Brazil’s FNP seeks amicus curiae role in municipal lottery case
The case could determine whether municipalities may operate lotteries and gambling products in Brazil.
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Reports
Spain’s addiction committee backs gambling harm and self-exclusion measures
The proposals could affect gambling prevention campaigns and the minimum duration of voluntary self-exclusion in Spain.
SOFTSWISS reports more than 30 Brazilian operator deals in 2025
The agreements indicate demand for SOFTSWISS technology among operators active in Brazil’s regulated market.
Brazil’s SPA approves two betting operators’ brand reductions
The approvals change which betting brands the two licensed operators can run in Brazil.
Romanian Senate advances bills on gambling age and advertising
Operators may face tighter age and advertising rules if the Chamber of Deputies approves the proposals.
SOFTSWISS reports more than 30 Brazil operator agreements signed in 2025
The reported agreements indicate SOFTSWISS’s commercial activity with operators targeting Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Brazil ministry schedules review of betting advertising rules for Q1
The planned review could clarify advertising obligations and tax exposure for affiliates, influencers and other promoters.
SCCG and +55 partner to support Brazil betting and gaming market
The agreement gives operators and suppliers access to local regulatory expertise alongside international consulting and distribution channels.
Malaysia deputy PM says illegal gambling bill is under parliamentary review
The proposal could broaden police and government agencies’ powers to act against illegal gambling operators.
X bans gambling-focused paid partnerships on its platform
The change restricts how gambling companies and creators can promote betting through compensated organic posts on X.
Jamaica House approves casino rules, allowing first licence application processing
The Commission can begin processing casino licence applications under the new rules.
Licence
BB Gaming plans BRA’s regulated Brazil launch for 24 February
The planned start would bring BB Gaming’s BRA brand into Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Chile’s SCJ legal chief calls for regulation rather than an online gambling ban
The ruling and the SCJ’s stated limits on oversight affect how unauthorised online gambling sites may be blocked in Chile.
Light & Wonder launches games on Play Alberta in Canada
The launch adds Light & Wonder content to Alberta’s government-run platform ahead of the province’s planned commercial-market opening.
Hervitas questions effectiveness of Dutch online gambling rules
Hervitas’ concerns raise questions about whether Dutch safeguards protect players who move to illegal gambling sites.
KSA research links social acceptance with gambling behaviour in the Netherlands
The findings inform the KSA’s work on public information and support for people experiencing gambling problems.
Appointment
D66 nominates Eelco Eerenberg as state secretary for finance
The appointment would place oversight of two state-owned gambling companies and gambling tax within Eerenberg’s remit.
Liquor & Gaming NSW lists gaming compliance and harm-reduction updates
The intelligence-led operation puts New South Wales venues’ compliance with mandatory gaming machine shutdown requirements under scrutiny.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Series B
Novig raises $75m Series B to pursue US sports prediction exchange
Novig’s fundraising supports its shift toward a CFTC-regulated sports exchange and its planned nationwide US reach.
UK Gambling Commission says prediction markets would likely be gambling
Prediction-market operators may need a British gambling licence or risk committing an offence by serving local consumers.
Whitmer proposes Michigan gambling tax increases for 2027 budget
If enacted, the proposal would increase operators’ tax costs across online casino and sports betting in Michigan.
Nevada Gaming Control Board files enforcement action against Kalshi
The action challenges whether Kalshi can offer sports event contracts in Nevada without state gaming licences.
ARB Interactive CEO urges Indiana to regulate and tax sweepstakes gaming
The proposed framework offers Indiana lawmakers a way to register and tax sweepstakes operators instead of banning them.
New Jersey DGE reports $586.4m gaming revenue for January 2026
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of New Jersey’s January performance by gaming segment.
Virginia Senate advances SB 118 to House after 19-17 vote
The bill’s progress puts its proposed online casino rules before the Virginia House.