DGJA begins operations and bans new lottery outlets in Dominican Republic
Lottery operators cannot open new outlets under the Dominican Republic’s newly operational DGJA prohibition.
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Mato Grosso prosecutors agree R$ 100 mil settlement with influencer Victor Vinicius
The agreement remains subject to a judge’s approval before its terms take effect.
Rio de Janeiro Alerj approves mental health guidelines for compulsive gambling and gaming
The bill sets mental health care guidelines for compulsive use of electronic and gambling games and now awaits the state government’s decision.
KSC explains removal policy for Belgium's blocked gambling website register
Operators should know defunct or inaccessible sites stay listed at least five years, affecting how long blocking exposure persists.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
KSC lists blocked illegal gambling websites in Belgium
Operators on Belgium’s blocked register face listing retention, with defunct or inaccessible sites removed only after at least five years.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
UK betting group members urge chancellor to reconsider proposed MGD rise
The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
ADM issues responsible communication guidance to online gambling licensees in Italy
Italian online licensees must apply ADM's 2026 guidance on information campaigns and responsible communication prepared by a government commission.
Bavarian amusement machine association gives members free Audava software for two years
BAV members receive two years of free software covering workforce planning, training, deadlines and social concept documentation.
Jamma examines consumer rules for gamification in Italian online casinos
Operators and suppliers may need clearer coin-store disclosures and contractual responsibilities for gamification features.
Altenar challenges Sportradar’s sports data practices with EU and UK authorities
The dispute concerns competitors’ access to official data used to price and manage live betting markets.
Results
Entain posts 2% Q3 NGR rise as UK online grows 14%
Entain's UK online growth offsets a 36% Brazil decline, but its guidance assumes Brazil's online gambling ban stays in force through 2026.
Pietro Cardia Lorenzoni presents postdoctoral research on Brazil’s betting regulation
The research addresses how Brazil’s betting rules and the challenge to the federal measure could affect operators and the regulated market.
Luiz Fux is expected to defer betting ban case until after Brazil election run-off
The timing of Fux’s review and the MP’s required congressional vote affect operators’ authorisations and betting sponsorships in Brazil.
Macau prosecutor seeks review of gambling-related unlicensed money exchange offences
A review could affect how Macau authorities assess gambling-related unlicensed money exchange offences.
BNLData disputes Comsefaz’s R$ 62.5bn betting loss estimate
The figures affect how operators and regulators assess court claims and estimates of losses attributed to betting.
CEJUEGO calls for equal gambling rules for public and private operators in Spain
CEJUEGO’s proposals seek consistent regulatory treatment for public and private operators and assessment of existing restrictions before further rules.
Caixa takes responsibility for outstanding bettor refunds in Brazil from 15 October
The pending balance and unnamed companies leave operators and bettors without a full account of refunds still due.
AGCM opens consultation on Lega Pro audiovisual rights for 2028–2031
Sportsbook stakeholders should track AGCM's consultation on Lega Pro's 2028–2031 audiovisual rights guidelines, which include betting arrangements.
Kalshi and Polymarket exceed USD220m in US midterm election wagering
Investors assessing election betting growth must consider that Polymarket’s busiest 1% of wallets generated 70% of congressional trading volume.
AGCOM plans 30-day consultation on Italian gambling infotainment guidelines
Operators can provide feedback as AGCOM prepares stricter rules amid concerns about promotional activity on operator-linked information sites.
Penalty
Spelinspektionen issues warning and penalty fee to bet365
The decision leaves bet365's Swedish licence in place, so operators face a financial penalty rather than market exit for the breach.
Acquisition
Matchbook acquires Betdaq to deepen UK betting exchange liquidity
The acquisition may affect liquidity and competition in the UK betting exchange market.
SportsGrid reportedly seeks buyer after revenue declines and sportsbook partnership losses
Investors should note SportsGrid is seeking a buyer after falling revenue and lost major sportsbook partnerships, per reported sale effort.
AGCM opens consultation on Lega Pro rights guidelines covering betting
Betting stakeholders can comment by 26 October on Lega Pro audiovisual rights guidelines covering gaming and betting uses.
NAO opens investigation into Allwyn-run National Lottery
The probe puts scrutiny on Allwyn's delivery of the UK lottery and on the returns it generates for good causes.