GGL and Germany’s Federal Drug Commissioner establish gambling-protection dialogue
The discussions could inform proposals on enforcement powers and the country’s gambling-protection framework.
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Reports
Buenos Aires prosecutors raid four sites in illegal betting investigation
The investigation could lead to further enforcement measures against illegal betting sites in Buenos Aires City.
Buenos Aires province lottery reports 300 illegal betting sites to prosecutors
The complaints seek investigations and blocking orders against 300 sites operating without official authorisation.
Mexico’s SEGOB seeks judge’s removal from Bet365 and Betano case
The proceedings determine whether Bet365 and Betano can operate while the investigation continues.
North Carolina Lottery Commission ends Underdog's sports wagering operations
Underdog customers in North Carolina face a stated deadline for new wagers and settlement of outstanding bets.
Brazil Senate committee considers bill to prohibit betting advertising
The proposal could restrict how regulated betting companies advertise and sponsor sports in Brazil.
Brazilian Senate approves 15% levy on betting transfers in crime bill
The proposed levy would change the tax treatment of deposits made to betting platforms operating in Brazil.
Macolin Convention technical body backs Brazil’s accession application
Accession could strengthen Brazil’s cooperation framework for preventing and addressing sports-result manipulation.
India Supreme Court schedules real-money gaming ban hearing for January
The January hearing will consider a legal challenge to a ban covering India’s real-money gaming platforms.
Appointment
PMU appoints Cyrille Giraudat as CEO from January 2026
The appointment sets PMU’s leadership from January as it operates in France’s regulated betting market.
Tender
Mpumalanga regulator seeks study on a fourth casino licence
The proposed study concerns whether Mpumalanga should have a fourth casino licence.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Fanatics withdraws from American Gaming Association after prediction markets launch
Fanatics’ departure widens the split between the trade group and online operators entering sports prediction markets.
Connecticut judge bars enforcement against Kalshi pending injunction hearing
The order lets Kalshi continue offering contracts in Connecticut while its challenge to the regulator proceeds.
Five companies launch Coalition for Prediction Markets in the US
The group will advocate for federal oversight as state regulators challenge sports event contracts.
KSA says Dutch operators corrected Control Database data issues
Operators must maintain accurate, updated Control Databases for the KSA’s oversight of licensed online gambling.
Appointment
Spelinspektionen representative chairs Council of Europe match-fixing group
Wahlberg’s role could shape international coordination on measures addressing match-fixing risks relevant to betting markets.
InPlaySoft partners with Red Rake Gaming to expand in Latin America
The partnership gives InPlaySoft’s operator clients access to Red Rake Gaming content across Latin America.
Fennica Gaming launches casino games with Loto-Québec
The launch adds Fennica Gaming to Québec’s online casino supply market, with eInstant games also planned.
iGO chief says Ontario is assessing cross-border peer-to-peer gaming
Any expansion could affect how Ontario-regulated poker and daily fantasy sports operate across jurisdictions.
Kalshi and Crypto.com launch prediction markets coalition with three founding members
The coalition’s push for federal oversight adds an industry group to disputes over state authority and sports-related prediction markets.
Malaysia reviews online gaming risks to children as safety rules take shape
Potential new safeguards could affect gaming platforms’ obligations for protecting minors in Malaysia.
Licence
CFTC grants Gemini Titan a designated contract market licence in the US
The approval allows Gemini Titan to offer event contracts in the US, although no launch date was given.
Brazil launches central self-exclusion platform for authorised betting sites
Operators must action central exclusion requests within 72 hours and prevent new accounts for excluded users.
BOS opposes ATG chief’s call to raise Swedish online gambling taxes
A tax increase could affect licensed operators’ channelisation and the regulated market, according to BOS.
Brazil plans rules for betting game providers under 2025-26 agenda
The planned rules could define providers’ obligations when supplying games to unauthorised betting platforms.