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Caixa awards six lottery operating permissions in Brazil
The permissions create six long-term operating opportunities for lottery businesses in Brazil.
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Penalty
Frosinone judge annuls ADM penalty over minor entering betting shop
The ruling shows that a betting-shop proprietor may avoid liability where the court finds no fault in failing to identify a minor.
Appointment
Betsul appoints Lucas Ferreira chief marketing officer in Brazil
The appointment puts a new marketing executive in charge as Betsul seeks to strengthen its brand and expand in Brazil.
Dominican ministry signs gambling-sector AML training agreement with FIBA
The planned certification programme would train personnel responsible for monitoring financial activity across the Dominican gambling sector.
Malaysia plans online gambling bill for parliamentary tabling
Operators and regulators could face a revised legal framework for tackling illegal online gambling if the proposal advances.
Polla Chilena says court-ordered gambling-site blocks remain incomplete
The dispute leaves operators and telecommunications companies facing uncertainty over compliance with the court’s site-blocking order.
Alberta iGaming Corporation requires RG Check for market operators
The accreditation requirement adds a player-protection condition to operators’ Alberta licensing and market-entry plans.
Wisconsin Assembly advances tribal-led online sports betting bill
The proposal could create a tribal-led route into Wisconsin’s online sports betting market, with commercial operators raising concerns about access.
TD Cowen sees states retaining edge in prediction-market legal disputes
The competing state and federal claims could affect whether prediction-market operators can offer sports contracts in individual states.
Hitchcock mayor arrested in Texas illegal gambling-machine investigation
The case concerns alleged illegal gambling machines at a business owned by a sitting Texas mayor.
Goiás courts order betting platforms to display risk warnings
The orders may impose additional warning requirements on licensed operators in Brazil.
Brazil lawmakers consider 15% levy on betting deposits
The proposed deposit charge could affect licensed operators' customer economics and the balance between legal and illegal betting.
Dina Titus seeks House vote to restore full gambling-loss deductions
The bill could change US gamblers' tax treatment and affect operators' competition with offshore platforms.
Lagos gaming authority applies 5% withholding tax to online winnings
Lagos-licensed operators must deduct and remit 5% of players’ net winnings at payout.
Togo requires 5% tax on lottery prizes above CFA500,000
LONATO must deduct and remit tax on qualifying prizes, changing the payout amount for lottery winners.
Indonesian police arrest suspected illegal lottery betting agent in West Sumatra
The arrest signals enforcement against unlicensed lottery betting and agents serving customers through offshore sites.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board partners with NSFAS on student gambling prevention
The planned programme will involve student-funding and gambling authorities in prevention efforts across tertiary institutions.
Florence court cancels €20,000 gambling-venue fine and computer confiscation
The decision removes the fine and confiscation imposed on the Prato venue under the invalidated provisions.
Irish advertising authority rules against two TonyBet adverts
The ruling highlights that gambling adverts portraying betting as a way to make money breach Irish rules.
Casablanca appeals court suspends telecom order to block offshore betting sites
The suspension removes telecom operators’ immediate blocking obligation and daily fines while the court case proceeds.
Acquisition
Polymarket acquires Dome to add prediction-market developer infrastructure
The acquisition gives Polymarket control of infrastructure used by developers to access prediction-market data.
Michigan reports $356.3m in online gambling revenue for January
The figures show operators’ January revenue and tax payments across Michigan’s online casino and sports betting markets.
New Zealand targets onshore online casino market later this year
A domestic online casino framework could change the market conditions for operators currently serving New Zealand customers offshore.
Oregon sports betting handle reaches $926.9m in 2025
The market figures and restrictions define the commercial opportunity for operators considering Oregon.
Tennessee judge lets Kalshi continue sports contracts under federal law
The injunction allows Kalshi to keep offering sports event contracts in Tennessee while the legal challenge continues.