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Key Moments: Sports betting industry invested R$91.8 million in television advertising in São Paulo in August 2025, the highest among all sectors. Globoplay maintained the top spot for individual brand TV ad expenditure with R$58.7 million, despite reducing spend from July levels. Pharmaceuticals, which led in July with R$141.1 million, disappeared from August’s top five advertising categories. Shift in Advertising Leadership August 2025 marked a dramatic change in São Paulo’s television advertising ecosystem, as sports betting companies moved to the forefront in ad spending. With a strong R$91.8 million allocated…

Key Moments: The Canadian Gaming Association asserted that strong regulation, rather than simply limiting advertising, is key to protecting young people from gambling harms. Bill S-269, introduced by Senator Marty Deacon, proposed national standards for gaming advertisements and awaits its first reading in the House of Commons. thinkTV CEO Catherine MacLeod stated at a recent summit that sports betting ads on television have declined annually since Ontario launched its iGaming market in 2022. Industry and Medical Leaders Clash Over Ad Restrictions The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) responded to an op-ed…

Key Moments: The plaintiff voluntarily withdrew the class action suit against FanDuel in California. However, it may be refiled in the future. A tolling agreement now allows the class to revive the lawsuit. As a result, they can proceed even after the statute of limitations. California recently classified daily fantasy sports as illegal wagering. Consequently, DFS providers face tougher restrictions under state law. Plaintiff Steps Back from Lawsuit Against FanDuel Plaintiff Martin Beltran voluntarily retracted his class action complaint against FanDuel in the US District Court for the Northern District…

Key Moments: The Australian government intends to introduce sweeping changes to gambling advertising laws before the current parliamentary year concludes. Recent proposals suggest advertising limits rather than a full ban, with measures targeting television, children’s programming, and live sports broadcasts. New anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations for the gambling sector are scheduled to take effect from March 2026. Upcoming Legislative Measures The Australian federal government is preparing legislation to overhaul gambling advertising regulations, aiming to pass new rules before the current parliamentary year ends. Communications Minister Anika Wells has…

Key Moments: In the first half of 2025, online betting represented 15.3% of Pix transfers from individuals to businesses in Brazil. Payments of winnings from betting operators to individuals made up 13.5% of business-to-person Pix transactions. Lawfully operated betting sites recorded net revenue of R$17 billion during the same period. Pix Drives the Online Gambling Market A recent study by GMattos has highlighted the powerful link between Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix, and the online gambling sector. The data, published by Valor, showed that in the first six months of…

Key Moments: The ADM has ordered the blockade of 23 additional unauthorized online gambling domains, raising the blacklist total to 11,481 Italian ISPs are required to enact the site blocks by 24 September 2025, in line with official directives Regulatory strategies in Italy are drawing attention from other European regulators considering similar measures Regulatory Reinforcement to Combat Illicit Gambling The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) intensified its campaign against unlicensed online gambling. Additionally, it ordered the blocking of 23 more unauthorized websites. As a result of this directive, authorities…

Key Moments: The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority has uncovered a suspected laundering operation involving roughly 200 people, including officials and public employees Authorities have identified deposits as high as €1 million on gaming platforms, with funds lacking clear origin At least ten licensed operators are now under investigation for potential breaches of anti-money laundering regulations Breaking Down the Investigation Greece’s gambling industry is facing an unprecedented crisis after authorities revealed a large-scale money laundering probe implicating close to 200 individuals. The investigation, led by the Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority, has…

Key Moments: Australia’s Federal Court has extended freezing orders against First Mutual Private Equity and its director amid an ASIC investigation. ASIC alleges approximately AU$53 million may have been diverted to gambling activities instead of legitimate investments. Both Gregory Raymond Cotton and First Mutual are required to disclose all assets and liabilities by 25 September. Overview of Freezing Orders The Federal Court of Australia extended asset freezing measures against First Mutual Private Equity and its director, Gregory Raymond Cotton, after allegations of investor fund misuse. ASIC is investigating claims that…

Key Moments: The Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority (LPT) has launched an investigation into Olympic Casino Group Baltija’s Olybet brand for suspected unauthorized promotions at a Fan Zone near Vilnius’ White Bridge. Changes to Lithuania’s Gambling Law enacted on July 1 prohibit outdoor gambling advertising, with Olybet-branded displays at the Fan Zone allegedly breaching these updated regulations. The LPT reported that previous guidance was not followed and has asked Vilnius Municipality to introduce corrective measures to address the situation. Regulatory Focus on Olybet Branding Olympic Casino Group Baltija, the operator of…

Key Moments: 80% of surveyed registered voters say sports event contracts should be regulated like traditional gambling 70% of respondents express concern that prediction markets are exploiting regulatory loopholes 64% believe regulators and companies share responsibility for responsible gambling practices Public Opinion Trends Toward Stricter Regulation A newly published report from the American Gaming Association (AGA), using data collected by YouGov, shows a strong consensus among Americans on the need to regulate sports event contracts. The insights are drawn from an online poll of 2,025 registered voters, conducted from August…