Ohio seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market jurisdiction
Ohio’s request puts disputed state and federal authority over sports prediction market operators before the Supreme Court.
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Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games
An extension would give lawmakers more time to establish licensing rules before operators face machine seizures.
ADM delays Italy’s new online gambling system launch until 15 February 2027
The revised production date gives concessionaires and suppliers a later deadline amid technology adaptation and certification challenges.
Court of Appeal upholds concessionaire’s claim for AWP levy share
The ruling confirms that concessionaires can seek payment from managers under the levy’s allocation rules and their contracts.
Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
Licence
New Zealand approves 11 online casino applicants including Entain and Stake
The approved applicant list signals which operators can compete for New Zealand online casino permits as the market opens.
Appointment
Light & Wonder appoints Aimee Hoyt as chief people officer
Light & Wonder’s new chief people officer brings previous IGT experience alongside cybersecurity and DNA sequencing roles.
Las Vegas defendant challenges alleged $8m illegal betting case
The case concerns alleged illegal betting activity and the use of paid undercover witnesses in its investigation.
Google expands YouTube Masthead eligibility for registered gambling operators
Operators gain potential access to another advertising placement, but eligibility depends on registration, certification and geographical coverage.
UBS estimates Macau daily casino revenue at MOP729m for 5–11 October
UBS estimates give investors a measure of Macau’s lower daily casino revenue after Golden Week’s opening four days.
Licence
Catalonia authorises GLI Europe to inspect gaming machines and materials
The authorisation enables GLI Europe to conduct technical inspections relevant to approval of gaming machines and materials in Catalonia.
TRF3 suspends Stake’s interim permission to operate in Brazil
The decision removes Stake’s temporary protection while the wider challenge to Brazil’s betting ban remains pending.
Fine
Spain’s Consumer Ministry fines EBR Management €750,000 over unauthorised raffle
The decision clarifies the enforcement risk for companies running prize draws without the required gambling authorisation.
CIRSA and Lottomatica approve merger plan ahead of November shareholder votes
The plan sets the exchange terms and approval timetable for a proposed consolidation between two gambling groups.
Appointment
Carmen Rodrigo becomes SAJUCAL president after members’ assembly election
The appointment changes the leadership representing gaming-hall businesses in Castilla y León.
Córdoba lottery expands tools to block illegal betting sites
The measures offer local institutions and families tools to limit minors’ access to illegal betting platforms.
Lottomatica and CIRSA approve merger plan with €744m capital return
The proposed combination would reshape two gambling groups and remains conditional on regulatory and shareholder approval.
Brazil’s Congress may let betting ban lapse as STF considers challenge
The measure’s status will determine whether betting operators and their commercial partners can resume or maintain activities in Brazil.
Brazil's Finance Ministry investigates 14 betting firms over reported tax irregularities
The investigation could affect operators' reporting of promotional bonuses and their tax and social-purpose transfers.
Spain opens public consultation on gambling risk-detection mechanism
Operators can use the consultation to understand the proposed approach to detecting risky behaviour in state-wide gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GRAI sets out guidance for phased licence applications in Ireland
Existing Irish gaming licensees should keep renewing licences, while new applicants should continue with Revenue during GRAI’s transition.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Queensland OLGR outlines publication rules for contested licence decisions
Queensland gaming machine applicants attracting comments or objections can expect published decision reasons within 28 days.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Free Market Association warns Brazil betting ban could undermine contract certainty
The measure’s effect on betting-related contracts could affect operators, clubs and broadcasters while Congress reviews the ban.
Nanocosmos plans live translation and transcription features for next year
The planned features could affect streaming capabilities available to gaming operators and suppliers.
Buenos Aires committee begins review of online betting bill
The bill could impose new access, advertising and capital requirements on online betting operators in Buenos Aires province.