Spain bolsters efforts to combat sports betting fraud
Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced regarding the signing of a collaborative agreement with the General Directorate of Police
Operators Provide Funding for Denmark's New Gambling Committee
An alliance of gambling operators has committed to providing funding for the recently formed Danish Gambling Committee
Parliamentary Inquiry into sports match-fixing has been initiated in Brazil
The ongoing allegations of match-fixing in Brazilian sports have prompted the government to shift its focus away from other reforms.
Caixa Lotteries experienced a modest increase of 0.4% in its Q1 revenue
Caixa Lotteries has recently released a new report providing a detailed breakdown of the numbers for the first quarter of 2023.
Spelinspektionen granted with new powers
Sweden's legislature has given its approval to the proposed new powers for the country's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen.
Brazilian government issued a provisional notice of regulation for sports betting
Brazil's federal government has released a provisional notice containing rules for the upcoming regulation of fixed-odds sports betting.
Sports Betting Bill forwarded to the governor's desk by the Vermont House
Vermont is on the verge of legalizing sports betting, as state House approved House Bill 127, which paves the way for online sports wagering.
Texas sports betting bill has progressed to the Senate
HB 1942 & HJR 102, were approved by the Texas House of Representatives, would mandate a statewide public vote as part of the legislation.
15% tax proposed for sports betting in Ecuador
Ecuador's new tax reform, proposed by President Guillermo Lasso, has been presented as an urgent economic project.
Mexican President called for an investigation into the establishment of new casinos in the country
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has instructed his cabinet to investigate the casinos that have recently opened in Mexico
The authorization of gambling halls in Castilla y León has been suspended for an additional two years
Governing Council of the Junta de Castilla y León approved a decree that leverages the approval of the decree-law
The Provincial Registry of Self-exclusion has been approved by Chaco, Argentina
Legislative Power of the Chaco province approved a bill that aims to prevent and treat pathological gambling within its territory.
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice requested the opening of an investigation for sports betting arrangements
An investigation focused on result manipulation in sports competitions has been requested by the Minister of Justice and Public Security.
Australian Liberal Party is pushing for a ban on advertisements during sports broadcasts
According to Dutton, abundance of betting advertisements during televised sports takes away from the family-oriented atmosphere.
Brazil is close to regulating sports betting
Brazilian government introduced a Provisional Measure for sports betting, which ends a two-decade-long waiting period for the country.
The Texas House has passed a bill that includes an amendment to legalize online sports betting
HJR 102 was approved by the Texas House with a vote of 101-42 and will now move to the state Senate for further discussion.
Colombia's gambling regulator is expected to be led by Marco Emilio Hincapié
Coljuegos is expected to be led by Marco Emilio Hincapié following the resignation of previous head, Roger Carrillo Ocampo.
The ruling by a Swedish court has the potential to trigger a review of penalty fees related to gambling
The decision of Supreme Administrative Court has the potential to allow gaming operators to recover penalty fees paid to Sweden's regulator.
The final quarterly participation report has been released by the Gambling Commission
The latest quarterly telephone surveys on participation and problem gambling have been published by the UK's Gambling Commission.
Donations to GambleAware have increased by 34% for the year 2022-23, according to reports
The four largest gambling operators in the UK contributed approximately 92% of the total donations for the period.
Operators who violate affiliate rules may be penalized by GGL
GGL has the right to ban licensed gambling operators who advertise on affiliate marketing sites that promote illegal offerings with intention
UKGC Problem gambling stats indicate minimal change
UKGC decided to discontinue the quarterly telephone survey, which will be replaced by a new "Gambling Survey for Great Britain".
Struggling progress in Legislature for the Texas Gambling Bills
HJR 155 received backing from 92 representatives on Wednesday, allowing for the establishment of multiple destination casinos.
The ABAESP is urging for a public consultation regarding the regulation of sports betting in Brazil
The association aims to conduct a public consultation on the provisions and actions intended to govern the sector.