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Amazon agrees to proposed $201 million settlement in social casino lawsuit

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Amazon agreed to a proposed $201 million settlement of a US class-action lawsuit alleging it facilitated illegal gambling transactions through social casino apps, according to the reported court filing. The agreement still requires approval from the US District Court for the Western District of Washington; Amazon denies wrongdoing. A litigation trust would let consumers seek reimbursement from 32 game developers, and Amazon would contribute $2.5 million towards notice and administration costs.

The proposed settlement could direct consumer reimbursement claims to 32 social casino developers rather than Amazon.

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Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.

Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.

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