DGOJ opens sanction files against Polymarket and Kalshi over prediction markets
Operators and investors in prediction markets face Spanish enforcement risk if such contracts are classed as gambling rather than financial products.
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Tender
Norsk Tipping opens NOK12m organisation development tender
Suppliers of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment and printing services have until 16 November to bid for the NOK12m contract.
Source: TED
Flávio Bolsonaro says Congress has deal to restore online betting
A possible return of regulated betting would reshape market access and advertising revenue in Brazil.
Brazil bans sports betting and online casinos in late-September decree
A permanent ban would remove a legal market that operators entered after 2018 legalisation and shift activity toward unlicensed sites.
DGOJ extends consultation on proposed gambling-risk detection mechanism to 26 October
The extension gives interested parties more time to comment on the proposed risk-detection mechanism.
Brazil's MP 1.394 extinguishes betting market as legal fight looms
Operators that paid licence fees face uncertainty over refunds and contract losses under the measure.
Licence
Louisiana declines to renew DraftKings licence, grants conditional extension
DraftKings keeps operating in Louisiana only conditionally, leaving its licence status and market access dependent on the regulator's review.
Interunion Papa-Tudo liquidator opens online creditor lookup
Creditors can check amounts owed and get payment instructions through the liquidator's online lookup.
Alleged undisclosed backing of bet.bet by Vorcaro and Rueda
The report alleges Vorcaro and Rueda helped establish bet.bet with investments routed through the Oracle fund.
Google changes certification application process for online gambling advertisers
Some online gambling advertisers can now apply for Google Ads certification through their advertising accounts.
Pennsylvania skill games ban leads Republic Amusements to cut 81 jobs
The ruling and machine removals are followed by 81 job cuts at Republic Amusements, while legalisation legislation remains stalled.
Licence
Wildz claims first Finnish iGaming authorisation ahead of July 2027 market opening
Wildz says it holds a five-year authorisation ahead of the planned market opening on 1 July 2027.
Amstelveen council backs public-space gambling advertising ban
The proposal would extend restrictions to advertising for land-based gambling businesses in Amstelveen’s public spaces.
PressGiochi examines crypto payment adoption in European gambling
Operators considering crypto payments must account for MiCA authorisation requirements and Italy’s controls on payment flows.
Tipico appeals German refund ruling as BGH decision remains pending
Tipico's appeal could affect refund claims, but outcomes depend on each case and no compensation is guaranteed.
CNI asks Italian parliament to protect small gaming-machine businesses
CNI's dossier asks Italian policymakers to address location restrictions, concessionaire role changes and banking access for smaller gaming-machine businesses.
EGR examines Denmark gambling reform impacts
The piece identifies gambling-related harm, consumer behaviour and channelisation as areas whose response to Denmark’s reform remains uncertain.
Kalshi partners Signify to monitor abuse linked to sports contracts
Operators may face account enforcement when customers threaten or abuse sports figures over event contracts.
Stuttgart appeal court orders Tipico to repay six players
The court found Tipico lacked authorisation when the losses occurred, making the gambling contracts void.
Departure
Feite Hofman leaves Stichting AGOG board after fifteen years
The departure changes the leadership of an organisation that supports people affected by gambling problems.
Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker parent over unpaid commissions and cheating claims
The case tests whether affiliate and ambassador arrangements at a major poker operator can support claims over equity promises and commission changes.
Gamprin seeks 35% casino duty share for Liechtenstein host communities
The proposal would give casino host communities a direct share of gaming duty while the ministry’s reported position points to the existing fiscal equalisation system.
ODECU calls for betting advertising rules after reviewing seven cases involving Chilean clubs
ODECU's proposals would affect betting advertising on club shirts, in stadiums, during broadcasts and through digital campaigns.
Luiz Fux is expected to defer betting ban case until after Brazil election run-off
The timing of Fux’s review and the MP’s required congressional vote affect operators’ authorisations and betting sponsorships in Brazil.
Altenar files antitrust complaints against Sportradar in the UK and Europe
The complaints place two gambling suppliers’ market-conduct allegations before competition authorities in the UK and Europe.