Tender
Flutter Brazil opens agency selection for Betnacional and Betfair
The process could lead to a new agency contract covering creative strategy for both brands in Brazil.
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Reports
Kajuru proposes betting limits and account pauses in Brazil bill
If enacted, the proposal would require operators to change stake limits, player alerts and reporting practices.
Licence
Two Brooklyn officials oppose The Coney casino bid
The committee’s decision will determine whether The Coney can advance in the competition for a downstate casino licence.
Licence
Yolo Group consolidates brands and pursues regulated-market strategy
The pending UAE application may determine whether Yolo can expand its regulated-market operations there.
Pali police arrest 75 over alleged illegal gambling at sheep fights
The arrests and asset recovery show enforcement action against an illegal betting operation involving animal fights.
New Jersey court orders 1-800-GAMBLER control returned to CCGNJ
The ruling affects responsibility for operating a national gambling-support helpline and the timing of its transfer.
Natal enacts sports betting addiction-prevention policy
Operators and advertisers in Natal must include warnings under the city's new sports betting policy.
UKGC begins charging mandatory gambling levy to fund harm research and treatment
Operators must account for a mandatory charge linked to revenue, with non-payment potentially threatening their UK licences.
Alberta prepares 2026 igaming launch as other provinces weigh AGCO model
Potential use of Ontario’s regulator could shape how other Canadian provinces establish regulated online gambling markets.
Rosario council approves voluntary gambling-harm programme for sports clubs
Participating clubs would take on a defined role in identifying gambling-related risk among young people and arranging referrals.
Mercedes councillors propose blocking betting sites on public Wi-Fi
If adopted, the proposal would restrict betting access and promotion across municipal public spaces and networks.
Appointment
Ana Gaming appoints Thalitta Corona as product manager
The appointment adds a named product-management executive to a Brazilian gambling group that says it is expanding its workforce.
Licence
Yolo Group plans Yolo.com expansion into regulated markets, including UAE
The planned brand consolidation and licence applications could shape Yolo Group’s route into regulated markets.
GGPoker opens reinstatement applications for banned players until 1 October
The deadlines set a limited window for banned players to seek reinstatement and for GGPoker to decide their cases.
Brazil bill proposes penalties for payment firms serving illegal betting operators
Payment providers could face administrative sanctions for negligence involving transactions connected to unauthorised betting operators.
Licence
Manhattan community committee rejects Freedom Plaza casino proposal
The rejection removes one Manhattan bid from the competition, leaving five proposals seeking three downstate licences.
CMA orders Spreadex to divest Sporting Index consumer business
The divestment will change ownership of a major UK sports spread-betting business and is intended to restore competition.
Thai Senate prepares to debate committee opposition to casino bill
The debate may influence whether Thailand revives casino legislation and what assessments or public approval would be required.
Veneto regional court upholds VLT venue licence revocation
The ruling leaves the venue’s licence revocation in force and addresses the use of payment terminals for cash withdrawals at gambling premises.
Monarch Casino remains selective on acquisitions, analyst says
The company’s acquisition criteria and potential dividend affect investors assessing its expansion and capital-return options.
Appointment
ULIS elects Jean-Luc Moner-Banet as president
The leadership change sets the direction of ULIS, which works with state-authorised lotteries on sports integrity and illegal betting.
Roblox challenges California gambling-related claims in federal court
The court may allow California consumer-law claims to proceed, leaving Roblox exposed to continuing litigation over alleged child gambling.
RSBIX seeks CFTC approval for nationwide sports prediction exchange
A decision could determine whether RSBIX can list sports-related contracts across the US.
Gambling Commission closes safer gambling advisory board and plans research group
The change replaces the board advising on gambling harm with a group focused on research under the levy-funded arrangements.
Tender
São Paulo audit court suspends state lottery concession pending review
The suspension delays a 15-year lottery concession and leaves its contract signing dependent on the secretariat’s response.