16 Oct04 Regulation
Polymarket seeks help against New York in prediction markets dispute
Polymarket’s request for help against New York and Kalshi’s potential tribal agreement concern prediction market operators.
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16 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil's justice ministry requests scrutiny of six games over loot boxes
Game suppliers face prioritised scrutiny over similarities between loot boxes and online betting.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Kenyan gambling regulator urges closer industry engagement at iGamingFuture East Africa
Closer industry engagement could help regulators keep player safeguards and customer control in step with technological change.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Macau mass-market casino revenue drops 5.2% in Q3 as slots grow
Casino investors face contrasting performance within Macau’s mass market, with slot revenue growth accompanying an overall segment decline.
14 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
South Korean authorities move to dismantle alleged KRW3.1 trillion betting network
The arrests and repatriations could affect efforts to dismantle the alleged network across several markets.
16 Oct04 Regulation
GDJ leaves Gabon’s online betting approvals and fees undisclosed
Without published approvals, fees or terms, operators cannot readily assess participation in Gabon’s online-betting market.
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16 Oct04 Regulation
Casaleggio Associati ranks Sisal first among Italian betting and casino sites
The ranking gives operators and investors a view of relative site positions and reported category growth in Italy.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Uruguay's parliament reallocates incremental betting VAT revenue from January 2027
The new allocation redirects incremental sports-betting VAT to named sports bodies and excludes AUF.
16 Oct04 Regulation
DGJA warns betting shops operating without authorisation face sanctions in Dominican Republic
The DGJA warning exposes unauthorised shop operators and involved concessionaires to sanctions and provisional suspensions.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Labour MPs back letter urging Chancellor to consider higher gaming duty
Any change to machine gaming duty could affect Category B machine operators and the high streets where their venues operate.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Puerto Rico Gaming Commission reports US$45m in slot machine revenue
Reported machine revenue supports named public allocations, while enforcement operations target route-based gambling machines.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
DELULU Gaming brings selected titles to 500 Casino players
The launch adds another operator to DELULU Gaming’s distribution network across international markets.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Stake offered crypto deposits to Brazilians after betting ban; lawyer warns of licence revocation risk
Offering betting through Stake.com after the ban could put Stake's licence at risk of revocation.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Río Negro bill proposes indigenous communities be allowed to run casinos
The bill could let indigenous communities operate casinos to support economic development and financial autonomy.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Chile’s SCJ defends online betting blocks against Latamwin and Epicbet
The court challenges may affect how blocking orders apply to online betting operators in Chile.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Piedmont sets training deadline for venues with AWP machines
Venue owners with AWP machines in Piedmont must complete the specified training by the stated deadline.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania skill games ban leads Republic Amusements to cut 81 jobs
The ruling and machine removals are followed by 81 job cuts at Republic Amusements, while legalisation legislation remains stalled.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Entre Ríos bans maintenance debtors from entering casinos and gaming venues
The approved change bars registered maintenance debtors from entering casinos and gaming venues.
16 Oct04 Regulation
German courts support player claims over online gambling losses
The decisions could expose operators to claims from players who lost money while they lacked a German licence.
16 Oct04 Regulation
House of Commons reviews proposed sports betting advertising oversight bill
The proposed national oversight could affect how sports betting advertising is regulated across Canada.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Generoso Bloise examines Italian PREU assessments and taxpayer evidence
The analysis concerns how operators can challenge PREU assessments and document machine operating periods.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Petition to Italian Senate seeks review of gambling rules on safety, health and crime
The petition’s referral to Justice and Finance committees places gambling rules on their review agenda for safety, health and crime.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Santa Fe deputies advance bill restricting betting access for maintenance debtors
If enacted, the bill would require gambling operators in Santa Fe to check the register and restrict access for listed debtors.
16 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Berlin court refuses to halt €250,000 GGL penalty against rapper Capital Bra over gambling promotion
The penalty is due despite a possible appeal, showing the GGL can enforce against alleged promotion of unlicensed gambling.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Taiwanese authorities restrict access to Coinbase and Kalshi websites over election betting
The access restrictions affect how prediction-market platforms can serve users in Taiwan amid enforcement over election-related betting.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Paraguay’s executive proposes DINAJZAR to replace CONAJZAR
The proposal could change licensing, compliance and oversight requirements for gambling operators in Paraguay.
16 Oct03 Licences & markets
Savona bar's licence suspended for seven days over disorder and slots running outside permitted hours
The suspension links venue disorder and irregularities with slots operating outside municipal hours, exposing the bar to licence action.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Amici urge Supreme Court to review New Jersey’s dispute with Kalshi
The dispute concerns whether states can apply gambling rules to sports-event contracts offered by federally regulated exchanges.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil regulates games framework as Justice Ministry flags loot boxes as betting-like risk
The games framework and loot-box scrutiny put video games and betting-like mechanics under simultaneous government attention.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Special master orders review of FanDuel merger communications in shareholder suit
The review could lead to disclosure of communications relevant to former shareholders’ claims over the 2018 merger proceeds.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Lula omits bets ban from Globo interview as MP 1.394/2026 draws 99 amendments
The ban’s many amendments and possible delayed court decision leave its prospects uncertain for operators and suppliers.
16 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Tennis player Stefan Milićević banned for 24 years and fined €70,000 for match fixing
The ban and fine for match fixing and non-cooperation underscore integrity enforcement for tennis markets.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Amstelveen council backs public-space gambling advertising ban
The proposal would extend restrictions to advertising for land-based gambling businesses in Amstelveen’s public spaces.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Fondazione FAIR schedules webinar on €50,000 player protection research call
The call supports research intended to improve gambling regulation and player protection, with €50,000 allocated to one project.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Lotto Hessen calls for effective action against illegal online gambling in Germany
The reported disagreement over the scale of illegal online gambling informs enforcement and legal-market decisions.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Casino executives warn UK investment may slow amid Machine Games Duty uncertainty
A possible Machine Games Duty increase could affect investment decisions and the viability of UK casino venues.
16 Oct04 Regulation
PressGiochi examines crypto payment adoption in European gambling
Operators considering crypto payments must account for MiCA authorisation requirements and Italy’s controls on payment flows.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
StarCasinò launches four games, including two Italian market previews
The launches add four titles to StarCasinò.it’s Italian-market offering, including a platform-exclusive game.
16 Oct04 Regulation
DGOJ extends Spain consultation on risky gambling behaviour to 26 October
The extension gives operators and other participants four additional days to submit views on the proposed risk detection mechanism.
16 Oct04 Regulation
VNLOK alleges Meta failures over illegal gambling and calls for European focus
The case raises VNLOK's concerns about Meta and illegal gambling at a European level.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Kalshi introduces incremental payout contracts for selected NFL player markets
Kalshi’s expanded NFL offering gives traders partial payouts when selected player statistics fall below contract targets.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Merkur Group sponsors German table football Bundesliga finals weekend as main sponsor
Merkur’s long-standing partnership shows how a gaming company can gain visibility through table football sponsorship.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Namibia Gambling Board extends deadline for two technology tenders to 5 November 2026
Suppliers have more time to bid on Namibia’s monitoring and licensing systems after clarification requests.
16 Oct03 Licences & markets
NET Gaming Solutions gets approval for Wonderland Bank and Spin Paradise Bank games
The approvals add two titles to NET’s amusement-machine catalogue for Italy’s regulated market.
16 Oct04 Regulation
PressGiochi reports UIF guidance on AML reporting in Italy’s gambling sector
The guidance gives gambling providers a basis for improving suspicious transaction reporting and AML controls.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Jamma reports Stefani will present arcade preservation bill at Rome press conference
The proposal could affect how operators and institutions approach the preservation and recognition of vintage arcade cabinets in Italy.
16 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
PlayCity fines Slots U.A. more than UAH 4.75m in Ukraine
The penalties show operators in Ukraine face enforcement over payment practices and failure to meet corrective orders.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Entain reports third-quarter net gaming revenue growth as Brazil falls 36%
Brazil’s revenue decline affected Entain’s reported growth, while the measure’s market restrictions add to uncertainty for operators there.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Bally Wulff reports positive feedback from 15-city in-house shows
The reported response offers operators and suppliers an indication of reception to Bally Wulff’s in-house shows.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italy: gaming concessionaires face 16 October tax deadlines for single tax, lapsed winnings and dormant accounts
Concessionaires must reconcile September tax, winnings and dormant-account payments with the applicable deadlines and reported balances.
16 Oct04 Regulation
CNI urges Italian parliament to protect small amusement-machine businesses
CNI’s request puts restrictions affecting small machine operators before parliament and seeks changes to conditions limiting their operations.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Bloomberg analysis finds roughly 98% loss rate for Kalshi and Polymarket longshot contracts
The findings bear on state challenges to Kalshi and Polymarket's position that their contracts fall exclusively under CFTC jurisdiction.
16 Oct04 Regulation
EGR examines Denmark gambling reform impacts
The piece identifies gambling-related harm, consumer behaviour and channelisation as areas whose response to Denmark’s reform remains uncertain.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Bulgaria seeks urgent EU procedure for proposed gambling advertising ban
The proposed ban would limit operators’ advertising in public spaces and digital channels in Bulgaria.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Evoplay partners with Gran Madrid to supply around 50 games in Spain
The partnership adds about 50 Evoplay titles to Gran Madrid Casino Online, expanding the supplier’s reach in Spain’s regulated market.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming to close 2026 trade show tour at SiGMA World Rome with 86 certified games
Certification under Italy’s new rules and named operator partnerships show TaDa’s routes into several regulated markets.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Denmark proposes tighter gambling advertising rules and affiliate payment limits
The proposal could require operators and affiliates to change advertising practices and turnover-based commission agreements in Denmark.
16 Oct03 Licences & markets
CasinoNieuws.nl podcast covers Dutch gambling policy and Hard Rock sportsbook licence
The reported licence expansion could add sports betting to Hard Rock Casino’s Dutch offering once launch preparations are complete.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Murcia reforms bingo rules to allow electronic bingo while Valencia's electronic hall bingo stays stalled
Murcia’s reform allows electronic bingo, while its continued non-implementation in Valencia leaves hall operators there without that offer.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Melilla proposes tighter casino and gaming hall rules
The proposed rules could change gaming halls’ access checks, locations and visibility, while setting conditions for sports betting accounts and gaming machines.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Murcia assembly committee backs youth gambling prevention plan
The proposed plan and rules could change prevention measures and operating conditions for gambling venues in Murcia.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Galicia's addiction prevention plan proposes tougher gambling penalties and advertising rules to protect minors
The plan proposes advertising rules, more minor-access inspections and higher penalties, but these are not yet binding obligations.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
DAZN Bet becomes official betting sponsor of Atlético de Madrid in multi-year deal
The multi-year club partnership includes prize draws and fan experiences, supporting DAZN Bet’s stated growth strategy in Spain.
16 Oct07 People moves
Gran Casino Sardinero appoints José Faustino Batres as director in Santander
Batres’s appointment brings an experienced casino manager back to the operation of a venue in Santander.
15 Oct04 Regulation
CeJuego cites Spanish data showing possible problem gambling halved to 1% between 2018 and 2024
CeJuego cites official data showing possible problem gambling prevalence fell between 2018 and 2024, informing debate about gambling policy.
16 Oct04 Regulation
GGRAsia reports Hokkaido revises its position on integrated resorts
The revision concerns Hokkaido’s stated position on integrated resort requirements.
16 Oct07 People moves
Feite Hofman leaves Stichting AGOG board after fifteen years
The departure changes the leadership of an organisation that supports people affected by gambling problems.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Curaçao finance minister delays CGA complaint until investigation ends
The investigation and the halted complaint affect scrutiny of the CGA’s relationship with Random Consulting Ltd.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Jin Sun-mee urges review of Kangwon Land entry-ban procedures in South Korea
The review could affect Kangwon Land’s procedures for allowing previously barred customers to return to its casino.
16 Oct03 Licences & markets
Interblock's 'Battle for Earth' receives Pagcor approval, with Manila launch due in fourth quarter
Pagcor approval clears the way for Interblock’s Battle for Earth launch in Manila, according to the headline.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Macau prosecutor seeks changes to gambling-linked currency exchange law
The proposed changes would address evidential obstacles authorities face when pursuing gambling-linked illegal currency exchange cases.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Legitbet identifies 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil
The growth in illegal sites increases exposure to betting platforms for children and adolescents in Brazil, according to the ANJL president.
15 Oct03 Licences & markets
Louisiana Gaming Control Board extends DraftKings permit through February 19
The conditional extension gives DraftKings time to meet the board’s requirements while its Louisiana permit remains subject to oversight.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Canary Islands advisory council reviews draft decree allowing up to 30 B machines in bingo halls
The proposed machine limits and placement rules could affect bingo hall operations across the Canary Islands.
