Gyeonggi education office and KGCC agree school gambling prevention plan
The plan could shape school-based gambling prevention programmes and future policy beyond Gyeonggi.
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DAZN names Delany COO and Gersh CFO in executive reshuffle
The reshuffle assigns responsibility for DAZN’s operations, finances and commercial projects as its sportsbook expands across European markets.
Illinois legislator files bill to repeal prediction market tax
House Bill 5811 would repeal Illinois's new tax on exchange wagers, which already faces court challenges.
Appointment
IGT names Adam Chibib as next chief financial officer
Chibib will take responsibility for IGT’s global finance function as the supplier continues its transformation.
SCCG Management begins representing iGaming messaging platform Securrr
SCCG’s representation connects its gambling business offering with Securrr’s encrypted messaging app and operator gaming system integration.
SIGAP data records 31.8 million unique bettors in Brazil’s licensed market
SIGAP figures distinguish unique bettors, active accounts and self-excluded individuals, giving operators separate measures of Brazil’s licensed betting market.
ANJL seeks retraction from Romeu Zema over Brazilian betting claims
ANJL’s demand for corrections and an apology could escalate into legal action seeking damages over statements about regulated betting.
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Mariana Piccoli Lins Cavalcanti takes SPA sanctioning role in Brazil
The appointment places Mariana Piccoli Lins Cavalcanti in SPA’s undersecretary role for sanctioning action in Brazil.
Prediction markets record around $6bn in trading over NFL weekend
Football helped prediction markets reach approximately $6bn in trading, with sports trading and parlays driving record activity across several platforms.
CNBC reports increased prediction-market interest as football and US elections approach
CNBC linked growing interest in Polymarket and Kalshi to football’s return and the approaching November election.
Yokohama candidate Nakatani pledges casino ban if elected
A proposed ordinance could prevent casino development from advancing in Yokohama if Nakatani wins office.
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Mariana Piccoli takes charge of SPA sanctions unit in Brazil
Betting platforms face SPA’s pledge of stricter sanctions as Mariana Piccoli takes charge of sanctioning action.
Argentine court upholds vehicle seizure in alleged illegal online betting case
The ruling maintains vehicle retention and approves transfer to the Supreme Court in an alleged illegal betting and laundering case.
La Rioja establishes advisory commission for gambling policy
Operators will join an advisory commission tasked with proposing a gambling harm strategy and a two-year action plan.
ACT Government proposes cashless gambling and 1,000-machine cap by 2045
Operators and community clubs would need to adapt to tighter machine limits, operating hours and payment rules.
Appointment
IGT appoints Adam Chibib as CFO from 1 November
The CFO succession and transition period clarify IGT’s finance leadership change, pending regulatory approval.
Acquisition
Intelitics CEO says prediction markets increase sportsbook acquisition costs
Sportsbooks compete with prediction markets for customers and advertising placements, according to Intelitics chief executive Allan Stone.
New Jersey committee approves measure addressing gambling advertising targeting vulnerable consumers
Committee approval advances lawmakers’ efforts to protect vulnerable consumers from targeted advertising that could worsen gambling problems.
Pelotas bans betting advertising across municipal public spaces
Betting advertisers lose access to Pelotas municipal property, public service vehicles and sponsored events displaying betting brands.
Denmark broadens gambling AML obligations to cover proliferation financing and sanctions
Operators must expand their risk assessments and sanctions safeguards, and arrange independent testing through an audit function or external expert.
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to regulate sports event contracts as gambling
The ruling subjects disputed Nevada sports event contracts to gambling rules, while DraftKings and Flutter shares gained.
Appointment
Marina Bay Sands appoints Ed Sanderson as arena vice president in Singapore
Sanderson’s appointment establishes arena leadership at Marina Bay Sands, whose plans include a 15,000-seat venue.
Gespa reports underage test participants placed bets in nearly half of checks
Lottery operators face scrutiny over age checks at retail sports-betting outlets, with further testing planned.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
HGC outlines measures against illegal gambling in Greece
The measures describe how the HGC intends to identify and address unlicensed gambling across online and land-based channels.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Licence
HGC requires suitability licences for online gambling affiliates in Greece
Affiliates need the licence and registration to promote games for licensed online gambling operators in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission