Brazilian committee approves bill targeting illegal betting operators
The proposed financial controls could affect payment providers and institutions serving Brazil's betting market.
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Reports
SORA Lawyers argues Colombia prediction markets need regulatory reform
Operators in Colombia face uncertainty over whether prediction-market contracts fall under gambling rules and require prior authorisation.
Pragmatic Play restricts game access at some unlicensed Dutch casinos
The reported access restrictions may reduce the availability of Pragmatic Play games through unlicensed operators in the Netherlands.
Licence
LeoVegas plans UK launch of in-house casino content
The application is a step towards LeoVegas offering its own casino content in the UK market.
Maryland commission reviews licensing actions and Penn Sports Interactive renewal
The renewal and licensing agenda items indicate pending regulatory decisions affecting Maryland gaming operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
AGLC grants Play’n GO an Alberta online gaming supplier licence
The licence allows Play’n GO to supply online casino games to licensed operators preparing for Alberta’s market launch.
Better Gambling Forum and SBC establish player-protection partnership
The partnership will connect the forum’s player-protection framework with operators and regulators through SBC events and media.
Caesars Digital president says prediction markets could spur state iGaming legalisation
Hession’s comments signal that prediction-market rules and state iGaming policy may affect Caesars’ competitive options.
Brian Schatz plans bill to ban micro prop bets and target offshore gambling payments
The proposal could impose new restrictions on micro prop bets and payment processors serving illegal offshore sportsbooks.
Acquisition
Caesars agrees to Fertitta Entertainment acquisition valued at $17.6bn
Shareholders face a proposed all-cash acquisition, while the go-shop period leaves room for alternatives before a vote.
Licence
bet365 launches licensed online betting platform in France
The ANJ-licensed launch gives French bettors access to online betting with responsible-gambling controls and a support partnership.
Louisiana lawmakers send sportsbook exclusion bill to governor
If enacted, the bill would create new exclusion duties and potential licensing consequences for Louisiana sportsbook operators.
Licence
Coljuegos authorizes MrYoker online betting launch in Colombia
Coljuegos’ authorization opens Colombia’s regulated market to MrYoker, with projected royalties and fees over the concession period.
Mexican legislator proposes public registry of betting and casino permits
A public register could make betting and casino permit holders more visible to regulators and other market participants.
AGLC registers bet365 ahead of Alberta’s 13 July market launch
bet365’s registration advances its preparation to enter Alberta, although a separate commercial agreement is still required.
ANJ and CNIL update GDPR guidance for French gambling operators
Operators must assess data use and safeguards when processing information for gambling-harm prevention and anti-money-laundering checks.
BETBY and Vibra Solutions strengthen partnership for Latin American operators
The partnership concerns technology and integration services available to operators across Latin America.
Appointment
Mohegan appoints Joe Lobe and Kelly Sullivan to senior roles
Mohegan’s appointments place global legal compliance, risk management, people strategy and culture under designated senior leaders.
Sichuan police describe e-commerce vouchers used in illegal gambling networks
The account describes payment and laundering methods that operators and enforcement authorities may need to monitor.
Yokohama court jails three men over online casino money laundering
The sentences show the criminal penalties facing people who facilitate illegal online casino operations in Japan.
Trump backs prediction markets as US state and federal disputes continue
Federal lawsuits and state restrictions leave prediction-market access subject to an active jurisdictional and congressional debate.
DraftKings Exchange files CFTC contracts for live sports micro-markets
The filings indicate potential expansion of DraftKings’ sports-related prediction-market offering, subject to its eventual market choices.
ASIC seeks A$1.3m fine and eight-year ban for former Star CEO
The court’s penalty decision could set consequences for senior casino executives found to have breached director duties.
Penalty
Bernese authorities secure suspended CHF18,000 penalty over illegal betting operation
The case demonstrates enforcement against unauthorised in-person sports betting operations in Switzerland.
Italian authorities conduct more than 40 gambling inspections in Abruzzo
Businesses without provincial police-chief licences on display may need to address violations identified during Abruzzo inspections.