ITTF suspends Israel Stroh until June 2029 over corruption and betting
The case concerns betting-related integrity enforcement and the status of an appeal in international sport.
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TNOGA shuts three Telegram groups linked to illegal betting promotion
The action targets channels used to direct Tamil Nadu residents to illegal betting sites.
CT Interactive expands African operations with Uganda and other launches planned
The planned launches and integrations could extend CT Interactive’s distribution across several African gambling markets.
Jalisco military commander calls for joint action against illegal slot machines
Municipalities may need formal agreements and inter-agency support to conduct inspections and control illegal gambling machines.
INPROJUY urges legal gambling and responsible play in Jujuy
The guidance sets out the regulator’s prevention priorities for legal gambling and player protection in Jujuy.
São Paulo city council challenges suspension of municipal lottery law
The court’s eventual decision could determine whether São Paulo and other municipalities can operate lotteries under local laws.
Brazil’s SPA establishes forum to coordinate betting and lottery rules
The forum creates a mechanism for regulators across Brazil to coordinate lottery oversight and share information.
Six Brazilian top-flight clubs lack betting shirt sponsors
The sponsorship figures and licensing condition indicate how Brazil’s betting rules shape operators’ access to football partnerships.
CFTC plans prediction market rules and reviews role in sports contract cases
The planned rules and possible court involvement could affect how prediction market operators offer sports event contracts in the US.
New Jersey appeals court returns casino smoking challenge to lower court
The ruling keeps the casino smoking exemption in place for now while requiring the lower court to reconsider the challenge.
Ohio governor calls legalising sports betting his biggest regret
DeWine’s position could inform Ohio policy debates on sports betting and proposed restrictions.
UKGC requires casinos to remove non-compliant machines from 29 July
Casino operators will need to remove affected machines from their premises immediately when the UKGC identifies covered defects.
Betnacional adds Fabrício Werdum to creator team in Brazil
The appointment adds a named creator to Betnacional’s marketing activity, including communications focused on casino.
Brazil's SPA creates forum for national coordination on betting and lotteries
The forum creates a channel for federal and state authorities to coordinate lottery regulation and oversight.
Appointment
Regis Dudena reportedly plans to leave Brazil’s betting secretariat for economic reforms role
A possible leadership change could affect continuity at Brazil’s betting authority, but the departure and successor remain unconfirmed.
KSA increases Cruks server capacity ahead of Europa League
Cruks outages prevent licensed operators from completing mandatory player checks and can interrupt access to gambling services.
Cruks outage disrupts Dutch bookmakers during Champions League
The disruption affected operator access and players’ ability to use the national exclusion register during a major sports-betting period.
UKGC consults on gambling licence fee increases of up to 30%
Operators may face higher annual licence costs, with the proposed options differing over funding for illegal-market enforcement.
KSA and 113 add gambling addiction to suicide-risk factsheet
The updated guidance gives care professionals gambling-specific risk figures and screening advice.
Coljuegos destroys 11,788 illegal gambling items in Colombia
Operators face enforcement against unauthorised gambling equipment, while the actions protect gaming revenues designated for health funding.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
CME files to list football combo contracts for FanDuel and DraftKings markets
The filing could expand the platforms’ reach with sports-event products outside states where their sportsbook operations are licensed.
Boomer’s Sportsbook seeks Bonanza Casino sportsbook operations in Reno
Approval would give Boomer’s its first Reno location and change the sportsbook operator at Bonanza Casino.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports December gaming win of $1.44bn
The figures give operators and investors a market-level view of Nevada’s December performance and full-year growth.
Virginia House passes bill to ban credit cards for online sports betting
If enacted, the bill would require sportsbooks in Virginia to stop accepting credit card deposits and withdrawals.
Results
Las Vegas Sands reports Q4 revenue of $3.65bn as Singapore property leads
Quarterly results show strong revenue and earnings growth, while high rolling-play hold reduced Marina Bay Sands’ EBITDA.