Vico Equense sets 250-metre buffer for gambling machines
Operators in Vico Equense face new location, operating-hour and compliance requirements for gambling machines.
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South Africa’s National Gambling Board directs provinces to report illegal gambling ads
The reporting requirements place provincial regulators under regular scrutiny for enforcement of gambling advertising rules.
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.
Emilia-Romagna administrative court suspends Riccione AWP restriction pending decision
The suspension temporarily affects enforcement of the municipal restriction on AWP use at the gaming hall.
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.
Australian study links online credit-card gambling ban to lower wagering
The reported change offers operators and regulators an indication of how payment restrictions may affect online wagering.
Spain’s Congress weighs restoring gambling changes to customer service bill
The decision will determine whether the bill includes changes to Spain’s Gambling Act.
Anfuce criticises Uruguay’s online gambling regulation process
The dispute concerns casino employees’ working conditions and potential job impacts as Uruguay develops online gambling rules.
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 betting bill advances with proposed GGR tax increases
The proposal would increase tax costs for licensed operators, while the bill’s next legislative step remains pending.
Brazilian ministries launch betting health observatory and five-year cooperation
The agreement establishes data-sharing and support measures relevant to betting operators and people experiencing gambling-related harm.
New Jersey senator renews call for Meadowlands racetrack slots
Pennacchio’s proposal would expand slot gambling beyond Atlantic City and could affect New Jersey’s casino market.
Kalshi sues Connecticut regulator over sports event contracts
The lawsuit challenges Connecticut’s authority to restrict Kalshi’s sports event contracts and could affect the state’s enforcement action.
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.