16 Oct02 Funding
Barcino Slot redirects Fortune Bingo towards machines and halls in Barcelona
The change shifts the company’s stated focus towards machine services and gaming halls in Barcelona province.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Valencia raises addiction prevention funding to €5 million, with €420,000 from gambling sanctions
Gambling sanctions contribute funding to Valencia’s addiction-prevention programme, linking enforcement revenue with prevention services.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Emotiva opens first Andalusian gaming hall, a 360 m² venue in Málaga
Emotiva’s Málaga opening marks its entry into Andalusia and its stated expansion into new regions.
15 Oct03 Licences & markets
MGA adds Type 3 services to Hacksaw’s Malta B2B licence
The extension gives operators a Malta-licensed supplier platform for peer-to-peer prediction markets, subject to each market’s local rules.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
NOVOMATIC Spain explains four-level Symphony jackpot in hospitality video
The video explains a jackpot feature intended for NOVOMATIC Spain’s hospitality channel.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Sächsische Lotto-GmbH tenders for procurement of HPE servers
The tender gives suppliers an opportunity to bid for HPE servers for a German state lottery.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
California Lottery opens tender closing 23 November 2026
The tender gives suppliers a submission deadline to consider.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Minnesota Lottery seeks advertising agency proposals in open tender
Advertising suppliers can assess the tender timetable and decide whether to submit a proposal.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian lawyer questions scrutiny of bettor accounts with balances above R$ 500 mil
The analysis may affect how authorities assess bettors’ funds held by betting platforms after the prohibition.
15 Oct04 Regulation
SINDIBETS-SP urges evidence-based debate after more than 5 mil jobs lost
The association says the reported job losses and the movement of betting demand to illegal platforms affect regulated operators and workers.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Angola’s ISJ identifies nine gaming operators as high money-laundering risks
Angolan gaming operators face tighter oversight after ISJ identified nine operators as presenting high money-laundering risks.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes gambling decrees with fines up to VND200m
Operators across Vietnam’s gambling sectors would face revised administrative enforcement, including proposed fines up to VND200m.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada Gaming Control Board lists proposed technical standards revisions and regulatory review under Executive Order 2026-003
Proposed Nevada technical revisions cover multiple gaming systems, putting associated equipment requirements under review.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
MGM Osaka partners with Japan Casino School on certified gaming talent course
The partnership aims to develop gaming talent through a certified course for the MGM Osaka project.
15 Oct04 Regulation
EU court requires immediate refunds for unauthorised payments despite alleged gross negligence
Gambling operators could face increased deposit claims, while payment providers must immediately refund unauthorised transactions despite alleged customer gross negligence.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Mali targets FCFA54.4bn in sports betting winnings tax revenue for 2027
Investors can assess Mali’s higher sports betting tax target alongside proposed expansion of PMU-Mali’s betting network.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Medier sues Tyson over £1.5m Rabona sponsorship dispute in UK
The case puts the scope and enforceability of a gambling sponsorship agreement under scrutiny for operators and their commercial partners.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Massachusetts study finds higher problem gambling levels among veterans
Regulators assessing veteran gambling support have evidence of elevated problem gambling and military norms that impede help-seeking.
15 Oct04 Regulation
DGOJ joins Gaming in Spain 2026 conference on online gambling regulation
The joint deposit limit changes how deposit limits apply to players with accounts at multiple online operators.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Springfield seeks open court proceedings in MGM casino sale dispute
The dispute leaves the proposed transfer of MGM Springfield’s operating rights subject to the city’s approval and ongoing arbitration.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Fluminense secures deadline extension for labour debt payment in Brazil
The extension changes the timing of payments to former employees as the club says the measure affected its finances.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada regulator challenges prediction markets’ innovation claims
The comments raise licensing and tribal-law questions for prediction-market operators and tribes considering agreements with them.
15 Oct04 Regulation
New Zealand proposes online casino contributions of up to NZD20m annually
Online casino operators would contribute 4% of adjusted gross gaming revenue to community funding under New Zealand’s proposal.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi CEO warns US court rulings could push prediction markets offshore
The outcome could determine whether prediction market operators can continue serving the US market under federal or state rules.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban under MP 1.394/2026 triggers layoffs across the sector
The reported redundancies show the ban is already affecting workers across Brazil’s betting sector.
15 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment’s Swedish casino licence
Charm must stop licensed casino operations immediately while the regulator questions its eligibility over accounting discrepancies and suspected offences.
15 Oct04 Regulation
MGA receives 48 suspicious sports betting reports in Q3 2026
The alerts give sports bodies information to assess potential integrity threats identified through betting monitoring and licensed operators.
15 Oct04 Regulation
ANJ extends French advertising oversight partnership to games involving monetisable digital objects
Suppliers of gambling-like games involving monetisable digital objects now fall within the ANJ–ARPP advertising oversight partnership’s expanded scope.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Bryn Kenney seeks damages from GGPoker entities over alleged unpaid commissions
The dispute puts GGPoker’s alleged commission and equity arrangements, as well as platform security claims, before a court.
15 Oct07 People moves
Spectrum Gaming Group recruits Tim Miller as GLI names Gavin Isaacs to board advisory role
The appointments add personnel to Spectrum Gaming Group and board advisory support to GLI.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Underdog sues Tennessee regulators to block prediction market enforcement action
The suit contests state authority over Underdog’s prediction market and follows a ruling against Kalshi.
14 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Finland’s National Police Board sets conditional fines up to €1.2m for illegal marketing
The fines set potential financial exposure for companies marketing unauthorised gambling services in mainland Finland.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania and Wyoming lawmakers propose sweepstakes casino bans
Wyoming’s proposal would expose online casinos, sweepstakes and businesses knowingly supporting their operation to felony penalties.
15 Oct04 Regulation
KSA seeks closer cooperation with fellow Dutch regulators
The discussions address overlapping regulatory responsibilities that the KSA encounters when supervising the Dutch gambling market.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Gamprin seeks 35% casino duty share for Liechtenstein host communities
The proposal would give casino host communities a direct share of gaming duty while the ministry’s reported position points to the existing fiscal equalisation system.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
CasinoNieuws.nl launches CheckJeCasino tool for Dutch casino checks
The checker gives consumers a way to verify whether a casino site matches a Dutch licence holder.
15 Oct04 Regulation
iGaming Brazil reports debate over gambling oversight after Brazil betting ban
The debate concerns oversight of sports betting platforms and online casinos across Latin America.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Palms Bet and MERKUR GAMING mark 20-year partnership at BEGE 2026
The event gives operators and suppliers a forum to meet the partners and hear about new gaming products.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Buenos Aires commission examines online betting regulation bill
The proposed controls and licensee contributions could change operating and advertising requirements for online betting companies in Buenos Aires province.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Peru’s Civic Works Party proposes raising online betting tax to 5%
The proposed tax could affect licensed operators’ profitability and decisions to remain in Peru.
15 Oct04 Regulation
ODECU calls for betting advertising rules after reviewing seven cases involving Chilean clubs
ODECU's proposals would affect betting advertising on club shirts, in stadiums, during broadcasts and through digital campaigns.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
MondoPlay joins casino-focused social platform Vivaro.me to promote its game catalogue
Vivaro.me gives MondoPlay a casino-sector channel to share its catalogue with players, suppliers and operators.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetConstruct AI showcases five sportsbook tools and BetNuma at SiGMA World
Operators can assess BetConstruct AI’s sportsbook tools and in-house lottery system at the event.
15 Oct04 Regulation
DGJA begins operations and bans new lottery outlets in Dominican Republic
Lottery operators cannot open new outlets under the Dominican Republic’s newly operational DGJA prohibition.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Mato Grosso prosecutors agree R$ 100 mil settlement with influencer Victor Vinicius
The agreement remains subject to a judge’s approval before its terms take effect.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Rio de Janeiro Alerj approves mental health guidelines for compulsive gambling and gaming
The bill sets mental health care guidelines for compulsive use of electronic and gambling games and now awaits the state government’s decision.
15 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSC lists blocked illegal gambling websites in Belgium
Operators on Belgium’s blocked register face listing retention, with defunct or inaccessible sites removed only after at least five years.
15 Oct04 Regulation
UK betting group members urge chancellor to reconsider proposed MGD rise
The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
15 Oct04 Regulation
ADM sends concessionaires 2026 responsible gambling campaign guidance in Italy
The guidance sets campaign content, paid digital spending limits and reporting duties for online gambling concessionaires.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Bavarian amusement machine association gives members free Audava software for two years
BAV members receive two years of free software covering workforce planning, training, deadlines and social concept documentation.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Jamma examines consumer rules for gamification in Italian online casinos
Operators and suppliers may need clearer coin-store disclosures and contractual responsibilities for gamification features.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Altenar challenges Sportradar’s sports data practices with EU and UK authorities
The dispute concerns competitors’ access to official data used to price and manage live betting markets.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Pietro Cardia Lorenzoni presents postdoctoral research on Brazil’s betting regulation
The research addresses how Brazil’s betting rules and the challenge to the federal measure could affect operators and the regulated market.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Luiz Fux is expected to defer betting ban case until after Brazil election run-off
The timing of Fux’s review and the MP’s required congressional vote affect operators’ authorisations and betting sponsorships in Brazil.
15 Oct04 Regulation
BNLData disputes Comsefaz’s R$ 62.5bn betting loss estimate
The figures affect how operators and regulators assess court claims and estimates of losses attributed to betting.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Caixa takes responsibility for outstanding bettor refunds in Brazil from 15 October
The pending balance and unnamed companies leave operators and bettors without a full account of refunds still due.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Kalshi and Polymarket exceed USD220m in US midterm election wagering
Investors assessing election betting growth must consider that Polymarket’s busiest 1% of wallets generated 70% of congressional trading volume.
15 Oct04 Regulation
AGCM opens consultation on Lega Pro rights guidelines covering betting
Betting stakeholders can comment by 26 October on Lega Pro audiovisual rights guidelines covering gaming and betting uses.
15 Oct04 Regulation
UK casinos identify £200m investment plans over five years
The planned investment would improve casino operators’ hospitality and entertainment facilities in the UK.
15 Oct04 Regulation
France’s online gambling market grows 11% in H1 2026
The figures show online activity’s growing share of France’s regulated gambling market, while traditional exclusive-rights activities contracted.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi files anti-harassment rule allowing penalties for abusive traders
Kalshi’s proposed rule would allow financial penalties, suspension or account deactivation for users harassing athletes or third parties over trading.
15 Oct04 Regulation
DAW calls for concession rethink in North Rhine-Westphalia
The associations' requests concern concession policy, staffing and succession rules for gambling machine operators in North Rhine-Westphalia.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italy's Council of State upholds ADM's 81-band bingo fee system
The ruling confirms ADM can set extension fees by turnover bands while leaving challenges to those criteria to ordinary proceedings.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Dutch cabinet rejects proposals to ban Postcode Loterij format and tighten advertising rules
The decision leaves the lottery’s current format and advertising rules unchanged while the Tweede Kamer considers the initiative.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Emilia-Romagna court suspends Modena premises closure order
The interim ruling keeps the contested closure order suspended until the court’s panel considers the case.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Washington DC sportsbooks record $80.2m in September wagers as bet365 launches
bet365 entered Washington DC as September wagers increased 4%, expanding operator participation while betting volumes grew.
14 Oct04 Regulation
LOGiCO calls for shared responsible gambling communication in Italy
A shared responsible gambling message could give Italian operators a coordinated role in prevention and public communication.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Evoplay launches The Castle of Slotenstein Halloween slot
The launch adds a seasonal slot with a bonus feature and optional direct access to the bonus game to Evoplay’s online game catalogue.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Detroit commercial casinos increase September gaming revenue 5% to $103.5m
Detroit’s three commercial casinos recorded 5% revenue growth, giving operators and investors a measure of September performance.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery secures five-year Pan Am brand agreement for worldwide lottery games
Brightstar’s exclusive agreement covers worldwide Pan Am lottery products across instant tickets, draw games and iLottery for five years.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italy includes gaming measures in 2027 budget plan
The plan signals a multi-year revenue contribution from gaming, while leaving operators without detail on which taxes or market segments may be affected.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Fenabanca questions Dominican gambling law changes on shop distances and game sales
The law’s shop-distance and game-sale rules affect how traditional lottery operators can run their businesses.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Calabria tax court upholds ordinary VAT option for gaming-machine operator
The ruling clarifies how gaming-machine operators can elect and substantiate ordinary VAT treatment.
