Madrid government advances bill to offset new business administrative burdens
The proposal could affect when gambling businesses in Madrid must implement new obligations and how administrative requirements are offset.
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Crane NXT appoints Jeong Kim to board from 29 October
Jeong Kim’s appointment adds advanced technology, communications and engineering experience to casino payment and security supplier Crane NXT’s board.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry reports USD 264.5m in betting account balances
Operators must return remaining user balances while the provisional ban awaits Congress approval.
Buenos Aires prosecutors secure blocks on seven illegal betting platforms
The court orders remove seven unauthorised betting platforms from Buenos Aires’ online market.
Northern Territory MLA proposes bookmaker deposit caps and inducement ban
Bookmakers licensed in the Northern Territory could face new customer limits, advertising restrictions and higher penalties if the bill advances.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules Plainridge 2027 racing licence hearing
Stakeholders can submit comments or request to speak on Plainridge’s application before the hearing.
Brazil betting ban affects 188 authorised brands and advertising contracts
The ban puts betting firms’ media spending and commercial arrangements in Brazil at risk.
HGC reports 800,000 people gambled in unlicensed settings in 2024
Operators and regulators can use the figures to assess illegal-market reach and its overlap with legal gambling in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Greece’s gaming commission outlines licence framework across gambling sectors
The framework sets out licensing and certification requirements for operators and suppliers in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Tender
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
Source: NY Gaming Commission
Córdoba Lottery partners with Pro Arte on gambling safeguards
The agreement will extend betting-site filters and underage-access prevention measures to the foundation’s networks and cultural activities.
Licence
GLI says it is approved to test online casino technology in New Zealand
GLI’s approval positions it to test for New Zealand’s regulated online casino market ahead of scheduled licence applications.
CABA prosecutors block seven unauthorised online betting platforms
The blocks restrict access to unauthorised betting platforms in Buenos Aires City.
Singapore’s GRA outlines increased use of artificial intelligence in regulation
Singapore’s GRA is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to support regulation and improve regulatory effectiveness.
BSP gambling-access restrictions weigh on Mynt payment revenue, APS says
The reported revenue decline shows the payment impact of restrictions on e-wallet access to online gaming platforms.
Gambling Commission sets new rules for British gaming machines from 2027
Operators must update new machines for session information and game-design rules, while existing machines are exempt.
Italy sets four themes for online gambling operators’ 2026 responsible-gambling campaigns
Online operators must fund campaigns addressing these themes and calculate contributions under the stated revenue-based rule.
Licence
FanDuel secures futures commission merchant licence to broker event contracts directly
FanDuel’s licence enables direct event contract brokering and direct economic control of its prediction market operations.
Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazil betting ban and warns it may lapse
The dispute concerns whether the current ban will remain in force and how it affects regulated betting companies.
Maine Gambling Control Unit revises proposed online casino rules
The proposed changes would let operators implement routine game updates without separate approval while retaining records for regulatory inspection.
NFL betting handle rises as sportsbook results swing in first month
Early-season handle and hold patterns shape how operators and investors read sportsbook margins and prediction market competition.
Italy’s government sets four responsible-gambling campaign themes for online concessionaires
Online concessionaires must shape 2026 responsible-gambling communications around the commission’s specified themes.
Italy’s Council of State annuls two ADM rules on gambling recharge points
The ruling changes where recharge points may operate and which online-access controls ADM can impose.
Italian Democratic Party MPs question approval of six online instant lotteries
The parliamentary question puts the authorisation of six online lotteries under scrutiny and seeks a government response.
Senate adviser calls for rapid measures to protect Italy's gambling businesses and players
Tax stability, institutional participation and local oversight remain policy priorities for Italy’s gambling businesses and players.