DCMS broadens proposed unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban beyond sport
DCMS extended its unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban proposal to non-sport agreements in a second consultation.
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Blaze faces advertising lawsuit after R$330m marketing spend
MPDFT brought a public civil action alleging misleading advertising after Blaze's R$330m influencer marketing spend.
EEEP reports 6% growth in Greek gambling revenue in 2025
Operators and regulators can assess market growth, online activity and enforcement from the reported figures.
Brazilian police freeze nearly BRL1bn in illegal betting operation
Brazil's Federal Police froze nearly BRL1bn and found websites used false SPA imagery to suggest compliance.
EU regulation unifies anti-money laundering requirements for gambling operators
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 brings gambling operators under common anti-money laundering rules and an EU-level definition.
EU court says Google may lose hosting liability exemption over gambling videos
The ruling may affect platforms’ liability exposure when commercial partnerships involve review of gambling-promotional content.
Entain urges sports bodies to prohibit unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Entain called on sports organisations to introduce an immediate voluntary ban on unlicensed sponsorship deals.
Rio betting advertising decree may prompt other cities, lawyer says
Local advertising curbs could force operators and sponsors to restructure campaigns in public venues while federal rules remain the sector's main framework.
Great Britain survey records problem gambling rate of 2.4%
The survey's third edition put problem gambling at 2.4%, slightly lower than a year earlier.
Appointment
Lotto.com appoints Ruxanda Tereanu as chief operating officer
The appointments add operational and human resources leadership for Lotto.com’s expansion plans.
Globo considers barring betting sponsorships from Big Brother Brasil in 2027
A sponsorship prohibition could remove Big Brother Brasil exposure for betting companies, while the proposed advertising manual remains under review.
DAZN partners with ADI Predictstreet for prediction market product
The partnership would bring a prediction market product to DAZN’s US audience.
Gamingtec becomes Headline Impact Partner of Midnight Mayhem Fight Night
The tie-up gives Gamingtec visibility at ICE Barcelona and links its brand to a €150,000 charity fundraising target.
UKGC publishes third annual gambling participation survey
The report adds comparable participation and gambling problem indicators for regulation.
South Korea receives suspect in alleged $7.5bn gambling network
The extradition enables South Korean proceedings over the alleged gambling network.
Rio prohibits gambling advertising in public spaces
The ban removes public spaces as an advertising channel for gambling businesses in Rio.
Illinois casinos report 9% revenue growth to $173.6m in June
The figures give operators and investors a measure of monthly revenue performance across Illinois’ land-based casinos.
Lawyers outline CFTC proposal for prediction markets rulebook
The proposal sets out federal rulemaking for prediction markets, a product area drawing interest from operators and investors.
BGC supports consultation on illegal gambling advertising and seeks immediate action
The industry body supports the proposed restrictions while seeking faster government action.
Datafolha poll puts Brazilian online betting participation at 7%
The poll shows stable participation alongside lower average online casino spending.
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial age checks for betting and prediction markets
The proposal would add facial age verification requirements for sportsbooks and prediction market platforms.
Appointment
1xCare appoints advisory committee to oversee player-protection programme
The committee will oversee how 1xCare allocates funding and governs its player-protection work.
ACMA orders blocking of ten more gambling websites
The order restricts Australian access to additional unlicensed gambling services.
Google tightens gambling advertising certification rules from September 2026
Operators and agencies may lose advertising eligibility if repeated policy breaches affect their accounts or manager accounts.
Brazil court and finance ministry coordinate illegal betting response
The coordination connects pending court proceedings with measures intended to protect bettors.