Appointment
Andalusia appoints Cristóbal Lara Cátedra as director general for gambling
The appointment changes the senior official responsible for gambling matters in Andalusia.
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Reports
Brazil’s betting secretary identifies illegal-market enforcement as a priority
Brazil’s betting secretariat identifies illegal betting enforcement as a priority, with Cardoso discussing challenges and methods.
Cibelae centralises lottery certification processes through digitalRG agreement
Member lotteries can centralise certification evidence, track deadlines and monitor progress through a platform available in Spanish and Portuguese.
FIU adds Miccosukee Casino patch to sports uniforms
The agreement gives the casino branding on three university sports programmes under the NCAA’s commercial-logo rules.
US appeals court subjects Nevada sports prediction markets to state gambling rules
The ruling keeps Nevada sports prediction markets subject to state gambling rules.
Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi as Polymarket offers Supreme Court hearing market
Conflicting appellate rulings on Kalshi could bring the dispute before the Supreme Court.
Lazio court dismisses appeal over betting right forfeiture in Piedmont
The ruling leaves the later concessionaire’s authorisation unchallenged and the original betting right unavailable to the appellant.
Lazio court dismisses appeal over betting right at Turin outlet
The decision confirms the practical effect of ADM’s subsequent authorisation for betting operations at the outlet.
Bolivia's AJ seizes equipment at unauthorised Cochabamba poker venue
AJ’s intervention following an anonymous tip resulted in equipment seizures at an unauthorised Cochabamba poker venue.
Dominican deputies approve gambling bill proposing 10-year freeze on new venues
Prospective operators face a proposed licensing freeze, while existing operators would need regularisation and compliance-based renewal assessments.
US appeals court allows states to regulate prediction markets as gambling
Prediction market operators face state gambling regulation under the appeals ruling, which Kalshi plans to challenge through further review.
Botswana Parliament lowers legal gambling age from 21 to 18
Parliament approved lowering Botswana’s legal gambling age from 21 to 18, expanding the legally eligible age group.
Acquisition
Inversiones Gran Pucón buys Chilean hotel for CLP15,216m
The hotel acquisition links ownership to Pucón’s sole casino permit applicant, while excluding the casino from the transaction.
Bookmakers withdraw Irish pub betting services as enforcement tightens
Betting companies withdrew Irish pub account services amid enforcement requiring customer identification for qualifying collections and payments to account holders.
Nepal Telecommunications Authority restricts access to over 200 gambling platforms
The restrictions block access to named offshore operators and extend enforcement to those promoting or facilitating betting.
Polymarket plans legal challenge to Denmark’s block on 98 sites
The court challenge could clarify whether Denmark’s betting rules apply to prediction markets and justify blocking their sites.
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to apply gambling laws to Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling gives Nevada regulators room to pursue enforcement against Kalshi’s sports contracts.
City of Dreams Manila evaluates Philippines online gaming entry
City of Dreams Manila management is considering entry into the Philippines’ online gaming market.
Licence
Uzbekistan's NAPP accepts GLI certification reports for gambling products
Operators and suppliers can use GLI certification reports when seeking to launch gambling products in Uzbekistan.
Buenos Aires City bars registered child-support debtors from online gambling
Operators in Buenos Aires City will need automated checks and account suspensions to comply with the new law.
Gaming bill faces bribery allegations in the Dominican Republic
The proposed bill and bribery allegations could affect the rules governing betting shops if lawmakers advance it.
Appointment
PhilWeb appoints Lance Gokongwei chairman after leadership transition
The appointment gives a new chairman oversight as PhilWeb pursues its technology business strategy.
Ninth Circuit says Nevada can regulate Kalshi sports contracts under gaming law
The ruling supports Nevada’s authority to require gaming licences for Kalshi sports-event contracts.
CSA and CIRO oppose securities rules for sports event contracts in Canada
The position limits the types of event contracts that Canadian dealers can facilitate under securities rules.
NFL renews sportsbook agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel, adds Fanatics
The agreements reshape operators’ access to NFL branding, data and marketing partnerships ahead of the 2026 season.