Belo Horizonte council postpones vote on betting advertising bans
Operators face continued uncertainty over proposed local restrictions on betting advertising.
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Reports
Cactus Gaming executive calls for Brazilian B2B betting regulation
Potential supplier rules could affect compliance expectations for betting operators and technology providers in Brazil.
Flutter sets 31 July as final trading day on London Stock Exchange
The change sets the timetable for investors and market participants to adjust to Flutter’s single-exchange listing.
Acquisition
Globo agrees to acquire Bingão do Brasil as Cade approves deal
The acquisition could add a bingo-products business to Globo’s betting interests, but Bingão do Brasil is not yet operating.
Dutch government sets 2026–2030 gambling-harm strategy
Operators may face further rules on deposits, risky game features and online gambling under the strategy.
Van Bruggen proposes online gambling ad ban with limited exceptions in the Netherlands
Operators may need to change online advertising and bonus practices if the proposed restrictions proceed.
Wisconsin governor and tribes negotiate compacts for online sports betting
Operators’ ability to offer mobile sports betting depends on new tribal compacts and federal approval.
Belo Horizonte council delays votes on betting advertising restrictions until July
Operators may face restrictions on sponsorships and online promotion if the bills are approved.
LOTTOPAR warns bettors about illegal betting sites in Brazil
Operators must meet federal and Paraná authorisation requirements to be presented as regulated services in the state.
Brazil finance ministry to release more than 25,000 betting licensing documents
Public access to licensing files will let operators and other stakeholders review regulatory decisions and analyses.
Appointment
Win Systems appoints Ana Aniceto to lead commercial operations in Peru
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of Win Systems’ commercial activity in Peru.
Wisconsin governor opens tribal talks on online sports betting rollout
Operators’ access to statewide mobile wagering depends on compact renegotiations and approval by tribes, Wisconsin and federal authorities.
Nirmata Play to distribute Ready Play Gaming content through Stargate
A single API and shared tools offer operators a streamlined route to Ready Play Gaming content.
Macau records MOP42.52bn in gaming taxes through May
The figures show gaming taxes’ contribution to Macau’s public revenue and the gap against the government’s annual collection forecast.
DICJ warns Macau public about casino-loss recovery scams
The warning alerts casino customers to purported loss-recovery services and restates equipment oversight requirements.
DeSimone plans to take control of Bighorn and Longhorn casinos by July 1
The proposed takeover and pending licensing process could change ownership and operations at two Nevada casinos.
CFTC proposes changes to rule governing gaming-related event contracts
The proposal could shape which sports and gaming-related event contracts prediction-market platforms may offer under federal oversight.
Illinois casinos report $192.8 million in May revenue, up 9.2%
The state’s monthly figures show revenue trends across Illinois casinos and gaming categories.
Licence
Gibraltar views WagerWire licence application favourably, subject to checks
The application could add another prediction-market operator to Gibraltar’s regulated sector if it meets the outstanding requirements.
Bet365 highlights localised strategy for North American growth
Operators expanding across North America need market-specific campaigns and plans for differing jurisdictional requirements.
Entain seeks UKIPO action on unlicensed gambling trademarks
Entain asked the UK Intellectual Property Office for urgent regulatory intervention on trademarks involving unlicensed gambling.
Portugal plans legislation against illegal online gambling this summer
Operators may face updated oversight and sanctions if the government’s proposed legislation proceeds.
Vietnamese police arrest seven in alleged soccer betting and lottery ring
The arrests signal enforcement risk for illegal betting operations and their customers in Vietnam.
Betsson data shows bettors back Portugal over Spain for World Cup
The data offers operators a comparison between customer betting volumes and bookmaker assessments of tournament outcomes.
Better Collective launches Playbook betting tool in Brazil
The launch adds a retention-focused betting product for sportsbook partners in Brazil.