H2 projects up to BRL30bn shifting to Brazil's illegal betting market
A possible shift to unlicensed operators creates uncertainty for Brazil’s regulated market and its potential reopening.
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Chile's Supreme Court upholds rejection of casino-machine appeal
The ruling leaves the regulator's machine classification in place, affecting the company's effort to renew its commercial permits.
Enreja and CIPAC discuss responsible-gambling prevention work in Salta
The planned coordination could shape prevention activities involving Salta’s gambling regulator and interministerial partners.
PowerPlay launches online sportsbook in Alberta after provincial approvals
Provincial approvals and onboarding enable PowerPlay to offer its sportsbook in Alberta’s regulated market.
Licence
Random Systems Georgia moves international iGaming licence regime to full rollout
Operators considering Georgia need to assess the licence terms, tax and monitoring charges, and the regime's full-rollout status.
Play'n GO joins German online casino association DOCV
The membership gives Play'n GO a role in DOCV discussions on regulation and competition in Germany's licensed online casino market.
Brazil government establishes 15-member committee on illegal betting
The committee’s coordination and proposed blocking measures affect how illegal betting services and payments are targeted.
Caixa studies Uruguay betting model after postponing its launch
The review could shape Caixa’s plans for a Brazilian betting service and its approach to state involvement in the market.
Regulus Partners puts chance of permanent Brazil betting ban at 5%
Operators and suppliers can use the estimates to gauge the risk of a prolonged interruption to regulated betting activity.
UKGC reports British gambling yield rises 4.4% to £17.5bn
Operators and investors can benchmark market performance against £17.5bn in gross gambling yield and 4.4% annual growth.
Source: UKGC
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court jails former Capen chief over £285,000 lottery misuse
Lottery executives face consequences for misusing charitable proceeds, illustrated by Rydings receiving imprisonment and a compensation order.
Source: UKGC
UKGC reports charges against Haydon Simcock over alleged unlicensed gambling
Operators face charges for allegedly providing gambling facilities without an operating licence and advertising those facilities, as Simcock's case illustrates.
Source: UKGC
Fine
UKGC fines Betway £408,915 over advertising on children’s webpages
Betway’s penalty highlights operators’ responsibility for gambling advertisements appearing on webpages aimed at children.
Source: UKGC
UKGC updates approach to measuring illegal gambling website traffic
Operators and regulators must account for margins of error and missing access routes when interpreting illegal gambling website traffic estimates.
Source: UKGC
UKGC publishes gaming machine consultation outcomes with requirements from June 2027
Suppliers and operators face requirements for new category B machines from 30 June 2027.
Source: UKGC
UKGC explains permit and machine requirements for unlicensed family entertainment centres
UFEC operators need local permits and may offer only category D machines, while their machine suppliers need UKGC operating licences.
Source: UKGC
UKGC provides gaming machine guidance for UK licensing authorities
The guidance identifies licence checks for businesses purchasing gaming machines or commissioning maintenance and repairs.
Source: UKGC
Novig reportedly targets $2bn valuation in planned funding round
The reported valuation target may inform investor assessments of funding in sports prediction markets.
CreedRoomz partners with Groupe Partouche for PASINO.ch in Switzerland
The planned launch depends on Swiss regulator approval before the games can go live.
MGA implements revised Malta VAT and gaming tax frameworks
Operators must apply the revised tax framework to October reporting while meeting the existing deadline for September submissions.
Cibelae admits ARG Innova as an associated member in Brazil
The membership creates a channel for cybersecurity expertise to be shared across ibero-american lottery organisations.
CFTC proposes two rules on prediction market oversight
The proposals could affect how prediction market event contracts are treated in disputes with state authorities.
MGA chief says Malta must adapt regulation as gaming evolves
Operators and suppliers in Malta face a regulatory discussion spanning AI use and the treatment of prediction markets.
Supreme Court may consider disputes over sports prediction contracts
A ruling could clarify whether states can apply gambling laws to sports event contracts.
Alberta lists Betway Canada sportsbook and casino as operating platforms
The listing brings another sportsbook and casino operator into Alberta's regulated market.