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Buenos Aires Province extends Boldt's contracts, again

The IPLyC has granted another extension to Boldt, allowing the company to continue operating six casino venues without a competitive tender, pending since 2019.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory

Retired police officer investigated over links to Jogo do Bicho network in Brazil

Authorities say the former officer acted as a regional manager for an illegal gambling operation allegedly linked to a prominent crime figure.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based

Brazil: Criminal group charged over illegal betting and extortion scheme in Ceará

Prosecutors allege suspects forced bookmakers and betting shop operators to work with platforms linked to a criminal faction.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Electrical fault suspected in Mendoza casino fire as lawmakers probe tax debts

Investigators link the Casino de Mendoza fire to a potential solar panel malfunction as lawmakers probe the operator’s tax debts.

2 min read • Mar 13 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Coaf reports surge in suspicious betting transaction alerts in Brazil

The financial intelligence unit recorded more than 27,000 reports linked to betting and lottery activity following the country’s market regulation.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory iGaming

Games featuring loot boxes in Europe to receive a minimum PEGI 16 rating

Recent research has found that loot boxes blur the line between gaming and gambling, attracting scrutiny from lawmakers worldwide.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Greece: Bioethics Committee urges measures to limit minors’ exposure to gambling

Proposed measures focus on advertising rules, user verification and responsible gambling education.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Trade Associations + 2 more

The Netherlands: VNLOK pushes back on ChristenUnie and SP proposals

VNLOK acknowledges the need to protect vulnerable players but calls for more balanced online gambling rules.

2 min read • Mar 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

AUSTRAC CEO warns of systemic AML failures in Regulating the Game keynote

Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive of AUSTRAC, has warned gambling operators that persistent weaknesses in anti-money laundering controls remain, as Australia prepares for major regulatory reforms.

2 min read • Mar 13 • By Will Underwood