Lazio regional court overturns ADM penalties of €289,443 for gaming network operator
The ruling requires ADM to recalculate contractual penalties imposed on a gaming network concessionaire.
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Lazio court upholds Ciampino order blocking gaming hall pending authorisation
The interim ruling indicates that gaming-hall operators in Ciampino need municipal authorisation and must meet local distance rules.
Aguascalientes authorities close 16 premises housing unauthorised slot machines
Aguascalientes authorities will continue operations against unauthorised slot machines after closing premises and seizing equipment.
Prediction markets target sportsbook customers as NFL season approaches
FanDuel and DraftKings face competition from Kalshi and Polymarket for sports betting customers as the NFL season approaches.
Brazil’s justice ministry sets forfeiture procedures for illegal betting funds
The procedure gives operators 15 days to submit a defence and ten days to appeal an initial administrative decision.
Brazilian Senate committee approves tighter online betting restrictions
Operators may face broader advertising, sponsorship and compliance restrictions if the bill advances.
Brazil establishes forfeiture procedure for more than R$1bn linked to illegal betting
Affected parties face defence and appeal deadlines, while transferring blocked betting funds to federal ownership requires a judicial decision.
Bolivia’s AJ seizes 41 gambling items at unlicensed Santa Cruz venue
The raid removes equipment from an unlicensed venue and requires two identified individuals to answer under applicable rules.
JCM plans iVIZION 2 bill validator launch for casinos
JCM’s planned iVIZION 2 aims to give casino operators faster note processing, improved counterfeit identification and more transaction data.
Departure
Bally’s appoints George Papanier interim CFO after Mira Mircheva resigns
Bally’s finance leadership changes amid Chicago casino project delays, a dispute with city officials and liquidity concerns.
Cirsa may reconsider Codere bid as Lottomatica deal reshapes control
Cirsa may still bid for Codere, but its decision and the sale process could be affected by the Lottomatica agreement.
Brazilian federal court rejects Spribe motion and keeps interim measure in force
The interim measure remains in force while Spribe may pursue a further legal challenge.
Rosario council approves ban on gambling advertising in public spaces
Operators and gambling brands face restrictions on advertising and sponsorship across Rosario's public and publicly visible spaces.
Licence
Enjoy asks Chilean regulator to end Los Ángeles casino permit
Enjoy’s permit would end only if the regulator approves termination, with the change taking effect after a three-year period.
Illegal gambling ads reportedly appear in ChatGPT in the Netherlands
The reported ads could direct Dutch users from ChatGPT to gambling sites described as operating illegally in the market.
Veikkaus restructures as Finland prepares to open online gambling market
The changes reshape Veikkaus as it prepares to compete in Finland’s online gambling market.
Belgian Council of State suspends Napoleon Games’ 15-year Brussels casino licence
The ruling leaves the Brussels casino concession unresolved as Viage’s current licence approaches its December 31 expiry.
Executive changes at Crypto.com’s CDNA
Personnel developments span Hard Rock Digital, IAGR and Crypto.com’s CDNA, where further executive changes were reported.
Papaya records app download growth following deceptive advertising verdict
Papaya’s rising app downloads show continued consumer uptake following a federal court verdict penalising deceptive advertising.
Brazilian Senate committee backs report preserving betting funds for sport
The commission’s approved report preserves betting company funding for Brazilian sport following reported pressure from industry organisations.
Mindway AI partners with Gaming1 to deploy GameScanner on Circus.nl
GameScanner’s deployment on Circus.nl will connect behavioural analysis with Gaming1’s responsible gambling framework and intervention capabilities.
Appointment
Coeur d’Alene Casino appoints Nautice Pham as chief financial officer
The appointment changes the casino’s senior financial leadership.
Licence
NICC outlines conditional return of Star Sydney casino licence by September-end
The proposal could restore company control while keeping the casino under regulatory conditions and monitoring.
AGR and aPAL question Subtel over betting website blocks in Chile
Subtel’s betting website blocks face questions from two industry associations, AGR and aPAL.
Brazilian Senate committee advances bill restricting sports betting advertising and sponsorship
Sports betting operators could face a strict advertising and sponsorship ban under the bill approved by Brazil’s Senate commission.