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Ukraine weighs transfer of gambling oversight to Ministry of Finance

A Ukrainian Parliamentary Committee has backed a move to shift gambling regulation from the Ministry of Digital Transformation to the Ministry of Finance.

2 min read • May 7 • By Marieta Lezaic

Gambling Commission seeks Head of Illegal Markets

The permanent role comes as the regulator increases its focus on unlicensed gambling, web traffic analysis and disruption work.

2 min read • May 7 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

New Jersey lawmaker seeks to implement betting surcharge on 2026 FIFA World Cup

Under Assembly Bill 4838, the New Jersey DGE would enforce a 10% surcharge for wagers placed on all World Cup events, including money line, total, spread and player props.

2 min read • May 6 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Appointments + 1 more

Underdog appoints Nick Lundgren as new Chief Legal Officer

Lundgren resigned from his roles as Crypto.com Chief Legal Officer and OG.com CEO on April 15, stating he had ‘full confidence’ in the leadership of Group General Counsel Chloe Young.

2 min read • May 6 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Argentina: Indigenous groups and unions file complaint over casino project

The group filed a complaint before the ILO, alleging the province failed to carry out the legally required prior consultation process for a planned casino-hotel development.

1 min read • May 6 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Payments + 1 more

Turkey targets another major illegal network – but how effective is national enforcement strategy?

Traditional enforcement measures against illegal operators cannot realistically go very far. Turkey is upping the game by considering potential prison sentences for players - could this measure serve as an effective deterrent on the demand side?

3 min read • May 6 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 2 more

Argentina: bill proposes ban on betting sponsors in football shirts

New proposal in Buenos Aires Province would restrict betting advertising across football clubs, stadiums and community sports venues.

1 min read • May 6 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

São Paulo Jockey Club probe hears Heritage Council official

Investigation focuses on restoration works, public funds and potential administrative irregularities.

1 min read • May 6 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Brazil: Central Bank creates betting transaction code

New eFX framework introduces mandatory classification for betting-related international transfers and tighter controls on payment providers operating in Brazil.

1 min read • May 6 • By Layla Victoria