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Brazil AGU requests 72 hours to respond before betting ban ruling
The requested response window gives Brazil’s authorities time to address industry challenges before the court considers the ban.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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ANJL and IBJR ask Supreme Federal Court to suspend Brazil betting ban
The trade bodies argue that the ban threatens operators’ existing authorisations after they invested in Brazil’s regulated market.
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German court orders PokerStars to repay approximately €39,500 in poker losses
PokerStars must repay approximately €39,500 despite arguing that players compete against each other and it receives only rake.
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Spanish operators signal opposition to proposed gambling restrictions
Licensed Spanish operators face further government restrictions in preparation and are signalling resistance.
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Dutch justice committee proposes plenary debate on Postcode Loterij initiative
The initiative seeks to amend the Wet op de kansspelen to restrict lottery practices that let non-participants learn they missed a prize.
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Blask analysis shows Brazil online gaming demand drops 20.1% after betting ban
The reported demand decline gives operators a measure of the Brazilian market’s response to the betting prohibition.
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New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed sports betting
The case tests whether state gambling law can reach CFTC-regulated event contracts, a question that also affects rival Kalshi and prediction-market operators.
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AGLC requires Alberta iGaming operators to register and sign AiGC agreements
Operators entering Alberta must complete a two-step process with AGLC registration first, then an AiGC commercial agreement, plus mandatory self-exclusion integration.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
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PAGCOR chairman seeks online gaming legislation during his term
PAGCOR's chairman wants online gaming legislation enacted during his term, signalling his legislative priority to operators.
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Sixth Circuit rejects Kalshi appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting enforcement
Kalshi faces application of Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws following the Sixth Circuit's ruling against it.
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Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request for pregame college player prop ban
Operators can continue offering pregame college player props in Indiana under the existing wagering rules.
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VNLOK summons Meta to Dutch court over alleged unlawful gambling advertising
The lawsuit seeks to enforce platform obligations concerning unlicensed operators’ advertising to Dutch users.
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Deadwood casinos grow August revenue 8.2% to $17m
Slots generated most of Deadwood’s August casino revenue and grew faster than table games.
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Sixth Circuit backs Ohio and Tennessee in sports prediction market regulation dispute
The decision supports Ohio and Tennessee’s efforts to apply state oversight to sports prediction market apps.
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NLGRB meets operators ahead of 2027 licence renewals
Operators and applicants received expectations for 2027 licence renewals through NLGRB’s stakeholder meeting.
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KSA publishes new fine policy for illegal online gambling
KSA’s new rules establish how fines for illegal online gambling are governed.
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DigiPlus monitors Brazil developments following reported online gambling ban
DigiPlus is monitoring Brazilian developments linked by the report to a presidential online gambling ban.
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Evolution shares fall after Brazil announces near-total online gambling ban
Brazil's ban removes a market that generated €47.5m in second-quarter revenue for Evolution, exposing suppliers' reliance on Latin American growth.
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Sixth Circuit rejects Kalshi appeal as Brazil moves against regulated online betting
Kalshi's appellate loss and Brazil's move to dismantle its regulated online betting market concern oversight and market continuation.
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BAV urges prevention focus and tougher illegal gambling enforcement
The Bavarian Automaten-Verband called for stronger prevention, early detection and player and youth protection on gambling addiction action day.
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President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
Licensed operators face site blocking and requirements to return customer funds while Congress considers the provisional measure.
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BGC launches campaign against proposed 40% Machine Games Duty rate in Britain
The proposed 40% rate could expose betting shop operators to closures and job losses, according to the modelling cited by the BGC.
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Tax professors urge IRS to clarify US prediction market taxation
Tax professors warn that uncertain taxation of prediction market gains could favour prediction platforms over traditional sportsbooks.
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Sixth Circuit allows Ohio and Tennessee to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Tennessee’s enforcement injunction was removed, while Ohio’s denial of similar protection leaves Kalshi subject to state gambling laws.
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UK government proposes bingo areas and minimum positions for licensed venues
The proposals could change how operators structure licensed bingo venues that rely primarily on gaming machines.