Indonesia’s OJK directs banks to review 36,191 suspected gambling-linked accounts
Banks must extend checks beyond flagged accounts to other records linked to the same identification numbers.
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MGM gives Nevada regulators no update on People Inc buyout proposal
The proposal’s status affects MGM shareholders and the company’s potential ownership structure.
Senacon creates Brazilian betting-market oversight working group
The group’s proposed monitoring and enforcement standards could shape consumer-protection requirements for betting operators in Brazil.
Brazilian government announces mandatory warnings for betting adverts
Betting operators and advertisers will need to include prescribed warnings in promotional material.
Brazil blocks 2.8 million social-benefit recipients from betting platforms
Operators must check users against the social-benefit database and prevent eligible recipients from accessing their platforms.
Brazilian government sets new rules for fixed-odds betting advertising
Operators and advertising partners must comply with new restrictions on betting promotions and checks of advertisers’ authorisations.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry requires risk warnings in betting adverts from 17 July
Operators must update advertising materials to include one of the required warnings by 17 July.
Brazil’s finance minister urges central bank to supervise fintechs over illegal betting
Fintech supervision and capital requirements could affect payment channels used to process illegal betting funds.
European countries consider or maintain restrictions on betting advertising
Operators and media carrying betting adverts face materially different restrictions across the European markets described.
Norsk Tipping allocates NOK4.2bn to sport in 2025
The allocation shows how Norsk Tipping’s legally required revenue distribution supports sport, culture and humanitarian organisations.
Venetian agrees $7.2m fine over Bowyer-linked AML breaches in Las Vegas
The penalty extends a series of Strip AML enforcement actions tied to Bowyer, raising compliance expectations for casino operators in Nevada.
Mulvaney says Trump is not prioritising prediction-market regulation
The regulatory dispute affects prediction-market providers offering sports event contracts across US jurisdictions.
Rothera reports more than US$3bn in prediction-market trading since May
Rothera’s reported volume and distribution through Robinhood indicate growing activity in sports event contracts.
Panama’s Comptroller reports 16.2% rise in regulated gaming wagers
Operators and investors can compare growth across reported segments while accounting for the exclusion of Type C slot machines.
BC.Game appoints Guillermo Ochoa as Mexico brand ambassador
The appointment gives BC.Game a named marketing representative for campaigns and fan events in Mexico.
Massachusetts House approves historical horse-racing machines at former tracks
Senate consideration will determine whether the proposal to permit HHR machines advances in Massachusetts.
Interpol reports 5,811 arrests in global operation targeting online fraud
Enforcement in Eswatini shows illegal online gambling was investigated alongside money laundering and fraud across the operation.
Novara police suspend Cureggio gaming hall licence for five days
The suspension removes a venue’s licence for five days and signals enforcement against cash access linked to gaming premises.
Novara police suspend Cureggio gaming hall licence for five days
The suspension affects a gaming venue and cites cash access practices linked to regional gambling-harm safeguards.
CMS Committee questions UKGC over financial risk assessment plans
Regulators face parliamentary scrutiny as the committee seeks answers on proceeding with financial risk assessments.
EGBA asks Lithuania’s central bank to investigate Walletto over gambling payments
The complaint could prompt scrutiny of payment providers handling transactions for unauthorised gambling platforms.
Unimpresa proposes fund for gambling-harm services using online gaming tax revenue
The proposal could redirect part of online gaming tax revenue to treatment and prevention services.
Penalty
AGCOM’s €750,000 Google Ireland penalty awaits EU court ruling on gambling ads
The EU court ruling could clarify hosting-service liability for gambling advertising on YouTube under Italy’s ban.
Liverpool City Council joins coalition seeking gambling advertising restrictions
Operators face added local authority support for tighter advertising controls as Liverpool joins campaign group CEGA.
CFTC and states remain at odds over prediction-market oversight
The unresolved jurisdictional dispute affects prediction-market platforms’ ability to offer contracts across state lines.