Belgian Gaming Commission removes EPIS certification requirement for newspaper shops
Shops can forgo accredited-body certification but must document compliance with the technical note’s other requirements.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
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Fine
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines two operators $15,000
The fines set out compliance consequences for a supplier’s ownership change and a casino operator’s asset-protection failure.
Licence
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renews Parx Casino licence for five years
The renewal extends Parx Casino’s licence for five years after the Board found the operator met its existing obligations.
Amusnet and BetPlay launch AI-produced television campaign in Colombia
The collaboration gives BetPlay operators a campaign combining television and targeted digital advertising to promote Amusnet games.
Sportradar CEO puts possible unregulated revenue share at up to 12%
The CEO’s comments address investor concerns about Sportradar’s exposure to unlicensed and grey-market operators.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sports wagering licence process through 15 May
Prospective applicants must submit a notice of intent by 15 May before applying for a Massachusetts sports wagering licence.
Hard Rock Digital secures MLB player licensing deal for Hard Rock Bet
The licence gives Hard Rock Bet authorised MLB player imagery and intellectual property for its sportsbook products and marketing.
NCAA permanently bars three former players over betting investigations
The rulings set out the NCAA eligibility consequences of player involvement in betting-related investigations.
Gambling Commission cites missed vulnerable customers in financial risk checks
The pilot findings inform the Commission’s case for financial risk assessments and their potential impact on gambling operators.
Appointment
ALEA re-elects Ida López and board for another two-year term
The re-election sets leadership for an association coordinating state gambling bodies across Argentina.
Brazilian government launches tools to address sports competition manipulation
The tools set out processes for public bodies to analyse and refer suspected sports-betting manipulation.
Brazil’s CMN bars derivatives tied to sports, online games and other events
The prohibition and announced platform blocks affect prediction-market operators and firms offering event-linked financial contracts in Brazil.
Rio Grande do Sul enacts advertising restrictions for betting companies
Betting operators advertising in Rio Grande do Sul must comply with new warning, content and venue restrictions or face sanctions.
Brazil’s Senacon plans lab to identify illegal betting platforms
The planned process would help consumer agencies identify illegal platforms and direct cases to the authorities responsible for blocking them.
New Orleans agrees $103m payment for nine years of Caesars rent
The proposed transaction changes the timing of city rent revenue tied to a casino property and awaits council approval.
NBA discusses prediction-market integrity memorandum with CFTC
The discussions could shape integrity protections and any future licensing deals between the NBA and prediction-market operators.
Licence
Council of State upholds KSA refusal of ARB Automaten licence
The ruling leaves ARB Automaten without the licence it sought to operate gaming machines.
KVA responds to Dutch parliamentary questions on gambling streamers
The debate could affect how lawmakers assess affiliate marketing and safeguards in the regulated online gambling market.
US regulatory roundup covers Iowa, Colorado and Tennessee
The roundup signals regulatory activity on deposits and prediction markets across several US jurisdictions.
Robinhood CEO forecasts consolidation in prediction markets
Robinhood’s planned joint venture could make it a participant in a more concentrated prediction-markets sector.
Panama AML commission urges institutional integrity against organised crime
The commission's technical secretary called for stronger institutional integrity and international cooperation, describing compliance and due diligence as essential tools.
World Bank approves up to $60m for Panama cadastre modernisation
The programme aims to build an integrated multipurpose land system on a shared digital platform, with about 36% of territory having mostly outdated cadastral information.
Fine
Spain fines Zona Gemelos producer €10,000 over unlicensed operator ads
The case shows Spanish enforcement reaching affiliate marketing and social-media promotion of unlicensed operators, with reduced penalties for early cooperation.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Nevada gaming board requires casinos to round transactions to five cents
The guidance sets transaction and tax-reporting requirements for Nevada gaming licensees handling cash payouts without pennies.
CFTC sues Wisconsin officials over prediction market lawsuits
The case could clarify whether prediction market operators face state gambling enforcement or federal market regulation in Wisconsin.