Regulation
Brazil Congress faces 23 November deadline on online gambling ban
The pending congressional decision will determine whether operators remain barred from offering fixed-odds betting and online games in Brazil.
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Enforcement & compliance
Cassazione upholds €15,000 sanction over betting-centre licence breach
The ruling confirms that betting centres need the specified public-security authorisation even when gaming machines hold other permits.
Regulation
Brazil’s TSE confirms Lula’s presidential election victory
The government supports a betting ban measure that Congress must vote on or it lapses.
Deals & M&A
iGaming.com CEO tells Gaming in Spain attention and trust are affiliates' scarcest assets
iGaming.com's Ditsche cited 8% click-through with Google AI summaries versus 15% without, urging affiliates to build hard-to-copy assets.
Regulation
Novo party asks Brazil's TSE to remove Lula and Alckmin over betting ban
The case tests whether Brazil's betting restrictions can be challenged as electoral abuse, with the TSE yet to rule on advancing the allegations.
Regulation
Novo asks TSE to annul Lula and Alckmin over betting ban
Novo's TSE action argues the betting ban in Medida Provisória 1.394/2026 formed part of an abuse of political power.
Regulation
Italy's constitutional court adds proportionality to gambling ad-ban penalties, lawyer says
Italy's Constitutional Court added proportionality to sanctions for Decreto Dignità advertising ban breaches, though the ban remains unchanged.
Funding
Barcino Slot increases capital by €200,000 and changes business purpose
Removing bingo and limiting machine repair to Barcelona province shows suppliers how Barcino Slot's business purpose narrowed.
Enforcement & compliance
Three settle with Rio Grande do Norte prosecutors over illegal betting scheme
The settlement shows Brazilian authorities pursuing illegal betting networks that exploited public-sector domains and shell companies to reach players.
Regulation
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming name
The membership invitation gives regulated gaming organisations an opportunity to join CARG’s advocacy on Canadian gambling policy.
Deals & M&A
FEJAR says €20,000 ICE Barcelona donation launched responsible gambling conference
The donation shows supplier and operator funding shaping cross-border responsible gambling dialogue as Ibero-American regulators compare strategies.
Enforcement & compliance
Tyson Fury denies ties to offshore casinos using his name
Casino pages used Fury’s name to promote gambling despite having no authorisation from him, according to the report.
Enforcement & compliance
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.
Regulation
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.
Enforcement & compliance
FGCC seizes 60 illegal slot machines from Cape Coral bingo venue
The action removes illegal slot machines from a venue that authorities said presented itself as a lawful bingo business.
Regulation
GGL warns German players that El Gordo lottery participation is illegal
GGL warned that taking part in Spain's El Gordo lottery from Germany is illegal and participation is punishable.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Regulation
Nevada problem gambling council ends NCPG ties over Kalshi partnership
The second state-level break in weeks leaves the NCPG without affiliations that underpin its credibility on gambling-harm work.
Regulation
PAGCOR briefs Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority on regulation
The exchange signals PAGCOR positioning itself as a regulatory reference for emerging African gaming markets.
Regulation
Brazil Supreme Court resumes gambling prohibition analysis
Brazil's Supreme Court resumes prohibition consideration on 5 August, examining constitutional compatibility without itself authorising casinos.
Regulation
Finland's online gambling rules raise channelisation concerns
Finland's licensed market must stay competitive with offshore sites or channelisation targets will be missed, as Sweden's experience shows.
Regulation
Estonia plans gambling tax cut to 4% of GGR by January 2029
A lower tax burden could shift operators' cost calculations when weighing Estonia against established licensing hubs.
Deals & M&A
Gamzix CCO sets out regulated market expansion plans
Suppliers weighing regulated-market entry face certification costs that do not by themselves secure operator uptake or revenue.
People moves
Gentoo Media appoints Måns Svalborn as chief financial officer
Måns Svalborn becomes CFO in early October 2026, replacing Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen.