Regulatory News

The UK Gambling Commission has published its Evidence Roadmaps, outlining six priority research themes that will guide the regulatory body’s statutory levy-funded research agenda. The roadmaps, developed through extensive stakeholder consultation, provide detailed insights into the Commission’s evidence needs as it enters a new phase of research, prevention, and treatment activity supported by the incoming statutory levy system.

Giovanni Rocco, National Secretary of Sports Betting and Economic Development at Brazil’s Ministry of Sports, outlined the country’s regulatory achievements and ongoing challenges during an interview at BiS Brasília, highlighting concerns about inflated sponsorship values and the government’s strategy to combat match manipulation.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday as part of two separate federal investigations into illegal gambling operations spanning 11 states and involving organized crime networks.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has imposed a $112,188 civil penalty against Digital Gaming Corporation, which operated under the Super Group brand in the state, for multiple self-exclusion and responsible gaming compliance failures between March 2024 and January 2025.

The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) will adopt a single business-to-consumer online gaming license model for each of the country’s seven emirates, mirroring the existing approach for land-based casino operations, according to a Vixio GamblingCompliance report.

The Sergipe State Public Services Regulation Agency (Agrese) hosted an online public hearing to discuss the General Regulation of Operation of Public Lottery Services in the state, bringing together industry experts, regulators, and financial institutions to shape a transparent and responsible regulatory framework.