Brazil centralised self-exclusion system to launch by the end of 2025 Summary The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has published Normative Ordinance No 2,579 and Normative Instruction No 31, establishing a national, centralised self-exclusion platform for bettors. Developed by the Federal Data Processing Service, the system is expected to be available by the end […]
Government can’t ignore rise in crypto gambling, says Gambling Commission CEO Summary Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes warned at his “CEO Briefing 2025” that crypto-related regulatory challenges are arriving faster than anticipated — possibly within 18 months to two years. He highlighted rising crypto use among younger demographics and warned that, without action, a growing […]
Video Game Purchases Linked to Gambling Problems in Adolescents, Study Finds Summary A Norwegian study by Spillforsk at the University of Bergen, led by Professor Ståle Pallesen, surveyed around 9,000 adolescents aged 12–17 in 2025 and found a clear association between in-game purchases and higher rates of gambling problems. Key figures: 27.7% purchased loot boxes […]
Bally’s posts 5.4% revenue growth in Q3 as it advances major US casino projects Summary Bally’s Corporation reported third-quarter revenue of $663.7m for the period ended 30 September 2025, a 5.4% year‑on‑year increase that beat analyst expectations. The company is progressing several large US projects — notably the $1.7bn Chicago resort, a proposed $4bn Bronx […]
ProphetX seeks federal oversight as it shifts from sweepstakes to prediction markets Summary ProphetX has applied to be a CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange, signalling a deliberate move away from the sweepstakes model toward federal oversight. The company says CFTC regulation would allow it to operate nationwide and avoid the fragmented state-by-state rules that have constrained […]
Tension heightens over Nigeria gambling bill Summary The federal government’s push for a unified Nigeria Gambling Bill — intended to harmonise legislation and taxation across all 36 states and bring online and remote gambling into the legal framework — has provoked strong backlash. The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) labelled the bill unconstitutional and accused […]
Court timeline has been set for Entain vs AUSTRAC Article Date: 2025-11-11T15:50:42+00:00 Original URL: https://igamingexpert.com/news/regulation/entain-vs-austrac-court-timeline/ Image: Article image Summary The Federal Court of Australia has set a hearing for the dispute between operator Entain and the financial crime regulator AUSTRAC. Justice Moore allocated two weeks from 30 November 2026 for the hearing. Entain must lodge […]
MLB caps pitch-level bets after two Guardians pitchers indicted in game-rigging case Summary Major League Baseball has imposed immediate limits on pitch-level betting markets after federal indictments named Cleveland Guardians relievers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz in an alleged scheme to manipulate specific pitches for gambling profit. Wagers on pitch-level markets are now capped at […]
DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish to exit as president, remain on board of directors | Yogonet International Summary DraftKings co-founder and president Matt Kalish will step down from his executive role on 31 March 2026 but will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. The change, agreed mutually, is the first major leadership shift […]
Japan plans first visa fee hike since 1978 amid record tourist surge | AGB Summary Japan will raise visa application fees for foreign visitors from fiscal 2026 – the first increase since 1978 – as part of measures to tackle overtourism and better align fees with Europe and the United States. The move is intended […]
