Appointment
Rush Street Gaming appoints Antonio Perez Jr. to lead Rivers Casino Portsmouth
The appointment puts a gaming operations executive in charge of the Virginia casino.
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Appointment
Brazil tourism minister Celso Sabino tells Lula he will leave government
Sabino's departure removes a cabinet minister who had publicly advocated for casino legislation.
AGCO approves Woodbine race date change for October 2025
The approval changes Woodbine’s 2025 racing schedule for operators and participants in Ontario horse racing.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Kansspelautoriteit considers action over Inter Milan Betsson.sport shirt logo
Any enforcement decision could affect how gambling brands appear on sports-club shirts in the Netherlands.
Dutch court acquits Oss travel agency owner in illegal gambling case
The ruling clarifies the outcome of an illegal-gambling prosecution involving betting computers at a business premises.
Lula signs Brazil law requiring platforms to restrict minors’ access to gambling content
Platforms operating in Brazil face new child-protection requirements covering access to gambling content and age verification.
UKGC closes Advisory Board for Safer Gambling after remit ends
The UKGC’s replacement research-focused group will shape how levy-funded gambling-harm research, education and treatment are supported.
Mohawk Council approves new mandate for Kahnawà:ke Gaming Working Group
The mandate sets priorities for gaming development and signals a forthcoming call for electronic gaming devices in Kahnawà:ke.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
BCSC alleges Surrey entrepreneur misused more than $200,000 from investors
The allegations concern investor funds allegedly spent on gambling and may lead to capital-markets sanctions if proven.
EGBA urges delegates to approve European online gambling harm standard
A shared voluntary framework could give operators and regulators a common basis for identifying risky gambling behaviour.
Brasília lawmakers consider ban on betting ads in public-sector contracts
The proposal could restrict betting companies’ access to advertising tied to official events in the Federal District.
Yggdrasil takes 40 games live with Goldrun Casino in the Netherlands
The deals broaden Yggdrasil’s Netherlands game offering and bring selected NetEnt slots to North American land-based casinos.
São José dos Campos council approves municipal lottery bill
The approval creates a framework for the municipality to offer lottery products and direct remaining proceeds to its coffers.
Evolution and Gaming Arts agree to adapt NetEnt slots for North American casinos
The agreement extends named online slot titles into Gaming Arts’ land-based casino cabinet range.
Porto Alegre council considers raising betting and lottery ISSQN rate to 5%
If approved, the proposal would increase the municipal service tax rate for the listed betting and lottery activities.
Tender
TCE-SP suspends São Paulo Lottery concession process pending review
The suspension delays the concession award while the court examines objections to the competing consortium’s qualification.
EGBA urges support for European online gambling harm standard
Approval could give online gambling providers a shared framework for identifying signs of harmful play across EU markets.
Peers for Gambling Reform urges UK action on gambling social media marketing
Any change to the ASA’s approach could affect how gambling operators promote brands through social media content.
Acquisition
Genius Sports acquires Sports Innovation Lab to expand media business
The acquisition adds a named data and fan-activation business to Genius Sports’ media offering, though the purchase price was not disclosed.
EGBA urges approval of voluntary European gambling harm standard
Operators may face a common voluntary framework for identifying behavioural indicators associated with gambling harm.
Brazil’s SPA develops systems for betting-market data and oversight
Operators will use the eligibility API, while planned GGR reporting could provide market data for the sector.
Council of State delays Vincitù appeal over €388,000 AGCOM penalty
The appeal may affect how Italy’s gambling advertising ban is assessed against EU rules.
RSBIX applies to CFTC for US sports prediction market designation
The DCM application puts a prospective US sports event-trading platform before the CFTC, but does not mean it is approved.
Brazilian committee rejects bill proposing 1% lottery revenue for retailers
The committee’s rejection creates a legislative obstacle to the proposed lottery-revenue allocation for Caixa retailers.
Appointment
African iGaming Alliance appoints Peter Emolemo as chief executive
The appointment puts a new chief executive at the head of a trade body representing regulated African gaming operators.