Basque Parliament advances bill on social bingo for older people
The proposal could change authorisation requirements for low-stakes bingo at older people’s centres.
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Cantabria enacts gambling tax changes and machine inactivity rules
Operators can reduce tax charges on temporarily inactive machines if they meet the staffing and reporting conditions.
GLI awards responsible gambling certification to EGT España
The certification gives operators and regulators information about EGT España’s assessed responsible-gambling practices.
Macau baccarat side bets carry estimated house advantage of 16% to 18%
The new bets change the house advantage available on baccarat wagers across Macau’s six concessionaires.
Santeda International and GTW dissolve ahead of gambling network report
The dissolved entities may leave users without a clear corporate body to approach over disputes or fund recovery.
Formula 1 names FanDuel its official betting operator in multi-year deal
The agreement gives FanDuel content integration across Formula 1’s digital channels and race-weekend betting exposure.
Macau concessionaires offer newly approved baccarat side bets, Citi says
The rollout adds newly approved side bets to casino floors across Macau’s six concessionaires.
Isle of Man House of Keys advances gambling bill for royal assent
Operators may face additional personnel checks and civil penalties if the bill receives royal assent and takes effect.
Colombia’s CNJSA proposes responsible-gambling rules for territorial games
Territorial-game operators may need new player-protection tools, reporting and advertising controls if the draft is approved.
Bolivia’s AJ seizes 48 slot machines in Santa Cruz raid
The raid removed unlicensed gambling equipment from a venue the AJ said was operating outside the regulated system.
PlayCity launches digital system for reporting illegal gambling adverts in Ukraine
Operators and platforms may face removal requests, account blocks or enforcement action following PlayCity’s review of reported adverts.
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Stake launches authorised betting operation in Mexico under SEGOB oversight
The launch gives Stake an authorised Mexican operation before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil launches campaign against prediction markets after restrictions
The campaign reinforces the government’s position on prediction markets as platforms face blocks and restrictions in Brazil.
LOTBA and Buenos Aires judicial council agree on guidance to prevent underage gambling
The planned guidance gives operators and regulators a prevention framework focused on minors and digital gambling risks.
California judge allows cities to join cardroom challenge to blackjack rules
The cities’ participation brings local government concerns into a court challenge to rules affecting California cardrooms.
SEC delays prediction-market ETF launches pending operational details
The delay affects issuers’ planned launches and the timing of access to event-contract funds through ETFs.
Van Bruggen works on proposed online gambling advertising ban in the Netherlands
The proposed measures could change online gambling advertising rules and marketing restrictions for operators.
NBA seeks age checks and league input in CFTC prediction-market rules
The leagues’ proposals could shape safeguards and permitted contract types in US sports prediction markets.
1spin4win supplies more than 200 slots to OdiBets across African markets
The agreement adds 1spin4win titles to OdiBets’ casino offering across the markets covered by the deal.
Hyperliquid tests HIP-4 prediction markets with settlement fees
The proposal could introduce a new fee model for prediction-market operators, but key contract-approval and dispute-resolution details remain undisclosed.
Hard Rock Bet launches MLB player imagery under licensing agreement
Hard Rock Digital can use licensed player identities across betting products and marketing on digital and retail platforms.
BGaming supplies Entain brands in five European and Latin American markets
The agreement expands BGaming’s distribution through Entain brands across five named markets.
Coinbase urges CFTC to apply existing derivatives rules to prediction markets
The CFTC’s decision may shape prediction-market supervision, customer protections and rules for contracts vulnerable to manipulation.
Formula 1 names FanDuel official betting operator in the US and Canada
The agreement gives FanDuel planned access to Formula 1 digital platforms and race-weekend content in two markets.
Lula plans one-year betting restriction for Novo Desenrola Brasil participants
Licensed operators may need to prevent programme participants from accessing their betting platforms if the announced restriction takes effect.