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Lawmakers urges caution as Brazil advances sweeping betting ad ban

As senators move to outlaw betting advertising and sponsorships, lawmakers warn of financial fallout and legal uncertainty.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Layla Victoria

From the ring to the DMs: Match-fixing pitches slid into Brazilian footballers’ inboxes

Prosecutors allege a group linked to Popó Freitas’ son tried to lure players from Brazil’s top divisions into betting manipulation schemes.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Layla Victoria

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Greece proposes 10-year prison terms in sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling

Draft bill aims to close venues and curb a black market worth more than €1.5bn ($1.63bn).

0 min read • Feb 6 • By Keih Ma

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SGLA urges regulatory framework for sweepstakes gaming in Maryland

The Alliance testified in front of the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee on February 5, asking lawmakers to reconsider provisions which would criminalize social plus games.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Prediction Markets

Nevada court issues temporary restraining order against Coinbase

The prediction markets operator had previously filed a countersuit against the state on February 4 but will be prohibited from offering its sports events contracts in Nevada for 14 days.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Kirk Geller

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Polymarket faces nationwide class action lawsuit in New York

The class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiff Lorenzo Diego in New York District Court, claiming Polymarket offers an ‘unlicensed sports betting enterprise prohibited under various state laws.’

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Kirk Geller

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NYSGC reminds professional sports leagues of heightened wagering measures

The regulator called attention to recent betting scandals involving propositional wagers and match-fixing, as well as the requests already made by certain league commissioners as a result.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Kirk Geller