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Once again, Brazil's Supreme Court delays land-based gambling vote

The STF removed the case from its docket days before the scheduled hearing, postponing a decision that legal observers expect could favor decriminalization.

2 min read • Apr 23 • By Milagros del Priore

Churchill Downs partners with Ford and TwinSpires for the Kentucky Derby

The home of the Kentucky Derby will benefit from more high-profile partnerships.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Eddie Overs

Financial Casino + 4 more

Svenska Spel net gaming revenue increases 2% to SEK1.9bn for Q1

The rise in net gaming revenue was primarily attributed to increases across the operator’s lottery and sports & casino businesses, as operating profit grew 4% to SEK659m ($71.5m).

2 min read • Apr 23 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 5 more

Kane Purdy unveiled as new Betting and Gaming Council Chair

Purdy succeeds Michael Dugher who stepped down recently as Executive Chair, bringing two decades of industry experience to the role.

2 min read • Apr 23 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Hungarian lottery probe launched after multiple jackpot wins in one week

The National Lottery operator states it has voluntarily launched an official review into the integrity of the draw process following concerns raised by the public.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online

Brazil limits ministry role in betting probe involving social benefit recipients

Court rules social ministry is not responsible for criminal investigations but must continue administrative checks and refer suspected misuse of beneficiary data.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Layla Victoria

Financial Land Based + 6 more

Penn Entertainment Q1 revenue rises 6.2% to $1.78bn; Alberta entry confirmed

The operator’s retail segment was a key revenue driver during Q1, with interactive revenue up 15.8%.

2 min read • Apr 23 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Land Based

Albanian police crack down on illegal gambling across Tirana, Milot and Laç

The operation was initiated after State Police Director Skënder Hita received intelligence via official email channels, leading to targeted action in the field.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Marieta Lezaic