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Nine European gambling regulators warn on prediction-market risks
Nine European gambling regulators (DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, PL, PT, CH) issued a joint statement on prediction markets, flagging classification ambiguity and consumer-protection gaps. First multi-regulator signal that prediction markets will be treated as gambling.
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Brazil President Lula Signs Decree to Combat Illegal Online Fixed-Odds Betting
Brazil has enacted Decree No. 13,033, granting federal authorities new powers to freeze operations of illegal fixed-odds betting operators and pursue asset forfeiture.
MGA flags AMLA consultation on ongoing-monitoring AML guidelines
MGA flagged AMLA's public consultation on draft ongoing-monitoring AML guidelines under Article 26(5) AMLR. Public hearing 2 July 2026. Will tighten continuous-monitoring obligations on customer accounts.
MGA orders heightened betting vigilance for World Cup 2026
MGA requires licensees to escalate suspicious-betting reporting for the World Cup (June 11-July 19 2026) and to designate a Sports Integrity Point of Contact.
Ontario launches BetGuard, a single self-exclusion register for 75+ operators
iGaming Ontario launched BetGuard - a single-registration self-exclusion portal covering all 75+ regulated operators including OLG. Terms run from 6 months to custom-duration.
Germany fines rapper Capital Bra €250,000 for promoting illegal gambling
GGL issued a €250,000 administrative fine against rapper Capital Bra for promoting unlicensed gambling on social media. Served at a Wiesbaden concert after the artist ignored hearings.