Jdigital criticises Spain’s client-services bill and gambling restrictions
The bill’s proposed restrictions could affect licensed operators’ advertising, payment arrangements and competition with unauthorised sites.
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Melilla opens consultation on a proposed casino regulation
Casino businesses in Melilla can comment on proposed rules covering authorisations and operating conditions before the consultation closes.
NCAA member schools rescind proposal to allow professional sports betting
The decision maintains sports-betting restrictions for athletes and staff across NCAA Division I schools.
AGCO outlines Ontario supplier registration renewal requirements
Suppliers must meet renewal and change-notification requirements to avoid an expired registration.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets requirements for Ontario lottery retailer registrations
Lottery retailers need to follow the AGCO’s approval and notification rules to keep registration details current.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario tribunal guidance sets 15-day appeal period for AGCO proposals
The stated 15-day period gives affected licence and registration holders a defined window to challenge specified proposed actions or fine orders.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets renewal and change requirements for Ontario gaming suppliers
Suppliers risk registration expiry if they miss renewal requirements and must obtain approval for specified ownership or leadership changes.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines renewal and change rules for Ontario lottery sellers
Lottery sellers must meet renewal and notification requirements to keep registrations current and make permitted changes.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission outlines penalties for illegal gambling
Operators face fines of up to €100,000 for organising gambling on illegal sites.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission lists penalties for illegal gambling
Operators and players face stated penalties for illegal gambling, while complaints do not trigger an investigation.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
NCAA members block rule allowing athletes to bet on professional sports
Operators must continue to exclude professional sports betting by NCAA athletes and athletic department staff under the organisation’s rules.
Brazilian senators cancel committee meeting on proposed bets tax increase
The proposal’s progress could affect the tax rate applied to betting revenue in Brazil.
Brazilian tax analysis puts betting operators’ effective burden at 57.25% to 60.25%
The figures frame how proposed GGR increases could affect the cost of operating in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission warns sportsbooks over prediction markets
Maryland licensees face potential consequences for associating with sports prediction market operators.
UK strategy identifies gambling harm as a men’s health risk
The planned levy and support measures could affect operators’ funding obligations and services for people at risk of gambling harm.
Spelinspektionen warns SkillOnNet over missing responsible-gambling icons
The notice requires operators to make responsible-gambling tools accessible to users who are not logged in.
Maryland commission warns gambling operators over prediction markets
Operators must assess whether prediction-market activity in any US jurisdiction could put their Maryland licences at risk.
Google bars offline gambling ads in 35 jurisdictions
Advertisers must check local laws because Google’s immediate policy change prohibits offline gambling promotion where it is illegal.
Massachusetts casinos report $96.9m in commercial revenue for October
The regulator’s revenue figures give casino operators and investors a measure of market performance and changes across gaming categories.
Brazil’s AGU asks Supreme Court to clarify state lottery limits
The court’s clarification could affect the territorial scope of state-authorised lottery and betting activity.
Senator Eduardo Braga proposes gradual tax rises for betting firms
The proposal could change betting companies’ tax burden and reporting obligations if adopted.
Manaus council approves proposal for week addressing gambling harm
Operators in Manaus may face increased public attention to measures addressing harm from online betting.
MGM chief tells Nevada commission prediction markets should face sportsbook rules
The position and regulatory warning affect how Nevada-licensed operators assess participation in sports-event prediction markets.
Michigan reports record $352.3m in online sports betting and iGaming revenue
New York commercial casino revenue rises to $56m in October
The reported increase offers operators and investors a snapshot of New York’s commercial casino market.