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Experts expect Brazil Supreme Court decision on gambling closure after elections
Operators await a Supreme Court decision on Brazil’s regulated gambling sector closure that experts expect after the general election.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Brazilian government betting receipts exceed operators’ profits
The calculations distinguish betting deposits from operator earnings and compare government receipts with operators’ net profits.
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Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming name
The membership invitation gives regulated gaming organisations an opportunity to join CARG’s advocacy on Canadian gambling policy.
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Supreme Court of Canada hears Ontario cross-border iGaming arguments
The case concerns whether Ontario can legally permit its online gambling customers to play against participants abroad.
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NGCB initially approves removing NCPG references from Nevada gaming regulation
Nevada’s proposed regulatory amendment would remove references to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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NFL urges Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute over state gambling laws
The NFL’s Supreme Court brief supports treating sports event contracts as gambling subject to state gambling laws.
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PQ victory raises prospects for Quebec online gambling reform
Quebec’s online gambling reform has greater political momentum, while licensing, supervision and Loto-Québec’s role remain unresolved.
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Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and fantasy sports in Florida
The Seminole Tribe’s lawsuit challenges DraftKings’ prediction market and fantasy sports products over alleged infringement of exclusive Florida betting rights.
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NFL backs New Jersey Supreme Court bid in Kalshi dispute
Regulators should note the NFL argued sports event contracts do not qualify as swaps in its Supreme Court amicus brief.
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ANJ extends advertising oversight cooperation to web3 games in France
ANJ’s expanded advertising cooperation will cover games involving monetisable digital objects.
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ANJL seeks court protection for betting authorisations in Brazil
ANJL seeks to preserve betting authorisations while Congress decides on the provisional measure.
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Brazilian court allows Stake to operate until 25 October under 12 conditions
Stake’s permission to operate until 25 October carries 12 conditions, with its request for operations until 2029 rejected.
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Brazil betting ban affects advertising and media contracts
The measure affects betting operators’ operations in Brazil and their advertising and media contracts.
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The Closing Line questions Pennsylvania Lottery’s Game of Life scratch-off branding
The criticism puts Pennsylvania Lottery’s choice of branding under scrutiny over its potential appeal to children.
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Brazil Supreme Court justice weighs timing of betting ban ruling
Operators face a betting ban decision likely after the election as Fux seeks to avoid accusations of political bias.
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Illinois casinos grow September revenue 12.7% to $178.2m
Illinois casino revenue grew 12.7%, with slots contributing $134.6m and table games $43.6m.
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KSA issues guidance on bank account verification in the Netherlands
KSA’s guidance clarifies bank account verification requirements and also covers other payment methods.
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Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban
Flávio Bolsonaro’s criticism raises legal certainty concerns over the government’s fixed-odds betting prohibition.
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MEF reports €3.997bn in gambling taxes for January–August 2026
Gaming machines contributed more than €3.23bn of Italy’s €3.997bn gambling tax receipts in the first eight months of 2026.
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DraftKings and FanDuel contribute $7m to Nebraska online sports betting campaign
DraftKings and FanDuel’s $7m contribution supports a campaign seeking to legalise online sports betting in Nebraska.
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SABA challenges authority behind Betmatch betting exchange licence in South Africa
SABA’s challenge questions whether the North West Gambling Board had legal authority to issue Betmatch’s betting exchange licence.
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Prediction market operators withdraw sports contracts across three US states
The withdrawals restrict operators’ sports contract offerings, while Coinbase’s agreement preserves its appeal and makes Michigan’s enforcement standstill conditional on compliance.
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CNC petition to STF contradicts its own betting figures
The filing tests whether contested betting-spend figures can support tighter restrictions on Brazil's regulated market before the Supreme Court.
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State attorneys general seek Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight
The case could determine whether states can apply gambling laws to prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Vaughan Lewis proposes extending British racing levy to online casino operators
Lewis’s proposal would bring casino-only operators into racing funding, with levy payments potentially offset against gambling duty.