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Argentinian senator pushes to ban betting brands from sports venues

A Buenos Aires Province lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ban gambling operators from sponsoring sports clubs, targeting jerseys, signage and facilities.

2 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Appointments Personnel

Finland: Veikkaus appoints Ilkka Kosola as CFO

Ilkka Kosola will join Veikkaus as CFO by the end of September and support the operator's ongoing transformation.

1 min read • May 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 3 more

Greentube has acquired Kingsbet CZ to enter Czech B2C market

The Novomatic digital division has taken full ownership of the local sportsbook and casino operator, marking its entry into the Czech Republic’s regulated online gaming market.

1 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling CSR + 1 more

Brazil launches free gambling addiction training for health professionals

Fiocruz and the Ministry of Health expand response to gambling-related harm with nationwide online course.

1 min read • May 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

KSA holds university workshop on tackling illegal gambling

The Dutch regulator held a workshop at TU Delft with students to explore ways of disrupting illegal online gambling networks.

1 min read • May 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Marketing Online + 2 more

Esportiva Bet secures naming rights for Bahia Série B

Operator expands footprint in regional football through new agreement with Bahia Football Federation.

1 min read • May 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Brazil: Rio leads betting activity with 1.8 million users

Federal data shows concentration of betting activity in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting regional dynamics in Brazil.

1 min read • May 5 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Dutch State Secretary signals possible ban on online gambling advertising

MPs submitted parliamentary questions after reports that Holland Casino had sent marketing emails to players in the national self-exclusion register (Cruks), but current regulations only allow checks at the point of access to gambling services, not when advertising is sent.

1 min read • May 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil’s Finance Minister links betting to debt restrictions

Finance Minister Dario Durigan links betting to household finances as new credit program introduces one-year gambling ban.

1 min read • May 5 • By Layla Victoria

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Ricky Sandler steps down as Entain Director after closing Eminence Capital

Eminence manages around $6bn and is expected to return at least 75% of investor capital by the summer as it winds down operations.

2 min read • May 5 • By Megan Elswyth