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Guanajuato Bans New Casinos Under Urban Reform
Guanajuato has banned new casinos and betting venues under a Territorial Code reform, aligning gambling restrictions with broader urban planning, sustainability goals, and digitalisation of administrative processes across all municipalities.
Fanatics Appoints Alex Smith as Chief Legal Officer
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has appointed Alex Smith as Chief Legal Officer and named Sara Tait SVP, strengthening its legal and compliance structure as the operator expands across regulated US iGaming and sports betting markets.
Pernambuco Court Orders Halt to Municipal Lotteries
Pernambuco’s audit court has urged municipalities to suspend lottery projects after a Supreme Federal Court ruling halted municipal betting operations, ordering immediate pauses on licensing, contracts and local lottery expansion.
ANJL Warns Against Restricting Brazil’s Legal Betting
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) cautioned that restricting legal betting in Brazil could increase illegal gambling, reduce government tax revenue by BRL 80 billion, and create legal disputes, emphasizing the need to focus on regulated platforms.
BMM Testlabs Approved for Santa Fe Online Gaming Market
BMM Testlabs has been authorised by Lotería de Santa Fe to provide testing and certification services, supporting the province’s regulated online gaming and sports betting market as it prepares to launch new licensing opportunities.
Spectrum Gaming Expands Asia Team with Two Key Hires
Spectrum Gaming Group has strengthened its Asia-Pacific presence by appointing Sandra Bograd as Senior Advisor and promoting Paul Bromberg to Managing Director for the region, enhancing the company’s compliance, governance and regulatory advisory capabilities.
Brazilian President Lula Criticizes Online Casino Games
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized online casino platforms such as Fortune Tiger, highlighting household financial risks and indicating potential legislative action to restrict digital gaming ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Brazil Senate Proposes Betting for Nonprofit Health Funding
A new Brazilian Senate bill proposes that nonprofit health institutions can operate fixed-odds betting services to fund SUS healthcare. Revenue must be strictly used for medical services, equipment, and infrastructure, with separate accounting for transparency.
Necochea Appeals Court Order Halting Casino Auction
The Municipality of Necochea has appealed a court ruling that suspended the public auction of the historic Necochea Casino Complex. The case will now be reviewed by an appeals court to determine whether the sale process can proceed.
FA Investigates Emiliano Martínez Over Betting Promotion
The FA has launched an investigation into Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez over his ambassador role with Argentine sportsbook Bplay, examining whether the promotion of betting services breaches the association’s rules for active players.
Uttarakhand Approves Public Gambling Prevention Bill 2026
Uttarakhand’s cabinet has approved the Public Gambling Prevention Bill 2026, proposing stricter penalties for illegal betting. The legislation aims to replace the outdated 1867 law and give police stronger powers to tackle gambling operations.
Thailand Busts Illegal Gambling Ring Targeting Vietnam
Thai authorities dismantled a major illegal online gambling operation in Bangkok’s Makkasan district, arresting 93 Vietnamese nationals. The network targeted Vietnam’s black market and reportedly generated over 100 million baht daily through sports betting and casino websites.