15 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
ADM blocks 381 unauthorised gambling websites in Italy and restores one
ADM’s order blocks access to 381 additional unauthorised gambling websites, while restoring access to one website.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Ontario online poker liquidity faces Supreme Court objections
Supreme Court objections concern Ontario’s regulated online poker market, where shared liquidity increases player pools and pots.
15 Oct04 Regulation
AGCOM opens inquiry into extending Lega Pro media rights guidelines to 2030/31 season
Operators can submit input before the inquiry concludes, shaping guidelines for centralised rights sales through 2030/31.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Castilla-La Mancha plans to keep new casino licences closed until end of 2031
The planned restriction would prevent operators obtaining new casino licences in Castilla-La Mancha until the end of 2031.
15 Oct04 Regulation
La Rioja proposes €795.91 fees for casino game authorisations in bingo and gaming halls
La Rioja’s proposal would charge €795.91 for authorising casino games in bingo and gaming halls, with revenue effects unquantified.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Industry figures debate gambling-specific AI rules
Industry disagreement centres on whether existing consumer protection legislation and the EU AI Act sufficiently cover gambling.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Netwin adds Octavian Gaming content to its online games offering in Italy
The partnership expands Netwin’s catalogue and gives Octavian titles another route to Italian online players.
15 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Hong Kong authorities develop technology and financial monitoring measures against illegal online gambling
Hong Kong’s measures combine financial monitoring and enforcement against illegal online gambling with education and counselling to reduce gambling harm.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
SportsGrid seeks buyer as wagering media revenue falls
A potential sale could affect operators considering commercial relationships with sports wagering media companies.
15 Oct04 Regulation
SEC approves Cboe KPI contracts; Robinhood expects Q3 offer
The contracts could give operators and investors a regulated route to trade on company performance measures, while the clearinghouse approval remains outstanding.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Macau casinos average MOP729m daily revenue from 5 to 11 October
Macau’s daily gaming revenue exceeded September’s average despite softer high-end activity, providing investors a comparison of casino performance.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
PGCB renews Stadium Casino Westmoreland licence for five years
The renewal confirms Live! Casino Pittsburgh can continue operating under its renewed licence, while the exclusions bar the five people from casino gaming in Pennsylvania.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania skill games become illegal after lawmakers miss regulation window
The change leaves businesses operating the machines exposed to seizures and criminal charges, according to the report.
15 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Norsk Tipping tenders concept elements for physical venues, valued at 40,000,000 NOK
Suppliers can assess a tender for concept elements at Norsk Tipping’s physical venues.
15 Oct06 Tenders & awards
TED reports Norsk Tipping award to Mnemonic AS in Norway
The award gives suppliers a reported public contract value of NOK 30m in Norway’s IT services market.
15 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Dieppe issues tender for public service delegation to operate its municipal casino
Casino operators can consider bidding to run Dieppe’s municipal casino under a public service delegation.
14 Oct04 Regulation
PAGCOR chairman backs regulatory split as Casino Filipino losses near ₱7bn
The proposed separation would change PAGCOR's responsibilities for regulation and casino operations.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Quaest poll finds 72% back Brazil betting ban, while Bolsonaro leads Lula
The proposal could affect betting operators and the sector’s workers, clubs and public revenue if Congress advances the ban.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Alberta’s AiGC reports 51 approved iGaming sites live as grace period ends
Operators without final authorisation face a shutdown requirement, while the reported live-site count shows the scale of Alberta’s regulated market.
14 Oct04 Regulation
NGCB lists Nevada gaming licence fees and revenue tax rates
The NGCB schedule sets recurring machine taxes, quarterly licence fees and monthly revenue fee bands for nonrestricted licensees.
14 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL report finds increase in illegal betting websites in Brazil
The reported increase points to greater illegal betting activity facing Brazil’s regulated operators.
14 Oct04 Regulation
NGCB sets 15 November deadline for Nevada technical standards consultation
Nevada operators and equipment suppliers have until 15 November to comment on proposed technical standards for gaming equipment and systems.
14 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC proposes swap classification for sports and political event contracts
The CFTC proposal would classify sports, political, cultural and weather event contracts as swaps and explicitly include them in rules.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Río Negro Lottery and UNRN award prizes in student competition
The competition gives students a platform to address healthy habits, social responsibility, environmental care, and problematic consumption.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Google adds dedicated advertising guidance for prediction markets
The guidance sets compliance and certification conditions for prediction market operators seeking to advertise through Google.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
SkyCity agrees to sell The Grand Hotel in Auckland for NZ$221 million
The sale remains subject to Overseas Investment Office approval, with SkyCity continuing to operate the hotel until 2027.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Stellar Gaming confirms staff cuts after Brazil betting ban
Stellar Gaming’s confirmed layoffs show that Brazil’s betting ban has affected employment at a betting group.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Luiz Felipe Maia says Brazil betting ban risks distrust and legal uncertainty
The ban could create legal uncertainty for licensed operators and affect investor perceptions of Brazil’s regulated market.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts
Virtual overlays let Conmebol replace betting brands with institutional messages or other sponsors for Brazilian viewers.
14 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Mato Grosso police investigate influencer and husband over illegal betting
The case involves alleged illegal betting platforms and financial flows, with judicial measures affecting two companies and a site used to promote bets.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Band suspends Saudi league broadcast contract after betting sponsorship loss
The suspension removes one betting-sponsored football broadcast and shifts free-to-air coverage to X Sports.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Gauchão faces reduced 2027 funding following betting companies’ departure
Betting companies’ departure reduces funding for the 2027 Campeonato Gaúcho, although staging does not depend on their return.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Romanian regulator flags reliability concerns in 2025 annual report
Participants should treat earlier ONJN results cautiously because the current leadership cannot confirm some without documentary evidence.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission questions operators on AI marketing
The review could inform Massachusetts policy on how licensed operators use AI to target marketing and promotions.
14 Oct04 Regulation
IBIA warns Brazil betting ban could push activity into illegal market
IBIA warns the ban could move betting beyond oversight and weaken detection of sports manipulation.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Codere Italia adds nine comedy film-inspired slots through Tuko partnership
The partnership adds film-based slot content to Codere.it’s online gaming offer.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces sweepstakes casino ban bill
The bill could affect sweepstakes casino operators in Pennsylvania if lawmakers advance it before the session ends.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Korea Casino Association awaits government details on casino levy of up to 15%
South Korean casinos await implementation details for a higher revenue levy reaching up to 15% to support a tourism fund.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Dutch minister rejects gambling ban for people receiving social assistance
Municipalities can direct benefit recipients to gambling exclusion, debt counselling or addiction care instead of a blanket ban.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Greece records €1.558bn gambling revenue in H1 2026
Online gambling drove most of Greece’s 8% revenue growth, identifying the principal source of sector expansion for investors.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Lula again criticises fixed-odds betting in letter to evangelical families
The criticism places fixed-odds betting in Lula’s public messaging to evangelical families.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Fondazione Fair urges clearer gambling risk communication in Italy
De Vita urged operators to explain protective measures and ensure websites match their communications, connecting gambling messages with website practices.
14 Oct04 Regulation
AIEJA stresses responsible gambling and technology in Mexico
AIEJA’s emphasis highlights responsible gambling and technological innovation as priorities for Mexico’s gambling operators.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
Pragmatic Play launches Mega Wheel Latino for Latin American market
The Colombia-hosted game offers Latin American players Spanish-speaking presenters and nine betting options.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Kenyan gambling sector awaits court directions amid fee concerns
Pending court directions leave Kenyan operators uncertain over gambling regulations and fee increases.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
ELA Games signs EveryMatrix slot integration agreement
The agreement could give operators access to ELA Games’ slot catalogue through EveryMatrix’s aggregation network.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BEGE 2026 names PopOK Gaming as expo sponsor
The sponsorship gives PopOK Gaming a platform to meet operators and other industry professionals attending the expo.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Vindral and Amusnet form live casino technology partnership
The agreement gives Amusnet access to production technology for developing live casino content for different operators and audiences.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Blumenthal questions FanDuel over personalised celebrity videos sent to VIP customers
FanDuel faces lawmakers’ requests for VIP celebrity videos and recipients’ betting records, with a response requested by 20 October.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Washington Sun reports FTC probe into online sports betting marketing
The reported review could affect how sportsbooks market their services to consumers.
14 Oct04 Regulation
My Lotteries chief urges industry to tackle gambling stigma in Italy
Corcoran’s call asks gambling businesses to combine identification of at-risk players with communication that helps players feel safe.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Gaming Intelligence reports $206.3m figure for Kentucky sports betting in August
Operators and investors cannot treat the $206.3m figure as confirmed wagering handle or revenue.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Sun International launches responsible gambling charter for South Africa operations
The voluntary advertising limits and player safeguards set commitments for Sun International’s licensed operations in South Africa.
14 Oct07 People moves
DeGaming appoints Édi Varela as commercial director after rebrand
DeGaming’s commercial growth efforts gain a director with more than 10 years of iGaming and payments experience.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licences for US derivatives and prediction markets
CFTC approval would allow Blockchain.com to offer futures, options and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Polymarket links LeBron James to US$15m annual football promotion deal
The deal links a high-profile athlete to Polymarket’s football advertising, giving operators and suppliers a reported benchmark for sports promotion.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian survey records higher attendance at shows during regulated betting period
Survey findings show show attendance rose during the period fixed-odds betting was regulated in Brazil.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Maine regulator signals likely online casino launch in Q1 2027
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch remains subject to ongoing rulemaking and a pending tribal-only licensing challenge.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Lorenzo Malagola urges stronger youth protection at FAIR Forum in Rome
The call for coordinated industry and public-sector action concerns protections for young people who may encounter gambling.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Okada Manila records 13% EBITDA decline despite mass gaming growth
The earnings decline means mass gaming growth did not translate into higher EBITDA for Okada Manila.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Spain sets future payment ownership checks for online gambling operators
Operators will need to update payment verification procedures and restrict withdrawals for existing customers until they verify payment ownership.
14 Oct04 Regulation
IAP prepares responsible gambling communication rules in Italy
The proposed rules would guide operators’ campaigns and allow IAP to stop communications that stray beyond prevention and player protection.
14 Oct04 Regulation
ADM plans technical group for responsible gambling guidelines in Italy
The planned guidelines would bring concessionaires' proposals and player feedback into a common responsible gambling framework for operators in Italy.
14 Oct04 Regulation
FAIR director urges audience research and evaluation for responsible gambling campaigns
Castiglioni’s recommendations give operators a basis for tailoring prevention messages and assessing how they use campaign resources.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Kansas casinos lift September revenue 4% to $34.4m
Kansas casinos’ September revenue growth and nine-month total give operators and investors measures of market performance.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Giuliani outlines shared national responsible gambling guidance for concessionaires
The proposed guidance could shape responsible gambling commitments that operators undertake under their concession agreements.
14 Oct04 Regulation
AGCOM outlines responsible gambling guidance and infotainment changes in Italy
The proposed guidance and consultation could affect how operators communicate about gambling and how platforms identify illegal promotion.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
Random State enters New Zealand through Lotto NZ rollout
Random State’s first Lotto NZ eInstant launch establishes distribution through Scientific Games’ SG Content Hub, with additional content planned.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
IG Group seeks UK sports betting licence
IG Group’s sports betting licence application follows its acquisition of US prediction market Underdog.
14 Oct04 Regulation
FAIR Foundation’s Caroli calls for shared approach to responsible gambling
Caroli linked continued sector development to responsible gambling products and called for shared understanding among stakeholders.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Ipsos president calls for shared responsibility on responsible gambling
Pagnoncelli calls for institutions, operators and others to turn shared responsibility into practical protections.
14 Oct04 Regulation
FAIR vice-president urges gambling companies to prioritise consumer protection
Maggi’s proposals ask gambling operators to embed consumer protection in management decisions and assess whether their communications reach consumers effectively.
14 Oct07 People moves
SolutionsHub names Tommy Corlett head of regulatory assurance and remediation
Corlett will help operators identify compliance gaps before regulatory scrutiny and meet ongoing requirements after licensing.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Spain’s gambling authority seeks further feedback on compulsory player-risk model
The further consultation gives stakeholders another opportunity to comment on the compulsory player-risk model.
14 Oct04 Regulation
ADM outlines responsible-gambling campaigns and draft online protection guidance
The proposed guidance could shape the spending controls and user-protection tools online concessionaires are expected to adopt.
14 Oct07 People moves
BHA appoints Sir Philip Davies to board as RCA director
The appointment gives the Racecourse Association a representative on the BHA board.
14 Oct04 Regulation
CasinoNieuws.nl reports CGA did not examine Blaze owner’s US court records
The report raises questions about the CGA’s scrutiny of ownership in companies holding Curaçao gambling licences.
