Blaze faces advertising lawsuit after R$330m marketing spend
MPDFT brought a public civil action alleging misleading advertising after Blaze's R$330m influencer marketing spend.
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EU regulation unifies anti-money laundering requirements for gambling operators
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 brings gambling operators under common anti-money laundering rules and an EU-level definition.
Entain urges sports bodies to prohibit unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Entain called on sports organisations to introduce an immediate voluntary ban on unlicensed sponsorship deals.
Rio betting advertising decree may prompt other cities, lawyer says
Local advertising curbs could force operators and sponsors to restructure campaigns in public venues while federal rules remain the sector's main framework.
Great Britain survey records problem gambling rate of 2.4%
The survey's third edition put problem gambling at 2.4%, slightly lower than a year earlier.
UKGC publishes third annual gambling participation survey
The report adds comparable participation and gambling problem indicators for regulation.
Rio prohibits gambling advertising in public spaces
The ban removes public spaces as an advertising channel for gambling businesses in Rio.
Lawyers outline CFTC proposal for prediction markets rulebook
The proposal sets out federal rulemaking for prediction markets, a product area drawing interest from operators and investors.
BGC supports consultation on illegal gambling advertising and seeks immediate action
The industry body supports the proposed restrictions while seeking faster government action.
Datafolha poll puts Brazilian online betting participation at 7%
The poll shows stable participation alongside lower average online casino spending.
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial age checks for betting and prediction markets
The proposal would add facial age verification requirements for sportsbooks and prediction market platforms.
Brazil court and finance ministry coordinate illegal betting response
The coordination connects pending court proceedings with measures intended to protect bettors.
Oklahoma tribal council seeks federal prediction market scrutiny
The council seeks federal action over perceived gaps in prediction market regulation.
IAGR to hold 2026 annual conference in Lima from 19 to 22 October
The conference gives regulators and industry stakeholders a forum to discuss cross-border challenges such as illegal markets, AI and payments.
Museveni returns betting-related tax bills to Ugandan parliament
The bills require further parliamentary consideration before receiving presidential approval.
Singapore auditor calls for stronger casino exclusion oversight
The findings call for stronger checks on excluded customers and restricted employees.
Kenya introduces new gambling rules under Gambling Control Act
The rules change the regulatory framework governing Kenya’s gambling market.
H2 analysis links UK tax increases to illegal market growth
The analysis raises concerns about channelisation under higher gambling taxes.
New York court lets FanDuel founders’ merger claims proceed
The decision allows surviving merger claims to continue through litigation.
US gaming figures seek tougher action on prediction markets
Operators and regulators face pressure to defend state-controlled gaming frameworks as prediction markets expand.
UK gambling sector warns tax pressure and new controls may push players to unlicensed platforms
Higher tax and stricter UK controls could shift players to unlicensed operators, affecting licensed operators' revenue and regulators' oversight.
Brazil online gambling self-exclusions near one million, up 225,000 in a month
Operators face a growing self-excluded player base and tighter advertising rules in Brazil, affecting marketing and player-protection compliance.
Brazil land-based casino bill faces election-year delay, industry panel says
Operators weighing land-based entry in Brazil face continued legislative delay, with the timing of any casino framework now tied to the electoral calendar.
Rio de Janeiro bans sports betting advertising in public spaces
Rio de Janeiro prohibited betting advertisements in public spaces, a first for a state capital.
Fenabanca proposes changes to Dominican betting regularisation plan
Fenabanca proposes distance requirements, transitional processing and fee exemptions for regularisation applicants.