Spanish government adds four Liga F matches per round to La Quiniela
Permanent inclusion gives Liga F clubs a potential new income channel and raises the league’s visibility through national football pools.
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Reports
Kazakhstan agency directs mobile operators to block payments linked to illegal casinos
Mobile operators may need to strengthen payment monitoring to identify transactions linked to unlicensed gambling sites.
DigiPlus explores Manila Diamond Hotel acquisition in the Philippines
DigiPlus’s acquisition remains undecided, and competition review could take six to nine months, affecting expansion planning.
Appointment
EPIC Global Solutions appoints Chetan Pandya as managing director
The appointment adds a senior leader as EPIC pursues international growth in gambling harm prevention.
Chile Supreme Court betting-site blocking order remains ineffective
The order's limited effect leaves operators and regulators facing uncertainty over enforcement responsibilities.
Brazil requires betting operators to block Novo Desenrola beneficiaries
Operators must implement eligibility checks and account restrictions within the stated ten-day period.
Brazil finance minister says betting is not the main driver of household debt
The programme's betting restriction creates a compliance requirement for operators serving its participants.
Jalisco authorities seize eight illegal slot machines in Guadalajara operation
The seizure and investigation signal enforcement against unauthorised gambling machines in Jalisco.
Acquisition
Petroglyph completes Great Canadian Casino Vancouver acquisition in British Columbia
The completed sale changes ownership of a casino property in British Columbia.
Brazil finance ministry bars Novo Desenrola beneficiaries from fixed-odds betting
Operators will need to prepare to prevent people covered by the programme from accessing fixed-odds betting.
Brazil’s SPA orders betting firms to block Novo Desenrola beneficiaries
Operators must add beneficiary checks and account controls to comply with the new betting restriction.
ACMA secures Entain undertaking over more than 500 BetStop breaches
Australian wagering operators face an enforceable requirement to identify self-excluded customers and close their accounts.
SIGA Latin America opposes proposals to ban betting in Brazil
The organisation’s position adds an integrity-focused industry voice to debate over proposed betting restrictions in Brazil.
Brazil’s SPA bars Desenrola 2.0 beneficiaries from online betting
Operators must introduce eligibility checks and account controls for people covered by the new restriction.
Chile lawmakers propose barring footballers from promoting betting companies
Betting operators and sports advertisers may face restrictions on using professional footballers if the bill advances.
Acquisition
Snuneymuxw First Nation completes Great Canadian Casino Vancouver acquisition
The completed deal changes ownership of a casino property in British Columbia and expands Petroglyph’s gaming portfolio.
AGLC prepares Alberta’s regulated iGaming market for 13 July launch
Operators and suppliers are preparing for a new regulated Canadian market with published revenue allocations and entry requirements.
US judge blocks Arizona enforcement against Kalshi contracts
The injunction temporarily limits Arizona’s ability to enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi’s contracts.
Departure
FanDuel names Christian Genetski CEO as Amy Howe departs
The leadership changes affect FanDuel’s executive oversight and group structure.
Lottomatica rules out entering European prediction markets
The position signals that Lottomatica does not plan to enter this product segment in the cited markets.
Industry roundup flags sweepstakes pressure and proposed state penalties
Operators cannot assess the potential compliance impact without the jurisdictions and proposed measures identified.
Appointment
Underdog hires former Crypto.com legal chief Nick Lundgren
The appointment adds a legal executive with experience at a company involved in sports-based prediction markets.
DraftKings executive says sports contracts feel like sportsbook bets
The competing views reflect the regulatory dispute over whether sports event contracts fall under federal or state betting rules.
Panama wins CIADI arbitration against Banesco over bond calls
The tribunal rejected all of Banesco's claims and ordered it to pay Panama $900,000 in legal fees and costs.
Appointment
Zitro Digital appoints Thiago Valadão as Brazil commercial director
Valadão will oversee sales, marketing and market development, giving suppliers and partners a clear commercial contact in Brazil.