Brazil decree allows asset freezes against unauthorised betting platforms
Brazil’s measures expose payment processors and advertisers serving unauthorised betting platforms to potential liability.
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Acquisition
Maryland exercises right to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property for $85m
Maryland’s decision sets the reported price for the race intellectual property, while the New Jersey figures inform market assessments.
Colombia's Council of State suspends Coljuegos advertising rules for online operators
Operators gain temporary relief from advertising caps and reporting duties, but the provisions could return if the court upholds them or legislators act.
South Australia agrees A$21m SkyCity settlement in principle
The proposed terms impose a substantial penalty and governance, compliance and transaction requirements on SkyCity Adelaide.
Penalty
Federal Court disqualifies former Star executives and orders penalties
The judgment sets personal financial and management consequences for former executives of a casino operator.
Tennessee online sports betting handle reaches $446.2m in May
The monthly handle figure offers operators and suppliers an indicator of Tennessee’s online sports betting activity.
FIRST.bet powers sportsbooks for three Brazilian brands
The launch adds sportsbook services for three operator brands in Brazil, including a custom front end for 7Games.
DAZN launches ADI Predictstreet free-to-play prediction market
The launch extends DAZN's partnership with ADI Predictstreet into a free-to-play prediction product for its users.
Appointment
BetConstruct AI appoints Lena Yasir as chief executive
The appointment changes the leadership of a supplier operating in the iGaming sector.
Pennsylvania records $625.5m gambling revenue in May
Pennsylvania’s record May revenue offers operators and investors a measure of the state gambling market’s performance.
Charles Schwab plans Cboe partnership for S&P 500 binary options
The proposed product would add a major brokerage firm to financial-outcome prediction trading, while excluding sports contracts.
Departure
Bragg Gaming CEO Matevž Mazij offers to resign from board
Shareholder opposition puts Bragg’s board composition in flux while Mazij remains a director pending acceptance, a successor or the stated deadline.
Eurasian Gaming launches games on Diecimilauno’s Italian platform
Diecimilauno users in Italy gain access to Eurasian Gaming’s catalogue through its online platform.
Pascal Gaming partners with Ronaldinho on global game portfolio
The partnership creates a new portfolio of branded games for operators serving Brazilian and international audiences.
Entain raises concerns about consumers identifying illegal betting sites
Operators face consumer confusion between licensed and illegal betting sites, prompting Entain's concerns to authorities.
Curacao framework makes ADR a licensing condition for operators
Licensed operators in Curacao must work with certified ADR providers to meet the stated licensing condition.
Zitro installs CONCEPT cabinet at Ocean Casino Resort in New Jersey
The installation adds Zitro content to a named New Jersey casino, relevant to suppliers and operators in the state.
Russia’s Federation Council approves faster blocking of illegal gambling sites
The proposed timetable would change how quickly authorities can restrict access to unauthorised gambling websites.
La Rioja government faces €435,811 payment to gaming hall company
The ruling creates a potential public payment linked to a blocked gaming-hall project.
DGOJ resolutions name Fpoolcl, Winamax, Iberix Gaming and Codere Online
The named companies may be affected by DGOJ decisions, but the available text does not state their substance.
Brazilian decree allows funds linked to unauthorised betting operators to be frozen
Operators under investigation may have their financial accounts frozen under the new process.
Licence
DGOJ renews Codere Online's technical approval for casino games through 2036
The ten-year approval allows Codere Online to continue using its technical systems for roulette and blackjack in Spain.
DGOJ outlines planned deposit limits and risk detection for Spain's online gambling market
Operators may need to adapt to proposed shared deposit limits and risk-monitoring measures.
Licence
DGOJ grants Winamax Spanish blackjack, slots and roulette licences
The licences allow Winamax to add casino products in Spain once it meets technical and registration conditions.
Licence
DGOJ grants Iberix Gaming five Spanish betting and casino licences
Iberix can broaden its licensed Spanish offer after obtaining final technical approval for its systems.