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Malaysia says Madani government issued no new gambling licences

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Malaysia's Finance Ministry said the Madani government had issued no new gambling licences or permits and had not increased the number of gambling premises. It said current licences remain based on approvals issued since the 1990s. The ministry also said the government reduced special lottery draws from 22 to eight a year from January 2023.

Operators can note that the ministry says existing licences remain in place and special lottery draws have been reduced.

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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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