Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court admits Caixa in municipal lottery challenge
Caixa’s participation adds the federal lottery operator’s arguments to a court challenge involving municipal lottery authorisations.
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South Africa’s NGB warns operators of people impersonating its inspectors
Operators risk fraudulent payment demands from people falsely claiming authority to inspect gambling establishments.
Connecticut lawmakers advance bills on sports betting advertising and integrity
If enacted, the bills would change sportsbook marketing rules and raise the legal consequences of sports betting integrity violations.
MGA opens consultation on voluntary AI charter for gambling sector
The draft could shape voluntary expectations for gambling businesses using artificial intelligence under Malta’s regulatory framework.
Greek and Cypriot gaming regulators discuss online licences and casino resorts
The discussions could shape cooperation on licensing, oversight and responsible-gambling practices between the two regulators.
UK Gambling Commission reports bingo generated £816m in 2024/25
The figures give bingo operators and investors a regulator’s measure of sector revenue and participation.
Alea and consumer groups submit proposed changes to AGCOM gambling guidance
The proposals could affect how gambling-related prevention campaigns and industry branding are treated under AGCOM guidance.
Campania administrative court orders €36,366 compensation over betting licence
The ruling assigns public authorities financial responsibility for errors in checks supporting a betting-shop licence.
Michigan Senate rejects proposed gambling tax increases in $88.1bn budget
Gambling tax increases sought by the governor remain excluded as Michigan budget negotiations continue.
MGA consults on voluntary AI charter for Malta gaming sector
Operators and suppliers can comment on proposed voluntary principles for AI use in gaming.
Connecticut lawmakers send sports betting and online gaming reform bill to governor
Operators would face new account, advertising, withdrawal, reporting and artificial-intelligence requirements if the bill becomes law.
Forum families group calls for clear gambling campaign guidance in Italy
The consultation may shape guidance on gambling communications and prevention campaigns.
Adusbef representative criticises responsible-gambling messaging in AGCOM consultation
The criticism adds consumer-association proposals to debate over AGCOM's gambling communications guidance.
Alea and consumer groups submit amendments to AGCOM gambling guidance
The groups argue that responsible-gambling campaigns could indirectly promote gambling, potentially shaping AGCOM’s guidance.
Campaign staff reportedly trade on unreleased polls in US prediction markets
The reported activity raises compliance questions for prediction-market platforms and potential new rules for campaign staff.
Campania regional administrative court awards betting hall operator €36,366
The ruling assigns public authorities liability for costs incurred in reliance on an initially granted betting licence.
MGA consults on proposed voluntary AI gaming charter
The proposed guidance could shape how gaming-sector businesses approach responsible and transparent AI use.
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Brazil’s SPA-MF sets code 5862 for betting revenue payments to Funapol
Fixed-odds betting operators must use code 5862 when paying specified revenues to Funapol through DARF.
Brazil’s government campaign says Desenrola participants cannot bet online for a year
The stated one-year restriction could affect online betting access for people who join the debt-renegotiation programme.
Italian Democratic Party lawmakers seek gaming-network reform and fewer venues
The proposals could change venue numbers, operating rules and consumer protections for Italy’s land-based gaming sector.
Montana Lottery reports 18% April sports betting decline to $5.1m
The monthly figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Montana sports betting activity.
Ohio commission proposes banning credit-card deposits for sports betting
Operators may need to change payment options if Ohio adopts the proposed restriction.
CFTC says it will monitor Minnesota prediction-market legislation
The dispute could affect how prediction-market operators are regulated across state lines.
AGA reports 1.5% growth in US gaming activity as prediction-market concerns rise
Operators and suppliers face competitive concerns from sports-event prediction platforms as surveyed executives anticipate higher investment.
Navarra reports 21.18% rise in gaming tax receipts to March
The figures show the year-on-year change in Navarra’s gaming-related tax receipts through March.