Brazil announces measures against illegal betting, including fund seizures
Brazil's announced measures include seizing funds as a tool against illegal betting.
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EUIPO partially cancels Sportingbet trademark protection for betting services
The decision removes trademark protection for many services at the core of Sportingbet’s betting and gaming business.
ACMA finds SBS breached gambling advertising rules during Tour de France coverage
ACMA’s finding clarifies that a hospitality-focused Crown Resorts commercial did not qualify for the live-sport advertising exception.
Delaware reports record $394.8m in sports and iGaming wagers for May
Delaware’s monthly record provides operators and investors a measure of sports and iGaming wagering activity.
Appointment
EveryMatrix launches dedicated Lottery division
The new division gives lottery customers a dedicated EveryMatrix unit for lottery-focused products and development.
Catalonia reports no sanctions for minors’ or self-excluded access at gaming halls
The zero-sanction figure gives regulators and operators a reported measure of enforcement concerning access restrictions at Catalonia gaming halls.
Cantabria government backs €300,000 casino guarantee for Gran Casino Sardinero
The financing enables the casino to meet a regional guarantee requirement for continued operation.
CEDDD urges stronger protections in Spain’s proposed gambling law reform
The proposals could shape accessibility and consumer-protection requirements for gambling businesses in Spain.
Spain’s DGOJ coordinates betting oversight with eight European countries
Cross-border information-sharing may affect oversight of betting operators during the 2026 World Cup.
Brazilian lawmakers advance bill allocating 10% of sports betting income
The proposals could change how betting proceeds and tax receipts are allocated to public programmes in Brazil.
Kambi extends sportsbook partnership with BetWarrior
The multi-year extension preserves Kambi’s sportsbook technology relationship with BetWarrior across Argentina, Brazil and Peru.
Thai authorities block 13,888 World Cup gambling sites in 18 days
Operators and platforms face court-backed blocking of illegal gambling sites identified with artificial intelligence.
Brazilian fintechs seek changes to illegal betting payment rules
Payment processors face a 24-hour account-freezing requirement and potential joint tax liability for non-compliance.
South Korean police report 294 teen cyber-gambling cases
The figures give authorities and schools a measure of reported underage gambling during the programme.
Brazil expands action against irregular betting platforms used by 25.2 million
The measures could affect operators and agents linked to irregular platforms and increase scrutiny of betting activity in Brazil.
Thailand blocks 13,888 gambling links during World Cup enforcement
Operators and platforms face active removal measures targeting illegal gambling content in Thailand.
Licence
Estonia reports two gambling licence applications after tax reform
Two applications remain under review, while a further applicant withdrew, offering an early test of Estonia’s tax reform.
North Carolina lawmakers raise online sportsbook tax to 23%
Licensed sportsbooks in North Carolina will face a higher tax rate from 1 July.
Kalshi restricts Indian users under online gaming framework
The restriction removes access to Kalshi event contracts for users in India and reflects the law’s reach over prediction markets.
7Games, Betão and R7 launch FIRST.bet-powered sportsbooks in Brazil
FIRST.bet’s SportOS and trading infrastructure now power sportsbooks from 7Games, Betão and R7 in Brazil.
Appointment
Gibraltar government seeks new gambling commissioner as Andrew Lyman prepares to leave
The recruitment will determine who leads Gibraltar’s Gambling Division after Andrew Lyman leaves the role.
BOYLE Sports opens its 400th betting shop through Galway Races partnership
The agreement adds retail, venue branding and race sponsorship to BOYLE Sports’ presence at Galway Races.
FIRST.bet sportsbook goes live with 7Games, Betão and R7 in Brazil
The agreement adds sports betting to three operators’ portfolios using FIRST.bet infrastructure.
Lottopar inspects lottery retailers across Paraná
Retailers’ system integration and compliance are subject to on-site checks by Paraná’s lottery authority.
Kambi renews BetWarrior sportsbook deal across regulated Latin American markets
The renewal preserves BetWarrior’s access to Kambi’s sportsbook technology in Argentina, Brazil and Peru.