US bill proposes penalties for colleges admitting athletes who gambled on college sports
The bill would add penalties for college athletic departments over specified athlete-admission decisions.
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Brazil's MP 1.394 extinguishes betting market as legal fight looms
Operators that paid licence fees face uncertainty over refunds and contract losses under the measure.
90 Labour MPs urge higher machine games duty ahead of UK Budget
A higher duty on B3 machines would raise costs for venues operating those machines.
NBA restricts selected player-performance bets ahead of 2026–27 season
Authorised bookmakers must adapt the affected NBA betting markets before the new season.
Brazil poll finds 72% back betting ban but few change vote
A small, motivated bloc of bettors could matter in a narrowly decided presidential race.
Ceará influencers continue promoting online casinos after federal prohibition
The report identifies continued casino promotion despite the federal prohibition.
Brazilian betting groups campaign against prohibition with football clubs
The campaign brings industry bodies and football clubs into opposition to the betting prohibition.
NBA bans player-stat and early-result betting markets for new season
Operators offering NBA player-prop and micro-markets must withdraw or reprice banned bets.
Brazilian Olympic Committee warns betting prohibition affects its budget
The committee's planned funding included betting-sector resources affected by the prohibition, creating budget exposure for Olympic planning.
Hidalgo says betting ban was Lula's own goal as debt stems from rates
Hidalgo called the ban a self-inflicted wound, arguing government misdiagnosed household debt as caused by bets.
Brazil counts thousands of betting sites but no one measures where bettors went
No source tracks how many bettors moved from .bet.br platforms to international .com operators, leaving demand unmeasured.
Lula says Globo resents betting ban as broadcaster holds BetMGM stake
The remarks tie a provisional measure banning online betting to the revenue of licensed operators and their media partners.
São Paulo judge rejects lawyer’s R$163m claim for betting losses
The judge considered that Tomaz had accepted the risk of betting, rejecting his reimbursement claim.
Penalty
Swedish court upholds SEK44m bet365 penalties as licences stand
The ruling confirms the SEK44m penalty stands, keeping compliance and deposit-limit controls in focus for operators in Sweden.
Prediction market volume on 2026 US midterms nears $1bn
Rising election-contract volumes test whether prediction markets can draw political trading away from licensed sportsbooks and polling.
Investor withdraws proposed Colombo Port City casino during due diligence
An applicant withdrew its proposed Colombo Port City casino during due diligence, among five withdrawn projects disclosed.
Rome police close private club for 15 days over unauthorised gaming room
Police found an unauthorised gaming room and unlicensed food and drink service at a private club.
Rome police close private club for 15 days over unauthorised gaming room
Police found an unauthorised gaming room and unlicensed food and drink service at a private club.
FanDuel co-founder wins document review order in shareholder lawsuit
A special master ordered defendants to submit previously withheld legal communications for confidential review in the shareholder lawsuit.
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid agreement for responsible gambling campaigns
McDavid will remain in the operator's responsible gambling campaigns on broadcast, digital and social media channels.
Licence
Louisiana declines to renew DraftKings licence, grants conditional extension
DraftKings keeps operating in Louisiana only conditionally, leaving its licence status and market access dependent on the regulator's review.
Boyd Gaming faces negligence allegations over assault at Orleans property
The claimant's lawyers allege that hotel staff failed to assess the situation and intervene.
Puerto Rico collects over $45m in slot-machine revenue across 14 months
Most revenue went to the Police Retirement Trust, municipalities and the General Fund, funding public budgets.
P2E schedules Cedar Crossing casino opening for 19 November
Construction of the $275m development finished ahead of the previously planned 31 December opening.
NBA restricts partner sportsbooks’ bet types, including same-player parlays
The NBA issued sportsbook partners new guidance restricting certain bet types, including same-player parlays.