Brazilian senator proposes bets licence exemption for SUS hospitals
If enacted, the proposal would create a licence-exempt route for eligible health organisations to operate betting in Brazil.
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Spin Gaming secures more than R$35m from US funds
The funding could help Spin Gaming expand its São Paulo studios and supply live-casino games and services to operators.
Necochea appeals suspension of casino complex auction in Argentina
The appeal will determine whether the municipality can proceed with the casino complex sale or must keep it suspended.
Results
Bloomberry reports PHP2.6bn FY2025 net loss as gaming revenue falls
Weaker premium gaming, lower inbound tourism and MegaFUNalo-related costs coincided with lower revenue and a consolidated net loss.
Gabe Vasquez seeks Farm Bill ban on sports event contracts
The proposal could affect prediction-market operators offering sports contracts in states that prohibit sports betting.
Brazil bill proposes betting-advertising ban as clubs face R$1bn annual risk
A proposed advertising and sponsorship ban could put annual revenue for Série A clubs at risk.
BlackRock says Underdog stake detracted from fund's 2025 performance
The disclosure links regulatory scrutiny of Underdog's prediction-market strategy to the valuation of an investor's stake.
UK Treasury raises remote gaming duty to 40% as racing warnings emerge
Operators face higher remote gaming duty, while racing organisations report that bookmakers have ended some sponsorship agreements.
Smolensk court gives illegal poker club operators suspended sentences
The sentences and fines set out the consequences for operators prosecuted for running an illegal gambling venue.
Brazilian officials say authorities blocked more than 27,000 illegal gambling sites in 2025
The figures and stated priorities indicate the scale of enforcement and compliance demands in Brazil's regulated betting market.
Illinois lawmakers propose prediction-market licensing and 50% tax
The proposal would require operators to obtain a state licence and pay a 50% tax on qualifying Illinois revenue.
South Korea report says teenagers bypass Sports Toto age restrictions
The reported access methods raise compliance and age-verification concerns for South Korea’s sole legal sports betting platform.
Europol arrests 12 over alleged trafficking linked to online gambling in Spain
The arrests highlight trafficking linked to gambling accounts, with authorities reporting victims and substantial account activity.
Merkley and Klobuchar introduce bill to restrict officials' prediction-market trading
If enacted, the proposal would impose trading restrictions and disclosure duties on covered officials and their families.
Swedish court upholds Spelinspektionen ad-removal orders against two media groups
Media groups must remove ads linking to unlicensed gambling sites after the court upheld the regulator’s orders.
Maine law permits tribal-exclusive online casino market
The framework gives the Wabanaki Nation exclusive rights in Maine's online casino market, shaping potential operator and investor access.
Licence
Alberta targets spring or summer launch for regulated online casinos
Operators planning to enter Alberta must meet the province’s stated accreditation and advertising requirements.
Michigan attorney general sues Kalshi over unlicensed event contracts
The case challenges whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Michigan without a state gaming licence.
DCMS warned Treasury gambling tax proposals could miss revenue forecasts
The reported departmental concerns may inform parliamentary consideration of the proposed gambling tax increases.
HBG Online Gaming adds Playnetic games to Quigioco.it
The agreement gives Playnetic a distribution route through HBG Online Gaming's Quigioco.it platform.
Liquor & Gaming NSW prioritises scrutiny of influencer gambling partnerships
Operators may face scrutiny over influencer marketing and their responsibility for advertising by partners.
Brazilian Senate considers bill to ban online betting advertising and sponsorship
The proposed nationwide ban could disrupt betting companies’ advertising and sponsorship relationships with Brazilian clubs.
Italy’s Council of State rejects suspension of Reggio Calabria betting-licence refusal
The interim ruling leaves the betting-licence refusal in effect while the underlying dispute awaits a merits hearing.
Results
Banijay Gaming reports €1.59bn revenue for 2025
The division’s revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth offer investors and suppliers a measure of its performance.
Calatabiano orders betting shop to close over missing start-of-activity filing
The closure shows that operating without the required filing can prompt immediate municipal action, even after a licence application has been rejected.