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Coljuegos signs cooperation agreement with Spain’s national police

Colombia’s regulator and Spanish law enforcement agreed to strengthen cross border cooperation against illegal betting and fraud.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Milagros del Priore

First prison sentence issued in NBA player prop betting scandal

A US federal judge sentenced Timothy McCormack to two years in prison, marking the first jail term handed down in a sports betting conspiracy linked to insider information involving NBA player prop wagers.

4 min read • Jan 22 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Investigation opened into alleged confinement of workers at Cipriani Hotel and Casino project

Uruguayan authorities are investigating claims that Peruvian construction workers were locked inside a residence linked to the development in Punta del Este.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Betano authorized for beach promotion in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Municipal authorities approved a Betano activation at Playa Varese during peak tourist season.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Belo Horizonte formalizes mental health policy for gambling addiction

One of Brazil’s largest cities has approved a public policy recognizing gambling addiction as a public health issue.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Virginia lawmaker revives push to authorize casino development in Fairfax County

A proposal to bring a casino resort to Fairfax County has been revived by State Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, despite opposition from local residents and the county's Board of Supervisors.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Portugal gives Polymarket 48 hours to exit after election betting surge

Portugal’s gambling regulator has ordered Polymarket to cease operations after the platform recorded more than €100m ($116m) in bets tied to the country’s presidential election.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Online

Over 217,000 Brazilians opt out of betting platforms

Since December 2025, more than 217,000 users have requested self-exclusion from online betting sites according to Brazil’s Finance Ministry.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Kirsty Caldwell appointed Interim Chair of Gambling Commission Industry Forum

Interim leadership announced as permanent Chair recruitment begins.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Claire McKernan

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

High Roller closes direct offering of 1.9m shares

The operator received approximately $25m of net proceeds from offering shares of High Roller common stock, prior to deducting fees for the placement agent and offering expenses.

3 min read • Jan 21 • By Kirk Geller