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Novomatic AG has secured a Gaming Related Vendor Licence, authorised by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The licence marks a major development for Novomatic in its bid to become one of the first gaming machine manufacturers and distributors to operate under the UAE’s forthcoming regulatory framework for gambling and lotteries.

In 2023, the federation of UAE states sanctioned the establishment of the GCGRA as the federal regulatory authority tasked with developing and launching a framework to govern the commercial activities of gambling.

Led by US executive Kevin Mullally (CEO/President), the GCGRA announced last year that Wynn Resorts had been awarded the concession to develop a casino resort in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Scheduled to open in 2027, Wynn Resorts is set to build a 1,000-room resort and entertainment centre. However, the GCGRA has yet to confirm the gaming capacity and operational framework that will gov..

A rethink of prevention strategies is essential to stop the general public from engaging with black market operators, encroaching on the UK’s regulated gambling market.

The warning comes from gambling harms awareness and prevention campaigners – Deal Me Out (DMO), who have published the Evaluation Report on Black Market Gamblingand its UK presence.

Significantly, the report seeks to provide the perspective of those who have engaged with unlicensed operators, offering audiences a deeper understanding of vulnerabilities and the reasons individuals turn to black market gambling.

The report states: “Over the last five years, we have become increasingly concerned about the surprising prevalence of illegal gambling in the United Kingdom, particularly among children and vulnerable people. Since our inception, we have witnessed regulation that was intended to prevent harm at a population level, but which may in fact be worsening harm for those most at risk.”

“Deal Me Out has been heartened..

The scheduled debate in Parliament over the land-based casino bill in Thailand has suffered a delay.

First reported by Bloomberg, the bill has been placed on the back burner but not shelved, in spite of some key opposition from the public.

This was somewhat embodied by the gathering of protestors that took place outside parliament, with groups demanding the government U-turns on the bill and the legalisation of casinos in Thailand.

Nonetheless, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has assured stakeholders and media that there are currently no plans to withdraw the bill, however, the government is instead focusing on more critical issues including the recovery from the recent earthquake in the country.

The impact of Trump’s tariffs has also taken centre stage when it comes to the focus of the government as they continue to wreak turmoil on global markets.

Shinawatra reportedly emphasised that communications will be strengthened and consistent in a bid to ensure that citizens i..

A degree of clarity has been found over consumer controls in the Brazilian market.

It was confirmed by the National Consumer Agency of SENACON that for every Brazil Bets licence granted, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) must register their businesses on the platform of Consumidor.gov.br.

The move was backed by SENACON Secretariat Wadih Damous, who stated: “Mandatory registration on Consumidor.gov.br is a fundamental step to ensure that bettors’ rights are respected. Now, Brazilians have a direct and efficient channel to register and monitor their complaints, strengthening balance in consumer relations.”

Further cementing the move in the new framework, the federal authorities of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) and the Ministry of Finance (MEF) gave their backing to the decision.

As a result, SENACON will tap into Consumidor.gov.br to ensure a smooth process when it comes to consumer complaints.

Furthermore, the platform also bolsters information and..

As SBC Summit Americas heads to Florida’s Broward County Convention Center this May, the spotlight will shine on the Affiliate Leaders Summit, a dedicated hub for affiliate marketers operating across North and Latin America.

Positioned within the wider event, the summit offers not just a tailored expo area but also a sharp, strategy-driven content program built specifically for performance marketing professionals.

The Affiliate Leaders Summit agenda features eight top-tier panels, each curated to address the most pressing topics in the affiliate space — from acquisition, SEO, and retention, to regional growth strategies and influencer regulation.

Featuring expert insights from leading affiliates, operators, and digital marketing specialists, the summit delivers both tactical knowledge and big-picture thinking to help affiliates stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape.

As players become better-versed in building custom parlays and blending bets for higher ROI, affiliates..

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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