Spanish government rejects allegations of irregular lottery outlet awards
The response addresses scrutiny of how lottery outlet concessions have been awarded and reviewed.
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Junta de Beneficencia files complaint against Ecuabet in Ecuador
The requested investigation could clarify Ecuabet’s licensing and tax status in Ecuador.
Mexico develops casino and online betting regulatory reform
Operators may face revised rules on oversight and financial traceability if the proposed framework advances.
Roda JC and Kansspelautoriteit promote youth awareness of sports betting
The campaign addresses young people's perceptions of sports betting as gambling, while the regulator says the sponsorship ban's effects remain unassessed.
Court orders Ameland to reconsider six gambling-licence information requests
The ruling requires Ameland to decide whether records on gambling licensing and oversight should be disclosed.
AGCO outlines Ontario rules for wine bar endorsement
The endorsement defines where producers may serve their wine and the conditions for takeaway sales and delivery.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario conditions for catering endorsement
Licensees must meet event, venue and stock-handling conditions when serving alcohol away from their premises.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario application rules for room-service endorsement
The endorsement sets the conditions for licensed premises to sell and deliver alcohol to nearby guest rooms.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines Ontario rules for liquor sales through hotel minibars
Hotels and other eligible operators must meet access controls and record-retention requirements to sell alcohol through minibars.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario application rules for bring-your-own-wine endorsement
Licensed restaurants and banquet halls can assess the conditions for offering customers bring-your-own-wine service.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Curaçao ministry outlines gambling rules for complaints and ownership changes
Operators may need to change complaint processes and obtain approval before specified ownership changes.
YouTube restricts links to uncertified online betting services
Operators and creators may need to reassess betting-related content and links under YouTube’s certification requirements.
Asensi challenges balance of Spain’s gambling regulations
Operators face debate over advertising restrictions and proposed warning messages for betting sites.
Austria coalition discusses gambling bill ahead of state licence expiries
The proposed bill could shape competition for Austria's lottery and gambling concessions as existing licences approach expiry.
US Senate committee seeks MLB answers on betting-related pitch manipulation
The requested information concerns MLB’s controls against betting-related manipulation and could inform scrutiny of sports betting integrity.
Brazil Senate committee postpones vote on betting tax increase to 24%
The proposed tax increase would change the rate applied to betting in Brazil from 12% to 24%.
Cuiabá councillor seeks vote on bill restricting illegal gambling adverts
If passed, the bill would restrict local advertising channels used to promote unregulated online gambling.
ANJ revamps voluntary gambling ban service with stronger identity checks
Operators must block access for self-excluded players, and a larger, faster-registering ban file widens the scope of that obligation.
Source: ANJ (France)
Kansas casinos report $35.9m October revenue, up 7.5% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-published view of Kansas casino revenue by gaming category.
Brazilian Senate committee considers doubling tax on fixed-odds betting
A committee vote could advance a proposed increase in the tax burden on fixed-odds betting operators.
Romanian lawmakers propose raising the gambling age to 21
The proposals could change age-access rules and impose new advertising and warning requirements on gambling operators.
Liberia Senate investigates alleged LBS betting-centre agreement
The inquiry will assess whether a proposed betting operation at a public broadcaster complies with its charter.
Wynn Resorts opposes Massachusetts online casino bill
The competing positions may shape whether Massachusetts permits online casino gambling and how a proposed framework is assessed.
Illinois distributes $118,154 each to 43 towns from casino revenue
The revenue-sharing allocation provides local governments with restricted funding and shows the casino’s reported first-year market position.
Bari court acquits betting-shop owner over customer-operated gaming terminals
The ruling distinguishes customer use of online betting accounts from an operator accepting bets on customers’ behalf.