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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

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

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

SPA authorizes Betgo rebrand as regulated betting market reaches 193 active brands

Ministry of Finance approves UX brand transition to Betgo, as Brazil’s licensed betting market continues to expand.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Layla Victoria

Financial Marketing + 3 more

Brazil betting ad spend hits $66m for Q1

Study data shows strong growth in consumer interest, but highlights widening gaps in efficiency across operators.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Switzerland: Casino Davos CHF 970,000 fine upheld over self-exclusion failures

Two software glitches in March and October 2023 allowed self-excluded players to gamble online or receive advertising, and the Swiss Federal Administrative Court has rejected the operator’s appeal against the fine.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Cambodia meets with China over fraudulent gambling operations

As the world becomes more tense and chaotic, China and Cambodia have sworn to work together to tackle issues affecting both of the countries.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Online

Dutch Council of State upholds €12.6m fine against N1

The Council upheld the legality and proportionality of both the fine and the regulator’s policy, including its use of global turnover to set the maximum penalty.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Marieta Lezaic