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Brazilian Supreme Court justice adds sports bodies to betting-ban hearing
The hearing will bring sports organisations into court consideration of a measure that would prohibit betting activity and advertising.
Minnesota elections could shift sports betting legalisation debate
Changes in legislative control could affect which sports betting framework lawmakers pursue, but key disagreements remain.
PAGCOR reports 23.4% revenue decline to Php64.41bn in nine months
Operators and investors can use PAGCOR’s reported revenue and income declines to assess its nine-month performance.
Zurich cantonal police seize CHF15,000 in illegal Opfikon poker raid
The operation involved enforcement against illegal poker and identified unauthorised employment at the venue.
ANJL prepares compensation actions over Brazilian gambling shutdown
Affected companies may need to document losses while seeking compensation and the resumption of authorised operations.
Vietnam decrees allow VNeID checks and raise casino entry penalties
Casinos must update identity checks and manage higher penalties and suspension risks for entry-control failures.
EU-commissioned study links gambling scams to online advertising
The findings point to advertising controls as a risk for markets where gambling operators need local authorisation.
Brazil betting association says operators have cut 3,500 jobs after ban
The court decision and authorisation status affect betting operators’ ability to resume or continue business in Brazil.
Rush Street Interactive chief executive discusses online casino legalisation in Illinois and New York
Potential legalisation in the two states could affect market access for online casino operators.
Merger
CIRSA shareholders to vote on Lottomatica merger on 30 November
The vote will determine whether CIRSA is absorbed into Lottomatica and how eligible shareholders are compensated.
Brazil’s fixed-odds betting authorisations expire as sector loses political support
The expiry removes federally authorised fixed-odds betting from the market and leaves operators without the stated licence payments.
Basque Country proposes 3% increase in fixed fees for 2027
The proposed fee increase could change administrative charges for gambling businesses in the Basque Country.
Jesús Serrano examines Supreme Court doctrine on regional gambling powers
The legal interpretation may affect regional oversight of state lottery sales channels and private gaming venues.
Patim and UNAD seek municipal powers to restrict new gambling venues in Valencia
The proposal could give municipalities new powers to restrict venue openings and relocations in designated areas.
Kangwon Land sets KRW3tn annual revenue target in revised strategy
Investors and suppliers can assess Kangwon Land’s revenue target alongside its customer, sustainability and local economic objectives.
1xCare and FEJAR agree harm-prevention partnership in Spain
The framework could widen access to FEJAR support while keeping therapeutic decisions independent of 1xCare and donors.
FEJAR and 1xCare agree to explore access to online therapy
The agreement could broaden access to online support while keeping therapy decisions with FEJAR.
Brazil’s AGU asks STF to add organisations to betting hearing
The request could change the range of organisations heard by the court in a case concerning Brazil’s betting rules.
Churchill Downs and VICI authorise share repurchase programmes
The authorisations set the potential scale and duration of capital returns by two publicly traded gaming companies.
Brazil government prioritises vote on fixed-odds betting ban
Congressional and court proceedings could determine the measure’s effect on regulated betting and sponsorship arrangements.
Appointment
Madrid appoints Jorge Rodrigo to oversee gambling responsibilities
The appointment changes the regional official overseeing gambling authorisations, inspections and sanctions in Madrid.
Tender
Kansspelautoriteit opens 2027–2032 Dutch horse-racing betting tender
Applicants must factor the required monthly contribution to the horse-racing sector into bids for the exclusive licence.
Brazilian government receives 2.6 times regulated betting sector’s 2025 profit
Investors assessing Brazil’s regulated market should note the estimated gap between public receipts and operator profits, excluding two government charges.
Licence
Kansspelautoriteit invites applications for horse-racing totalisator licence
The process gives providers an opportunity to apply for the licence before the current term ends.