International gambling sponsorship will be allowed from summer 2027 as Finland liberalises its gambling market.
The challenge targets a state decree covering public assets and government-backed events while Brazil already operates a federal advertising framework for licensed betting operators.
The federally authorized operator runs the Afun, AI and 6Z brands, which returned to operation this year following a months-long interruption linked to a federal court order.
The Association’s President and CEO Bill Miller cautioned ‘this year is different,’ and believes the ‘backdoor sports betting on so-called prediction markets’ has stalled the industry’s growth.
FanDuel expanded its partnership with The Ringer – currently owned by Spotify – during April 2023, while Simmons remains under investigation by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Hacksaw Gaming has gone live with Brazino777, adding another major Brazilian operator to its portfolio.
Proposed cut to betting revenue currently allocated to sport was cut off the amendment, following pressure from the Brazilian Olympic Committee.
The Danish operator reported increases in gross gaming revenue and profit after tax, with online casino and its new poker platform supporting first-half growth.
The Finnish operator reported higher sales revenue and profit for the first half of 2026, while international B2B subsidiary Fennica Gaming increased revenue by 80.6%.
The Korea Racing Authority will introduce a regional touring model linking Yeongcheon with Busan-Gyeongnam, while 72 races are planned during the venue's first season.