Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) sent an extrajudicial notification to presidential candidate Romeu Zema ANJL says Zema made false statements about Brazil’s regulated betting sector in interviews and public events The association is demanding a public apology and correction, or it may pursue legal action Brazil’s regulated betting market generated R$9.95 billion in taxes in 2025 and R$7.28 billion in the first half of 2026 Illegal betting sites remain a problem, with over 60,000 already blocked by authorities Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries has notified presidential candidate Romeu Zema over statements he made about…

TLDR President Alexander Lukashenko ordered a new review of gambling advertising in Belarus. He said even his own family complains about how many gambling ads they see. Officials told him the industry is already regulated, but he disagreed. He named betting company Fonbet as an example of the problem. The order comes weeks after officials drafted a law to ban most online gambling ads. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered a new review of the country’s gambling advertising rules. He gave the instruction during a meeting in Minsk this week. Lukashenko said many people in Belarus are frustrated by how…

TLDR The NFL has confirmed it bans all prediction market advertising during its games, in stadiums, and through club deals or player endorsements. Sportsbook partners like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics can only advertise approved sportsbook products, not general company branding. The policy had previously only been reported anonymously by Front Office Sports in January. Other major leagues including the NHL, MLB, and MLS have signed deals with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The NFL has separately told regulators that proposed prediction market rules fall short of its standards. The NFL has confirmed it bans all prediction market advertising during…

TLDR DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and bet365 left the American Gaming Association and did not run matching campaigns for this year’s Responsible Gaming Education Month BetMGM, Hard Rock, Caesars and Penn Entertainment stayed in the AGA and promoted new responsible gaming initiatives this September MGM Resorts and BetMGM donated $320,000 to RGEM programs and said they now have more than 3,000 certified GameSense advisors Prediction markets were tied to three of the four AGA exits and are now facing criticism over responsible gaming messaging gaps Kalshi joined the National Council on Problem Gambling with a $2 million pledge, a move that…

TLDR Brazil’s Football Confederation, the CBF, is weighing a cap on how many betting companies can sponsor the Copa do Brasil. The plan would allow only one sponsor per business category, cutting down visible betting brands. Betano has held the tournament’s title sponsorship since 2023 and also backs Brasileirão. A new broadcast rights deal for 2027-2030 is reportedly worth over R$4 billion, about 80% higher than before. Starting in 2027, the CBF will take direct control of Copa do Brasil’s commercial operations and broadcasts. The Brazilian Football Confederation, known as the CBF, is considering a new rule for the Copa…

TLDR Uganda’s Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo praised the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board at the National Court Open Day on September 10. The event in Kampala brought together 88 exhibitors from the Judiciary and other justice institutions. NLGRB used its exhibition booth to explain gaming laws, licensing rules, and responsible gambling practices. The praise came during Africa’s first Safer Gambling Week, which ran from September 7 to 11. Uganda’s gaming tax revenue rose from UGX194 billion in FY2023/24 to UGX368.02 billion in FY2025/26. Uganda’s Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo, praised the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board this…

TLDR PAGCOR says gaming regulation must evolve alongside artificial intelligence. AI can help spot fraud, monitor compliance, and streamline oversight. The same AI tools can also make fraud harder to detect. Officials made the comments at the CiG iDEA Summit in Manila. PAGCOR is reviewing its policies and working with industry and government partners. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation says gaming rules need to keep pace with artificial intelligence. The regulator made the statement this week as AI use grows across the online gaming industry. Jessa Mariz Fernandez is assistant vice president of PAGCOR’s Electronic Gaming Licensing Department. She…

TLDR Independent candidate Kazuma Nakatani has pledged to block casino development in Yokohama if he wins the mayoral race. Nakatani plans to push for a local ordinance banning casino construction after taking office. The Constitutional Democratic Party’s Kanagawa chapter has endorsed his campaign. The race follows the resignation of former mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, who halted Yokohama’s casino resort plans in 2021. Genting Singapore and Melco Resorts & Entertainment both withdrew from Yokohama projects and closed local offices after that decision. Kazuma Nakatani, an independent candidate running for mayor of Yokohama, has promised to keep casinos out of the city. He…

TLDR CLSA lowered its 2027 Macau gross gaming revenue forecast by 4% to MOP259.2 billion ($32.2 billion) The firm also cut its 2028 GGR estimate by 3% to MOP270.4 billion ($33.6 billion) Second quarter 2026 EBITDA fell 10.7% to $1.81 billion as costs rose faster than revenue China economic indicators, including consumer confidence, stayed weak through the summer CLSA kept its 2026 full year Macau GGR forecast largely unchanged at MOP253.2 billion ($31.4 billion) CLSA has reduced its outlook for Macau’s casino industry in 2027. The brokerage firm now expects gross gaming revenue, known as GGR, to reach MOP259.2 billion,…

TLDR BetComply has hired three new professionals to its compliance team. Tiago Scoda Botelho joins as Regulatory & Licensing Compliance Officer. Renald Micallef takes on the role of AML & RG Consultant. Tina Singh becomes Technical Compliance Consultant. The hires expand BetComply’s support across licensing, AML, and technical compliance for operators and suppliers. BetComply has added three new professionals to its compliance team. The consultancy said the hires will help it expand support for clients across regulatory and technical compliance work. The three new team members are Tiago Scoda Botelho, Renald Micallef, and Tina Singh. Each brings a different area…