“`html Brazil’s Central Bank says it lacks power to block illegal betting transactions Summary The President of Brazil’s Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, recently informed lawmakers that the bank does not possess the legal authority to block illegal betting activities. He explained that the responsibility for regulating betting lies solely with the Secretariat of Prizes and […]
“`html Campaign contributions are part of the picture as Hawaii debates gambling proposals Summary Hawaii’s digital betting bill, HB 1308, is making progress despite heavy opposition from various government agencies and Native Hawaiian groups. The proposal permits four digital sports betting platforms without any retail locations. Opposition primarily stems from state agencies such as the […]
“`html Brazil’s Parliamentary Inquiry into Match Fixing and Betting Approves Final Report After nearly a year of investigation, Brazil’s Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on the Manipulation of Sports Games and Betting has approved its final report. The report includes significant recommendations aimed at improving legislation to tackle match-fixing and betting fraud in the country. Key […]
“`html 15-day public hearing brings positive response on Thailand’s casino prospects Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has revealed that a recent 15-day public hearing regarding the country’s draft Entertainment Complex Bill received overwhelming support, with 80.75% of the 71,289 participants in favour of introducing casinos. However, there were notable concerns regarding the proposed regulations, specifically the […]
“`html CJEU ruling confirms essential nature of EU notification procedure for gambling regulation Summary A recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has reaffirmed the critical role of the EU notification procedure in regulating gambling legislation. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) highlights the importance of this process for […]
“`html Bet365 Exits Chinese Sports Betting Market Bet365 has announced that it will stop taking bets from Chinese customers effective 27 March 2025. The online sportsbook is shifting its focus towards growth in regulated markets such as the US and Brazil, leaving behind its previous engagement in a challenging Chinese grey market. Key Points Bet365 […]
“`html ANALOME Fights Back Against Brazil’s Federal Betting Domain Rule ANALOME, Brazil’s National Association of Municipal and State Lotteries, has raised objections against a recent regulation from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets that mandates legal betting operations to utilise the “.bet.br” domain. The association argues that the rule introduces legal ambiguity for compliant operators […]
“`html California tribes file lawsuit challenging approval of Scotts Valley Casino project The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC), along with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and the Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of the Interior (DOI) over the approval of a casino project on Patwin ancestral […]
“`html Argentine Senate Ready for Debate on Advertising Ban The Argentine Senate is preparing to discuss a key bill aimed at curbing gambling addiction, particularly in relation to online betting. This bill, which received partial approval from the Chamber of Deputies in November 2024, aims to establish strict regulations on advertising for online gambling. Summary […]
“`html Australia’s Opposition Party Pledges Gambling Ad Ban During Live Sports Broadcasts Summary The Liberal-National Coalition Party in Australia has made the prohibition of gambling advertisements during live sports broadcasts a key aspect of its manifesto ahead of the upcoming federal election scheduled for 3 May 2025. Led by Peter Dutton, the party aims to […]
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