14 Oct07 People moves
Holland Casino Staff Seek Union Support Amid Restructuring
Unresolved social-plan disagreements leave some staff awaiting role decisions during Holland Casino’s restructuring.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming gaming committee backs bill to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos
Wyoming’s proposal would make sweepstakes casino operations a felony, while attorneys warn broad wording could criminalise legitimate promotional sweepstakes.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
GAMOMAT enters Austria through win2day supply agreement
The win2day partnership gives GAMOMAT entry into Austria’s regulated online gaming market and introduces its games on the platform.
14 Oct07 People moves
Greece’s gaming regulator opens 40 secondment posts for public-sector staff
The secondments would staff Greece’s Gaming Inspectors Corps, with applications due by the stated deadline.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian Congress reviews 58 proposals to change fixed-odds betting ban
The proposals could change whether authorised betting operators can continue operating in Brazil and which gambling products remain prohibited.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% to $710m
BetMGM’s revenue and adjusted EBITDA increased as the operator maintained expectations for the lower end of annual guidance.
14 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Macau court lists Levo Chan’s seven properties with $17m combined reserve prices
The court sale brings seven properties belonging to imprisoned junket boss Levo Chan to market with $17m in reserve prices.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming launches 100 Blazing Clover in Italy
The launch adds a fruit-themed online slot to TaDa Gaming’s offering for Italian operators.
14 Oct03 Licences & markets
New Zealand selects 11 operators to apply for online casino licences
Eleven selected operators can apply for New Zealand’s 15 available online casino licences following the auction.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Cyprus betting authority urges stronger action against illegal gambling
The regulator is urging prevention and early risk detection to protect players beyond regulatory compliance.
14 Oct04 Regulation
ANJ finds high-risk players generate up to 89% of stakes on specific bets
The findings could influence which sports betting markets operators may offer in France.
14 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
PGCB approves MGM Resorts International fine of $50,250
The agreements impose payments on MGM Resorts International and CountR for licensing breaches in Pennsylvania.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming committee backs felony sweepstakes ban as Pennsylvania weighs fines
The proposals could expose sweepstakes operators in both states to fines or felony penalties if enacted.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
NOVOMATIC Italia presents NOVOLAND gaming and payments range at SiGMA Rome
The showcase gives operators a view of NOVOMATIC Italia’s gaming, payment and digital services offering.
14 Oct06 Tenders & awards
GRAI awards EUR200,000 framework for electronic signature services in Ireland
The award establishes a single-party framework for supplying electronic signature and related services to Ireland's gambling regulator.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Queensland outlines tender rules for hotel gaming machine operating authorities
Hotel licensees face regional trading restrictions, while the trial publishes minimum prices and reduces the government’s share of proceeds.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting halt causes job losses in regulated gambling sector
The betting halt has caused regulated-sector job losses, leaving affected workers uncertain about finances and future employment.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Receita Federal secretary forecasts replacement tax revenue after Brazil betting ban
The ban affects betting tax receipts and statutory allocations to public services, which BNLData says the government’s loss estimate excludes.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetMGM pulls back in states without iGaming amid prediction market impact
BetMGM’s retreat signals reduced focus on states without iGaming as prediction markets affect its business.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BETBY supplies sportsbook technology to Lebull in Poland
The agreement gives Lebull access to BETBY’s sportsbook services while allowing it to keep its existing player interface.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Canadian Gaming Association promotes regulated industry opportunities at ICE Barcelona
The initiative gives Canadian gaming companies and jurisdictions a platform to present business opportunities to international ICE visitors.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting ban faces STF challenge and potential compensation claims
The court challenge and possible compensation claims could affect authorised operators, investment recovery and football sponsorship contracts.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Brazil's Federal Police establishes unit to investigate illegal betting and match-fixing
DRAME places illegal betting and sports manipulation investigations within a structure handling money laundering investigations and asset recovery.
13 Oct04 Regulation
NBA and WNBA launch gambling risk campaign ahead of 2026 season
The campaign brings sports betting and prediction market risks into the leagues’ education efforts for young adults.
13 Oct04 Regulation
BNLData challenges Brazil measure’s effect on betting safeguards
The measure may affect access to regulated self-exclusion and remove a funding source for gambling-related prevention and treatment, according to BNLData.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian lawmakers propose 54 amendments to betting and online gambling ban
The proposed sports betting exemption would allow operators to continue that activity while online casino games remain prohibited.
13 Oct04 Regulation
New Hampshire Senate advances online casino legalisation bill to finance committee
The bill would allocate online casino revenue to scholarships and lottery administration, with finance committee scrutiny next.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Kaizen Gaming pledges to retain jobs in Brazil pending Congress decision
Kaizen’s pledge sets out its stated employment commitment in Brazil while it awaits Congress’s decision.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Kaizen Gaming guarantees Betano jobs until Congress votes on Brazil betting measure
Betano employees’ jobs are guaranteed only until Congress decides whether to validate the provisional measure.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
New Zealand advances 11 operators in online casino licensing process
Betway, Stake, Entain and SkyCity can apply for online casino licences after advancing through New Zealand’s first competitive stage.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Italian households spent €39.72 on gambling in 2025, ISTAT data show
The figures give operators and policymakers a household spending measure that rose from 2024 but remained below 2023.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Court jails two men over illegal poker venue in Cardiff
Prison sentences for running the unlicensed venue demonstrate enforcement involving police, gambling regulators, tax authorities and local licensing officials.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction
Operators holding application rights must still complete regulatory assessment before they can receive a licence to operate in New Zealand.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetMGM CEO expects prediction markets’ addressable market to shrink before Supreme Court hearing
Greenblatt expects prediction markets’ addressable market to contract before the Supreme Court hearing, while reporting BetMGM handle growth.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian lawyer says betting ban risks BRL15bn in annual revenue
The ban could affect licensed operators’ contracts and revenue while shifting bettors towards illegal operators.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Ireland omits EU online gambling tax from proposed budget negotiating document
The proposed negotiating document excludes an EU-wide online gambling tax from the draft budget negotiations.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting shutdown prompts suppliers to reconsider investments
Brazil’s shutdown has prompted suppliers to review investments and seek other revenue sources while struggling to adjust business plans.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Offshore gambling operators buy expired government, charity and campaign domains
Offshore operators are spending millions acquiring expired institutional domains and converting them into gambling websites.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Brazil Federal Police creates division targeting illegal betting and match-fixing
Brazil’s Federal Police now has a specialist division targeting unlawful betting and sports-result manipulation.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Brightstar signs five-year exclusive omnichannel agreement with Pan Am
Brightstar’s agreement secures five years of exclusive omnichannel lottery activities with Pan American World Airways.
13 Oct04 Regulation
SBC News examines conflicting positions in UK gambling tax debate
The analysis concerns the consistency of the UK gambling sector’s arguments on taxation.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Octavian Lab adds Top Gaming Network to its aggregation network
Operators in Octavian Lab’s network can access additional casino games through the integration.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Eerenberg starts review of Nederlandse Loterij’s future options
The review will assess the feasibility of privatisation and how public interests could be protected.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
New Zealand clears 11 brands for next online gambling licensing stage
Eleven brands can apply for 15 New Zealand online gambling licences, with Betway holding the most application rights.
13 Oct04 Regulation
ZeroUm Group examines regulatory uncertainty in Brazil's online betting market
Sahakian’s analysis highlights regulatory uncertainty affecting the outlook for online betting operators in Brazil.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Novibet prepares two new products amid regulatory uncertainty in Brazil
Novibet’s planned products would expand its offering amid increased sports betting competition and regulatory uncertainty.
13 Oct04 Regulation
EEEP reviews VIP programmes and identity checks in Greece
The review could affect operators’ VIP management and how they identify players seeking self-exclusion.
13 Oct04 Regulation
CGA keeps Curaçao licensing portal offline after hack
The portal’s closure ends the CGA’s online licensing service, while the inquiry and deferred meeting keep scrutiny of the authority in focus.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery signs five-year exclusive Pan Am lottery licensing deal
The exclusive licence lets Brightstar build a worldwide portfolio spanning instant tickets, iLottery and travel promotions.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Flamengo and Fluminense protest against betting prohibition in Brazil
Flamengo and Fluminense’s protests show regulators opposition from football clubs to prohibiting betting in Brazil.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Rio derby hosts protests against betting site ban in Brazil
The Maracanã protests give regulators a public expression of opposition to restrictions on betting companies in Brazil.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Kenya High Court leaves gambling licence fee unresolved as demand rises 29.5%
Operators face unresolved Kenyan licensing costs while reported iGaming demand has increased.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
Kalshi retains preliminary protection from Illinois gambling enforcement, while wager-related fees remain subject to further briefing.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
EAG organisers rename London exhibition EAG360 and combine three shows
The combined format gives operators and suppliers across amusement and licensed land-based gambling one event to meet and view offerings.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetMGM increases iGaming revenue 6% to $483m in US
BetMGM's iGaming revenue exceeded its online sports betting revenue, giving investors a comparison of the operator's two businesses.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Court lifts temporary injunction as Stake goes offline again in Brazil
The lifted injunction ends Stake’s temporary relief from Brazil’s gambling ban, taking the operator offline again.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Quigioco.it adds Red Rake Gaming titles to its Italian casino catalogue
The agreement expands the range of slot content available to Quigioco.it customers.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Botswana’s regulated gambling sector generates P1.3bn in 2025/26
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Botswana’s regulated gambling market.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Maryland sports wagering generated $9.1 million for the state in September
September wagering generated contributions for Maryland’s Blueprint Fund and General Fund.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Macquarie projects $187bn in prediction market trading volume for 2026
The forecast and sports share indicate the scale of a growing market in which established US bookmakers are seeking a larger presence.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi investigates three trades preceding US press secretary announcement
Kalshi’s investigation subjects trades preceding a public appointment to scrutiny over possible advance knowledge.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Passion Group to announce Piemonte partnership at T2000 trade event
Passion Group plans to announce a Piemonte commercial partnership while presenting Betpassion offerings for PVRs.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Caliente.mx sponsors AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 in Mexico
Caliente.mx’s sponsorship supports a conference connecting affiliates, operators and B2B suppliers in Mexico’s iGaming market.
13 Oct04 Regulation
IESF proposes FIA-inspired global esports governance framework
The proposal would give national federations roles in licensing, national teams, world competitions and shared standards.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Ohio seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market jurisdiction
Ohio’s request puts disputed state and federal authority over sports prediction market operators before the Supreme Court.
13 Oct04 Regulation
ADM postpones Italy’s new online gambling systems deadline to February 2027
Concessionaires gain more time to implement technical rules and adapt technology for conformity verification.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Prediction markets reach $78.2bn in September as sports trading recovers
Sports trading helped prediction market operators exceed their previous monthly volume record.
13 Oct04 Regulation
LSLGA gives telecoms providers 30 days to check Lagos gaming licences
Telecoms and value-added service providers must review gaming businesses on their platforms and verify licensing status within 30 days.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
New Jersey Lottery launches Jon Bon Jovi scratchcard at $5
The lottery’s Bon Jovi scratchcard connects his participation fee to funding his foundation’s next community restaurant.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Macquarie forecasts prediction market taker volume of $187bn in 2026
Kalshi’s sports contract share and DraftKings’ app download share give investors measures of prediction market competition.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games
An extension would give lawmakers more time to establish licensing rules before operators face machine seizures.
13 Oct04 Regulation
ADM delays Italy’s new online gambling system launch until 15 February 2027
The revised production date gives concessionaires and suppliers a later deadline amid technology adaptation and certification challenges.
13 Oct04 Regulation
BGC says possible MGD rise to 40% could put 16,000 UK jobs at risk
The potential tax change could affect jobs and betting-shop and casino operations across the UK.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
KSA approves Hard Rock Casino sports betting in the Netherlands
KSA approval enables Hard Rock Casino to expand its Dutch gambling offering with sports betting.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Kendoo launches slots in Belgium through Starcasino partnership
Starcasino’s partnership gives Kendoo its first Belgian presence and adds the supplier’s slots to the operator’s online platform.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Jamma reports Italian sports betting turnover rises to €1.77bn in September
The provisional figures give operators and investors an indication of monthly turnover and player spending in Italy’s fixed-odds betting market.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Court of Appeal upholds concessionaire’s claim for AWP levy share
The ruling confirms that concessionaires can seek payment from managers under the levy’s allocation rules and their contracts.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
13 Oct07 People moves
Light & Wonder appoints Aimee Hoyt as chief people officer
Light & Wonder’s new chief people officer brings previous IGT experience alongside cybersecurity and DNA sequencing roles.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Connie Ann Hansen sues casino security personnel and police over Idaho arrest
The claim challenges casino security personnel’s interpretation of surveillance evidence used to link Hansen to suspected drugs.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Google opens YouTube Masthead advertising to certified online gambling operators from 21 October
Certified online gambling operators gain access to YouTube homepage advertising through its Masthead format from 21 October 2026.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Google expands YouTube Masthead eligibility for registered gambling operators
Operators gain potential access to another advertising placement, but eligibility depends on registration, certification and geographical coverage.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Greece’s EEEP seeks unified player verification and reviews VIP practices
A unified verification system could change how Greek operators identify customers and manage high-value accounts.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Inteliumlaw introduces gaming licensing support for Ontario operators and suppliers
Operators and suppliers seeking Ontario licences gain a service supporting entry into the province’s regulated online gambling market.
