Brazil police freeze $17m in illegal gambling
Investigation targets influencer-led betting schemes tied to suspicious financial flows.
Investigation targets influencer-led betting schemes tied to suspicious financial flows.
Cross-party proposals would remove betting brands from clubs, broadcasts and sports competitions.
Last year, PlayCity fined the influencer UAH 4.8m ($108,480) for illegal gambling advertising found on her social media page, and she failed to overturn the penalty in legal proceedings.
A Brazilian bettor is seeking BR324,000 ($64,753) in damages from Betano, influencer Virginia Fonseca and television presenter Adriane Galisteu.
Flutter Brazil will activate Betnacional and Betfair sponsorships during the semi-finals as part of a wider responsible gaming awareness strategy.
The Brazil star was criticized online after promoting betting operator Blaze shortly after his World Cup selection was confirmed.
Argentina's Salta province takes a step toward curbing youth gambling, but critics question whether a state that profits from online betting can credibly lead the effort.
Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has launched a public consultation on proposed gambling regulations that would tighten advertising rules.
Consumer groups say social media endorsements could expose creators to criminal liability.
A person was arrested in Mar del Plata as part of a 30-raid operation targeting an alleged transnational money laundering and currency-smuggling network.