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Brazil's Congress extends MP 1,394 ahead of March 2027 vote

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An analysis of Brazil's betting rules says Congress extended MP 1,394 on 11 November, with lawmakers due to vote on it by early March 2027. The measure bans fixed-odds betting nationwide and ended federal and state authorisations on 25 October; operators must continue record-keeping and regulator reporting, and the R$30m licence fee is not refundable. The Supreme Federal Court is reviewing four challenges.

Suppliers must account for continuing record-keeping and reporting obligations after betting authorisations ended.

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Queensland extends Star Gold Coast licence suspension deadline to March 2027

Queensland’s government extended the suspension deadline for The Star Gold Coast casino licence to 31 March 2027, allowing the venue to continue operating under regulatory supervision while completing remediation work. The decision followed advice from Special Manager Nicholas Weeks, whose appointment was also extended; the government said several priority issues remained unresolved.

Queensland's government has extended the deadline for the suspension of The Star Gold Coast's casino licence to 31 March 2027, the state's attorney-general said. The decision gives the operator an additional six months to complete outstanding remediation work while the venue remains operational under regulatory supervision.

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