13 Oct04 Regulation
TRF-3 suspends Stake’s Brazil operating injunction
The ruling again blocks Stake’s Brazilian betting operation while the court action continues.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
UBS estimates Macau daily casino revenue at MOP729m for 5–11 October
UBS estimates give investors a measure of Macau’s lower daily casino revenue after Golden Week’s opening four days.
13 Oct04 Regulation
DGOJ proposes monthly risk tests for Spain’s licensed online operators
A binding shared test would standardise how nationally licensed operators identify and respond to players showing signs of gambling risk.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Alphen aan den Rijn venue closed for at least two weeks after illegal gambling found
The inspection led to a venue closure after authorities found illegal gambling and soft drug use.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Finland’s gambling technical rules clear EU standstill period
Operators will need to report generated information and protect the integrity of recorded transaction data under the rules.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
Robinhood Derivatives faces a 16 October compliance deadline for Ohio’s cease-and-desist order concerning sports-event contracts.
13 Oct03 Licences & markets
DIA names 11 entities eligible to apply for New Zealand online casino licences
SkyCity, Entain and Stake can advance to online casino licence applications in New Zealand.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Blask reports falling domestic online gaming demand in Brazil after government restrictions
Offshore providers gained market share as their demand held steady while domestic demand fell following Brazil’s provisional restriction measure.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Oklahoma bans sweepstakes casinos from 1 November 2026
Oklahoma’s prohibition extends felony liability for dual-currency sweepstakes violations to suppliers, payment processors and affiliates from 1 November 2026.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Navarra forecasts nearly €11m in gambling taxes for 2027 budget
Navarra’s forecast identifies nearly €11m in expected gambling tax revenue for its 2027 budget.
13 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Spanish government collects nothing from €465m in illegal gambling fines
Spain’s uncollected €465m in illegal gambling fines highlights collection difficulties involving cross-border activities and company locations.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Flamengo opposes government restrictions on sports betting in Brazil
Flamengo’s protest signals opposition from the club to government restrictions on Brazil’s sports betting market.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
CLSA forecasts Macau casino EBITDA to fall 11% year on year in Q3
The forecast points to lower casino earnings in Macau despite increased visitor numbers.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Macau collects $9.2bn in gaming taxes over nine months
The tax total gives investors a measure of the gaming sector’s contribution to Macau’s public finances.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Spain opens public consultation on gambling risk-detection mechanism
Operators can use the consultation to understand the proposed approach to detecting risky behaviour in state-wide gambling.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Massachusetts Commission schedules adjudicatory hearing concerning BetMGM qualifier
BetMGM and regulators should track the hearing because it concerns an individual qualifier’s adjudicatory matter.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Survey finds 75% of Americans view prediction markets as gambling
The reported public view and opposition to several types of betting inform the debate over prediction market oversight.
13 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Saarland Spielbank GmbH seeks electricity supplier
Electricity suppliers can assess a tender opportunity from a gambling business in Germany.
13 Oct04 Regulation
GRAI sets out guidance for phased licence applications in Ireland
Existing Irish gaming licensees should keep renewing licences, while new applicants should continue with Revenue during GRAI’s transition.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Queensland OLGR outlines publication rules for contested licence decisions
Queensland gaming machine applicants attracting comments or objections can expect published decision reasons within 28 days.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Ganime predicts Brazil betting ban will expire in Congress
Ganime’s assessment points to concerns over how the prohibition affects operators’ existing contracts with football clubs and broadcasters.
12 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Liquor & Gaming NSW disciplines four venues over poker machine shutdown breaches
Venues breaching compulsory poker machine shutdown rules face regulatory action, including fines, cautions or further disciplinary measures.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
LOW6 buys Splash Games to expand B2B skill gaming offering
The acquisition adds Splash Games’ skill gaming experience to LOW6’s Rivalz offering for operator partners.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Macquarie forecasts $187bn prediction market taker volume for 2026
Macquarie’s reduced prediction market volume forecast still implies growth of 8.5 times last year’s volume.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Eight Flamengo supporters’ groups oppose Brazil’s proposed sports betting ban
Supporters’ opposition brings concerns about football’s financial sustainability into debate over Brazil’s proposed sports betting prohibition.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 60% of voters oppose election betting
Prediction market operators face voter opposition to election betting across both Democratic and Republican voters.
12 Oct04 Regulation
CGA announces plan to close Curaçao licensing portal following hack
Operators face changes to licensing arrangements while existing licences and regulatory obligations remain valid, according to the CGA as reported by GamblingNews.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Las Vegas Sands rules out prediction markets as it prioritises international growth
Las Vegas Sands will prioritise its core business and international growth, including Macau, while ruling out prediction markets.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Betfred reports £995.6m annual turnover
Betfred’s £995.6m annual turnover gives investors financial context following its warning about retail betting’s future.
12 Oct04 Regulation
YouTube opens homepage advertising to certified online gambling operators from 21 October
Certified gambling operators gain access to advertising at the top of YouTube’s homepage from 21 October 2026.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
KTO faces reported closure after Brazil betting ban
KTO’s continued operations remain uncertain following Brazil’s betting ban, with closure unconfirmed by the company.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Benzinga poll finds 17% expect prediction markets to displace DraftKings and Flutter
The poll gives investors divided expectations for DraftKings and Flutter, including adaptation, displacement and consolidation with prediction markets.
12 Oct04 Regulation
IG Group CEO questions prediction market volumes and anticipates US Supreme Court intervention
Corcoran’s comments raise questions about prediction platforms’ volume reporting and legal uncertainty surrounding sports event contracts.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Corte dei Conti reports €200m decline in Italian gambling tax receipts
Italy’s gambling tax receipts decline means approximately €200m less public revenue during the first eight months of 2026.
12 Oct03 Licences & markets
KSA approves Hard Rock Casino sports betting licence extension in the Netherlands
The approval allows Hard Rock Casino to add sports betting in the Netherlands, although its sportsbook launch remains pending.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Iowa casinos record September revenue of $128.2m as slots decline
Iowa casino operators’ slot revenue decline outweighed table-game growth, leaving total September revenue down 2.6% annually.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Allwyn UK outlines regulator cooperation amid calls to expand lottery self-exclusion
The coroner’s request puts Gamstop coverage for National Lottery draw games before the regulator.
12 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC issues rule excluding qualifying gambling products from US swap classification
The exclusion clarifies which gambling products fall outside CFTC oversight for state-licensed and tribal operators.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Betfred records £64m pre-tax profit for 2025-26
Retail supplied £544m of Betfred’s £995.6m turnover despite a declining shop estate, highlighting its contribution for investors.
12 Oct07 People moves
South Africa’s government approves new National Gambling Board appointments
The board’s mandate includes coordinating provincial oversight and monitoring operators’ market shares and conduct.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming committee backs bill targeting online casinos and sweepstakes platforms
Wyoming’s proposal would bring online casinos, sweepstakes platforms and supporting companies within the state’s professional gambling laws.
12 Oct04 Regulation
European horse racing stakeholders challenge potential EU-wide gambling tax
Horse racing stakeholders are engaging Irish ministers to oppose a potential EU-wide gambling tax.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Winamax extends handball sponsorships through the 2027/28 season
The extension maintains Winamax’s presence across major handball competitions in Germany and France and at EHF finals events.
12 Oct03 Licences & markets
Cordish and Bruce Smith Enterprise top out $600m Virginia casino hotel
The planned opening will expand Petersburg’s casino capacity with over 1,600 slots, 70 tables and a 35-table poker room.
12 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC distinguishes sportsbook wagers from exchange-traded sports contracts
The measures could affect how operators and prediction-market exchanges are regulated at federal and state level.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi expands tribal partnerships as gaming-law disputes continue
The partnerships create commercial opportunities for tribal operators while legal disputes over sports event contracts remain unresolved.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Stake secures provisional injunction preserving betting authorisation in Brazil
Stake Brasil can continue operating under its betting authorisation, subject to conditions imposed by the court.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction markets could cost gaming sector up to $39.4bn annually, report says
Gaming operators can factor the report’s projected annual revenue losses into their assessment of prediction markets.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Online gambling contributes 88% of Greece’s H1 2026 GGR growth
Online gambling generated 88% of Greece’s gambling revenue growth, while state revenue rose 14.4%.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s proposed online gambling ban draws more than 50 amendments
A proposed sports betting exemption would narrow the scope of Brazil’s planned online gambling ban.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Denmark plans phased introduction of gambling reforms in 2027
Operators face a proposed staged rollout of Denmark’s gambling reforms during 2027, with parliamentary debate due in October.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Peru lawmakers propose 5% consumption tax on online bets
The proposal could change the tax burden on online betting operators and bettors, though the bill says the impact may be absorbed, passed on or shared.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
ICG reportedly puts Buzz Bingo up for sale
Buzz Bingo’s reported sale process coincides with its chief executive’s warning that an MGD tax increase would cause club closures.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Macau records 5.9% gaming tax growth through September
September's decline slowed growth in gaming taxes, which accounted for approximately 83% of Macau's central account receipts.
12 Oct04 Regulation
France records €11.517bn in online sports betting stakes in 2025
France’s online sports betting stakes grew 12.0%, giving operators and investors a measure of market growth.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Ireland keeps betting tax at 2% and raises horse racing funding for 2027
Betting operators retain Ireland’s 2% tax rate, while horse racing receives increased state funding in 2027.
12 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Crotone police revoke betting and VLT licences at one establishment
The revocations remove the authorisations required for the establishment to offer betting and VLT gambling.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Las Vegas Sands reaffirms Macau commitment and rejects prediction market expansion
Sands remains committed to Macau despite slowing gaming revenue, while ruling out expansion into prediction markets.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
LOW6 buys Splash Games to expand Rivals skill gaming platform
LOW6’s acquisition supports Rivals, its proprietary skill gaming platform launched earlier this year.
12 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
FA fines Everton striker Martin Sherif over football betting breaches
The case brings betting risk education into Everton’s academy through Sherif’s discussions with young players.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Peruvian association urges common betting rules across Latin America
Fragmented betting regulation increases operating costs and discourages new investors, according to the report.
12 Oct04 Regulation
ANJ reports 12% growth in French online sports betting
The ANJ identifies live betting and participation by players showing excessive gambling behaviour as concerns amid market growth.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Hacksaw forecasts Q3 revenue of €57.5m–€58.5m as growth slows
Weaker market conditions and game performance underpin Hacksaw’s slower projected growth, while long-term financial targets remain unchanged.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged unlicensed sports betting in Florida
The lawsuit challenges whether DraftKings’ prediction products breach the Seminole Tribe’s sports betting monopoly in Florida.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Macau records 1,951 gaming-related crimes in first nine months
Fraud and unauthorised gambling currency exchange drove Macau’s increase in gaming-related criminal cases.
12 Oct03 Licences & markets
GiG Software powers PowerPlay’s sportsbook and casino launch in Alberta
PowerPlay’s approved launch makes it GiG’s fourth active Alberta brand, using GiG’s account management, sportsbook, rules and data systems.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi cases await Supreme Court review decision over sports event contracts
Operators could face separate state disputes over sports event contracts if Supreme Court review leaves conflicting appeals decisions unresolved.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
SOFTSWISS publishes fifth iGaming Trends report covering AI, taxation and compliance
SOFTSWISS’s report highlights artificial intelligence, taxation and compliance changes in relation to iGaming industry maturity for operators and suppliers.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Alberta government expands betting competition to tackle illegal platforms
Alberta places commercial competition at the centre of its strategy to counter illegal betting platforms.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Betfred reports £995m revenue as betting shop portfolio shrinks 4%
The 4% reduction in betting shops reduces Betfred's retail footprint as it incorporates UK tax increases into forecasts.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Denmark records 5% fall in August gambling revenue to DKK678.4m
The decline gives operators and investors a lower August revenue benchmark for Denmark’s gambling market.
