Licence
Equatorial Guinea awards Mascott Capital Partners online gaming master licence
Operators seeking access to Equatorial Guinea’s online gambling market must use Mascott Capital Partners’ application platform.
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Reports
Acquisition
New South Wales Supreme Court approves On Nut Road’s Donaco acquisition
The approval clears a key step towards transferring Donaco’s remaining shares to On Nut Road and delisting the company.
FIFA reiterates ban on betting advertising around referees and VAR areas
The restriction may require the CBF to remove betting-brand placements from referee and VAR-related assets.
Appointment
Sports & Wellbeing Analytics appoints Gavin Hamilton as chairman
The appointment adds a chair with experience at gambling companies to the sports data business.
Finland submits three gambling bills covering licences, oversight and reporting
The proposals set out future licensing, oversight and reporting obligations for gambling licensees in Finland.
Appointment
Tiger Resort appoints Nobuki Sato as Okada Manila president and COO
The succession plan identifies who will lead Okada Manila and how daily operations will be managed during the transition.
Sixth Circuit lets TwinSpires continue Michigan wagering during appeal
The ruling allows TwinSpires to continue Michigan operations while the dispute over the state’s racetrack-partner requirement proceeds.
Chile Senate committee approves online betting bill outline unanimously
The proposal would set tax and oversight conditions for online betting operators in Chile.
Brazilian military sports commission chief seeks betting revenue for programmes
The proposal could make military sports programmes eligible for a share of betting revenue.
Chamber committee approves bill expanding lottery funding for disability groups
The bill could broaden lottery funding sources for organisations serving people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
Flutter says FanDuel has no firm plans to enter Nevada
Nevada operators and regulators have a clearer indication that FanDuel is considering, but has not committed to, market entry.
Caesars launches IGT’s Kitty Glitter Grand online and in casinos
The launch adds an IGT game to Caesars’ online and physical casino offering across several markets.
Licence
Equatorial Guinea grants Mascott Capital Partners online gaming master licence
Operators seeking access to Equatorial Guinea’s online gambling market must submit applications through Mascott Capital Partners.
Sixth Circuit denies Michigan regulator’s bid to halt TwinSpires
The ruling allows TwinSpires to continue Michigan operations while the dispute over state requirements and interstate wagering proceeds.
Ana Gaming projects 20% growth in Brazil through year-end
The projection and app launches indicate Ana Gaming’s stated growth plans and activity in Brazil’s regulated market.
Belo Horizonte mayor proposes cutting betting firms’ ISSQN rate to 2%
The proposal could change the municipal tax rate applicable to betting companies in Belo Horizonte if approved.
DraftKings explores prediction markets but makes no launch commitment
Operators and investors have no confirmed launch timing or product plan from DraftKings.
Thailand order permits tournament poker under controlled conditions
The order sets conditions for poker tournaments, while the MP’s concerns put its timing and approval process under scrutiny.
Licence
Nevada board recommends Kambi CEO for state gaming licence
The recommendation is a step towards Kambi’s planned Nevada market entry, while product approval remains pending.
Arkansas senator asks attorney general for prediction-markets opinion
The opinion could clarify whether prediction-market operators face Arkansas gaming licences, taxes or other state oversight.
Senate committee adds gambling addiction research to defence bill
Eligibility could enable federally funded research into gambling addiction among servicemembers.
Sixth Circuit denies Michigan request to pause TwinSpires licensing injunction
The decision leaves TwinSpires operating in Michigan without the state licence at issue while the dispute continues.
Chile Senate finance committee backs online gambling bill with 19% VAT
The bill could establish tax and player-protection requirements for online gambling operators in Chile.
PLAYSTUDIOS targets nationwide sweepstakes casino launch by year-end
The planned rollout would extend PLAYSTUDIOS' sweepstakes casino beyond its seven-state beta.
Philippines weighs online gaming rules that could favour diversified operators
Proposed spending caps and due diligence requirements could affect operators’ compliance needs and market position.