Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Dismissed After Misconduct Probe
The CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board has been dismissed and its CFO suspended following a forensic investigation into governance and financial misconduct allegations.
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Override Veto, Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Oklahoma’s legislature overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The move makes sweepstakes casino operations illegal in the state.
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Wisconsin Bans Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Wisconsin has barred state employees from using insider information on prediction markets. A federal court also allowed the Ho Chunk Nation’s IGRA claims to proceed.
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Brazil Enforces Betting Ban for Desenrola Programme Participants
Brazil now requires betting platforms to block users enrolled in the Desenrola Brasil programme for one year. Operators must suspend accounts, cancel open bets and refund balances.
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EvenBet Gaming Receives Danish B2B Licence for Poker and Casino Software
EvenBet Gaming has obtained a B2B supplier licence from Denmark’s gambling regulator. The approval covers poker software, a turnkey casino platform, and multiple casino games.
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Colorado Advances Ban on Sportsbook Push Notifications
Colorado lawmakers approved SB 26-131, which would ban sportsbook push notifications and text solicitations. The bill also introduces deposit limits and a credit card funding ban.
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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Sweepstakes Gaming Ban
Governor Kevin Stitt has vetoed SB 1589, which aimed to ban sweepstakes style online gaming in Oklahoma. Lawmakers may attempt an override before May 29.
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US States and Sportsbooks End Credit Card Deposits for Betting
Ohio and Colorado are reviewing bans on credit card deposits for online betting, while major operators such as BetMGM and Caesars have already ended the payment option nationwide.
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PlaySmart Secures Isle of Man B2C Gambling Licence
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has granted PlaySmart a B2C licence. The company currently operates the Curacao-licensed brands DUBLZ and Fazino.
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Ukraine Launches Central Gambling Monitoring System DSOM
Ukraine’s regulator PlayCity has launched a pilot of the DSOM platform to track licensed gambling transactions in near real time. The system aims to improve oversight and tax compliance.
