Florida lawmakers introduce HB 591 gambling enforcement bill
If enacted, the proposal could increase criminal and financial exposure for gambling businesses operating in Florida.
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New Zealand committee backs online casino bill and community funding model
The committee’s recommendations shape proposed licensing, player-protection and community-funding obligations for online casino operators.
Brazil’s TCU orders stronger oversight capacity for fixed-odds betting
The order requires the ministry to address reported gaps in the resources available to oversee betting transactions.
South Africa’s NGB directs provincial authorities to remove unlawful gambling adverts
Provincial authorities and licensees face reviews and potential enforcement over non-compliant gambling advertising.
Brazil’s finance minister says betting platforms are used for money laundering
The statements signal possible regulatory and enforcement action affecting betting platforms in Brazil.
Brazilian Supreme Court justice suspends municipal lottery laws nationwide
The interim suspension affects municipalities’ ability to establish and operate lottery services across Brazil.
Georgia Senate tourism committee recommends mobile sports betting
The recommendation puts mobile sports betting into Georgia’s legislative discussion but does not change the state’s law.
Bolivia’s president proposes removing tax on gambling
Removing the gambling tax would change the tax framework for gambling businesses operating in Bolivia if lawmakers approve the proposal.
Spain’s Senate removes gambling amendment from customer-service bill
Congress’s decision will determine whether the bill includes a change to gambling law.
National Gambling Board urges public to report non-compliant gambling advertising
The appeal asks the public to alert the board to potentially non-compliant gambling advertising.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
Brazil ministries sign betting-related mental health cooperation agreement
Operators authorised by the SPA-MF will be covered by a government-wide self-exclusion tool and information-sharing framework.
Panama’s finance ministry sets new processes for municipal fund allocations
Municipalities and public bodies will face revised allocation procedures and audits of recent funding.
Kansspelautoriteit funds Dutch gambling-harm partnership with nearly €2m
The funding supports local early identification and responses to gambling-related harm across participating municipalities.
Consumentenbond opposes proposed Dutch deposit-return lottery
Verpact’s plan may require discussions with the Kansspelautoriteit before the lottery can proceed.
British Columbia creates independent gambling regulator under new law
The new regulator will oversee gambling across British Columbia, including BCLC operations and horse racing.
AGCO registers independent testing laboratories for Ontario internet gaming
Registered laboratories can test and certify components used by operators serving Ontario players.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Brazil Supreme Court suspends municipal lottery laws and operations
Municipal lottery operators and local authorities face suspended operations and daily fines pending the court’s review.
Kalshi sues Connecticut after state orders prediction platforms to stop
The case tests Connecticut’s authority over prediction markets and could affect platforms offering event contracts in the state.
Missouri launches sports betting with nearly 340,000 accounts on day one
The launch figures offer an early view of Missouri market uptake across operator accounts and geolocation checks.
Brazil Supreme Court gives AGU and PGR five days to assess betting rules
The submissions may inform the court’s review of betting restrictions and their application to operators’ customers.
Brazil’s Supreme Court suspends municipal lotteries nationwide
Municipal lottery operators must halt activity, while municipalities are barred from issuing further authorising measures.
Brazilian ministries establish betting and health observatory
Operators will need to support a nationwide self-exclusion system, while public services prepare dedicated care for people with betting-related problems.
Brazilian ministries sign agreement on betting-related harm prevention
The planned platform gives operators a common government-led mechanism for blocking users who choose to self-exclude.
Illinois plaintiff sues Props.com, Novig and Dabble over alleged betting losses
The case challenges whether sweepstakes and fantasy-style products can expose operators to gambling-loss claims and injunctions.
ASA rules Betway’s Hamilton-referencing Facebook ad breached gambling rules
The ruling requires Betway to withdraw the advert in its current form and avoid personalities with strong youth appeal.