12 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Wales opens bidding for second year of gambling blocking contract
Suppliers can bid for the Welsh gambling blocking contract following an objection to the initial direct award.
12 Oct07 People moves
Neil Banbury takes Sky Betting and Gaming leadership role
Sky Betting and Gaming’s new managing director intends to draw on Flutter Entertainment’s international reach.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada lawmakers renew push for full federal gambling loss deduction
Nevada lawmakers seek to reverse a deduction change that could create federal tax liabilities for gamblers who break even.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Banks begin returning approximately R$1.325bn to bettors after platform shutdowns
Financial institutions are returning bettors’ funds left in accounts after betting platforms closed following a federal provisional measure.
12 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA reprimands 711 over deposit wagering requirement in Netherlands
The KSA reprimand identifies withdrawal conditions requiring some customers to gamble deposited money before withdrawing it.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Sportradar agrees $170m sale as six gambling stocks rise
Investors saw six of nine tracked stocks gain during a week featuring Sportradar’s sale agreement and Citi’s Flutter upgrade.
12 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Police uncover suspected illegal poker venue in Utrecht home
The arrest and ongoing investigation show enforcement attention to suspected illegal gambling in a private home.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Paf plans licence-data pilot with Meta in Switzerland
The planned pilot aims to help Meta identify unauthorised gambling advertisers through licensing documents and website addresses supplied by Paf.
12 Oct07 People moves
Prize Competition Council appoints Tom Banks executive director in UK
The appointment puts a director in place to support prize competition operators working under the DCMS Code.
12 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC excludes qualifying sportsbook and casino bets from US swap rules
The exclusion clarifies which licensed gambling products fall outside CFTC oversight while preserving separate treatment for exchange-traded prediction contracts.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Macau collects MOP74.6bn in gaming taxes over first nine months of 2026
Investors can assess Macau’s gaming tax collections, which rose 5.9% during the first nine months of 2026.
12 Oct04 Regulation
BGC warns 40% Machine Games Duty could threaten 3,800 British casino jobs
The BGC warns that 40% Machine Games Duty could threaten 3,800 jobs and force British casinos to close.
12 Oct04 Regulation
São Paulo court grants Stake Brasil interim relief over betting authorisation
Stake Brasil can temporarily continue operations under court conditions while the injunction preserves its betting authorisation.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
270toWin lists Polymarket markets for 2026 US elections
270toWin links users to Polymarket election contracts, but markets without verified corresponding events remain inaccessible.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Serbian gambling authority clarifies rules on distances between gambling premises
Serbia’s clarification addresses gambling premises distance rules following publication of a platform mapping venues’ distances from schools and each other.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Macau collects MOP74.56bn in gaming taxes through September, up 5.9%
Investors can track Macau’s gaming tax receipts, up 5.9% against the corresponding 2025 period, with September contributing nearly MOP8.39bn.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Macau chief executive flags October as crucial to MOP236bn gaming revenue target
Four successive monthly revenue declines make October pivotal for investors assessing whether Macau reaches its annual gaming revenue target.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Macau government retains MOP236bn gaming revenue forecast for 2026
The retained forecast focuses investor attention on whether increased October Golden Week arrivals translate into higher gaming revenue.
12 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Kangwon Land expands cooperation against illegal gambling
Expanded cooperation gives Kangwon Land coordinated monitoring and enforcement support against increasingly sophisticated illegal gambling websites.
12 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Eric Persson targets return of eight Washington casinos and 850 jobs
The proposed purchase could keep eight Washington card rooms operating and retain about 850 jobs.
12 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Italy’s ADM seeks market input on maintenance and training for RAD scanning system
Suppliers can provide market input on maintenance, support and training needs for the RAD scanning system.
11 Oct04 Regulation
NYSGC advances proposed AI restrictions for mobile sports betting operators
The proposal would restrict mobile sports betting operators’ use of automated systems to personalise promotions and betting recommendations.
11 Oct04 Regulation
AGA seeks US Supreme Court review over Kalshi sports contracts in New Jersey
The case could determine whether prediction markets must meet state gambling requirements when competing with licensed sportsbooks.
11 Oct01 Deals & M&A
ARK Invest buys 126,594 Kalshi shares across three ETFs
ARK Invest’s purchase backs Kalshi’s US prediction market business through three actively managed ETFs.
11 Oct02 Funding
Bally’s secures $560m financing for proposed Bronx casino resort
The financing supports Bally’s planning and pre-construction, while additional capital remains necessary for the proposed resort.
11 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA warns 711 over deposit wagering requirements in the Netherlands
The warning clarifies that operators may require wagering before withdrawals only in connection with bonuses and under strict conditions.
11 Oct04 Regulation
Tommy Tuberville backs Alabama lottery subject to voter approval
An Alabama lottery requires legislative approval and voter approval of a constitutional amendment before it can proceed.
11 Oct03 Licences & markets
NFA grants FanDuel FCM licence for US prediction market business
The licence could increase FanDuel’s control over its prediction market business without authorising it to operate its own designated exchange.
11 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
MGCB issues 33 cease-and-desist letters to offshore gambling operators targeting Michigan
The letters put offshore operators targeting Michigan residents on notice of potential further enforcement over alleged unlicensed gambling.
11 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Mincetur closes illegal betting and slot venues in Lambayeque and Huánuco
The closures remove unauthorised betting and gaming equipment from two Peruvian regions, including machines intended for minors.
10 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Thailand plans social media cooperation to tackle illegal gambling advertising
Planned platform cooperation would supply Thai police with monitoring data to pursue action against illegal gambling advertising.
10 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA sign plan for merger into Italian group
The signed plan sets out CIRSA’s proposed merger into Lottomatica, giving investors a formal agreement following September’s disclosure.
10 Oct01 Deals & M&A
World Poker Tour restores LA Poker Classic partnership for 2027 championship
Commerce Casino’s tournament schedule will again include a WPT-branded championship alongside its longer poker series.
10 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Bank of America upgrades DraftKings to Buy after 19% monthly decline
Bank of America’s upgrade highlights potentially bottoming earnings expectations and reduced prediction market cannibalisation risk for DraftKings investors.
10 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Caixa negotiates Corinthians sponsorship, naming rights and instant lottery
Caixa’s negotiations could establish an instant lottery arrangement with Corinthians alongside sponsorship and naming rights.
10 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Everton’s Martin Sherif receives fine over betting breaches
Sherif’s betting case results in a financial penalty without a sporting sanction, defining the disciplinary outcome for the player.
10 Oct04 Regulation
Don Davis introduces bill restricting candidates’ election contract trading in USA
The proposal would restrict election contract trading by federal candidates, specified family members and campaign committees, backed by civil penalties.
10 Oct04 Regulation
NFL backs states and tribes in US Supreme Court prediction markets dispute
The dispute concerns whether federal commodities regulators or gambling authorities should oversee sports contracts, affecting prediction market oversight.
10 Oct04 Regulation
Jumpman Gaming wins appeal against £13.2m in HMRC duty assessments
The appeal outcome removes £13.2m in duty assessments against Jumpman Gaming.
10 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Four tribes partner with Kalshi on prediction market apps in the USA
The partnerships give the tribes customer-facing apps while Kalshi operates the underlying exchange and settles transactions.
9 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC releases interim rule to distinguish sports event contracts from traditional sports betting
The rule concerns the regulatory distinction between sports event contracts and traditional sports betting.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s Centrão plans revisions to online wagering ban after presidential runoff
Lawmakers are seeking changes to Brazil’s nationwide online wagering ban, with compromise discussions planned after the presidential runoff.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Buenos Aires province lawmakers consider 20 October discussion of online gambling bill
The bill seeks additional platform controls and advertising restrictions for online gambling in Buenos Aires province.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NFL urges Supreme Court review of sports event contracts
The case and lawsuit could affect how sports event contracts operate and how Florida’s gaming compact applies to DraftKings’ platform.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Mike Repole buys $1m stake in Churchill Downs
Repole’s investment gives him a stake in Churchill Downs amid difficulties with the company’s shares.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
MGCB issues cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators
Michigan’s cease-and-desist letters target 33 offshore operators over unlicensed gambling, alongside public warnings about problem gambling risks.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NFL urges US Supreme Court to allow state regulation of prediction markets
The NFL’s request supports state regulation of prediction markets and challenges federal treatment of sports-linked contracts.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming committee sends sweepstakes gaming draft to council; Pennsylvania bill proposes fines
The proposals could change how sweepstakes gaming operators and related service providers are treated in Wyoming and Pennsylvania.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Sands CEO excludes casino hotel from proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site
Space constraints rule out a casino hotel at the proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site even if Texas changes gambling laws.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Supreme Court questions Ontario over cross-border igaming enforcement
Justices’ questions focus on Ontario’s ability to enforce proposed cross-border igaming rules against players abroad.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Kalshi partners with tribes as FanDuel shifts away from CME
Kalshi’s tribal partnerships and FanDuel’s continuing shift away from CME mark changes in their business relationships.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
FA fines Everton’s Martin Sherif £5,000 over 61 football bets
Sherif’s fine shows that facilitating football bets through accounts in a player’s name can breach federation rules.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Fluminense and Flamengo plan sponsorship-space protest against betting company ban
The planned protest would use the clubs’ main sponsorship spaces to oppose a ban on betting companies.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
San Manuel Investment Authority buys Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess acquisition expands San Manuel Investment Authority’s non-gaming property portfolio, with financial terms not officially disclosed.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NGCB proposes changes to Nevada casino problem gambling resource requirements
Nevada licensees would need to change the resources promoted in problem gambling materials if the commission approves the amendment.
9 Oct04 Regulation
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute in USA
Conflicting state rulings underpin calls for Supreme Court intervention in New Jersey’s prediction-market appeal involving Kalshi.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NFL asks Supreme Court to classify prediction markets as gambling in USA
The NFL seeks gambling classification for prediction-market apps, citing sporting integrity concerns, unclear rules and limited sports wagering oversight.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Tennessee attorney general presses sweepstakes operators to end redemption features
Tennessee’s attorney general is pressing sweepstakes casino operators to withdraw redemption features while real-money online casinos remain unauthorised.
9 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL and IBJR ask Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend betting ban
ANJL and IBJR are seeking Supreme Court intervention to suspend Brazil’s betting ban.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Thailand blocks over 945,000 URLs linked to illegal online gambling in 2026
Thailand’s blocking programme restricts illegal online gambling access while authorities seek greater cooperation with digital platforms and search engines.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Blask estimates Brazil betting ban could push 21.6 million bettors offshore
Blask’s estimated migration to offshore platforms highlights potential bettor welfare risks and threats to financial and personal data security.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s finance minister likens betting site ban to a plebiscite
Brazil’s finance minister has framed the betting-site ban as comparable to a plebiscite within wider political discussion.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NFL asks Supreme Court to settle US sports prediction market jurisdiction
The dispute could determine whether sports prediction market operators must comply with state gambling laws or federal oversight.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Epic Research links sports betting legalisation to 61% rise in gambling disorders
The study gives regulators evidence associating sports betting legalisation with an immediate increase in gambling disorders.
9 Oct04 Regulation
ANJ and ARPP renew gambling advertising agreement in France
The renewal extends cooperation between ANJ and ARPP on gambling advertising in France.
9 Oct04 Regulation
US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan
Board approvals advance the merger plan setting terms for Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA.
9 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL seeks court protection for betting authorisations in Brazil
ANJL’s petition seeks court protection against termination of betting authorisations in Brazil.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA warns 711 over deposit wagering requirements in the Netherlands
711 faces possible sanctions if it repeats the withdrawal practices, giving operators a concrete compliance consequence for imposing deposit wagering requirements.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Norway’s gambling regulator warns 62 companies of possible website blocks
The possible blocks would restrict access to the targeted websites for users in Norway.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Finnish court pauses MagicPoro marketing ban and €1.2m fine
The court’s pause gives MagicPoro relief from its marketing ban and fine while it challenges the decision.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Northern Territory MLA proposes ban on gambling inducements and VIP schemes
The bill proposes prohibiting bonus and VIP schemes and imposing monthly player deposit limits.
9 Oct07 People moves
Greek regulator seeks 40 staff for gaming inspection body
The recruitment could add inspection capacity across administrative, finance, legal and IT functions.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
CoinPoker bans player linked to alleged poker surveillance scheme
The attack exposed poker players’ hole cards through third-party software, prompting CoinPoker to ban a linked player.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
The FA fines Everton attacker Martin Sherif £5,000 over football bets
The fine and absence of a playing suspension affect the disciplinary outcome for an Everton player linked to football betting.
