Regulation

Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.

6 OctRegulation

Brazil bans sports betting and online casino games

Operators face a sports betting and online casino ban while the government seeks damages from them.

6 OctRegulation

Secom permits existing betting-sponsored football shirt sales in Brazil

Manufacturers and retailers can sell existing shirt stocks, while the note leaves restrictions on new production and sponsorship agreements intact.

In depthBrazil

6 OctRegulation

Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts CARG name for national gambling association

CARG’s rebranding reflects provincial policy coordination on prediction markets and illegal online gambling across the regulated sector.

In depthCanada

6 OctRegulation

Don Davis introduces bill banning candidates from trading on their own elections

Federal candidates would face financial penalties for trading prediction market contracts on their own elections under the proposed legislation.

In depthUSAKalshi$10,000

6 OctRegulation

Leon Xiao argues trading card packs fall under existing gambling laws

Xiao’s argument calls for regulators to apply existing gambling legislation to trading card packs, citing costly products, breaks and repacks.

In depth

6 OctRegulation

Apuesta Total and La Tinka chiefs discuss Peru’s gambling market challenges

The executives’ discussion highlights tax pressure alongside growth and market challenges for gambling businesses in Peru.

PeruApuesta TotalLa Tinka+1

6 OctRegulation

Lula campaign links Brazil betting prohibition to weaker first-round performance

Campaign members’ assessment links Brazil’s fixed-odds betting prohibition to weaker electoral performance for Lula.

Brazil

6 OctRegulation

New York disputes Seneca Nation claim of casino revenue-sharing agreement

Disputed compact negotiations concern ending state revenue sharing under an arrangement providing Niagara Falls about $10m to $13m annually.

In depthUSA

6 OctRegulation

Hungary removes SZTFH’s concession powers as law takes effect

Hungary’s law removes SZTFH’s concession powers as the government seeks abolition and the authority disputes having held those powers.

Hungary

6 OctRegulation

Maine Gambling Control Unit opens consultation on online casino rules

Maine’s proposed online casino rules await public comments while a federal lawsuit challenges tribal exclusivity and no launch is confirmed.

In depthUSA

6 OctRegulation

Spain’s snap election delays gambling reform

Spain’s election delays wider Gambling Act reform, while approved measures will proceed regardless of the outcome.

Spain

6 OctRegulation

Christofferson criticises betting as Utah challenges prediction markets

Utah’s effort to apply gambling prohibitions puts prediction market operators in conflict with the administration’s position on their classification.

In depthUSAKalshiPolymarket

6 OctRegulation

UKGC defends youth gambling survey findings amid questions over advertising data

The disputed findings concern youth advertising data the UKGC has used in advice supporting advertising restrictions.

In depthUK

6 OctRegulation

UKGC calls on Allwyn to meet higher oversight standards

The UKGC expects Allwyn to meet higher standards because of the National Lottery’s public position.

UKAllwynALWN ▲2.1% 9 Oct

6 OctRegulation

Bulgaria sends gambling advertising ban proposal to European Commission

The proposal would prohibit operators from advertising gambling in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria

6 OctRegulation

Kalshi secures preliminary injunction against Illinois prediction market rules

Kalshi’s injunction prevents Illinois from imposing prediction market rules while questions over proposed wagering fees and taxes remain.

USAKalshi

6 OctRegulation

Missouri sportsbooks record $207.5m in August wagers

Missouri’s lowest monthly betting total since market opening gives operators and investors a benchmark for assessing wagering activity.

USA$207.5m

6 OctRegulation

Rhode Island Lottery sales fall 3% to $26.9m in August

A third consecutive monthly decline would pressure the state's gambling revenue, though the source gives no prior-month comparison.

USA$26.9m

6 OctRegulation

US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list

Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.

In depthUSARobinhood

6 OctRegulation

NWGB and partners raise gambling-harm awareness at Baphiring Agricultural Hub

The North West Gambling Board, DEDECT and SARGF warned young adults against risky wagering at Baphiring Agricultural Hub.

In depthSouth Africa

6 OctRegulation

POGO urges US Senate to widen military prediction market trading restrictions

POGO’s requested trading ban, financial disclosures and explicit penalties would strengthen prediction market restrictions for Department of Defense personnel.

In depthUSAPolymarket

6 OctRegulation

Belgian blacklist passes 1,000 illegal gambling sites

The growing Belgian list signals sustained enforcement pressure on unlicensed operators, while the Dutch motion points to a possible comparable regime.

In depthBelgiumKansspelcommissie

6 OctRegulation