Day: 12 September 2025

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…