President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared an outright ban on online betting in Brazil on Friday, and the impacts are likely going to be felt far beyond the South American nation. The nation has seen its gambling market grow exponentially since first being made legal two years ago, with a competi…
The Colombian capital is preparing to host a new edition of GAT Expo Colombia – Bogotá 2026, a specialized industry event taking place on Thursday, October 15, at the Sheraton Bogotá Hotel in Salitre. The one-day gathering will bring together suppliers and buyers of products and services at a strat…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on Friday (25) a Provisional Measure that brings betting operations in Brazil to an end. The measure prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting and online games in Brazil, the so-called “bets”. From the date of publication…
New Zealand’s government has set forth the protocol pertaining to online casino licensing in accordance with its auction of bids that will take place on 29th November. In order to operate in the market, the successful bidders are required to go through some thorough background checks. The successfu…
New York officials have filed a major lawsuit against QCX LLC, the operator of Polymarket US, accusing the company of running an illegal gambling business. The legal action, brought jointly by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, claims that Polymarket has been operati…
Following months of planning, Georgia believes that it has created the best foundation and environment to cater for the next evolution of iGaming business expanding in existing markets and new geographies. The statement comes from Random Systems Georgia, is the Selected Person by the Government of…
Betting-related lobbying is getting more and more intense as the latest British government under its 59th Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, prepares to publish its Autumn budget later this month. The campaign has seen major industry players including Entain and Betfred warn of imminent shop closures sh…
Brazil has brought a dramatic change to its online gambling policy, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signing a provisional measure that prohibits fixed-odds betting across the country after expressing wide criticism against the industry during campaign rallies and a United Nations speech la…
WorldGaming, the host of ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona, has updated the company’s Good Neighbour policy, which will now extend to a ban on wearable recording devices, including Meta Glasses. The decision has come after exhibitors and participants have raised concerns about their technology being…
After the publication of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report, Anjouan Gaming announces it’ll tighten the rules for gaming licensing requirements. The report by included FATF money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime risks in the sector. The authority stated in a Link…
The debate over what the right amount of regulation is for the US gambling industry is back in the spotlight, this time prompted by two Democratic lawmakers asking for federal protections as sports betting and prediction markets continue to expand. The “Truth and Integrity” Campaign Sen. Richard Bl…
The Star Sydney will continue to be under regulatory management until June 2027 as the NSW Independent Casino Commission extended the appointment of its manager and gave the casino more time for remediation work. The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has decided not to lift the suspension of…
The likes of Entain and Allwyn have reacted after the publication of the provisional measure.
The operating authority of Saracen Casino Resort voted to replace General Manager Matt Harkness and Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa amid allegations of misconduct. Saracen Executives Accused of Running Competing Gaming Business The resolution was approved unanimously by the Downstream Developmen…
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting, mandating that licensed operators to stop accepting deposits and take their apps and websites offline no later than October 6. Provisional Measure 1,394 prohibited the offering, provisio…
Century Entertainment says it learned in April that partner WPT lost its PAGCOR licenses, but insists other accredited partners keep it operating. The post Century Entertainment says it knew of WPT license losses in April, cites other accredited partners for continued operations first appeared on A…
DigiPlus expects no material impact from Brazil’s online betting ban, saying it will prioritize customer withdrawals and the return of player funds. The post DigiPlus expects no material impact from Brazil online betting ban first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting and online casino games, bringing the country’s recently regulated betting market to an abrupt halt. The measure, signed on September 25, prohibits the exploitation, offering, intermediation an…
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