Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board sends cease-and-desist letters to 18 sweepstakes operators
The letters put unpermitted sweepstakes operators on notice while the regulator says its enforcement powers are limited.
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Nevada Senate advances SB256 to forfeit illegal gambling profits
If enacted, SB256 would increase penalties for some out-of-state gambling activity and require forfeiture of related proceeds.
Bragg takes stake in Brazilian supplier RapidPlay and signs content partnership
The deal adds RapidPlay content to Bragg’s distribution offering for licensed operators in Brazil.
Brazil’s SPA extends betting operators’ payout-association deadline by three months
Eligible operators have more time to arrange the mechanism for distributing legally required betting revenue to beneficiaries.
Brazil plans interministerial rules to address illegal betting market
The proposal could change which betting types registered operators may offer in Brazil.
Federal judge allows Kalshi to offer sports event contracts in Nevada during litigation
The ruling lets Kalshi continue its Nevada sports event contracts while the dispute with state regulators remains unresolved.
KSA targets illegal operators’ revenue channels in the Netherlands
Payment and advertising measures could require cooperation from banks, providers and licensed gambling businesses.
Brazil Senate committee discusses bills to restrict gambling advertising
The proposals could change the advertising limits that licensed betting operators and their marketing partners must follow in Brazil.
Flutter and Playtech secure final approvals for €2.30bn Snaitech deal
Completion would transfer Snaitech to Flutter and allow Playtech to focus primarily on its B2B business.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules ESPN Bet noncompliance hearing for 17 April
The hearing will address an alleged compliance issue affecting a temporary sports wagering operator in Massachusetts.
Dutch MPs revise motion calling for weight to be given to KSA and addiction experts
The motion could shape how the government develops stronger duty-of-care requirements for gambling operators.
Nevada Gaming Control Board approves Station Casinos sportsbook operations
The final commission decision will determine whether Station Casinos can operate at three additional Nevada properties.
New York City planning commission advances Western Rail Yards rezoning for proposed Wynn casino
The council's decision on the rezoning affects whether the proposed Wynn casino hotel can proceed through the land-use process.
North Carolina lawmakers propose ban on college and Olympic prop bets
The proposal could restrict the markets sportsbooks may offer on college and Olympic sports in North Carolina.
Tender
South Africa extends national lottery bid period to May 2026
The unresolved licence transition leaves operators and grant recipients without confirmed arrangements beyond Ithuba’s current term.
Thai government delays first reading of casino bill as opposition calls for withdrawal
The bill’s status will determine whether Thailand proceeds with its proposed casino-legalisation framework.
Brazil central bank says it lacks authority to punish betting-payment institutions
The division of enforcement powers affects how authorities can respond to payment flows involving unauthorised betting companies.
Galípolo says betting customers show higher credit risk in Brazil
The findings may affect how financial and payment institutions assess risk and how the Banco Central monitors betting-related payment flows.
Ramaphosa defends SIU lottery investigation in Pretoria court
The probe’s scope turns on whether the NLC and its affiliated trust qualify as state entities managing public funds.
Brazil’s Sports Ministry sets betting-site inspection rules using Serpro’s Sigap
Operators must ensure their site branding matches the information registered with the SPA for inspection through Sigap.
Appointment
Kalshi appoints Sara Slane as head of corporate development
The appointment adds a corporate development and government relations lead as Kalshi faces state regulatory disputes.
The Star agrees A$300m rescue deal with Bally’s
The proposed financing could change control of The Star, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
GRAI opens consultation on proposed Irish gambling licence rules
Operators and suppliers can comment on proposed licence fees, terms and conditions before Ireland’s new licensing system is implemented.
UK Gambling Commission flags AI deepfakes in money laundering guidance
Operators must account for the Commission’s listed risks in customer checks and suspicious-activity monitoring to meet licensing conditions.
KSA finds Circus Gran Casino breached Dutch advertising role-model ban
The finding clarifies that the role-model advertising ban applies to gaming arcades as well as other gambling operators.