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Financial Casino + 4 more

Flutter Q1 revenue increases 17% to $4.3bn, net income falls 38%

The operator’s adjusted EBITDA managed to rise 2% for a total of $631m, while FanDuel revenue increased 6% to nearly $1.8bn, despite handle falling 9% to $13.4bn.

2 min read • May 6 • By Kirk Geller

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 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

Legal & Regulatory

Brazil retail sector targets betting restrictions

Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin said proposals from major wholesale retailers on betting restrictions will be forwarded to President Lula.

1 min read • May 6 • By Layla Victoria

eSports Online + 2 more

Where to Drive Tier-1 Sport Traffic in May: Top Events & Promos

May enhances the spring sports season dynamics: key tournaments are entering final stages, the calendar is getting denser, and audience interest is reaching peaks.

7 min read • May 6 • By Eddie Overs

Land Based Lottery + 1 more

Paraguay awards five-year quiniela licences to two operators

The licences were granted under an amended gaming law that has ended the sector’s monopoly.

1 min read • May 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Jujuy bans child support debtors from casinos

Argentina's Jujuy Province has signed an agreement to block individuals listed on its child support defaulters registry from entering casinos and gaming halls, with the measure taking effect immediately.

1 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Argentinian senator pushes to ban betting brands from sports venues

A Buenos Aires Province lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ban gambling operators from sponsoring sports clubs, targeting jerseys, signage and facilities.

2 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore