LOTBA launches Microsoft-developed AI programme for Buenos Aires
The programme is intended to improve LOTBA’s detection of unauthorised platforms and its prevention work concerning online betting by minors.
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Matchbook plans January launch of UK prediction market platform
The planned launch will test a prediction-market format under Matchbook’s existing UK gambling licence.
New York senator calls for discussions on legalising online casinos
Any move towards legalisation could shape the rules governing online casino operators in New York.
Appointment
Spelinspektionen coordinator Samuel Wahlberg elected Group of Copenhagen chair
The appointment gives Sweden’s gambling regulator a leadership role in an international anti-match-fixing network.
Belgian Gaming Commission agrees cooperation with DNS Belgium
The agreement could support action against illegal gambling sites operating through .be domains.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Corinthians negotiates separate sponsorship for women’s team in Brazil
A change could separate the women’s team’s sponsorship from the betting company’s existing club agreement.
Brazilian Chamber faces vote on bill proposing 15% betting transfers tax
The proposal could change the tax burden on licensed betting platforms if deputies approve it.
UK Gambling Commission clarifies cross-vertical promotion rules for January
Operators must ensure promotions comply with the clarified product-category conditions before the rules take effect.
Appointment
Dutch Lottery appoints Raymond Knops chairman from 1 January
The appointment changes leadership at the Netherlands’ state lottery.
Chicago budget retains proposed 10.25% sports betting tax
The proposal could add a city levy to operators’ existing state and county sports betting taxes.
Matchbook targets UK prediction market launch in January and US expansion
The plans signal a potential new entrant in UK prediction markets and a US launch dependent on a pending application.
Prediction markets feature prominently at NCLGS Puerto Rico meeting
The debate reflects competing tribal and state interests in how sports prediction contracts are treated under gambling rules.
LOTBA launches Microsoft-developed AI tool for Buenos Aires regulator
The platform is intended to strengthen LOTBA’s monitoring of unauthorised gambling and its work on illegal betting involving minors.
LOTBA launches AI tool with Microsoft for lottery regulator operations
The tool is intended to support LOTBA’s detection of unauthorised gambling platforms and its work on underage betting awareness.
Chile Supreme Court orders blocking of unauthorised online gambling sites
The order requires providers to block unauthorised gambling sites and assigns enforcement responsibilities to separate authorities.
San Juan online gambling law remains unregulated a year after approval
Operators still lack the implementing rules for San Juan’s online gambling framework, while the law’s next step remains under review.
PointsBet adds Thunderkick casino games to Ontario platform
The agreement adds Thunderkick content to PointsBet’s online casino offering in Ontario.
Atlantic City casino workers’ smoking lawsuit reaches New Jersey appeals court
The appeal could affect the legal basis for allowing smoking areas in Atlantic City casinos.
Caesars and Rampart agree to bring sportsbook to Summerlin casino
The agreement adds a Caesars retail sportsbook and mobile-account services at a Nevada casino.
Thlopthlocco factions take leadership dispute to Oklahoma Supreme Court
The court’s ruling could affect the dispute over tribal governance and the casino’s closure.
Star Casino allegedly accepted AU$800,000 from Sydney fraud suspect
The allegations add to regulatory scrutiny of Star’s anti-money-laundering controls.
Fine
Kansspelautoriteit fines JOI Gaming €400,000 over role-model advertising
The fine concerns advertising linked to both JACK'S land-based brand and Jacks.nl, the event’s online sponsor.
GGL and state coordinators discuss gambling addiction prevention
Coordinators presented findings on gambling advertising from client statistics, and the State Treaty evaluation was discussed.
Source: GGL (Germany)
US lawmakers question CFTC oversight of sports prediction contracts
The debate could affect whether sports prediction contracts face federal commodities oversight or state sports betting rules.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Entain CEO Stella David for licence
David’s licence application remains subject to commission consideration, with continuity and succession planning among her stated priorities.