7K appoints footballer Hulk as responsible-gambling ambassador in Brazil
The partnership places a betting brand's responsible-gambling messaging in its advertising and social media content.
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Ireland establishes GRAI as gambling law provisions take effect
The GRAI’s establishment begins implementation of Ireland’s new gambling framework, including its licensing regime.
Mongolian Cabinet proposes sports betting licensing and wider gambling bans
Operators would face a proposed sports betting licensing framework and prohibitions covering other gambling activity.
YouTube bars promotion of betting sites without Google certification
Creators and affiliates promoting unauthorised gambling sites may face video removals or lose channel monetisation.
ACMA finds Foxtel breached gambling advertising rules during AFL match
Broadcasters and wagering advertisers must ensure gambling messages meet the applicable code requirements.
ACMA flags Foxtel over gambling message in live AFL broadcast
Foxtel’s required follow-up and ACMA’s finding clarify compliance expectations for gambling advertising in live sports broadcasts.
Departure
Las Vegas Sands plans Robert Goldstein’s CEO exit for March 2026
The proposed leadership transition and approval condition matter to investors tracking Sands’ governance.
New York senator proposes raising digital wagering licence cap to 16
The proposals could change the number of eligible operators and the tax rates applying to New York digital wagering.
Appointment
Eric Konings joins VNLOK as senior policy adviser after leaving NOGA
Konings’ move adds temporary policy capacity at VNLOK while the future relationship between the two Dutch gambling associations remains undecided.
Dutch gambling groups urge action on illegal sites ahead of parliamentary hearing
The proposals could affect payment access, advertising and compliance obligations for licensed operators in the Netherlands.
Addiction rapporteur urges faster online gambling safeguards in the Netherlands
Faster implementation and clearer duty-of-care rules could affect operators’ consumer-protection obligations and enforcement.
Licence
Ireland establishes Gambling Regulatory Authority and appoints seven members
The phased licensing programme will determine when gambling operators can apply under Ireland’s new regulatory framework.
Uganda gaming regulator seizes equipment in Mbarara operation
The operation signals enforcement risk for businesses importing or manufacturing gaming equipment without required approval.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Texas Senate approves bill to ban lottery couriers
A ban and the commission’s action could end lottery courier operations in Texas.
Macau gaming promoter says foreign-bet tax rebates have had little impact
The scheme’s reported uptake and criticism bear on concessionaires’ incentives to attract international gamblers.
Appointment
GambleAware appoints Andy Boucher as chair of trustees
The appointment places a new chair at GambleAware as Britain’s statutory gambling levy is about to begin.
Connecticut bill would require rules setting maximum online sports wagers
Operators in Connecticut may face a regulator-set ceiling on online sports wagers if the bill becomes law.
European gambling regulators meet in Birmingham without the KSA
The meeting covered cross-border action on illegal gambling and support for people affected by online identity theft.
Appointment
FDJ appoints Nils Andén to lead its online betting and gaming division
The appointment sets leadership for the combined group’s online betting and gaming operations.
Ireland’s GRAI begins statutory operations under gambling law
Operators preparing to seek Irish licences must account for the regulator’s statutory launch and expected application process.
Coral partners with Birmingham City through 2027/28 season
The agreement gives Coral betting-partner status and stadium branding through the end of the 2027/28 season.
Nevada gaming board orders Kalshi to stop offering event contracts by 14 March
Kalshi’s Nevada event-contract offering faces a stop directive because the regulator says state gaming approval is required.
Ghana Gaming Commission warns betting firms over locations near schools and religious sites
Betting operators planning physical locations in Ghana may have applications refused if sites fall within restricted areas.
Philippine central bank proposes gambling ban on bank marketplaces
If adopted, the rules would restrict how banks and e-money issuers can distribute gambling products in the Philippines.
Castilla y León consultative council reviews responsible gambling commission decree
The draft would establish a regional body to coordinate responsible gambling strategies.