Brazil considers restrictions on betting platform design
Operators face potential restrictions on website and app features encouraging excessive play, with scope and timing unspecified.
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Reports
Buenos Aires court sentences illegal gambling operator to three years of suspended imprisonment
The conviction establishes criminal consequences for operating unauthorised online gambling from physical premises in Buenos Aires.
Kristen Michal orders review of Estonia’s online casino tax cut
The review puts further tax reductions for licensed online casino operators in question as gambling tax receipts fall.
ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
Canadian regulators issue guidance on sports and entertainment event contracts
CIRO considers facilitating or approving dealer-member applications to trade sports and entertainment event contracts inappropriate.
Fine
AGCO fines NorthStar Gaming C$100,000 over anti-money laundering failures
The order highlights operators’ exposure to enforcement when required risk controls and source-of-funds checks are not applied.
Tender
Grupo Meier considers investment protection proceedings after Chilean casino tender exclusions
Investors face tender exclusion risks as Grupo Meier considers investment protections under the Chile–Peru free trade agreement.
Melco evaluates online gaming operations at City of Dreams Manila
The evaluation could affect Melco’s digital offering and the future ownership of its Philippine resort, but neither decision is final.
LSLGA hosts Malawi regulator for bilateral gaming cooperation talks
The talks help both regulators exchange experience on emerging trends and shared gaming oversight challenges.
Google tightens gambling advertising certification with licence checks and account restrictions
Operators must keep certification details current and submit separate applications for each country they target.
Malaysia Finance Ministry denies issuing new gambling licences
The ministry’s position clarifies that federal licensing and outlet numbers have not expanded.
Sportradar expands Polymarket partnership to over 20 leagues and competitions in US
The expansion gives Polymarket access to data, live streaming and integrity services across a broader range of sports competitions.
Appointment
PhilWeb appoints Lance Gokongwei as board chairman
Gokongwei’s appointment places him at the head of PhilWeb’s board as the platform provider pursues AI ambitions.
Lula backs security bill proposing 30% of betting revenue for public security funds
If approved, the amendment would direct betting lottery revenue to Brazil’s public security and penitentiary funds.
Brazil considers betting branding restrictions for Rouanet Law cultural projects
Betting companies could face branding restrictions in Rouanet-supported cultural projects from 2027, while existing sponsorships would remain unaffected.
Buenos Aires court gives illegal betting venue operator suspended three-year sentence
The case shows how local enforcement can affect operators and venues offering unauthorised online gambling access.
TaDa Gaming adds casino games to bet365 in Brazil
The deal adds locally adapted TaDa casino games to bet365’s Brazilian offering through Light & Wonder.
Brazil reports BRL8.7bn in betting-sector taxes for January to July
The figures show the tax burden across the sector and scheduled increases to the GGR rate for licensed operators.
Malaysia says Madani government issued no new gambling licences
Operators can note that the ministry says existing licences remain in place and special lottery draws have been reduced.
Licence
bet365 launches online sportsbook and casino in West Virginia
The launch adds a state market where bet365 offers both online sports betting and casino gaming.
Timișoara council bans new gambling halls and phases out existing venues
Operators with gambling halls in Timișoara face a local ban on new authorisations and a phase-out as existing licences expire.
GRAI provides guidance on gambling advertising obligations in Ireland
GRAI’s guidance explains licensees’ advertising restrictions under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Connecticut officials sue Kalshi over sports event contracts
The case will test whether Connecticut can apply its gambling laws to Kalshi’s sports event contracts.
CSA and CIRO clarify treatment of sports and entertainment event contracts in Canada
The guidance sets boundaries for securities dealers handling certain event contracts while retaining conditions on limited trading activity.
Appointment
DraftKings recruits counsel for gaming regulation
The hire adds counsel focused on gaming regulation to DraftKings.