Italian MP Ettore Rosato called for gambling regulation to be set nationally at the Forum Acadi in Rome. He argued that local rules make regulation difficult and said the legal market is needed to counter illegal gambling.
National rules could reduce regulatory fragmentation and support the legal market’s role in countering illegal gambling.
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Participants at the first CeJuego forum in Madrid called for the stalled reform of Spain's gambling law to be revived in the next legislative term. The forum heard that the 19 autonomous communities and cities have asked the DGOJ to clarify the division of competences, with the regions defending their powers over land-based gambling.
Participants at the first CeJuego forum in Madrid called for Spain's gambling law to be updated urgently and for reform to be revived in the next legislative term, after the process was halted by the calling of elections, according to the sector organisation CeJuego. The forum brought together representatives of regional administrations, experts on problem gambling, trade unions and professionals from the hospitality sector and the gambling industry.
Reportedly, the first CeJuego forum called for the next legislative term to resume reform of Spain's gambling law to strengthen the fight against clandestine gambling. Participants also urged evidence-based regulation and collaboration between public administrations and industry. CeJuego director general Alejandro Landaluce called clandestine gambling the "true common enemy".
The first CeJuego forum, held in Madrid on 15 October, brought together representatives of regional administrations, trade unions, specialists in problem gambling and industry professionals to discuss the sector's main regulatory and social challenges. Participants called for the next legislative term to resume reform of Spain's gambling law to improve the fight against clandestine gambling and to move towards evidence-based regulation, according to an account of the event.
Bedfordshire and Luton senior coroner Emma Whitting has called for the National Lottery to be included in GAMSTOP after an inquest into Stephen Goff’s death. The UK Gambling Commission said it would consider changes and was discussing further consumer protections with Allwyn and GAMSTOP.
A coroner wants the National Lottery in the United Kingdom placed on the list of services that gambling opt-outs exclude people from. The UKGC, speaking through a spokesperson, indicated it may weigh further changes, possibly including a wider reach for Gamstop.
Ramón Cubián called for coordination between Spain’s national government and autonomous communities on gambling regulation at the first CeJuego forum. The report said regional governments should retain powers over land-based gambling regulation, authorisation, inspection and oversight.
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.