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Maryland matches Churchill Downs’ $85m offer to acquire Preakness IP rights

The State of Maryland exercised its right to acquire the intellectual property, including all trademarks and associated rights, of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Kirk Geller

Why is a new Diego Maradona advert causing controversy in Argentina?

An AI recreation of Diego Maradona endorsing BetWarrior during the World Cup, authorized by his family, has reignited debate over postmortem image rights, gambling advertising and a legal loophole that leaves operators exposed to reputational risk despite full legal compliance.

6 min read • Jun 18 • By Milagros del Priore

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Illegal gaming room shut down in Chillán, Chile

Municipal security forces and Carabineros have raided and closed an unauthorized gambling venue in Chillán, making seven arrests in the latest enforcement action against illegal gaming market.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Milagros del Priore

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Santa Fe authorizes four online sports betting operators

The provincial regulator has granted final operating approvals to four digital sports betting operators in Santa Fe province, including BetWarrior and Bplay.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Milagros del Priore

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Argentinian regulators warn Mercado Pago over World Cup prediction contest

ALEA says Mercado Pago's Fixture 2026 friend tournaments could expose the company to criminal liability under gambling law, as participation tops 2.3 million users.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Milagros del Priore

North Macedonia Opposition Urges Public Hearing Law

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

North Macedonia opposition pushes for urgent public hearing on gambling law reforms

Opposition VMRO–DPMNE has urged ruling party SDSM to immediately schedule a public hearing on the Draft Law on Games of Chance.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Brazil puts bettor protection under the spotlight at first responsible gambling seminar

Consumer authorities, regulators and industry stakeholders gathered in Brasília to discuss responsible gambling, consumer rights and oversight of the betting market.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria

Czech Republic police charge 15 Illegal Network

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Czech Republic police charge 15 in large-scale illegal gambling case

An organised crime group was discovered to have been operating over 200 illegal slot machines in recent years.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Brazil targets ‘dark patterns’ in new betting consumer protection partnership

Two federal agencies have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying manipulative digital practices and strengthening protections for betting consumers.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria