms
Operators and digital platforms targeting Japanese users face new restrictions on gambling promotion and referral activity.
Brazilian government convenes national meeting on sports-result manipulation
The meeting will shape inter-agency procedures for investigating and addressing sports-result manipulation and related illegal betting fraud.
Appointment
Leonardo Quintans joins Lotep board in Paraíba
The appointment adds the state public prosecutor’s office to the board overseeing lottery activities in Paraíba.
Underdog adopts Sportradar player-risk tools across its products
The integration extends player-risk monitoring across Underdog’s fantasy, sports betting and prediction-market products.
Oregon Lottery Commission adopts winner privacy and ticket rules
Oregon Lottery must protect winner identities and reject prize claims involving tickets bought or sold in breach of the law.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Thai Senate committee rejects proposed casino legalisation bill
The committee’s rejection leaves Thailand’s casino legalisation proposal unapproved, affecting prospective market entrants.