Brazilian government permits sale of existing club shirts bearing betting brands
The guidance defines how the betting-advertising ban applies to existing branded merchandise, while leaving promotional use subject to review.
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Reports
Brazilian government enacts fixed-odds betting ban under provisional measure
Operators must suspend betting services and handle customer balances while the court challenge remains unresolved.
Brazil lawmakers submit 48 amendments to betting ban measure
The amendments could alter the proposed ban and related rules for betting, advertising and licence payments.
Betano halts FIFA talks on 2027 Women’s World Cup sponsorship in Brazil
The move puts a proposed FIFA sponsorship in Brazil on hold amid restrictions on betting advertising.
EEEP sets out Greek gambling licensing and blacklist rules
Licensed operators and payment providers must account for the EEEP’s stated consequences for sites placed on its blacklist.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
EEEP explains player exclusion routes while a central register remains in development
Operators need to handle exclusion requests through provider-specific channels until the universal register is available.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Merkur and Gaming Arts showcase their partnership at G2E Las Vegas
The companies are integrating products, processes and teams, while Gaming Arts adds new games to their collaboration.
UAFE will deploy Palantir platform to monitor Ecuador sports-betting transactions
Operators will need to account for enhanced transaction monitoring alongside existing compliance requirements.
AgruGaming calls for suppliers to join Chile’s betting regulation discussions
Supplier participation could affect how future Chilean rules apply to platforms, payments, games and CRM services.
Coinbase suspends Michigan sports contracts under appeal agreement
The agreement halts Coinbase’s new Michigan sports contracts and requires open positions to close while the legal dispute continues.
G2E panellists question regulation’s ability to keep gambling markets competitive
Repeated licensing investigations and application costs can create barriers to entry for smaller suppliers operating across US jurisdictions.
Kentucky HHR revenue rises 4.1% in September
Operators and suppliers can track per-machine performance across Kentucky HHR venues as new capacity such as Marshall Yards reshapes same-store comparisons.
Acquisition
Informa agrees to acquire Clarion Events for £2.24bn
The proposed acquisition would transfer the owner of major gaming trade-show brands to Informa, subject to regulatory approval.
Quebec election puts private iGaming reform on the agenda
Quebec may move toward private online gambling, but operators and regulators still lack settled rules and oversight arrangements.
EDGE Markets deploys AI margin controls for prediction-market traders
The integrations give institutional prediction-market clients automated collateral controls for trading outside traditional banking hours.
Licence
San Juan advances framework for five online gambling licences
The plans would shape online gambling licensing and extend self-exclusion controls across three provincial markets.
Apple and Google remove betting apps from Brazilian stores
App removals restrict betting distribution in Brazil, while users’ access to platform balances follows a scheduled return process.
Bangkok court detains campaigner over alleged THB1bn boxing betting network
The investigation targets alleged links between charitable donations and illegal boxing wagering in Thailand.
Fine
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council approves fines over sports betting violations
Tennessee regulators approved fines while expressing frustration with human error explanations for sports betting violations.
Sánchez calls Spanish snap election, delaying proposed gambling reforms
Operators may face a delay to proposed advertising and promotions rules, while approved deposit limits remain scheduled to take effect.
FanDuel partners with Real App on sportsbook and prediction market integration
The integration gives FanDuel a distribution presence in Real App’s sports feeds and live-game data features.
Brazil and India move towards online gambling bans, FAIR analysis says
Proposed restrictions in Brazil and India could affect licensed operators and push demand toward illegal gambling.
Jefferies analyst keeps Aristocrat top in slots as Light & Wonder gains
The analyst's view signals continued supplier concentration in slots, with Aristocrat's floor position shaping where rivals can win replacement demand.
Leon Xiao argues trading card packs fall under existing gambling laws
Xiao’s argument calls for regulators to apply existing gambling legislation to trading card packs, citing costly products, breaks and repacks.
IAGR and NAGRA urge US Supreme Court review of sports event contracts
The court’s decision could affect how state gambling rules and safeguards apply to sports event contracts.