Gambling Commission acting chief executive addresses sector leaders
Gambling businesses can use the Commission’s stated priorities to understand its engagement and work on the Gambling Act Review, National Lottery and illegal gambling.
Source: UKGC
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DGJA opens 30-day declaration period for unregistered betting venues
Retail betting operators have a limited period to declare unregistered venues before the regulatory deadline expires.
Appointment
Ida López joins IAGR board during annual conference in Peru
López’s appointment gives Argentine lottery bodies a place in IAGR’s international regulatory discussions.
Wynn Resorts CEO warns Massachusetts gaming expansion threatens casino model
The debate could affect casino operators’ exposure to competition and the state’s tax and licensing framework.
UKGC urges Allwyn to raise National Lottery returns and maintain safeguards
Allwyn’s lottery performance and player-protection standards are under scrutiny from the UK regulator.
Brazilian mayors’ association asks Supreme Court to suspend betting ban
The filing challenges a national prohibition that would affect betting operators and state-run lottery activity.
Licence
ANJ authorises lottery games and changes betting products in France
The decisions determine which lottery and horse-betting products operators may offer in France.
Liberia NLA directs Seven Blue to address alleged licensing agreement breaches
The dispute concerns licensing authority, fee collection and regulatory compliance for gaming operations in Liberia.
Ugandan regulators discuss 15% winnings tax implementation with operators
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
Award
NLB outlines separate lottery oversight roles in Kenya
The future lottery operator will face both regulatory supervision by the GRA and contractual obligations to the National Lottery Board.
MPs question Allwyn UK interim CEO appointment in letter to UKGC
The MPs’ letter brings scrutiny of Walker’s regulatory history to the UKGC as he prepares to lead the National Lottery operator.
Buenos Aires prosecutors present work against illegal online gambling
The presentation outlines enforcement activity and inter-agency cooperation relevant to illegal betting in Buenos Aires.
Licence
IGT holds licences across US online casino states and international regulators
IGT's licensing footprint and Apollo ownership matter to operators assessing it as a supplier in regulated markets.
Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
The ruling upholds Allwyn’s licence award but leaves operators facing potential further regulatory scrutiny of its commitments.
Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling leaves operators facing 37 state regulators
Operators entering Nigeria now face multiple state licences and uneven enforcement, raising compliance costs and complicating market entry.
South Africa NLC and Tanzania GBT sign lottery oversight agreement
The agreement creates a framework for the two regulators to share information on lottery oversight and digital channels.
Kenya’s GRA opens licensing cycle under six new gambling regulations
Operators must reapply within the transition period and meet new capital, product-licensing and compliance requirements.
MGA grants 19 new gambling licences in 2025
The figures give operators and investors a view of Malta’s licensing activity and supervisory workload in 2025.
Uganda regulator confirms Ithuba ceases national lottery operations
The cessation changes the operator status of Uganda’s national lottery and places the transition under regulatory oversight.
Paraíba lottery joins Brazil’s first 2026 SINAPO meeting
The forum brings state lottery regulators into discussions on coordinating betting oversight and player-protection measures.
Lottopar joins Brazil’s first ordinary SINAPO meeting
The meeting provides state lottery authorities a forum to discuss shared betting oversight and regulatory coordination.
Brazil SPA convenes first 2026 SINAPO betting forum meeting
State participation in the forum could shape coordination and regulatory approaches to lottery betting across Brazil.
Dominican Republic executive relaunches gambling regularisation plan
Operators may need to formalise their businesses and meet tax checks under the relaunch plan.
Allwyn plans UK Powerball launch and two-round Lotto format
Operators and lottery suppliers may need to prepare for two proposed changes to the UK National Lottery, pending regulatory approval.
Kenya GRA consults on proposed gambling fees and tax rules
The proposed fees, taxes and compliance rules could materially change operators’ costs and market access in Kenya.