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Brazilian government to ban benefit beneficiaries from gambling

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The Brazilian government is preparing to include a measure to prevent beneficiaries of social welfare money from gambling.

Regis Dudena, Secretary of Prizes and Betting (SPA) at the Ministry of Finance, confirmed the SPA’s plans to block those in receipt of Bolsa Familia and the Continous Cash Benefit (BPC) in an interview with Estadão, stating that the measure is in “the final alignment phase” from a legal and technical perspective.

By implementing the ban, the SPA is following the directive of Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (STF), which in November 2024 unanimously upheld the decision of Minister Luiz Fux, who ordered special protective measures to prevent the use of social welfare money.

“We don’t have a deadline yet. We want to publish a regulation, but we are being very careful because we know we are dealing with rights and following a decision from the Supreme Court. So, we want to fulfill this decision in the best possible way, protecting all rights,” Dudena stated.

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Operators should ‘take note’ after Australia fines Colossalbet

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Ryman Racing, trading as Colossalbet, has been hit with regulatory action after posting prohibited gambling advertisements to social media. The Australian operator was fined AU$60,000 (£29,000) by a Magistrate at Downing Centre Local Court on 31 March. The court concluded that five of its posts across Facebook and Instagram pages failed to meet standards of ‘decency,…

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UK parliament hears case for increased advertising restrictions

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Healthcare professionals lobby hard while OHID outlines national strategy for prevention The Health and Social Care Select Committee met in the UK parliament this morning (April 2nd) to consider the current gambling landscape and the potential for harms caused by developments in gambling products. Director of the Southern Gambling Treatment Clinic Sam Chamberlain, University of…

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UKGC demands improvement in land-based RG training

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Visiting Bacta’s SR Exchange conference, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) highlighted some areas where Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) seem to be lagging. The regulator’s Director of Policy, Bryony Sheldon, addressed the fully-booked Bacta Social Responsibility Exchange venue in Leeds by opening up with an overview of the AGC shortcomings that the UKGC witnessed in 2024.  AGC on-site compliance UK-wide…

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Bulgaria increases self-exclusion minimum to one year

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Gamblers in Bulgaria will now have to self-exclude for a minimum of one year instead of 30 days after a change in regulations. This was announced on the website of the regulator, the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA), which confirmed that the new rules have been in place since 27 March. The increase in minimum self-eclusion from…

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Italy defers LeoVegas Dignity Decree challenge to the ECJ

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Italy’s Council of State has chosen to defer a ruling on a legal dispute related to gambling advertising to the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

The deferment by Italy’s supreme administrative court follows its own determination, which “has raised doubts” on how European laws, standards and practices can be interpreted by the legislative framework of Italy’s Dignity Decree of 2018.

As such the Council of State has chosen for the legal dispute to be settled by the judgement of the ECJ. The discrepancies of the Dignity Decree of 2018, which has imposed a federal ban on betting/gambling advertising and sponsorships in Italy since 2019,, have come under scrutiny once more.

The dispute concerns LeoVegas AB challenge of a €50,000 fine imposed by the AGCOM, Italy’s Communications and Media Authority in 2019 for violating the Dignity Decree.

LeoVegas AB had broadcast adverts for its Italian subsidiary Winga.it on the satellite TV channel Sky 237. The advertisements promoted games and slot..

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Ireland enters licence transition for new GRAI authority in 2026

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Irish betting and gaming companies, from bookmakers to tech developers, have been requested to register their interest in a gambling licence under its new framework.

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has shared the request across social media channels, stating that it wants to make the licensing process as seamless as possible.

“To assist in our preparations for the roll out of the new Licensing regime and ensuring a scalable, efficient and effective roll out we are requesting all interested parties to register their interest for a licence in the Irish market,” a GRAI LinkedIn statement read.

All companies providing betting, gaming or lottery services in Ireland will have to apply for a licence under the new framework, governed by the Gambling Act 2024 – the culmination of a two year legislative process.

The Gambling Act was introduced to the Irish legislature, the Oireachtas, in 2022 with the purpose of updating Ireland’s gambling regulations. The country last re..

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