9 Oct07 People moves
WGBA appoints Maarten Haijer as director general ahead of Geneva launch
Haijer's appointment gives operators and regulators a named contact for WGBA's planned engagement on gambling policy.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Stake secures temporary court order to keep operating in Brazil
Stake’s temporary court order preserves its ability to operate in Brazil despite the betting ban.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Dutch regulator challenges 711 over mandatory wagering before withdrawals
Operators must meet the regulator’s strict conditions for wagering deposited funds before allowing withdrawals.
9 Oct07 People moves
UKGC seeks chief executive with £190,000 salary
The UKGC is recruiting a chief executive following departures from its chief executive and executive director positions.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NFL urges Supreme Court to hear New Jersey challenge to Kalshi
The case could affect whether states can regulate sports prediction markets and the safeguards operators face.
9 Oct04 Regulation
ANJ requires gambling advertising submissions six months ahead in France
Licensed operators must submit advertisements for review six months in advance under ANJ’s stricter requirements.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Martin Sherif receives £5,000 fine for betting rule breaches
The penalty shows that breaches of betting rules can bring financial sanctions for footballers without a sporting ban.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Enugu State proposes supplier licensing rules for Nigeria’s gaming industry
The proposal would bring gaming suppliers in Enugu State within a formal licensing system.
9 Oct04 Regulation
IG Group CEO expects earlier clarity on prediction markets
IG Group says it is prepared for a potential adverse Supreme Court ruling on sports event contracts.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Illinois casinos increase September revenue by 13% to $178.2m
Illinois’ casino revenue increase gives investors evidence of growth across its land-based casino sector.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Slotegrator's Maksym Shtun identifies prediction markets opportunity among non-bettors
Shtun identifies people who avoid traditional betting as potential customers for prediction market products.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Oregon sports betting falls 5% to $83.1m in September
The figures show lower betting activity alongside higher revenue in Oregon.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Denmark’s government tables gambling reform bill for phased 2027 rollout
The proposal would change advertising rules, licence requirements and enforcement powers for gambling operators in Denmark.
9 Oct04 Regulation
39 states file Supreme Court brief as NFL seeks prediction market clarity
Prediction market regulation faces scrutiny through 39 states’ Supreme Court filing and the NFL’s call for clarity.
9 Oct03 Licences & markets
Games Global gains licence approval for West Virginia iGaming entry
Games Global’s approval enables title introductions in West Virginia, its fifth licensed US jurisdiction.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Flamengo and Fluminense challenge Brazil betting suspension through joint campaign
Betting sponsors backed Flamengo and Fluminense’s campaign opposing Brazil’s betting suspension and advocating regulation.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
MGCB sends cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators targeting Michigan
Operators that disregard the letters could face further action involving Michigan’s attorney general.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Lula renews criticism of betting amid election polling
President Lula’s renewed criticism puts betting’s alleged harm to poor people under political scrutiny.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Kalshi agrees prediction market partnerships with four more tribal nations
Four additional tribal agreements give tribes app ownership and customer management while Kalshi supplies exchange services.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan before November votes
Lottomatica and CIRSA’s merger plan has board approval ahead of November votes, with BDO confirming the exchange ratio’s fairness.
9 Oct07 People moves
World Gaming and Betting Alliance names Maarten Haijer director general
Haijer leads a new international association aiming to represent regulated gambling businesses in discussions with governments, regulators and multilateral institutions.
9 Oct04 Regulation
India brings online gaming framework into force, prohibiting real-money games
Operators must assess whether their game formats fall within the real-money gaming prohibition while the constitutional challenge remains unresolved.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Dutch regulator addresses 711 over withdrawal wagering conditions
Operators should ensure customers can return deposits to their original payment method without wagering.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Police report shop owner over illegal betting premises in Acireale
Increased police inspections across Catania province cover betting premises, gaming halls and internet points.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
California property investor faces reported link to alleged illegal casino investigation
The alleged illegal casino investigation involves a commercial property controlled by a California property investor accused of child abuse.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Polymarket challenges KSA sanctions in Dutch court
The appeal concerns whether Polymarket’s prediction markets fall under Dutch gambling rules.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Michigan regulators order 33 offshore gambling operators to cease activities
Michigan’s letters target 33 offshore operators, while regulators warn that unlicensed sites lack player protections.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Denmark reintroduces gambling bill proposing whistle-to-whistle advertising ban
The proposed ban would restrict operators' gambling advertising during matches in Denmark.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Bluem says iDIN address risks do not directly apply to licensed online casinos
Operators may need separate address checks when they must establish a player’s residence.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Cyclickal consultant urges focus on illegal gambling amid UK advertising debate
Murray’s commentary urges prioritising illegal gambling in the UK advertising debate as a new gambling minister takes office.
9 Oct03 Licences & markets
Gouda mayor declines to offer new gaming arcade licence
Operators cannot currently apply for a licence to open a new gaming arcade in Gouda.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Merkur Service & Logistics invests €20,000 in reusable shipping boxes
Reusable boxes are expected to reduce packaging waste in replacement-parts shipments.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil's online gambling ban accompanies reported rise in illegal gambling
Operators face increased illegal gambling activity in Brazil as the online gambling ban takes effect.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
ADM seizes seven unauthorised gaming machines in Brescia
ADM’s seizure of seven unauthorised machines in Brescia forms part of enforcement to combat illegal gambling and protect tax revenues.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve cross-border merger plan
The approved cross-border merger plan sets terms and conditions for absorbing CIRSA into Lottomatica.
9 Oct03 Licences & markets
Games Global secures licence for West Virginia market entry
Games Global’s West Virginia licence expands the content supplier’s presence in the regulated US iGaming market.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Playbook Fusion signs agreement with Aristocrat Interactive
Playbook Fusion’s agreement with Aristocrat Interactive adds to the supplier activity covered in EGR’s weekly news.
9 Oct04 Regulation
São Paulo court grants Stake temporary licence protection in Brazil
The ruling gives Stake temporary operating protection while restricting customer acquisition and requiring funds to cover player balances.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share under the merger plan approved by both boards.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Betano extends UEFA partnership as official sponsor of Euro 2028
Betano’s sponsorship places the brand at Euro 2028, extending its UEFA partnership through the tournament.
9 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Mike Repole buys 1.5% stake in Churchill Downs
Repole’s acquisition adds a 1.5% shareholder to Churchill Downs following a 35% share price decline since the year’s start.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Singapore GRA broadens AI deployment for gambling regulation
The expansion changes the tools GRA uses to oversee Singapore's gambling industry.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Coljuegos informs operators of a new slot-machine inventory update function
Land-based operators need to account for the new function when updating slot-machine inventories.
9 Oct04 Regulation
IRGC reports nearly $27.9m in September gambling taxes in Iowa
Operators comparing casino revenue across years must account for the exclusion of promotional play from reported revenue beginning in July 2026.
9 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Ohio Casino Control Commission orders prediction market businesses to halt sports contracts
Recipients face possible administrative, civil or criminal proceedings if they disregard the commission’s demands, PlayUSA reported.
9 Oct04 Regulation
São Paulo court allows Stake to operate in Brazil until 25 October
Stake gains temporary permission to operate in Brazil, with no guarantee that it can continue after 25 October.
9 Oct04 Regulation
NFL seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market oversight
The dispute concerns whether sports prediction platforms must comply with state gambling laws alongside federal financial supervision.
8 Oct03 Licences & markets
GLI gains independent testing approval for New Zealand online casino market
The approval gives operators and suppliers entering New Zealand access to GLI’s independent testing services.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil Finance Ministry reports R$7.6bn in regulated betting revenue
The report links a betting ban to risks for regulated market revenue and responsible gambling measures.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Brazilian authorities investigate around 40 gambling accounts over suspected money laundering links
Player repayments after Brazil’s betting shutdown exposed accounts now under investigation for suspected money laundering and organised crime links.
8 Oct07 People moves
Dan Taylor becomes Flutter CEO as Allwyn appoints new CTO
Dan Taylor’s arrival as Flutter group CEO and Allwyn’s new chief technology officer change leadership at both companies.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged illegal sports betting in Florida
The lawsuit challenges the legality of DraftKings’ sports betting operations in Florida.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Cambodia plans nationwide casino inspections to enforce online gambling ban
Cambodian casino operators face nationwide inspections assessing licence compliance following the order to stop casino-based online betting.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators ahead of Q3 results despite recent gambling share declines.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Experts expect Brazil Supreme Court decision on gambling closure after elections
Operators await a Supreme Court decision on Brazil’s regulated gambling sector closure that experts expect after the general election.
8 Oct04 Regulation
BNLData reports Brazilian government betting receipts exceed operators’ profits
The calculations distinguish betting deposits from operator earnings and compare government receipts with operators’ net profits.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Supreme Court of Canada hears Ontario cross-border iGaming arguments
The case concerns whether Ontario can legally permit its online gambling customers to play against participants abroad.
8 Oct04 Regulation
NGCB initially approves removing NCPG references from Nevada gaming regulation
Nevada’s proposed regulatory amendment would remove references to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
8 Oct04 Regulation
PQ victory raises prospects for Quebec online gambling reform
Quebec’s online gambling reform has greater political momentum, while licensing, supervision and Loto-Québec’s role remain unresolved.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and fantasy sports in Florida
The Seminole Tribe’s lawsuit challenges DraftKings’ prediction market and fantasy sports products over alleged infringement of exclusive Florida betting rights.
8 Oct04 Regulation
NFL urges Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute over state gambling laws
The NFL’s Supreme Court brief supports treating sports event contracts as gambling subject to state gambling laws.
8 Oct07 People moves
Emerald Queen Casino appoints Richard Harp chief marketing officer in Washington
Emerald Queen Casino’s new marketing chief brings almost 20 years of gaming experience and previous marketing leadership at Bally’s Chicago.
8 Oct07 People moves
UK Tote names James Coxon next CEO as Alex Frost prepares to leave
James Coxon will lead UK Tote Group as Alex Frost departs after nearly 10 years at the operator.
8 Oct04 Regulation
ANJ extends advertising oversight cooperation to web3 games in France
ANJ’s expanded advertising cooperation will cover games involving monetisable digital objects.
8 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL seeks court protection for betting authorisations in Brazil
ANJL seeks to preserve betting authorisations while Congress decides on the provisional measure.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Janja voices frustration over electoral impact of Brazil betting-site shutdowns
Janja’s remarks highlight frustration over the electoral impact expected from closing online betting sites.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Coinbase agrees to halt sports event contracts in Michigan
Coinbase’s withdrawal follows Michigan enforcement against sports event contracts that regulators consider unauthorised sports betting.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian court allows Stake to operate until 25 October under 12 conditions
Stake’s permission to operate until 25 October carries 12 conditions, with its request for operations until 2029 rejected.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting ban affects advertising and media contracts
The measure affects betting operators’ operations in Brazil and their advertising and media contracts.
8 Oct04 Regulation
The Closing Line questions Pennsylvania Lottery’s Game of Life scratch-off branding
The criticism puts Pennsylvania Lottery’s choice of branding under scrutiny over its potential appeal to children.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Four Native American tribes plan prediction market apps with Kalshi
Four tribes’ planned Kalshi apps could extend prediction markets to smaller, remote communities, according to Kalshi.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil Supreme Court justice weighs timing of betting ban ruling
Operators face a betting ban decision likely after the election as Fux seeks to avoid accusations of political bias.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Illinois casinos grow September revenue 12.7% to $178.2m
Illinois casino revenue grew 12.7%, with slots contributing $134.6m and table games $43.6m.
8 Oct04 Regulation
KSA issues guidance on bank account verification in the Netherlands
KSA’s guidance clarifies bank account verification requirements and also covers other payment methods.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
AGCO fines theScore.Bet over unachievable cash-out offers
AGCO’s fine concerns cash-out offers that theScore.Bet customers could never obtain.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban
Flávio Bolsonaro’s criticism raises legal certainty concerns over the government’s fixed-odds betting prohibition.
8 Oct03 Licences & markets
Maine regulator points to Q1 2027 online casino launch
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch still requires legal review, six staff recruits and a licensing portal.
8 Oct04 Regulation
MEF reports €3.997bn in gambling taxes for January–August 2026
Gaming machines contributed more than €3.23bn of Italy’s €3.997bn gambling tax receipts in the first eight months of 2026.
8 Oct04 Regulation
DraftKings and FanDuel contribute $7m to Nebraska online sports betting campaign
DraftKings and FanDuel’s $7m contribution supports a campaign seeking to legalise online sports betting in Nebraska.
