Brazilian Senate considers four bills on fixed-odds betting
The proposals could change licensed operators’ deposit rules, advertising and sponsorship conditions.
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Reports
NGC approves $7.2m Venetian settlement over bookmaker-linked activities
The Venetian’s current owners must pay $7.2m and improve anti-money-laundering procedures under the approved settlement.
Brazilian presidential candidates propose betting bans and tighter financial controls
Presidential contenders propose betting prohibition, advertising restrictions, closer financial monitoring and restrictions on using social benefit payments for betting.
CFTC outlines prediction market rule changes after advisory committee debate
The roadmap could change how prediction market platforms list contracts, report activity and protect consumers.
Australian parliament passes nationwide gambling advertising restrictions
Operators will need to comply with new advertising limits and the national opt-out register from 1 January 2027.
Denmark blocks Polymarket after court ruling on unlicensed gambling
DNS blocking restricts Polymarket’s access to Danish users while its appeal proceeds.
Appointment
Colombia appoints Jaime Vives Pinedo as Coljuegos president
The appointment changes the leadership responsible for gambling oversight across Colombia.
Panama extends 7% ITBMS to digital services supplied from abroad
Digital gambling services supplied from abroad may face registration and tax-collection obligations in Panama.
Spillemyndigheden blocks Polymarket among 98 gambling sites in Denmark
The block restricts Danish users’ access to Polymarket and other sites identified as illegally available in Denmark.
Acquisition
Vegas Ventures agrees to buy Downtown Grand from receivership
The proposed sale could change ownership of the Downtown Grand and affect its existing operating arrangements.
Appointment
Polymarket appoints former Uber vice-president as chief growth officer
Polymarket adds growth leadership from a former Uber vice-president as it expands US operations.
Natalia Zaracho proposes online betting tax regime to fund Argentine sports clubs
The proposed tax structure would change betting costs according to investment and foreign participation while directing revenue towards neighbourhood sports clubs.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Boomer’s licences at two Las Vegas casinos
The approvals enable Boomer to add Binion’s and the Four Queens to its Nevada sportsbook network.
Como police fine gaming halls €2,200 each over smoking-area violations
Gaming-hall operators in the province face enforcement over smoking-area compliance.
Fifth Street Gaming plans to take over OYO Las Vegas casino operations
The planned operator change remains conditional on regulatory approval and affects the management of a Las Vegas casino.
SCJ reports CLP47,511m in Chilean casino taxes for Q2 2026
Casino taxes contributed CLP20,787m to regional and municipal development projects, linking gambling activity to development funding.
Licence
Rio Grande do Norte authorises Lottopay for fixed-odds lottery operations
Lottopay must clear state checks before it can accept bets, while the open accreditation process allows other operators to apply.
Fine
NSW commission fines Crown Sydney A$1.75m and The Star Sydney A$500,000
The penalties and remedial requirements put NSW casino identity checks and protection of minors under regulatory scrutiny.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry suspends betting firms over reporting failures
Operators must maintain timely Sigap reporting to avoid suspension from accepting new bets.
Novig parent challenges Wisconsin gambling jurisdiction in federal court
The lawsuit contests whether Wisconsin’s gambling laws apply to Novig’s sports contracts or federal commodities jurisdiction takes precedence.
Award
National Lottery Board appoints RSM and QLOT as Kenya lottery transaction advisers
Kenya’s appointment of transaction advisers supports the launch of its first National Lottery Operator.
DATA.BET expands virtual football coverage for Latin American partners
Partner operators gain virtual football covering Brazilian and South American competitions, with automated settlement and daily matches.
UK remote gaming tax rise weighs on Entain and Evoke profits
The higher UK tax rate is affecting reported profits and tax costs for both operators.
Hokkaido advances candidate-site review after IR questionnaire responses
Operators and investors lack a confirmed Hokkaido bid or site, so the prefecture’s location review remains consequential.
Award
Chile’s SCJ ends Puerto Varas casino bid evaluations without an award
The decision leaves Puerto Varas without an awarded casino operator and sets up a new tender for interested companies.