Brazil opens public consultation on betting operator licensing rules
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has launched a 45-day consultation to shape upcoming rules governing how operators obtain authorization to run fixed-odds betting.
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has launched a 45-day consultation to shape upcoming rules governing how operators obtain authorization to run fixed-odds betting.
Brazil's Finance Ministry says betting platform Blaze must answer for ads featuring minors, ruling the influencer behind the campaign acted under the company's direct control.
The online casino operator will now feature as the club’s lead sponsor for the 2026/27 season.
South Korea's foreigners-only casino sector has voiced concerns over plans to increase its tourism fund contribution, arguing the move could reduce investment capacity just as regional competition intensifies ahead of Japan's Osaka integrated resort.
Novibet has marked the start of the 2026-27 football season by reaffirming its long-term partnership with Aris Thessaloniki FC, following the recent extension of the agreement through to 2030.
Blik will introduce a new payment-blocking mechanism from 1 September, preventing transactions linked to domains listed on Poland's register of illegal gambling websites.
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 76 suspicious betting alerts during the second quarter of 2026, with football and esports accounting for the largest share as the organisation continued its focus on integrity monitoring and athlete education.
Existing operators have a 60-day window from June 30 to migrate to the new framework, which expands licensing requirements across software providers, equipment suppliers and key personnel.
The overhaul follows repeated amendments and delays to secondary regulations needed to enforce player protection and outdoor advertising controls.
The initiative invites adults and young people to create content focused on gambling risks and prevention.