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São Paulo lottery launches online instant games under 15-year concession
Operators and suppliers can use the concession’s stated product limits to understand which online games are permitted in São Paulo.
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Reports
Bank of Ireland adds gambling blocking facility for customers
Bank-level blocking gives operators another exclusion channel to account for in consumer protection.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Florida seniors oppose enforcement against gambling arcades
Enforcement against arcades over alleged illegal slot operations faces opposition from residents who use the venues.
Super Group may delay regulated Alberta Betway launch until October
The company is taking time to transition from grey-market activity despite its existing AGLC registration.
Utah court rejects Kalshi federal pre-emption claim
A federal judge entered final judgment favouring Utah's authority to enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi.
ADM orders blocking of 190 additional gambling websites
ADM ordered internet providers to block another 190 unauthorised gambling websites, supplementing the 10 July 2026 list.
TaDa Gaming introduces Royal Shooter in Brazil
TaDa Gaming launched Royal Shooter in Brazil, a fishing-shooting title with single-player and multiplayer rooms at different volatility levels.
NLGRB seizes 77 unlicensed machines across seven Ugandan districts
NLGRB confiscated 77 unlicensed gaming machines across seven Ugandan districts in its enforcement update.
Brazil’s finance ministry announces proposed online betting requirements
Brazil's finance ministry announced rules addressing platform design and game recertification within 180 days.
Italian Senate continues football reform review covering gambling measures
Regulators should note the Senate committee's football reform review includes betting advertising, match-fixing and illegal gambling issues.
Licence
Design Works Gaming holds 12 licences across Europe and North America
Design Works Gaming's licences show operators in which regulated markets the studio can be deployed.
Austria notifies EU of proposed online gambling reform
Austria's notified reform, including multiple licences and site and payment blocking, faces EU standstill until 5 November 2026.
Appointment
OAB-RJ appoints João Rachid da Motta to lottery commission leadership
Motta leads OAB-RJ's lottery commission until 2027, covering sector regulation and Rio's betting advertising prohibition.
Health ministry expands gambling telehealth capacity to 100k consultations
The health ministry's expanded remote care offers confidential mental health support and psychosocial network access, including for relatives.
AIEJA backs Mexican government action against illegal slot machines
The position signals industry support for enforcement while distinguishing licensed businesses from illegal operations.
Delta and DraftKings launch free in-flight sports prediction game in the US
Operators and suppliers can assess a branded sports product designed to avoid wagering on commercial aircraft.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming oversees ancillary gaming activities
The stated remit clarifies which ancillary gaming activities fall under Maryland Lottery and Gaming’s oversight.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
AGCO outlines Ontario charitable gaming licence categories
The licence categories and eligibility requirement inform charitable organisations seeking to run gaming activities in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Arden Consult links Philippine online gambling contraction to regulation
Arden Consult attributes Philippine online gambling contraction to tighter regulation and a transition toward a safer legal market.
Novig launches sports prediction exchange across 47 states
Operators see Novig launch its sports prediction-market exchange in 47 states after CFTC designated contract market registration.
Australia warns prediction markets lack financial-exchange licences
Regulators warn users that prediction markets lack financial-exchange licences and should expect losses.
Isle of Man FIU issues 2026 guidance on financial sanctions reporting
The guidance sets out reporting and asset-freezing procedures relevant to regulated businesses operating on the island.
Acquisition
Betsson completes Rhino Canadian assets acquisition
The completed purchase restores Betsson's Ontario presence and adds an Alberta launch through Casino Days.
Florida arcade advocates seek regulation after June enforcement
The At Stake Florida coalition sought arcade regulation after June enforcement brought arrests and machine seizures.
Licence
ADG allocates Arizona sports betting licence to Circa
Investors should note Circa Sports Arizona received an Arizona wagering licence effective 27 July 2026, with no launch date announced.