Brazil Senate president seeks talks on sports betting advertising restrictions
The proposal could limit the people and settings operators may use in sports betting advertising if enacted.
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Social Market Foundation urges higher tax on gambling machines
Operators should assess exposure to higher tax on gambling machines the Social Market Foundation considers high risk.
Acquisition
Visualize agrees to acquire eCOGRA from Hanover Investors
The proposed acquisition brings two gaming testing and certification businesses under one investment group while retaining separate accreditation and decision-making.
Denmark’s regulator reports online casinos lead 2025 gambling revenue
The figures show operators and policymakers how revenue and self-exclusion registrations were distributed across Denmark’s gambling market.
MPDFT agrees Brabet conduct measures with penalties up to R$2.5m
The agreement imposes operational, withdrawal, advertising and player-protection obligations on Brabet, backed by potential penalties.
California judge blocks state blackjack restrictions for card rooms
The ruling leaves card rooms operating under current game rules while the state considers whether to appeal.
Irajá backs Senate vote on Brazil gambling bill before July recess
A Senate vote could move proposed casino, bingo and jogo do bicho legalisation towards presidential sanction.
North Carolina lawmakers consider gambling tax and reporting changes
The proposed tax and reporting changes could affect sportsbook costs, customer reporting and prediction-market operators in North Carolina.
Danish gambling market revenue falls 1% to DKK11.52bn in 2025
The annual figures show a market contraction, with online gaming the sole growing sector.
Social Market Foundation proposes 40% UK machine games duty
The proposal could increase tax costs for operators of Category B gaming machines if adopted.
Rhode Island Lottery reports May sales of $26.7 million
The year-on-year increase gives lottery stakeholders a measure of Rhode Island sales performance.
Federal prosecutors indict six in alleged NBA betting conspiracy
The case concerns alleged manipulation of player performance and betting activity, with potential implications for sports-betting integrity.
EU court hears LeoVegas challenge to Italy’s gambling advertising ban
The ruling could affect the application of Italy’s gambling advertising ban and operators’ ability to advertise in the market.
SBC News stock ticker covers Flutter, evoke and Entain June moves
The reported moves affect how investors hold and value listed gambling equities across London and Central and Eastern Europe.
EU MiCA licensing deadline could narrow crypto payment options for gambling operators
Changes in the availability of crypto payment providers could affect operators’ digital-currency payment options across Europe.
Acquisition
MGM China buys MGM Asia Pacific for US$20m
The acquisition adds a mainland hotel-management platform to MGM China’s portfolio beyond its Macau casino operations.
National Gambling Board seeks foreign help over illegal online gambling
Overseas regulatory cooperation and proposed policy discussions could shape enforcement against offshore platforms targeting South African customers.
Licence
Gambling Authority Botswana registers Soft Construct as technology provider
Registration gives Soft Construct approved status to provide gaming technology and software solutions under Botswana’s gambling framework.
Zitro installs Brave Dragon and River Gold Wealth at Monte-Carlo casino
The installation places Zitro’s Brave Dragon and River Gold Wealth games in the Casino de Monte-Carlo’s gaming offer.
Extremadura records €26.47m in gambling revenue for 2025
The figures give operators and investors a measure of gambling-related public revenue against Extremadura’s 2025 budget forecast.
Buenos Aires prosecutor blocks six illegal online betting platforms
The blocks remove six unauthorised betting platforms from access in Buenos Aires, affecting the local illegal online market.
Brazil government plans tighter betting advertising controls
Operators may face new advertising controls and a six-month registration block for programme participants.
SOFTSWISS reports more than 50 prediction-market projects since April launch
The project count and integration timelines give operators information on adoption and potential deployment of the platform.
Fanatics, IC360 and Signify launch programme to identify abusive bettors
Participating sportsbooks can use shared identification tools to restrict accounts linked to threats against sports figures.
Dutch police detain four men in probe of suspected illegal gambling at Groningen café
The investigation may lead to enforcement action over suspected illegal gambling in a Dutch hospitality venue.