Regulation

Google expands YouTube Masthead eligibility for registered gambling operators

Operators gain potential access to another advertising placement, but eligibility depends on registration, certification and geographical coverage.

In depthGoogleYouTube

Greece’s EEEP seeks unified player verification and reviews VIP practices

A unified verification system could change how Greek operators identify customers and manage high-value accounts.

In depthGreece

TRF-3 suspends Stake’s Brazil operating injunction

The ruling again blocks Stake’s Brazilian betting operation while the court action continues.

BrazilStakeFederal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3)

DGOJ opens consultation on detecting risky gambling behaviour in Spain

The DGOJ consultation concerns a draft resolution on a mechanism to detect risky gambling behaviour.

Spain

Finland’s gambling technical rules clear EU standstill period

Operators will need to report generated information and protect the integrity of recorded transaction data under the rules.

In depthFinlandEuropean Commission

Blask reports falling domestic online gaming demand in Brazil after government restrictions

Offshore providers gained market share as their demand held steady while domestic demand fell following Brazil’s provisional restriction measure.

BrazilBlask

Oklahoma bans sweepstakes casinos from 1 November 2026

Oklahoma’s prohibition extends felony liability for dual-currency sweepstakes violations to suppliers, payment processors and affiliates from 1 November 2026.

In depthUSA

Navarra forecasts nearly €11m in gambling taxes for 2027 budget

Navarra’s forecast identifies nearly €11m in expected gambling tax revenue for its 2027 budget.

In depthSpain€11m

Flamengo opposes government restrictions on sports betting in Brazil

Flamengo’s protest signals opposition from the club to government restrictions on Brazil’s sports betting market.

In depthBrazil

Spain opens public consultation on gambling risk-detection mechanism

Operators can use the consultation to understand the proposed approach to detecting risky behaviour in state-wide gambling.

SpainDGOJ

Survey finds 75% of Americans view prediction markets as gambling

The reported public view and opposition to several types of betting inform the debate over prediction market oversight.

In depthUSAPolymarketKalshi

GRAI sets out guidance for phased licence applications in Ireland

Existing Irish gaming licensees should keep renewing licences, while new applicants should continue with Revenue during GRAI’s transition.

In depthIreland

Queensland OLGR outlines publication rules for contested licence decisions

Queensland gaming machine applicants attracting comments or objections can expect published decision reasons within 28 days.

Australia

Massachusetts Commission schedules adjudicatory hearing concerning BetMGM qualifier

BetMGM and regulators should track the hearing because it concerns an individual qualifier’s adjudicatory matter.

USABetMGMMGC

Brazilian banks begin refunding R$1.325bn after betting platform closures

Banks have begun returning customer balances held following betting platform closures, addressing funds left in affected accounts.

BrazilBRL 1.32bn

Ganime predicts Brazil betting ban will expire in Congress

Ganime’s assessment points to concerns over how the prohibition affects operators’ existing contracts with football clubs and broadcasters.

In depthBrazil

Eight Flamengo supporters’ groups oppose Brazil’s proposed sports betting ban

Supporters’ opposition brings concerns about football’s financial sustainability into debate over Brazil’s proposed sports betting prohibition.

Brazil

Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 60% of voters oppose election betting

Prediction market operators face voter opposition to election betting across both Democratic and Republican voters.

CGA announces plan to close Curaçao licensing portal following hack

Operators face changes to licensing arrangements while existing licences and regulatory obligations remain valid, according to the CGA.

In depthCuraçao

Brazil appeals court revokes Stake injunction against fixed-odds gambling ban

Stake's removal from the Brazilian market alongside licensed rivals leaves operators reliant on court and congressional outcomes to resume activity.

In depthBrazilStake

YouTube opens homepage advertising to certified online gambling operators from 21 October

Certified gambling operators gain access to advertising at the top of YouTube’s homepage from 21 October 2026.

In depth

Brazil betting ban triggers 3,500 layoffs, ANJL survey finds

Operators and suppliers face workforce cuts and furloughs as the ban's legality awaits a Supreme Federal Court ruling on the ANJL challenge.

In depthBrazilANJL

CGA retires Curaçao gaming portal after Casino Secrets data breach

Operators licensed in Curaçao face a change to the regulator's portal and digital seal arrangements while the CGA responds to the data leak.

In depthCuraçao

IG Group CEO questions prediction market volumes and anticipates US Supreme Court intervention

Corcoran’s comments raise questions about prediction platforms’ volume reporting and legal uncertainty surrounding sports event contracts.

In depthUSAIG Group

Curaçao shuts online gambling licence portal after September hack

Operators, payment providers and affiliates lose the electronic seal system that verified which domains were tied to a Curaçao licence.

In depthCuraçaoCGA