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Catalonia reallocates authority to impose gambling sanctions

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Catalonia’s 2026 budget and accompanying legislation change which authorities can impose gambling sanctions, according to the report. The regional economy and finance minister may impose sanctions for very serious offences up to €180,303.63; above that amount, the Generalitat government is responsible. The Directorate General for Taxes and Gambling handles specified serious and minor offences.

The changes set new authority thresholds for gambling fines, suspensions and venue closures in Catalonia.

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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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