VGCCC plans expanded AI oversight under Victoria’s Strategy 2029
The VGCCC plans earlier risk detection through technology investment and more resources for communities experiencing greater gambling harm.
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Appointment
Digitain appoints Carla Dualib as Brazil commercial head
Dualib’s appointment gives Digitain a commercial lead to develop business and operator and partner relationships in Brazil.
Award
Chile’s SCJ declares Puerto Varas casino tender void and plans a new process
Applicants cannot secure Puerto Varas permits through the failed bids, and regulators plan a new tender with revised conditions.
Panama cabinet sends digital-economy tax bill to National Assembly
If enacted, the proposal could affect the tax treatment of digital services, including gambling-related transactions.
Novig sues Wisconsin to block state gambling rules for prediction markets
The case could affect whether prediction market operators face state gambling regulation when offering sports event contracts.
Brazil’s finance ministry attributes falling betting alerts to reporting changes
Regulators cannot treat fewer direct notifications as evidence of reduced illegal or suspicious betting activity following information-sharing changes.
Alpaca registers as NFA member and futures commission merchant for prediction markets
The registrations enable Alpaca to offer event-contract access, but clients cannot yet rely on a launch date.
Licence
Appuesta launches online sportsbook in Dominican Republic
Appuesta’s authorised launch adds digital sports betting with local payment methods to the Dominican Republic’s market.
Judge denies Kalshi emergency relief in Connecticut dispute
Connecticut can enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi following the rejection of emergency relief pending appeal.
PlayCity study finds curiosity drives 40% of surveyed Ukrainian players
The findings give regulators and operators data on players’ reported motivations, control and awareness of support tools.
DICJ approves LT Game electronic roulette product for Macau casinos
The approval and reported rollout give Macau casino operators a newly available electronic roulette product to consider.
FGCC seizes 60 allegedly illegal slot machines at Florida bingo venue
The seizure highlights enforcement exposure for venues offering allegedly illegal slots while presenting themselves as lawful bingo operations.
VGCCC sets out three-year gambling harm prevention plan for Victoria
Operators may face closer scrutiny as the VGCCC develops its approach to identifying risks and enforcing legal obligations.
Departure
NorthStar Gaming appoints Corey Goodman permanent CEO as CFO resigns
NorthStar’s permanent CEO appointment and interim CFO succession put executive and finance leadership changes in focus for investors.
Adult gaming centre operator receives £150,000 fine over self-exclusion failures
The £150,000 fine demonstrates the enforcement cost of self-exclusion failures for adult gaming centre operators.
Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes 60 machines in Cape Coral operation
The seizure signals enforcement action against venues offering slot-machine gambling under a bingo label in Florida.
Brazilian deputy proposes national vote on banning fixed-odds betting and online gambling
Congressional approval would let Brazilian voters decide on banning fixed-odds betting and online gambling, with legislation reflecting the ratified result.
Appointment
NorthStar appoints Goodman permanent CEO and names interim CFO
Goodman and Powell take executive roles as NorthStar completes outstanding audits, while Kalla leads compliance.
Casino Magic advances US$15m hotel project in Neuquén
Casino Magic’s US$15m hotel project forms part of investment commitments tied to renewed provincial casino concessions.
EU sets common anti-money laundering requirements for gambling businesses from July 2027
Operators face a shared anti-money laundering baseline while retaining separate national licensing obligations and potentially stricter local requirements.
SPA suspends 14 licensed betting platforms across Brazil
Affected operators must halt betting while allowing withdrawals, and face daily fines for failing to comply with the measures.
PENN plans $195m landside move for its New Orleans casino
The proposal would require regulatory approval and represents a planned $195 million investment in Louisiana casino operations.
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi injunction bid over CFTC order
Kalshi’s request was denied, leaving Connecticut’s gambling-law enforcement position in place during the sports-contract dispute.
Acquisition
evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot acquisition scheme
The deal remains subject to Bally’s Intralot shareholder approval before the proposed acquisition can proceed.
VGCCC prioritises technology for gambling oversight in Victoria policy roadmap
Victoria’s gambling operators face a regulator prioritising greater use of technology to monitor their industry.