Newsazenplay.comBrazil’s Provisional Measure No. 1.394 cancelled fixed-odds betting and online casino licences and required licensed sites to stop operating from October 6. The measure followed the country’s recent creation of a federal licensing regime and left operators without refunds for licence fees.
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Brazil suspended licensed sports betting and online casino activity through a presidential measure dated September 25, 2026, according to industry coverage. The measure reportedly cancelled 85 federal licences and placed the future of the market before Congress for review.
Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirmed that the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements legislation amended in 2022 will be reviewed in 2027. The review follows concerns about gambling-related harm and the effectiveness of the current statutory framework.
Legal commentary questioned how India’s PROG Act and 2026 rules affect real-money online gaming operators. The analysis identified inconsistencies in the ban and suggested that some businesses may shift toward social or free-to-play formats.