Play’n GO commented on Brazil’s provisional executive order banning online betting and gambling. The supplier warned that consumers may turn to unlicensed operators if confidence in responsible gambling falls, weakening player protection and the regulated market.
The order could affect licensed operators’ access to consumers and the supplier’s regulated-market business in Brazil.
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The UK government has confirmed plans to block sponsorship and advertising deals with unlicensed gambling operators, extending the restriction beyond sport. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport said a second consultation is under way, with the ban scheduled to take effect by August 2027. Officials have not fixed a timeline, and an alternative option would let existing contracts run until August 2028.
It was reported that DCMS launched a public consultation on banning sports sponsorship by unlicensed gambling operators. The measure remains a proposal.
It was reported that DCMS extended its unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban proposal to non-sport agreements as a second consultation began. White-label arrangements appear unaffected.
Reportedly, Entain urged the UK government to prohibit sponsorships by unlicensed gambling operators without delay. The government was launching a consultation on restricting those arrangements with local sports teams.
Donato Gallo launched a petition on 6 November asking Italy’s parliament to remove article 25 from the 2027 budget bill and open talks with LAN venue operators. The appeal says the proposal would impose annual charges of €1,200 per PC or console and €2,000 per simulator, alongside licensing and platform requirements. These are claims made in the petition, not a description of an enacted measure.
A petition challenging article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill has been launched, according to AGIMEG. Donato Gallo promoted the initiative, which was created on 6 November.