Appointment
OAB-RJ appoints João Rachid da Motta to lottery commission leadership
Motta leads OAB-RJ's lottery commission until 2027, covering sector regulation and Rio's betting advertising prohibition.
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ASONABADE and ADOBAD challenge Dominican horse-racing permits and draft gambling law
The Senate review may shape gambling authorisations as associations challenge licences and warn of more betting outlets.
SOFTSWISS reports threefold sportsbook activity during 2026 World Cup
The reported figures give operators and suppliers benchmarks for sportsbook activity and betting mix during a major tournament.
Ohio Democratic and Libertarian candidates back iGaming expansion
Operators and investors can track candidate support for online gambling expansion and its proposed public benefits.
Licence
AGCO outlines Ontario charitable gaming licence categories
The licence categories and eligibility requirement inform charitable organisations seeking to run gaming activities in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Austria submits online gambling reforms for EU review
Regulators and operators see other member states able to raise concerns about Austria's proposed online market opening.
Chile tax office resolution on betting house taxation draws continued criticism
The resolution sets how betting houses register and pay tax, a compliance question for Chile operators.
Austria submits gambling reform to European Commission
Regulators see Austria's draft bill proposing a licensing structure replacing the online gambling monopoly.
Austria submits draft gambling law for European Commission review
Regulators gain a three-month standstill to review Austria's draft against EU market rules.
Isle of Man FIU issues 2026 guidance on financial sanctions reporting
The guidance sets out reporting and asset-freezing procedures relevant to regulated businesses operating on the island.
Ohio governor candidates leave door open to online casinos
Ohio's next governor could shape whether online casino legislation advances in a state where only retail and online sports betting is live.
Austria notifies European Commission of online gambling reform
Austria submitted amendments to the European Commission addressing multiple concessions and restrictions on illegal websites and payments.
Austria submits multi-licence gambling reform for EU review
Austria’s finance ministry submitted draft gambling reforms to the European Commission, starting a mandatory three-month standstill period.
Florida arcade advocates seek regulation after June enforcement
The At Stake Florida coalition sought arcade regulation after June enforcement brought arrests and machine seizures.
Ripamonti lawyers publish analysis of prediction market legal status
The analysis sets out interpretive questions on how prediction markets fit existing betting and investment rules, a classification issue for operators and regulators.
Ohio governor candidates outline online gambling positions
Acton and Kissick supported online gambling expansion while Ramaswamy had not detailed his position.
Buenos Aires official warns of rising youth problem gambling
Proposed limits and advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators serving Buenos Aires Province.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half 2026 gambling regulation changes
The review outlines licensing and compliance milestones relevant to suppliers and operators preparing for market changes.
Licence
Spillemyndigheden opens Danish land-based casino licensing round
Operators can apply to enter or renew a permit in Denmark’s land-based casino market.
Tender
SC Education Lottery opens tender closing 10 November 2026
The tender gives suppliers a submission deadline for a public procurement opportunity.
Source: SC Education Lottery
Licence
AGCO sets Ontario eligibility rules for super jackpot bingo licences
The rules specify which organisations can apply to run separately licensed super jackpot bingo events in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Papaya files Chapter 15 while appealing $719m verdict
Papaya Gaming filed for Chapter 15 protection while appealing a $719m verdict issued by a federal judge in New York on 27 July.
Licence
Oddin.gg secures approvals in Kansas and Wyoming
Oddin.gg obtained gaming licences for Kansas and Wyoming to supply esports betting products, with a temporary supplier licence from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
Ohio casinos increase June revenue to $84.9m
Ohio casino revenue increased 3.5% annually to $84.9m in June, with slots contributing $62.8m and table games $22.1m.
California federal court dismisses gambling-loss RICO claims against DraftKings
Operators face a public-policy bar limiting RICO recovery of gambling losses, per the Northern California dismissal.