Brazil’s SPA sets regulatory priorities as legal betting sites report Q1 revenue
Provider authorisation requirements could affect suppliers seeking to serve Brazil’s regulated betting market.
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Reports
Endgame investigators describe alleged illegal betting network in Tuscany trial
The alleged network and asset seizures show enforcement risks across online betting and physical venues.
US senators propose restricting sports contracts on prediction markets
The bill could prohibit sports and casino-like prediction contracts while permitting economic hedging contracts.
BlackRock raises its Flutter stake above 5%
A stake above 5% gives investors a material ownership threshold to track in Flutter.
Brightstar extends Mauritius lottery technology contract with Lottotech
The extension commits Lottotech to a new central system and terminal rollout across its lottery operations.
Licence
EvenBet Gaming says it secures five-year Danish supplier licence
The licence allows EvenBet Gaming to offer its stated product range to operators in Denmark.
Spinomenal launches casino games with Superbet Brasil in Brazil
The partnership expands casino game content available to Superbet Brasil customers.
LogicalGames46 installs Lion Link at Casino Torrelodones in Spain
The installation adds Light & Wonder slot content to Casino Torrelodones' gaming floor.
Results
Genting Singapore reports 55% first-quarter profit decline to SGD65.2m
Falling gaming revenue and higher supply-chain costs weighed on Genting Singapore’s profit.
Ontario regulator halts trading in NorthStar Gaming securities
The order suspends trading in NorthStar securities but does not affect its Ontario betting operations.
ANJ algorithm estimates 600,000 excessive gamblers generating 60% of GGR
The algorithm identified 600,000 players generating 60% of gross gaming revenue, and the regulator called operators' identification effort insufficient.
Source: ANJ (France)
Gaming suppliers urge APAC regulators to collaborate on technology
Regulatory approaches to emerging technology affect suppliers’ product development and operators’ use of digital and cashless systems.
UK MPs question Gambling Commission financial risk checks proposal
Operators face uncertainty over whether post-pilot financial checks will become a permanent requirement.
Jdigital urges Spain to treat unlicensed prediction-market betting as illegal gambling
The association’s position could shape enforcement and proposed controls affecting operators in Spain.
Jujuy prosecutor equips police unit to investigate illegal online gambling
The equipment is intended to strengthen provincial police capacity to detect and investigate illegal betting platforms.
Brazilian government studies tighter online betting legislation, minister says
Potential legislative changes could alter the requirements governing online betting operators in Brazil.
Anápolis court rejects bettor’s damages claim against Novibet
The ruling addresses operators’ liability for customer losses and the role of preventive gambling tools in Brazil.
Brazil Senate committee advances sports lottery revenue proposal for elderly care
The proposal would change how revenue from three annual sports betting contests is allocated.
UK gambling reform APPG report proposes restrictions on advertising and sponsorship
The proposals could affect gambling operators’ advertising, sponsorship and influencer-marketing activity in the UK.
Australian government accepts Murphy inquiry findings and sets out gambling reforms
Operators face proposed national advertising restrictions from 2027 if the required legislation passes.
DCMS sets twice-yearly schedule for UK illegal gambling taskforce
The taskforce will coordinate work on payments, advertising and enforcement affecting illegal gambling in the UK.
US representatives seek inquiry into prediction-market trading
The requested inquiry could bring congressional scrutiny of operators’ controls over trading based on sensitive information.
NGB defends South African gambling whitelist against accuracy criticism
Operators and provincial authorities rely on the portal’s accuracy to assess licence status and current listings.
MPDFT opens civil inquiry into Brabet.com over alleged consumer abuses
The inquiry could determine whether Brabet.com's practices and claimed state authorisation comply with betting and consumer-protection rules.
Dutch Council of State upholds six-week Utrecht restaurant closure over illegal gambling
The ruling confirms the closure and licence withdrawals imposed on premises found to have hosted illegal gambling.