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France's competition authority approves Banijay's Joa acquisition without conditions
The unconditional approval clears the planned deal, while the review leaves possible future online casino legalisation outside its assessment.
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TRF3 suspends Casa de Apostas authorisation in Brazil
The suspension ends Casa de Apostas’ reported status as the only regulated betting brand operating in Brazil.
IIDEA opposes proposed Italian LAN-room rules in 2027 budget bill
The proposed authorisation, oversight and tax rules could affect LAN rooms and the Italian video-game sector.
Sporttrade gains CFTC DCM registration as Utah summons Kalshi founders
Utah’s criminal charges create legal uncertainty for Kalshi, while Sporttrade’s DCM approval enables event-contract trading and broker onboarding.
Brazil's AGU plans appeal against CDA Gaming injunction
The appeal could affect whether CDA Gaming's brands may continue operating under the provisional court order.
OHID awards gambling harms groups more than £9.4m in UK funding
The awards determine which organisations receive public funding for gambling harm prevention through 2028.
Spillemyndigheden seeks cooperation with tech platforms over illegal gambling
The regulator’s efforts could affect how platforms and payment providers respond to illegal gambling activity in Denmark.
Italy’s budget bill proposes permits and fees for LAN gaming venues
Gaming venues may need biennial authorisations and pay proposed fees, while esports tournament rules remain pending.
Brazilian government prohibits fixed-odds betting under MP 1,394/2026
Operators face the loss of fees for unused authorisation periods, while the measure changes the status of regulated fixed-odds betting.
CNC data show no faster arrears decline after Brazil betting ban
The figures do not show a faster monthly decline in arrears after the betting ban.
Financial Ombudsman orders Santander to refund eligible UK gambling losses
The decision identifies the period and compensation Santander must apply to gambling transactions made by a customer who disclosed addiction.
Loterj rejects Gêmeos Brasil prize campaign and plans administrative inquiry
The inquiry may clarify whether commercial promotions linked to lottery participation fall within the operator’s authorisation.
Brazilian police target A55 in betting-related Operation Azzardo
Betting payment flows involving A55 face police scrutiny, while measures exclude funds belonging to uninvolved customers.
Aruba study finds 25% of recent gamblers show elevated risk
The findings may inform Aruba’s gambling policy and player protections, but the survey does not represent the full population or establish disorder.
CFTC registers Sporttrade exchange and clearing operation for event contracts
The registrations establish the regulatory basis for Sporttrade to list and clear sports event contracts, subject to its planned rollout.
Calabria regional court rejects betting-shop owner’s interim licence appeal
The interim ruling leaves the police refusal in force while the underlying challenge remains unresolved.
New Asgi Italia criticises proposed €1,000 fee per amusement machine
The proposed per-machine charge could add costs and compliance requirements for amusement-arcade operators.
Licence
Nsaa Play launches Chop Money raffle platform in Ghana
The launch adds an authorised raffle platform with mobile and USSD entry options in Ghana.
ACADI president says Italy’s land-based gambling rules deter investment
Cardia’s comments point to uncertainty over land-based tenders and investment in monitoring technology.
Tuscany administrative court upholds betting and VLT licence revocations in Prato
The ruling confirms that the revoked authorisations remain unavailable to the affected gambling business.
Raketech directs €1.3m free cash flow towards debt and core-market investment
Debt amortisation and investment in Sweden, Denmark and Italy show how Raketech plans to use free cash flow despite lower continuing-operations revenue.
Licence
Brazilian appeals court temporarily restores CDA Gaming betting licence
The order permits CDA Gaming to resume operations while its licence restoration remains temporary.
Goodwin win removes Patrick from Texas gambling debate, but hurdles remain
Operators and investors face a changed political landscape, while constitutional and legislative hurdles to Texas gambling expansion remain.
Resorts World Sentosa partners with Honeywell on AI cooling optimisation in Singapore
The partnership could help the resort manage cooling demand and energy use across its facilities.
Italian senator proposes exemptions for historic amusement machines
Museums and cultural organisations could face different compliance requirements for qualifying historic machines if the bill advances.