Brazil prosecutor opens inquiry into government betting oversight
The inquiry puts federal betting oversight and public-health provision for problem gambling under scrutiny in Brazil's regulated market.
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Balkan Gaming Federation outlines illegal gambling priorities
The federation's six national associations target illegal gambling and sector perception, shaping regional operator and regulator priorities.
GGL joins European regulators roundtable in Rome on prediction markets
Regulators from seven countries discussed prediction markets, so operators face tighter European coordination on a product German law classes as illegal gambling.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Study finds illegal gambling adverts reached 38 million Dutch users on Meta
Research showing illegal Meta adverts reached 38 million Dutch users highlights platform exposure relevant to regulators and operators.
Lula says he favours shutting down betting sites in Brazil
Operators face continued political pressure in Brazil's regulated betting market as the president publicly backs shutting down sites he deems unhelpful.
Austria draft law proposes ending online casino monopoly
International operators seeking Austrian market entry would face a EUR10m capital requirement and backdated tax and court-claim settlements before qualifying for a licence.
UKGC extends deposit limit implementation deadline by three months
The UKGC's three-month delay gives British betting operators more time to implement new deposit limit policies.
Armenia applies gambling payment controls from 1 May
Licensees targeting Armenia face tighter payment and advertising controls, with oversight split between the finance ministry and revenue committee.
Brazil Congress blocs bargain over future of Bets Law amid election campaign
Congressional bargaining over the Bets Law creates licensing uncertainty for operators during election campaigning.
Romania's local licensing shift leaves land-based operators in regulatory limbo
Operators with valid national authorisations face closure or relocation as local councils gain veto powers over venues and permits.
GGL sets out GlüStV 2021 player protection measures for online gambling
Operators must verify identity before play and cap provisional accounts at a €100 deposit limit with no withdrawals pending verification.
Source: GGL (Germany)
ANJ and CNIL publish data protection guide for French gambling operators
The guide covers account management, commercial prospecting, excessive gambling prevention and AML duties, issued two weeks before the football World Cup.
Source: ANJ (France)
European gambling regulators meet in Rome to discuss online market challenges
Regulators from seven countries met in Rome to discuss prediction markets, advertising, payment methods, match-fixing and illegal gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission warns operators over World Cup marketing
Belgium's Gaming Commission will scrutinise bonus offers, advertising and football sponsorship exposure during the 2026 World Cup.
Survey finds one-third support Finnish illegal gambling payment blocks
Survey findings on payment blocking and Veikkaus reform awareness inform Finnish regulators and operators ahead of monopoly changes.
Argentina industry figures debate federal gambling regulation amid provincial system
Operators weighing entry into Argentina face 23 provincial regimes plus the autonomous city of Buenos Aires, with local-partner rules in the largest province.
US Senate hearing addresses prediction markets and sports betting integrity
The Senate hearing examined prediction markets and integrity but left the timetable for integrity legislation unresolved.
DGOJ announces gambling harm research fund approaching €1m
The DGOJ's almost €1m gambling harm research fund follows consultation on proposed Gambling Regulation Act changes.
EU committee considers 1% gambling revenue levy
Progress toward considering an EU-wide gambling revenue levy signals distant but notable tax risk for operators and investors.
UKGC reiterates limited expected impact of financial risk assessments
Operators should note the UKGC says financial risk assessments should barely affect most British bettors.
KSA warns Dutch licence-holders it is raising World Cup advertising supervision
Dutch licence-holders face closer scrutiny of World Cup advertising and sponsorship, so campaigns and affiliate arrangements should be reviewed against the KSA's rules.
Nick Herbert urges review of UKGC affordability checks
A Conservative peer urged the Culture Secretary to reconsider the UKGC's affordability-check policy in the Lords.
Brazil collects BRL4.17bn in first-quarter betting taxes
Brazil's federal government received BRL4.17bn in betting taxes during Q1, per official records.
KSA restates advertising rules for licence-holders ahead of 2026 World Cup
Operators holding Dutch licences must keep advertising untargeted-free and sports sponsorship tightly limited as the World Cup approaches.
UK Remote Gaming Duty rise enters slow adjustment phase, lawyers say
Operators face rising duty costs that lawyers expect to reshape marketing, product economics and player behaviour over coming quarters.