Moody’s downgrades Genting ratings after Malaysia takeover financing
The lower ratings and projected debt levels affect financing conditions for the Genting group’s casino operations and development plans.
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Veikkaus appoints new project duties for deputy CEO ahead of Finnish market opening
Veikkaus’s restructuring affects its leadership and organisation ahead of Finland’s planned online gambling market opening.
Analome urges compliance with Brazil’s municipal lottery suspension
Municipal lottery authorities and operators are advised to stop activity while the injunction remains in effect.
French budget bill proposes permanent legal status for Paris gaming clubs
Permanent status would replace repeated temporary authorisations for Paris gaming-club operators.
Brazilian governors call for 20% of betting-tax revenue for public safety
The proposal would change how betting-tax revenue is allocated between public safety and other funding priorities.
Brazil Supreme Court moves municipal lottery case to in-person hearing
The hearing will determine the next stage of a case affecting municipal lottery and sports betting laws.
Nevada Gaming Control Board proposes 24-hour cyberattack notification rule
Nevada casino licensees would face shorter notification and follow-up deadlines if the commission approves the proposal.
New York governor signs sweepstakes casino ban as three states propose bills
The signed ban and new proposals could restrict sweepstakes casino operators across four US state markets.
ESPN begins multi-year sportsbook partnership with DraftKings
The deal gives operators and suppliers a new route to integrate sportsbook and fantasy products into ESPN’s services.
Louisiana gaming board warns prediction markets may breach state betting law
Louisiana licensees face a stated risk to their suitability if they facilitate sports event contracts without authorisation.
Betr awaits NFA approval for proposed predictions platform
The pending application leaves Betr’s route to offering event contracts dependent on approval and a potential exchange partner.
Finnish opposition proposes gambling advertising restrictions in bill review
The proposals could limit how gambling companies market themselves in Finland's planned licensed market.
Brazil establishes health observatory on gambling disorders
The agreement creates a formal channel for health and finance agencies to share information and coordinate gambling-harm interventions.
AGCO updates Ontario cannabis penalty schedule for two new infractions
Cannabis retailers and authorization holders face new scheduled penalties for the specified transfers between holders.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates monetary penalty schedule for large quadricycle and winery licensees
The changes enable large quadricycle liquor sales licences and winery product transfers, with new maximum penalties set.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates Ontario alcohol penalty schedule for large-cycle and wine rules
Alcohol permit holders in the affected categories are subject to updated maximum penalties for regulatory breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates cannabis licensing fine schedule with two offences
Cannabis retailers need to account for the new offences and the maximum fines that may apply to transfers between authorisation holders.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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NorthStar Gaming appoints interim CEO and chair after Moskowitz leaves
The leadership changes affect NorthStar’s executive management and board oversight.
Senator Tannas advances bill on First Nations gaming authority
If enacted, the bill would change how First Nations gaming operations are authorised on reserve lands.
KSA plans advertising guidance for early 2026
Operators will need to consider forthcoming guidance alongside continuing duty-of-care and advertising oversight.
Kindred informs KSA and ministry about Trannel sale
The disclosed correspondence provides transparency on government contacts concerning a gambling-company transaction.
Gn Media and ICE Barcelona agree year-round collaboration on Italian gaming
The planned collaboration connects Italian gaming businesses with ICE Barcelona through joint projects and industry communications.
Wyoming joins idPair national self-exclusion programme for betting and gaming
Operators in the covered Wyoming sectors may need to account for residents’ self-exclusion across the programme’s participating jurisdictions.
Abbott says Texas is not ready to legalise sports betting or casinos
Abbott’s position adds uncertainty for companies seeking legal sports betting or casino markets in Texas.
Brazilian betting operators record R$27.7bn GGR through September
The figures show the reported scale of betting operators’ revenue and federal receipts in Brazil through September.