Prime Skill Games challenges AGCO machine removals in Ontario court
The case could affect whether Prime Skill’s machines can operate in Ontario venues outside regulated gambling settings.
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Brazil blocks betting access for about 900,000 welfare beneficiaries
Operators must check government databases at registration, login and financial transactions, while delayed updates can restrict former beneficiaries’ access.
Brazilian ministries agree five-year cooperation on betting harm
The agreement sets a five-year framework for government information-sharing, prevention and treatment related to betting harms.
PAGCOR plans 24/7 gambling assistance hotline in the Philippines by 2026
The planned hotline would give people experiencing gambling problems access to support at any time.
Arizona gaming department seeks to revoke Underdog’s fantasy sports licence
The notice puts Underdog’s Arizona fantasy sports licence at risk over its prediction-markets partnership.
Kalshi integrates prediction markets into Phantom wallet
The integration gives Kalshi a new distribution channel for event contracts, including sports markets facing legal challenges.
Ethiopian Lottery Service suspends 22 sports betting firms
Operators face suspended licences pending the investigation’s conclusion, with further reviews possible.
Valve bars skin-betting sponsorships from Counter-Strike 2 tournaments
Tournament organisers and teams must remove covered sponsors and branding from Counter-Strike 2 events.
Ukraine ministry reports €1.35m in sanctions over illegal gambling advertising
The reported sanctions indicate enforcement action against illegal online casino advertising in Ukraine.
Appointment
Games Valley appoints Ariel Reem as CEO
Reem will lead Games Valley’s planned rebrand, market entry and platform development as it pursues expansion.
Ethiopian Lottery Service suspends 22 sports-betting licences
The suspensions and detentions affect operators and executives facing scrutiny over alleged concealed betting revenues.
CNMI administration links Casino Commission revival to proposed law changes
The proposal could change Saipan’s casino licensing model and restore a dedicated oversight body.
Kalshi and four companies form US prediction-markets coalition
The coalition gives five prediction-market companies a shared platform to advocate on transparency and customer-protection standards.
Illinois Lottery reports October sales of $308.6 million
The reported monthly total gives lottery suppliers and the state a measure of Illinois Lottery sales performance.
Licence
Matchbook plans UK prediction-market launch under existing licence
The UK launch will use Matchbook’s existing licence, while its US partner still seeks regulatory approval for an exchange.
Karim Bianchi proposes fines for promoting unlicensed gambling in Chile
The proposal could expose advertising intermediaries to fines and add a new legislative route for regulating offshore gambling promotion.
Brazilian Senate approves 15% tax on player deposits
The proposed deposit tax could affect the costs faced by gambling operators in Brazil.
Finland committee proposes six-month delay to gambling market launch
The proposed delay changes the expected launch timetable for operators seeking licences in Finland’s planned commercial market.
Fla-Flu consortium considers R$55m annual Maracanã naming-rights deal
The naming-rights proposal could create a major stadium sponsorship opportunity, though betting companies face resistance as candidates.
Brazilian government blocks 19,180 betting-related URLs through September
Payment institutions and operators face scrutiny as authorities target accounts and online content linked to illegal betting.
ADM schedules online gambling system maintenance for 16 December
Online gambling concessionaires may need to account for possible service disruption during the scheduled maintenance window.
Delaware sports and iGaming wagers reach $356.2m in November
November wagering activity rose year on year, providing operators and investors a measure of Delaware’s sports and iGaming market.
Maryland sportsbooks report $97.3m revenue in November
The reported record revenue provides operators and investors with a measure of Maryland sportsbook performance.
Brazil betting lawyer alleges policy changes threaten licensed operators
The proposed deposit levy and cited customer restrictions could affect licensed operators’ costs and access to customers.
Kansas casinos report 3% revenue growth to $36.2m in November
The reported increase gives operators and investors a snapshot of Kansas casino performance for the month.