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Brazil: Lula Re-Elected as Congress Considers Fixed-Odds Betting Ban

Lula was re-elected in Brazil's 25 October 2026 runoff. MP 1.394/2026 set deadlines for ending fixed-odds betting; Congress still lists the measure as awaiting installation of its

October 26, 2026

Developing

Ohio Orders 10 Prediction-Market Platforms to Stop Offering Sports Contracts

Ohio’s casino regulator sent 10 letters dated 2 October 2026 telling prediction-market platforms and brokers to stop offering sports event contracts in the state. Compliance is due

October 6, 2026

Developing

AGCO Fines theScore.Bet C$200,000 Over Cash-Out Offers It Did Not Honour

Ontario’s regulator issued its maximum monetary penalty over two cash-out offers on one parlay, about C$380,000 and almost C$100,000, that theScore.Bet did not honour.

October 6, 2026

Breaking

OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis as CEO as Jordan Levin Moves to Chairman

OpenBet has named Nikos Konstakis as incoming CEO, effective at the end of 2026, with current CEO Jordan Levin moving to Chairman and remaining involved in the company's long-term

September 24, 2026