German gambling treaty evaluation examines illegal-market risks in 2026
The evaluation may affect how regulators assess Germany's licensing, player-protection and monitoring framework.
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UBS cuts 2026 Macau casino EBITDA forecasts by about 2%
The lower earnings forecast signals cost pressure for investors assessing Macau casino operators’ 2026 performance.
Appointment
Spectrum appoints Sandra Bograd and promotes Paul Bromberg in Asia
The appointments change leadership and advisory coverage for Spectrum’s gaming work across Asia.
Apuesta PR partners with Wyndham Grand Rio Mar to add sportsbook to Casino Río Mar
The agreement adds a named casino venue to Apuesta PR's sports betting distribution in Puerto Rico.
Five AI chatbots recommend unlicensed gambling sites to UK users, investigation finds
The findings raise concerns about how chatbot recommendations may direct UK users towards unlicensed gambling sites and around GamStop protections.
Guayaquil court orders municipality to lift Club del Sol casino closure
The ruling changes the casino's closure status while the municipality disputes the legal basis for reopening it.
San Juan plans joint action against illegal online gambling
The pending regulations would enable San Juan to coordinate enforcement against illegal platforms and set operator requirements.
Brazil's SPA studies prediction markets as Kalshi partners with XP
The SPA's analysis and authorisation position affect whether prediction-market contracts can operate in Brazil.
NCAA adds betting monitoring for four Division I championships
The monitoring and availability reports address betting-related integrity risks and pressure on student-athletes.
bet365 and UFC agree betting partnership in the US and Canada
The deal gives bet365 branded betting exposure across UFC events in two North American markets.
Treasury and CVM discuss prediction-market rules in Brazil
The regulatory boundary will determine whether sports prediction contracts fall under betting or financial-market rules.
NCAA requires player availability reports for 2026 March Madness
The reporting requirement changes teams' pre-match obligations and establishes a compliance process for the tournaments.
Rio de Janeiro task force investigates 15 suspected football match-fixing cases
The investigations cover suspected manipulation across all four football divisions and involve betting-monitoring alerts.
Goa proposes 200% increase in fees for new land-based casino licences
The proposed fee rise would increase the licensing cost for operators seeking to establish land-based casinos in Goa.
Licence
Japan cabinet opens second integrated resort application round in May 2027
Local governments have a defined six-month period to seek either of the two remaining integrated resort licences.
Lula urges government to unite behind Brazil online betting ban
A proposed ban could affect licensed operators’ investment confidence and the future of Brazil’s regulated betting market.
California cardroom groups sue to block new table games rules
The court challenge could affect which table games and operating arrangements California cardrooms may use.
DFS operators launch idPair self-exclusion programme across all 50 states
The nationwide scheme gives participating DFS operators a shared process for users seeking to block access across their platforms.
NCAA adds ProhiBet monitoring for championship officials
The deployment extends betting restrictions to officials overseeing NCAA championship events.
BetWright agrees Sky Sports Racing sponsorship across UK and Ireland
The deal gives BetWright branding exposure during Sky Sports Racing broadcasts in the UK and Ireland.
William Hill launches pre-configured racing bet builders for Cheltenham
The launch adds automated, pre-set racing bet selections to William Hill’s offering for the Cheltenham Festival.
UKGC reminds Cheltenham bookmakers to report suspicious betting activity
On-course bookmakers must apply the UKGC’s anti-money-laundering controls and reporting requirements during the festival.
ALEA trains Argentine lottery retailers on responsible gambling
The training covers prevention practices for official lottery agencies and their staff across Argentina.
IBJR warns Brazil prediction markets could enable regulatory arbitrage
Operators face uncertainty over whether prediction-market products fall under Brazil's existing betting obligations.
SPA says no Brazilian companies have formal authorisation for prediction markets
The SPA's position leaves operators and platforms without formal authorisation under the current framework described by the authority.