Mexico gambling industry urges progress on proposed regulatory reform
Operators and suppliers lack clarity on the proposed rules governing Mexico’s gambling market, particularly online gambling.
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Evoke confirms proposed all-share combination talks with Bally’s Intralot
The talks could change Evoke’s ownership, but no firm offer or completed transaction has been announced.
FanDuel launches paid injury protection for player prop bets
Operators competing in US sports betting markets may face pressure to offer comparable paid protection on player prop wagers.
Scottish Greens propose gambling venue tax and end to sports sponsorships
The proposals could affect land-based operators’ tax costs and gambling companies’ sports sponsorship activity in Scotland.
Lula government reportedly plans online gambling decree for mid-May
A decree could introduce restrictions on eligible bettors and gambling advertising in Brazil, while a separate bill proposes a nationwide ban.
JugaMax adds esports betting in Paraguay through Oddin.gg partnership
The partnership adds an esports betting product to JugaMax’s regulated-market offering in Paraguay.
Mobinc withdraws Conquestador from Ontario market
The exit removes a brand from Ontario’s regulated market while leaving a six-month window for withdrawal requests.
Licence
Jamaica Senate approves rules for integrated resort casino licences
The rules establish the licensing framework and revenue-sharing condition for Jamaica’s larger resort casinos.
Ninth Circuit weighs Nevada enforcement against sports prediction contracts
The ruling could determine whether Nevada can enforce state gambling laws against these sports-event contracts.
KSA reports 18.5% contraction in the Netherlands’ legal gambling market
Operators face a shrinking legal market alongside the KSA’s continued scrutiny of player protection and compliance.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks report $67.7m in March revenue
The figures provide operators and investors with a reported measure of Pennsylvania sports betting revenue and handle.
GGL imposes €250,000 coercive fine on rapper Capital Bra
The €250,000 coercive fine followed proceedings opened after he streamed and promoted unlicensed gambling sites.
Source: GGL (Germany)
CFTC chair backs continued prediction-market oversight amid congressional scrutiny
The debate concerns whether sports-event contracts fall under federal derivatives oversight or sports-betting laws.
Alberta receives 33 applications for July online gambling launch
Applicants and launch timing indicate the scale and near-term entry opportunity for operators in Alberta.
Tribal leaders oppose CFTC support for sports prediction contracts
The debate concerns whether sports prediction contracts could bypass state and tribal rules governing sports betting and gaming compacts.
DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch, subject to approval
Approval would give DraftKings a second provincial market in Canada for its online sportsbook and casino.
DigiPlus links ArenaPlus to Sportradar integrity network in the Philippines
The integration gives ArenaPlus a channel to share information on irregular betting with the integrity network.
Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to advance tribal tax legislation
The proposals could affect tribal access to tax-exempt financing for casino and other economic development projects.
US officials scrutinise prediction markets over insider-trading concerns
Operators face increased scrutiny over market integrity and the use of private information in prediction-market trading.
IEC plans Philippines online gaming entry as operator talks continue
Potential partners and regulators face an entry plan that remains conditional and has no signed operator agreement.
Appointment
Palasino appoints Wong Oi Wai as CFO from 24 April
The change places Wong in four senior corporate roles at Palasino from 24 April.
Brazilian lawmaker proposes banning fixed-odds betting
A proposed ban could affect authorised operators’ market access and expose the state to investment-compensation claims.
Appointment
Palasino names Oi Wai Wong as CFO and company secretary
Wong will take over four corporate roles after Law’s departure.
Licence
IEC plans Philippine online gaming entry as it negotiates with target
The proposed investment and operating plans remain subject to negotiations and compliance reviews.
Seoul court acquits Paradise Co and two staff in foreign-exchange case
The ruling defines the limits of casino exchange staff’s verification duties under South Korea’s foreign-exchange law.