Licence
Noventis launches licensed Bet360 platform in Côte d’Ivoire
Bet360’s licensed launch adds sports betting and online casino operations to Côte d’Ivoire’s market.
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Reports
AGCOM guidance leaves questions over FIFA World Cup gambling advertising in Italy
Uncertainty over AGCOM guidance leaves broadcasters and rights holders exposed to questions about gambling logos on Italian match feeds.
Brazil betting ban challenge may reach Supreme Court after elections, professor says
The timing and legal arguments could affect when Brazil’s betting ban is reviewed and how it applies to state-regulated activity.
AGU plans R$1bn claim against 15 betting companies over gambling addiction
The planned claim could expose betting companies to substantial liability for treatment costs and player debt.
Brazil identifies 506 suspected unauthorised betting domains after prohibition
Operators and advertising platforms face scrutiny over how the prohibition applies to existing and new promotions.
Malta Gaming Authority suspends Condor Malta authorisation
Condor can no longer operate, while players must retain access to view their accounts.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Licence
Raad van State weighs Sabofra licence refusal after KSA denied renewal
A ruling against Sabofra would bar the Hilversum operator from applying for a new gaming machine licence for eight years.
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio and Tennessee gambling enforcement against Kalshi
The ruling permits Ohio and Tennessee regulators to apply state gambling laws to sports-event contracts.
Licence
Finland receives 75 gambling licence applications ahead of 2027 market opening
The application volume indicates substantial operator interest, though licences have not yet been granted.
Allwyn withdraws 2026 margin guidance after Brazil betting ban
Allwyn’s withdrawn margin guidance highlights Brazil-related uncertainty, while Kaizen Gaming is preparing legal action to protect Betano’s rights.
Italy publishes tax rules for gaming promotion and sponsorship costs
Operators must apply the new tax classifications and cannot deduct sponsorship costs that violate existing bans.
GdP and DAW seek tougher enforcement against illegal gambling
The GdP and DAW jointly called for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and more effective regulation of the legal market.
Brazil betting ban prompts scrutiny of election-period government communications
The measure’s timing and official communications could bring the betting ban under election-law scrutiny.
Altenar and IBIA partner on sports betting integrity in Africa
Altenar and IBIA’s partnership addresses betting integrity in Africa, where gambling GGR is projected to reach US$19.4bn by 2030.
DGOJ identity checks apply to foreign residents using Spain's licensed online market
Foreign residents face the same identity-verification process as other players, relevant to operators serving Spain’s licensed market.
Lula announces proposed ban on online betting and casinos in Brazil
Operators face a proposed market ban whose continuation depends on publication and review by Congress.
Malta raises casino and RNG gaming tax rates to 15% from 1 October
Operators with revenue attributable to Malta will need to classify activities under the new rates to determine their tax liability.
Licence
DGOJ grants MRG Spain five provisional gambling licences
MRG Spain can resume five gambling verticals only if its systems receive final approval within six months.
Brazilian government prohibits licensed fixed-odds betting
Operators face the termination of their authorisations, a halt to new deposits and a timetable for shutting betting services.
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio and Tennessee to regulate Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling supports Ohio and Tennessee applying state gambling laws to Kalshi’s sports event contracts.
ANJL and IBJR challenge Brazil betting ban at Supreme Court
The court challenge could affect whether operators must halt betting and close services under the provisional measure.
Salta council bars betting adverts from municipal spaces and media
Operators and advertising firms must remove or adjust non-compliant betting promotions on municipal channels within the specified period.
Chile's sports minister questions betting sponsorships without iGaming rules
Chile’s unresolved regulatory approach could affect sponsorship agreements between sports clubs and online betting companies.
Acquisition
Visualize completes eCOGRA acquisition and combines it with BMM Testlabs
The combination brings two gaming testing and compliance businesses under one platform for suppliers and operators.
Sixth Circuit rules Ohio and Tennessee can apply gambling laws to Kalshi contracts
The ruling supports state enforcement of gambling laws against sports-related prediction-market contracts in Ohio and Tennessee.