Day: 14 July 2026

Key Moments: New Zealand has opened registration for its online casino license auction through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS). Authorities will offer up to 15 licenses through a competitive bidding process, although they may issue fewer. Licensed operators must meet strict consumer protection rules and ongoing compliance requirements. GETS Registration Opens the Licensing Process New Zealand has taken another step toward launching its regulated online casino market. The government has opened registration through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS). This marks the first stage for companies interested in licenses…

Key Moments: Rio de Janeiro has initiated a comprehensive ban on sports betting advertising in public spaces, effective under Decree No. 58,274. Federal authorities have introduced new rules prohibiting betting ads that promote gambling as a financial solution, with further standardized warnings required on all advertisements starting July 17. Ongoing investigations have scrutinized sports broadcast promotions, leading to marketwide reviews and increased compliance expectations for operators and media partners. Rio’s Sweeping Move Against Public Betting Advertisements This week, Rio de Janeiro took a decisive step by removing sports betting billboards,…