AGCO and PointsBet Canada settle: two-day Ontario suspension and independent audit
AGCO said on 20 October PointsBet Canada accepted a two-day suspension and an AGCO-approved independent audit, ending a proceeding opened in February.
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Licensing, enforcement, fines, consultations and rule changes from regulators worldwide, read for what they change for affiliates and operators: who can advertise, where, under which licence, and what a breach costs.
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ACMA publishes guidance on notable-person ban in wagering ads from 1 January 2027
The regulator says the definition is deliberately broad, with no minimum follower count, and that licensed operators carry responsibility for compliance.
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DGOJ extends Spain's player risk detection consultation to 26 October
Spain's gambling regulator has added four calendar days to the second public consultation on its draft risk behaviour detection mechanism for users.
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Massachusetts wants sportsbooks' answers on AI-driven promotions, reports say
Massachusetts wants sportsbooks to answer AI questions in writing by 3 November; Louisiana conditions require DraftKings to respond within 30 days.
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Swedish appeals court upholds Hillside warnings and fines of SEK 4m and SEK 40m
The court rejected both companies' appeals, leaving fees of SEK 4m for Hillside (Gaming) ENC and SEK 40m for Hillside (Sports) ENC, Spelinspektionen said.
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Pennsylvania skill games face seizure from 14 October, State Police warn
Police can seize machines and pursue criminal charges against hosts. The Supreme Court ruled in June that the devices are slot machines.
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DGOJ reopens consultation on player risk test until 22 October
Spain's regulator has opened a new consultation on a draft resolution for player risk detection, with feedback open until 22 October 2026.
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Michigan regulator sends cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent the letters after issuing 45 orders in April, and said offshore sites do not respect self-exclusion.
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New York regulator lists AI wagering rules on 9 October meeting agenda
The NYSGC listed rules on AI use for wagering and safeguards for at-risk mobile sports wagering patrons on its 9 October 2026 meeting agenda.
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Maine regulator points to Q1 2027 online casino launch, pending legal review
Director Milton Champion says a legal review remains before launch, while comments on the third draft rules close on 30 October.
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Pennsylvania self-exclusions rise 18% to above 30,000 as gambling revenue tops $7bn
Board figures show exclusions up 18% in the latest fiscal year, while online revenue rose 18% and in-person casino revenue slipped 0.5%.
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Two Cardiff men get suspended three-year sentences over Splott poker games
Noor Rassam and Panayiotis Karayiannis admitted proceeds-of-crime offences over a Splott poker operation; a follow-up hearing is set for April 2027.
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Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment's casino licence
The regulator ordered the land-based casino operator to stop at once, citing two filed 2023 annual reports and executives charged in a related case.
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Brazil's SPA sets wind-down rules for former betting operators, data due 7 October
Ordinance 3,005/2026 requires former licensees to settle financial obligations by 15 December 2026 and report any contact changes within 48 hours.
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AGCO fines theScore.Bet $200,000 over cash-out offers it did not honour
Ontario's regulator says two cash-out offers on a $1,000 parlay, worth about $380,000 and nearly $100,000, could not be delivered as shown to the player.
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Brazil bans fixed-odds betting and its advertising under MP 1.394
The measure prohibits betting advertising in any format or form of remuneration, and operator licences end 30 days after publication.
