Desenzano authorities fine gaming hall manager over tobacco sales and training breaches
Gaming-hall operators in the area face enforcement over tobacco authorisation and required staff training.
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Reports
South Africa’s NGB clarifies verified gambling operators portal
Operators and consumers can use the register to check licensing information without treating a “CLOSED” label as proof of illegality.
Entain urges IFR to bar sponsorship by unlicensed bookmakers
The IFR’s use of existing rules could limit clubs’ sponsorship income from bookmakers without UK licences.
CRTV asks AGCOM to clarify responsible-gambling campaign guidance
The consultation may shape how broadcasters and gambling operators apply requirements for responsible-gambling communications.
Lazio court upholds revocation of Lotto outlet concession over late payments
The ruling confirms that repeated late remittances can lead to loss of a public Lotto concession despite later payment.
Illinois casinos report $181m in April revenue, up 11%
The revenue change provides operators and investors with an indicator of Illinois casino market performance for April.
Murcia plans gambling-rule revisions for 2026–2027
The proposed access controls and unified exclusion register could require changes to venue procedures across Murcia.
Apple restricts Brazilian App Store gambling apps to licensed operators
Operators seeking App Store distribution in Brazil must meet SPA licensing and app-submission requirements.
Indonesian police detain more than 300 in Jakarta illegal gambling operation
The charges and arrests show enforcement action against a large network of illegal online betting platforms in Indonesia.
Coinbase legal executive says Wisconsin prediction-market case may reach Supreme Court
The dispute may determine whether state or federal authorities regulate prediction-market sports contracts in Wisconsin.
Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Caixa to join municipal lottery case
Caixa’s participation adds a state-run lottery operator to litigation over municipal authority and the suspension of local lottery operations.
FATF identifies illegal gambling among Singapore money-laundering risks
The report highlights illegal gambling risks while describing the oversight and enforcement applied to Singapore’s casino sector.
Former congressional staffer says Dodd-Frank did not authorise sports prediction markets
The argument challenges the legal basis prediction-market operators cite for offering sports event contracts under federal oversight.
Appointment
Lotería del Chubut appoints Damián Pieroni as general manager
The appointment sets management priorities for the provincial lottery, including staff training and operational system updates.
Coljuegos revises rules for online instant-prize games in Colombia
Operators offering these games must meet the revised technical definition and return requirements to obtain approval.
Paulo Pimenta proposes banning online casinos while preserving sports betting in Brazil
The proposal could prohibit online casino offerings while leaving sports betting outside its scope.
New York gaming commission warns against unlawful online gambling
The campaign clarifies which online gambling options the commission considers lawful in New York.
Appointment
Super Afiliados appoints Dan Oda commercial director in Brazil
The appointment changes the leadership responsible for Super Afiliados’ commercial activity in Brazil’s iGaming affiliate market.
Chile gives online betting bill 15-day voting deadline in Senate
The bill’s proposed licensing, tax and enforcement rules would shape market access and compliance obligations for betting operators in Chile.
Guilherme Boulos calls for betting ban in Brazil
A proposed ban or restrictions on indebted consumers could change Brazilian operators’ access to customers.
Brazil sets betting blocks for Desenrola 2.0 beneficiaries
Operators must implement customer checks, account restrictions and balance returns to comply with the programme’s requirements.
SCCG Management opens Miami office for its new LATAM division
The expansion sets out SCCG’s planned regional coverage and operating structure for suppliers and operators seeking support in those markets.
South Africa’s NGB explains operator portal status labels and data gaps
Operators and compliance teams should not treat a portal’s “CLOSED” label alone as evidence of unlawful activity.
Departure
James Noyes leaves UK Gambling Act Review advisory group over affordability checks
His departure raises questions about the advisory group’s scrutiny of proposed customer financial-risk checks.
AGLC approves IBIA as Alberta betting integrity monitor
The approval establishes an integrity-monitoring role for sportsbooks entering Alberta’s regulated market.