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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.
Dreams Challenges Chile Regulator Over Coyhaique Casino Bid
Latin American casino operator Dreams has filed a legal challenge against Chile’s gambling regulator after being excluded from the Coyhaique casino licence tender, asking the Court of Appeals to annul the resolution and reopen the bidding process.
Germany tightens online casino player verification rules
German authorities are enforcing tighter identity verification across licensed online casinos. Measures include real-time monitoring of deposits, gameplay, and limits, enhanced self-exclusion enforcement, and compliance with EU AML rules to ensure player safety and market integrity.
Norsk Rikstoto Faces Possible Daily Fines from Regulator
Norway’s gambling regulator Lotteritilsynet has warned Norsk Rikstoto it may face daily fines after identifying four responsible gambling compliance breaches, including issues with loss limit rollover, risk control procedures, and the visibility of player protection tools.
FEBRALOT Opposes Suspension of BetCaixa
FEBRALOT has opposed the suspension of Caixa’s online betting platform, arguing it threatens competitiveness, boosts illegal operators and jeopardizes projected public revenues amid broader legislative and tax debates in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Fecoljuegos Chief Urges Evidence-Based Regulation
Fecoljuegos president Evert Montero Cárdenas has cautioned that Colombia’s gaming policy debate is being shaped by perceptions rather than data, warning that regulatory instability and overregulation could weaken the formal market and benefit illegal operators.
Philippines Weighs Telegram Ban Over Illegal Gambling
Philippine regulators are evaluating a potential Telegram ban as officials cite illegal gambling, cybercrime, and child exploitation concerns. The DICT says action may follow if compliance and cooperation with authorities remain insufficient.