Rio Grande do Sul challenges ANJL standing in betting-ad law case
The case could determine whether the state’s restrictions on betting advertising remain in force.
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Indian Gaming Association warns CLARITY Act could affect tribal gaming rights
The bill could affect tribal-state gaming compacts and the reach of state and tribal gambling authority.
Lula signs 2027 Women’s World Cup law covering betting rights
The law sets the commercial and advertising framework for betting-related activity around the tournament in Brazil.
ANJ launches 'risk zone' campaign on sports betting addiction
The campaign signals heightened responsible-gambling expectations for operators during a high-volume betting period.
Source: ANJ (France)
Appointment
Macao government appoints Tai Kin Ip to airport company board
The appointments change the leadership of Macau International Airport Co Ltd, including adding a former senior economic official to its board.
Licence
RGB says UAE approves gaming-related vendor licence
The approval gives RGB access to the UAE’s developing casino market as a licensed supplier of machines and related services.
PlayCity issues 250 gambling licences in Ukraine in 2025–26
Licence, tax and enforcement figures show the scale of regulated gambling activity in Ukraine.
Appointment
Former Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes joins Hawkbridge consultancy
Rhodes will advise industry clients on regulatory matters after leading the UK regulator.
Kalshi challenges Minnesota prediction-market ban in court
The case could determine whether Minnesota can enforce its prediction-market restrictions against Kalshi.
LSports signs long-term sports data deal with Caliente Interactive
The agreement gives Caliente a supplier for data services supporting its pre-match and live betting operations.
Rio Grande do Sul asks Brazil's Supreme Court to uphold betting advertising law
The court's ruling could determine whether Rio Grande do Sul's restrictions on sports betting advertising remain in force.
Spanish MP questions government on online lottery sales regulation
The government's response could affect how lottery retailers sell online and receive commissions.
Appointment
Totalizator Sportowy dismisses vice president Szymon Gawryszczak
The dismissal changes senior leadership at Poland’s state-owned lottery and gaming operator, which is recruiting a successor.
Appointment
Ana Gaming appoints Guilherme da Mata Fiorin as sportsbook superintendent
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of sportsbook management as Ana Gaming expands its operations in Brazil.
Brazilian lawyers argue betting law conflicts with criminal rules
The argument raises uncertainty for operators over how older criminal provisions apply alongside Brazil’s regulated betting framework.
Brazil Finance Ministry schedules supplier-capacity hearing for 25 June
Suppliers can use the hearing to inform rules that will determine how their operational capacity is recognised in Brazil.
Hanoi police open proceedings against agency accused of aiding illegal gambling
The case puts agencies facilitating traffic to unlicensed gambling sites under criminal investigation in Vietnam.
ECJ leaves player-loss recovery questions to national courts
Operators face continued uncertainty as national courts determine the consequences of player-loss claims under domestic law.
Licence
Norway’s Lotteritilsynet accepts applications for onboard ship gambling
Shipping companies must meet licensing, age-limit and charitable-contribution conditions to offer onboard gambling.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
ChatBet launches WhatsApp betting interface for sportsbook operators
The interface gives sportsbook operators another channel for customers to place bets while keeping core betting functions with the operator.
Gambling Commission pauses financial risk assessment rollout
Operators await the Commission’s next steps on checks that may require them to request customer documents.
LeoVegas completes Tiger sportsbook migration for Swedish brands
The completed migration puts LeoVegas’ Swedish sportsbook brands on the group’s own platform rather than third-party technology.
Brazilian deputy seeks urgent consideration of illegal gambling bill
Urgent consideration could accelerate parliamentary scrutiny of proposed measures against illegal gambling and betting in Brazil.
SPA calls public hearing on Brazil’s B2B supplier rules
The proposed criteria could set requirements for suppliers serving Brazil’s regulated betting operators.
CBF vice-president defends regulated betting at Lisbon forum
The comments press Brazil’s lawmakers to address illegal betting while distinguishing regulated operators from unlicensed competitors.