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Aracaju Bans Betting Advertisements Across Public Spaces and Licensed Structures
The city of Aracaju has banned betting advertisements on public and municipally licensed structures, with fines from R$300 to R$5,000 for violators. The move aligns with a growing trend among Brazilian municipalities, though industry association ANJL is considering legal action, arguing advertising restrictions should be handled at the federal level.
Italian Tax Agency Raises 2026 Gambling Revenue Forecast by €807 Million
Italy's tax authority has raised its 2026 gambling revenue forecast by €807 million, driven by new online licences and marginal tax hikes, though recent receipts have dipped. Regulatory reforms, including a unified land-based framework and a replacement for the advertising ban, are due by end of August.
Another UK Gambling Ad Ban Effort Fails as Local Authorities Ramp Up Pressure on Burnham
Proposed gambling sponsorship and advertising bans in the UK's Sports Events Bill were rejected in the House of Lords, but growing pressure from local councils and the Coalition to End Gambling Ads is now targeting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
KSA orders TonyBet to scrap World Cup ad over indirect use of athlete imagery
The Dutch KSA ordered TonyBet to pull a World Cup ad that implicitly used recognisable footballers, violating the role-model ban. The operator complied, while the regulator continues intensified World Cup surveillance and previously warned VBet over banned live betting markets.
Lib Dem peer fails again to rein in gambling sponsorship as UK government holds firm
Lord Foster's attempt to amend the Sporting Events Bill to ban gambling sponsorship and unlicensed data collection was defeated in the Lords, as the government reiterates its preference to handle gambling policy through the existing Gambling Act review rather than via ad-hoc amendments.
EU Top Court Rejects Google's Appeal Over Italian Gambling Ad Fine
The EU's highest court ruled against Google, holding it liable for gambling ads on YouTube under a commercial partnership, and upheld a €750,000 Italian fine. The case now returns to an Italian court for a final decision.
CJEU Rules Google May Be Liable for Gambling Ads on YouTube Partner Channels
The EU's top court ruled that Google may be held liable for gambling ads on YouTube partner channels, rejecting the company's argument that EU telecoms rules shield it from responsibility for third-party content when it has reviewed the channel's theme and metadata as part of a commercial partnership.
Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Backs Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's licensed betting industry and its main trade associations have welcomed the government's new advertising restrictions requiring mandatory consumer warnings, viewing the rules as a positive step for market integrity and player protection.
Brazil launches public health campaign to highlight betting addiction risks
Brazil's Ministry of Health is launching a national campaign to educate the public on betting addiction risks and promote mental health support, while new advertising restrictions for operators take effect in July.
Mato Grosso Committee Advances Gambling Addiction Prevention Bill Amid Federal Crackdown
Mato Grosso's legislative committee has approved a bill to combat gambling addiction, while the federal government rolls out new advertising restrictions and a working group to enforce consumer protection rules against betting operators.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Reshapes LATAM iGaming: Key Lessons for Operators and Affiliates
The 2026 World Cup exposed critical gaps in mobile readiness, payment infrastructure, and creative strategy across Latin America's iGaming market, with live betting surges and regulatory shifts demanding faster, more reliable platforms.
Rio de Janeiro Bans Betting Ads in Public Spaces, Federal Government Tightens National Rules
Rio de Janeiro has banned betting platform ads in public spaces via Decree No. 58.274, becoming the first Brazilian state capital to do so, while the federal government concurrently issued new ordinances requiring mandatory warning labels and restricting promotional content for licensed betting operators nationwide.