Tender
Aichi Prefecture launches RFP for proposed Japan integrated resort
The RFP starts Aichi’s process to develop a proposal for a potential Japanese integrated resort licence.
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Reports
Belgian Gaming Commission investigates Eden Hazard’s Stake promotion
The investigation concerns the potential personal liability of promoters of gambling services that are unlicensed in Belgium.
Australia announces gambling advertising restrictions from 1 January 2027
Operators will need to adapt advertising practices to the restrictions scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027.
NFL urges prediction markets to exclude manipulable and pre-determined sports contracts
The NFL’s requested limits could affect which sports-event contracts prediction-market platforms offer.
Finland’s affiliate ban draws calls for clearer gambling rules
Clearer definitions would help affiliates and licensed operators understand the limits of permitted marketing.
Romanian court rejects Polymarket appeal against blacklist decision
The ruling keeps Polymarket barred from operating in Romania as an unlicensed provider.
Licence
Digitain enters UK market after receiving UKGC licence
The entry adds a supplier to the UK market, where operators can assess its products and compliance approach.
Flutter-commissioned study reports identity checks at unlicensed UK betting sites
The reported signup practices raise compliance and consumer-protection concerns for licensed operators and regulators.
Departure
Flutter confirms Alfred F Hurley Jr will retire from corporate advisory role
The departure and committee succession affect Flutter’s board oversight and governance responsibilities.
Altenar files competition lawsuits against Sportradar in US and UK courts
The cases could affect sportsbook suppliers’ access to sports data used to operate betting products.
AGCO sets standards for Ontario centralised self-exclusion programme
Operators will need to block centrally self-excluded players while maintaining their existing site-level programmes.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
CSA and CIRO warn Canadian event-contract providers of possible enforcement
The warning sets out compliance and enforcement risks for firms offering event contracts in Canada.
KSA tells Legs Eleven and Maassilo Bingo Loco events breach Dutch gambling rules
Event organisers and venues must change the planned format for these prize-bearing bingo events to proceed.
KSA clarifies online casino rules on withdrawals and account closures in the Netherlands
Operators must review withdrawal and account-closure procedures to meet the KSA’s stated requirements.
Dutch MPs question ministers over Holland Casino marketing emails to Cruks registrants
The questions revisit how Dutch gambling marketing rules interact with player exclusion and privacy protections.
BetComply executive discusses KSA enforcement limits on offshore operators
The comments address enforcement options where regulators may struggle to collect fines from offshore operators.
Australia announces gambling ad limits amid black-market concerns
The proposed restrictions would change gambling advertising rules while concerns about their reach remain part of the debate.
Indian Gaming Association urges action against prediction markets
The association’s campaign could affect the regulatory authority governing prediction markets and tribal gaming.
Vietnam proposes bettor identity disclosures and higher football betting limit
The proposed disclosure rules and betting limit could change compliance requirements and market conditions for operators in Vietnam.
Appointment
The Star appoints Brooke Lindsay as non-executive director pending approvals
The appointment adds a board observer while the regulator continues to assess The Star’s suitability to operate its Sydney casino.
Indian Gaming Association challenges prediction markets over tribal revenue impact
The planned legal action and reported tribal revenue decline could intensify disputes over prediction markets and sports betting.
Brazil's TCU investigates delay to Caixa Loterias betting platform launch
The inquiry puts the state operator's launch schedule, licence use and compliance arrangements under public audit scrutiny.
Golden Entertainment shareholders approve transaction to take company private
Shareholder approval advances a transaction that would end Golden Entertainment’s public listing, subject to remaining conditions.
Rivadavia council proposal would restrict gambling ads near schools and sports clubs
Operators advertising in Rivadavia may face local restrictions if the proposal is approved.
CFTC enforcement director says prediction markets must address insider trading
Miller’s remarks set out the CFTC’s stated enforcement priorities and expectations for regulated exchanges.