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Brazil launches SINAPO to unify betting and lottery rules
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has created SINAPO, a national forum designed to harmonize lottery and betting rules, promote legal certainty, and enhance coordination between federal and state authorities under the SPA framework.
Kambi Becomes Official Sportsbook Partner to OLG
Kambi has officially assumed responsibility as sportsbook partner to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation following a completed novation with FDJ. The Kambi-powered PROLINE sportsbook is now live across retail and online channels in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market.
Kuwait Court Jails Nine Over Online Gambling Ring
Kuwait’s Criminal Court has sentenced nine individuals to seven years in prison and multimillion-dinar fines for operating an illegal online gambling platform and laundering proceeds through business entities, reinforcing the country’s zero-tolerance stance on financial crime.
Austria Court Rules FIFA Loot Boxes Not Gambling
Austria’s Supreme Court has ruled that FIFA loot boxes do not constitute gambling when used within a skill-based game, overturning earlier refund decisions and establishing a binding national precedent aligned with Dutch regulatory practice.
Wynn Resorts Launches Wynn Oasis Staff Village
Wynn Resorts introduces Wynn Oasis, a 26-acre residential community for 7,000 staff near its UAE resort. The village combines housing, wellness, entertainment, and on-site training, preparing employees ahead of the 2027 resort launch.
Cambodia Central Bank Strengthens AML Fight
Cambodia’s National Bank intensifies AML/CTF measures and raids scam hubs, working with international partners to prevent FATF grey listing. High-profile arrests and stricter compliance aim to safeguard tourism, investments, and financial stability.
FMF Probes Match-Fixing Allegations in Liga Premier MX
The Mexican Football Federation has opened a formal investigation into suspected match-fixing in Liga Premier MX, suspending a scheduled fixture while examining allegations of illegal betting influence involving players and external actors.
Italy Moves Toward National Rules for Land-Based Gambling
Italy is set to advance a long-awaited reform of land-based gambling, with a draft decree proposing nationwide standards for venues, certification requirements and distance rules to replace fragmented regional regulations.
PAGCOR Sets New GGR Rates for Sports Betting
PAGCOR has revised gross gaming revenue rates, setting live sports betting at 15 percent and maintaining virtual sports at 30 percent, effective November 2025, as part of updated fee rules across the Philippine e-gaming sector.
Philippines–Timor-Leste Labor Pact Tied to Gaming Entry
The Philippines is discussing a labor migration framework with Timor-Leste as the country launches its offshore gaming sector, following the licensing of Golden River Universe and the relocation of gaming operations and expertise to Dili.
Brazil Reports First Year of Regulated Fixed-Odds Betting
Brazil’s SPA-MF 2025 report reveals a structured fixed-odds betting market with 25.2 million players, R$37 billion in revenue, strong enforcement against illegal sites, and the launch of a Centralized Self-Exclusion Platform for consumer protection.
Gyeonggi Police Expand Youth Gambling Support Program
Authorities in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province are expanding voluntary support for minors with gambling problems, combining counseling, rehabilitation and free legal assistance as police respond to rising youth gambling-related offenses.
China Signals Sustained Crackdown on Cross-Border Gambling
China has reiterated its hardline approach to cross-border gambling, with senior official Wang Xiaohong calling for sustained, targeted enforcement and stronger inter-agency coordination to dismantle networks and protect social stability.
LottoPro Wins Lotesul Tender With 43.36% Revenue Share
São Paulo-based LottoPro won the public tender to operate the Lotesul platform, offering 43.36% of gross revenue to the state as Mato Grosso do Sul moves to revive its lottery after years of inactivity.
Macau Legend Raises HKD93m in Undersubscribed Rights Issue
Macau Legend Development completed a HKD93 million rights issue with limited shareholder participation, relying on underwriters to fill the gap as the group manages regulatory-driven casino closures and overseas asset impairments.
Court Clears Córdoba Lottery Hotel Project to Resume Works
Argentina’s Superior Court has approved the restart of construction on the Córdoba Lottery Hotel after a temporary suspension, ruling that the project’s environmental license remains valid while legal challenges continue.