Brazil Evaluates Betting License Requests Amid Rapid Growth

Brazil’s regulatory transformation of online betting has entered a new phase as the Ministry of Finance reviews 25 applications from companies seeking permission to operate legally in the country. The volume of requests reflects heightened interest in entering a market that has rapidly grown into a multi-billion-real segment of the digital economy. Regulatory Structure and Financial […]
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Vienna Advances 2027 Gambling Tender as Pressure Mounts

Austria has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its gambling framework, with the Ministry of Finance confirming that work is underway on a draft that will guide the country’s next casino monopoly tender cycle. The draft, which is expected to serve as the procedural foundation for the 2027 licensing process, introduces uniform rules for both online […]
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Michael Dugher Exits BGC, Joins Brunswick Group

The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), a standards body for the regulated UK betting and gaming industry, announced that it is parting ways with Michael Dugher. Dugher, who served the body as chair, has decided to step down after six years at the BGC. Dugher Departs BGC After Guiding the Industry Through a Period of […]
New Regulated Gaming and Leisure Venue Launches in João Pessoa

The capital of Paraíba, Brazil, will host a major addition to its entertainment landscape this week with the opening of the Diamond Poker Club & Sportbar. The new venue, situated on Avenida João Maurício across from Praia de Manaíra, brings together poker tables, lottery products, sports broadcasting, and premium food and beverage offerings in a single […]
U.S. Lawmakers Push to Reinstate Gambling Tax Writeoffs

Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties have opened a new campaign to reverse a federal tax change that affects how gamblers report wins and losses. The renewed effort centers on H.R. 6985, introduced by Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford and Ohio Republican Max Miller, who jointly seek to restore the long-standing practice of allowing gambling losses […]
League of Legends Americas Cup 2026: LTA vs LCS Meta Shift

Published: Jan 14, 2026 Riot Games has officially unveiled the Americas Cup for 2026, a brand new cross regional tournament in League of Legends designed to create early season rivalries between North and South American teams. The event will bring together the second and third place finishers from the LCS (League Championship Series) Lock-In and […]
Gaming Groups Push Congress to Restrict Sports Event Contracts

The American Gaming Association and the Indian Gaming Association have jointly asked the United States Congress to intervene in the growing use of sports event contracts offered by prediction market platforms, arguing that these products closely mirror regulated sports betting while operating outside established legal safeguards. In a letter sent to members of both chambers […]
Super Group Confirms Betway Exit From Portugal Market.

Super Group has formally ended Betway’s operations in Portugal after the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ), the national gambling regulator, approved the cancellation of the brand’s license last Friday. The decision followed a request submitted by the operator and reflects a broader shift in how the company allocates resources across its international footprint. A […]