Senator Felipe Carballo has introduced a bill in Uruguay proposing a state-operated online gambling platform and a mixed market model. The proposal would establish a non-state public agency to license private operators and oversee the sector, while making unauthorised online gambling for profit a crime.
The bill would reshape licensing and oversight while adding a state-operated platform to Uruguay’s online gambling market.
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Caixa Econômica Federal organised a three-day delegation to Montevideo from 24 to 26 September to examine Uruguay’s betting model, according to the report. The visit took place as Brazil’s provisional measure banning betting platforms and online casinos was published; the delegation included three senior Caixa representatives.
Mauritius’ State Investment Corporation received six offers for its state-run casinos, with five from international investors and one from a local operator. No buyer has been selected; the bid review is expected to finish on 30 September, while unions are seeking guarantees on jobs, unpaid wages, seniority and existing rights.
The São Paulo State Lottery launched its digital platform on 1 July, offering online games to users located in the state; the report says it was initially available through an Android app. The SP Loterias Consortium operates the service under a 15-year concession, and the state government said the platform remained in testing while allowing deposits and withdrawals via Pix.
Enugu State plans to introduce formal oversight of gaming suppliers in Nigeria. The proposal includes a B2B licensing framework.
Dutch State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen pledged to draft legislation allowing DNS blocks of foreign gambling sites during a parliamentary committee debate. MPs supported stronger measures against unlicensed operators but disagreed over player protection. Van Bruggen opposed immediately raising the minimum gambling age to 21 and rejected a complete advertising ban.