Apuesta Total and La Tinka chiefs discuss Peru’s gambling market challenges
The executives’ discussion highlights tax pressure alongside growth and market challenges for gambling businesses in Peru.
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Lula omits online betting ban from post-election remarks in Brazil
Operators face an online betting ban that remains in force while the government defends the measure in court.
Illinois judge blocks state gambling rules against Kalshi during court case
The order temporarily limits Illinois enforcement against Kalshi while the court considers the reach of state rules over prediction markets.
Appointment
Dechert hires Carl Kennedy to strengthen prediction markets advisory practice
The appointment expands Dechert’s capacity to advise clients on prediction markets and CFTC regulation.
Spain’s snap election delays gambling reform
Spain’s election delays wider Gambling Act reform, while approved measures will proceed regardless of the outcome.
Christofferson criticises betting as Utah challenges prediction markets
Utah’s effort to apply gambling prohibitions puts prediction market operators in conflict with the administration’s position on their classification.
Brazil suspends regulated betting operations under MP 1,394
Operators face an immediate interruption, with possible compensation claims and the measure’s status dependent on congressional review.
Scientific Games renews scratchcard supply partnership with FDJ United in France
The extension keeps Scientific Games as FDJ United’s primary scratchcard supplier, with manufacturing continuing at its UK production centre.
US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list
Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.
Appointment
Sky Betting & Gaming appoints Neil Banbury as managing director
Sky Betting & Gaming gains a managing director who spent more than 15 years in various Kindred positions.
NWGB and partners raise gambling-harm awareness at Baphiring Agricultural Hub
The North West Gambling Board, DEDECT and SARGF warned young adults against risky wagering at Baphiring Agricultural Hub.
POGO urges US Senate to widen military prediction market trading restrictions
POGO’s requested trading ban, financial disclosures and explicit penalties would strengthen prediction market restrictions for Department of Defense personnel.
Belgian blacklist passes 1,000 illegal gambling sites
The growing Belgian list signals sustained enforcement pressure on unlicensed operators, while the Dutch motion points to a possible comparable regime.
Spanish government says gambling policies need further updates
Potential legal changes and a warning-message resolution could alter Spain’s online gambling rules, while land-based machine identification plans stalled.
Eduar Triana files bill to strengthen protections for minors in Colombia online betting
If approved, the bill would add online gambling prevention and child-protection measures alongside Coljuegos’ existing work.
Trinidad and Tobago Senate approves remote betting law
Operators will need licences and must meet financial, payment and oversight requirements under the new framework.
Online betting traffic in Chile rises 28% despite court-ordered blocks
Operators’ traffic continued to grow despite court-ordered blocks and two further rounds of domain restrictions.
Uruguay casino workers call for national online gambling law
ANFUSE’s position raises questions about public-sector involvement and workforce impacts in Uruguay’s online gambling framework.
Appointment
Dominican Republic enacts gambling law and appoints DGJA director
The new law, directorate and provisional appointment establish a framework for gambling oversight in the Dominican Republic.
Brazil’s betting ban prompts warnings of illegal-market growth
Operators face a prohibition that could shift demand towards illegal sites, according to the cited analysis and commentators.
Brazil's incoming senators show mixed positions on gambling legislation
The incoming senators’ divided positions could shape legislation on casinos, bingo, jogo do bicho and online gambling.
Brazil government ban halts licensed betting operations on 6 October
Operators must stop accepting bets and manage customer balances, advertising and service withdrawal under the measure.
DGOJ sets design rules for mandatory gambling advertising notices in Spain
Operators and affiliates must adapt advertising layouts to accommodate prescribed warning designs and minimum display areas.
AZEMAR Aragón seeks changes to draft regional gambling rules
The proposals could change machine permit transfers, venue limits, lottery terminal controls, and gaming hours.
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: Tenders (NY Gaming Commission)