Venezuelan iGaming activity averages $4.6m in daily bets, report says
The estimates describe betting activity and market concentration in a jurisdiction without clear online-gambling rules.
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Reports
IBJR warns Brazil ad restrictions could strengthen illegal gambling
Any advertising rules could affect how licensed operators communicate their status and preventive messages to customers.
Uruguay authorises 180-day pilot for real-time prize-payment checks
The pilot introduces real-time oversight of prize payments while existing payment-image reporting continues.
Acquisition
GLPI acquires Bally’s Lincoln real estate for $700 million
GLPI gains lease income from Bally’s Lincoln, while Bally’s faces initial cash rent under a lease running to 2039.
California approves cardroom rules restricting player-dealer games
Cardrooms must change affected games and report their plans by 31 May 2026.
Appointment
Las Vegas Sands appoints Patrick Dumont chair and CEO
The leadership change also gives Dumont the chair role at Sands China.
Murcia defers 500-metre rule for gambling venue licence renewals
Operators renewing existing licences are not currently required to meet Murcia’s 500-metre school-distance rule.
Award
SELAE awards €48.4m advertising contract to EssenceMediacom Iberia
The award sets a €48.4 million advertising contract for the state lottery operator’s games.
ANESAR report details regional tax rates for Spanish gaming salons
Regional differences in machine charges and Andalucía’s rule changes affect gambling salons’ operating costs and tax administration.
Sega Sammy pauses large-scale M&A after nine-month JPY16.9bn loss
The pause signals Sega Sammy will limit large acquisitions after losses linked to recent gaming investments.
KSA warns One Casino and bet365 over under-21 football bets
Operators must maintain controls that prevent bets prohibited under Dutch rules from being offered.
ANJ urges operators to cap World Cup advertising budgets
The warning asks operators to limit marketing spending as the tournament creates additional advertising opportunities.
Guayaquil closes Club del Sol over missing municipal permits
The closure prevents the venue from operating while it lacks the municipal authorisations identified by authorities.
Santa Fe police detain eight in illegal betting-house raid
The investigation could establish whether the illegal gambling operation extended beyond the raided premises.
Tender
Chile’s SCJ extends casino permit consultation deadline for four municipalities
Applicants have five additional days to raise questions on the four casino permit processes.
Lula discusses investigations into Brazil’s betting and banking sectors with prosecutor general
The discussions signal executive attention to investigations and possible measures affecting betting operators in Brazil.
Tender
Santa Fe sets 17 March bid opening for online sports betting licences
Interested operators have until 16 March to submit bids under the revised timetable.
Buenos Aires labour ministry calls casino unions to talks on 18 February
The meeting could shape the next stage of wage and working-condition negotiations affecting casinos in Buenos Aires Province.
Results
Svenska Spel raises 2025 net gaming revenue to SEK7.69bn
The results show how online and lottery growth offset Svenska Spel's exit from land-based casinos.
Kansspelautoriteit rules on Bingo Nederland objection to emergency order
The decision leaves Bingo Nederland and the other objector able to seek court review of the enforcement measure.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
CASAG says Austria’s new gambling regulator may take six to 12 months
The timing of the regulator and reform could affect Austria’s gambling concessions, including Win2Day’s, which ends in 2027.
Petro seeks alternative route to retain Colombia’s 19% online gambling VAT
The Court’s review will determine whether the proposed 19% online gambling VAT can proceed under the suspended decree.
KSA overturns emergency enforcement method in Bingo Nederland case
The decision limits the KSA’s use of immediate enforcement in this case while maintaining its finding that the game breached gambling law.
The Hague team raids suspected illegal poker event at business premises
The raid shows coordinated enforcement against suspected illegal poker activity in the Netherlands.
Tender
SRI Lanka ministry leaves casino licence questions open in Hyatt Tower sale
The unresolved licence terms may affect bidders’ assessment of the tower’s value and redevelopment prospects.