8 Oct04 Regulation
SABA challenges authority behind Betmatch betting exchange licence in South Africa
SABA’s challenge questions whether the North West Gambling Board had legal authority to issue Betmatch’s betting exchange licence.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction market operators withdraw sports contracts across three US states
The withdrawals restrict operators’ sports contract offerings, while Coinbase’s agreement preserves its appeal and makes Michigan’s enforcement standstill conditional on compliance.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Vorcaro777 continues operating despite measure prohibiting illegal betting platforms
Vorcaro777 remains accessible with casino games and sports betting despite a provisional measure prohibiting illegal platforms from operating.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
DATA.BET signs partnership with Africa-focused SportsDay
The SportsDay partnership supports DATA.BET’s exploration of opportunities in Africa.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
ATG creates product department for Swedish online betting overhaul
ATG’s new product department gives its platform and wagering services overhaul a dedicated organisational home.
8 Oct04 Regulation
State attorneys general seek Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight
The case could determine whether states can apply gambling laws to prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Vaughan Lewis proposes extending British racing levy to online casino operators
Lewis’s proposal would bring casino-only operators into racing funding, with levy payments potentially offset against gambling duty.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Sportradar agrees $170m sale of Synergy coaching business
The agreed sale would transfer Sportradar’s Synergy coaching business for $170m while leaving it with some technology assets.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Delaware casinos record September revenue decline of 5.4% to $34.4m
Delaware casino operators face revenue declines across video lottery terminals and table games, with Bally’s Dover recording the largest fall.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Dutch regulator issues guidance on verifying gambling account payment methods
Operators need payment checks that prevent youth or minors’ bank accounts from funding gambling.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider sweepstakes casino ban and skill games regulation
Pennsylvania’s proposal would prohibit sweepstakes casinos, regulate skill game machines and address gaming taxes and revenue distribution.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Thailand blocks 945,075 online gambling URLs in fiscal 2026
Thailand’s blocking of gambling URLs demonstrates the ministry’s action against illegal online gambling.
8 Oct04 Regulation
SPA report records R$914m in statutory allocations over three months
The reported framework interruption affects responsible gambling and sports integrity in a regulated market serving 15.1 million bettors.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Luiz Fux considers delaying Brazil betting prohibition decision until after presidential runoff
A postponement would extend operators’ wait for a decision on prohibiting fixed-odds betting until after the presidential runoff.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Churchill Downs seeks buyers for nine casinos across eight US states
The proposed disposals would reduce Churchill Downs’ casino portfolio and provide proceeds to lower debt if completed.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Justine Davis proposes deposit limits for young adults in Australia's Northern Territory
The amendment would require operators to impose monthly deposit limits for customers aged 18–24 and face higher maximum penalties.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Thailand’s digital ministry develops joint strategies against illegal online gambling
Thailand’s proposed approach could bring social media platforms into joint efforts against illegal online gambling.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Italian police revoke betting outlet licence in Crotone and impose penalties
The Crotone licence revocation and penalties underscore the consequences of police checks on gambling compliance and public security authorisations.
8 Oct04 Regulation
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear New Jersey’s Kalshi appeal
Accepting New Jersey’s appeal would enable Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight without resolving the merits.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Bank of America upgrades DraftKings as shares rise about 5%
Bank of America’s upgrade ties its improved DraftKings assessment to prediction market potential while maintaining its price target.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Eric Persson plans to keep Maverick Gaming card rooms operating through another company
Persson’s plan would keep Maverick Gaming card rooms operating through another company amid debts, bankruptcy proceedings and casino closures.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
New York gaming machine revenue falls 37% to $124.8m in September
The reported revenue decline connects New York’s gaming machine performance with Resorts World NYC’s transition to a full casino.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Merkur Bets launches EveryMatrix platform across Danish retail and online operations
EveryMatrix’s Danish deployment spans Merkur Bets’ retail and online operations, with further Merkur brand migrations planned across three countries.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Utah attorney general warns sports prediction markets breach state gambling ban
Operators offering these products in Utah face an explicit legal warning, while Kalshi contests the state's authority through its federal appeal.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Sogei presents AI system to identify gambling websites for potential blocking in Italy
The system identifies websites for further checks before authorities consider blocking them in the gambling and tobacco sectors.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Jack.com assesses Brazil gambling ban's implications for iGaming
Brazil’s reported prohibition covers foreign platforms, while licensed sports betting and online casino platforms have ceased operations.
8 Oct07 People moves
UK Tote appoints James Coxon as next chief executive
UK Tote’s leadership transition retains outgoing chief executive Alex Frost as an executive director before a non-executive role.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA reports removal of 26 domains mimicking licensed gambling operators
The KSA’s intervention secured removal of 26 domains imitating licensed operators within 48 hours of notification.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA removes 86 illegal gambling sites imitating licensed operators in the Netherlands
The KSA secured removal of 86 impersonation websites advertising or directing users to illegal gambling offers.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Police fine three Rome gambling venues over VLT operating hours
The penalties show that licensed gambling venues face sanctions when they operate VLT machines during locally mandated shutdown periods.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Blask links India’s offshore gambling activity to risks following Brazil’s betting ban
Blask’s research highlights continued offshore gambling website use after India’s ban as an emerging risk for Brazil.
8 Oct03 Licences & markets
KingWins launches US social gaming brand with nearly 5,000 games
GameBridge powers KingWins’ US social gaming launch, spanning nearly 5,000 games, Originals, player-versus-player poker and a social sportsbook.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Castilla-La Mancha approves entertainment law affecting gambling premises
Gambling establishments in Castilla-La Mancha are affected by the newly approved entertainment law published in the official gazette.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting ban incurs reported BRL1.35bn cost in 11 days
Brazil’s prohibition carries a reported BRL1.35bn cost and a risk of gambling activity shifting to illegal operators.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Blask estimates Brazil gambling ban could drive 21.6 million bettors offshore
Blask estimates Brazil’s licensed online gambling ban could push approximately 21.6 million bettors towards offshore platforms.
8 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Iris launches $23.1m offer for remaining Reef Casino Trust units
Iris’s $23.1m offer seeks complete ownership of Reef Casino Trust and could lead to ASX delisting.
8 Oct07 People moves
Crane NXT appoints Jeong Kim to board from 29 October
Jeong Kim’s appointment adds advanced technology, communications and engineering experience to casino payment and security supplier Crane NXT’s board.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada Gaming Control Board retains proposed 2027 standards adoption date
The proposed standards would consolidate technical guidance for gaming equipment and systems in Nevada.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Arkansas Racing Commission lists proposed rule change for September meeting
The notice gives stakeholders a meeting date and time for the proposed rule change.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
EDGE Markets deploys AI agents for institutional prediction market trading
EDGE’s AI agents will provide eligible institutions with automated margin controls for prediction market trading around the clock.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to reject betting operator compensation claims
Brazil’s Attorney General seeks dismissal of operator challenges, arguing gambling companies have no entitlement to compensation following the ban.
7 Oct07 People moves
Adam Newman plans departure as The Lottery Corporation’s finance chief in Australia
The Lottery Corporation faces a change in financial leadership as CFO Adam Newman intends to leave after five years.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Polymarket challenges €420,000 penalty in the Netherlands
Polymarket’s challenge contests a Dutch penalty while asserting it sought to meet the deadline for blocking access.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Singapore’s GRA outlines increased use of artificial intelligence in regulation
Singapore’s GRA is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to support regulation and improve regulatory effectiveness.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazilian government’s fixed-odds betting prohibition
Bolsonaro’s criticism raises legal certainty concerns over the government’s decision for fixed-odds betting operators.
7 Oct03 Licences & markets
FanDuel secures futures commission merchant licence to broker event contracts directly
FanDuel’s licence enables direct event contract brokering and direct economic control of its prediction market operations.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Blask projects 21.6 million Brazilians would keep betting after a ban
Blask’s projection suggests prohibition would push consumers outside Brazil’s regulated betting market without ending demand.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Maine Gambling Control Unit revises proposed online casino rules
The proposed changes would let operators implement routine game updates without separate approval while retaining records for regulatory inspection.
7 Oct04 Regulation
IAGR and NAGRA urge Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's Kalshi case
IAGR and NAGRA’s joint brief adds regulatory backing to New Jersey’s request for Supreme Court review.
7 Oct03 Licences & markets
Higher Roller Technologies plans prediction market entry in November
Higher Roller Technologies’ planned November entry would add another operator to prediction markets.
7 Oct03 Licences & markets
Zitro Digital renews Malta supplier licence until 2036
Zitro Digital’s renewal maintains its authorisation to supply online gaming products under its MGA licence until 2036.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
State enforcement prompts prediction market withdrawals in Connecticut and Missouri
Operator departures in Connecticut and PrizePicks’ suspension in Missouri narrow prediction market offerings available in those states.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Finland prohibits MagicPoro from targeting local players
MagicPoro’s prohibition and conditional fine demonstrate enforcement against unlawful targeting of Finnish players.
7 Oct04 Regulation
SABA challenges NWGB over Betmatch exchange licensing in South Africa
SABA’s challenge puts NWGB’s exchange licensing authority and the scope of Betmatch’s authorisation under scrutiny.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming lawmakers review sweepstakes casino prohibition and regulation drafts
The competing drafts leave sweepstakes operators facing possible prohibition or a regulated framework in Wyoming.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Parti Québécois wins Quebec election and will form minority government
The election outcome may affect the prospect of regulated iGaming in Quebec.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s AGU urges Supreme Court to uphold betting ban
The requests could delay a court decision on challenges affecting betting companies operating in Brazil.
7 Oct04 Regulation
New Zealand to review online casino community funding after two years
The policy would direct part of offshore online casino duty to community grants.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Flutter expects UK market share gains as gaming tax pressures smaller operators
Flutter expects its scale to support market share gains, while the tax increase adds £500m in expected costs from next year.
7 Oct07 People moves
iHunters launches free job placement initiative for affected betting workers in Brazil
The initiative aims to help affected betting workers find new employment without charging them.
7 Oct04 Regulation
DGOJ mandates additional warnings in gambling advertising in Spain
Gambling advertisers in Spain must include specific additional warnings in their commercial communications.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Macquarie raises 2026 prediction market volume forecast to $190bn
Macquarie’s increased forecast gives operators and investors a higher estimate of prediction market taker volume for 2026.
7 Oct04 Regulation
New responsible gambling coalition pledges to reject commercial funding amid NCPG concerns
The coalition’s rejection of commercial funding highlights neutrality concerns linked to NCPG’s agreement with prediction market operators.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
ANJL criticises blocking of betting websites and social media channels in Brazil
The criticism concerns blocking measures affecting betting operators’ websites and social media channels in Brazil.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
FEJA blocks seven illegal betting platforms in Buenos Aires
FEJA’s enforcement blocks access to seven illegal betting platforms in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
GiG completes €16.4m deal for 80% ownership of 888AFRICA
The acquisition brings 888AFRICA into GiG and commits the buyer to €10.3m in further payments over 10 months.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Q Casino owner awards over $1.5m through Iowa community grant programmes
Q Casino’s nonprofit owner awarded over $1.5m through grant programmes, demonstrating its role in funding community organisations.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Sweepstakes casino operators close platforms and restrict access across USA
Closures and tighter state access reduced the availability of US sweepstakes casinos in September.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi and Polymarket face scrutiny over younger users and trading integrity
Reported wash trading estimates and sports betting concentration put prediction platforms’ trading integrity and younger users under scrutiny.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Big Daddy Gaming expands game distribution through QTech agreement
Big Daddy Gaming gains slot distribution through QTech’s aggregation platform, which focuses on emerging markets.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Study warns Lula gambling ban could cost Brazil $14.7bn in tax revenue
Policymakers face a study warning that a Brazilian gambling ban could cost $14.7bn in potential taxes over four years.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Paf agrees Meta pilot targeting unlicensed operators in Switzerland
Paf’s pilot with Meta targets unlicensed gambling operators in Switzerland.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Cambodia strengthens casino inspections from October 2026
More inspections will require casino operators to demonstrate compliance with their licence conditions.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Prediction markets approach sportsbook customer acquisition costs during 2026 NFL season
Sportsbooks face increased prediction market marketing spending, with acquisition costs roughly $200 per trader versus $250 per sportsbook customer.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Ksa reports removal of 26 cloned gambling websites using .co.nl domains
Licensed operators face clone sites that can misdirect visitors to illegal gambling sites.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
NPB bans MagicPoro marketing in Finland with €1.2m penalty for non-compliance
The order restricts MagicPoro’s marketing and payment access in Finland and could affect its prospects of obtaining a Finnish licence.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Hyperliquid records $317m in HIP-4 prediction market volume since May launch
Investors can compare HIP-4’s early October daily volume of roughly $1.25m with higher volumes at Kalshi and Polymarket.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian government bans betting as advertising sector faces R$2.1bn loss
Brazil’s betting ban puts existing advertising contracts at risk, with reported advertising sector losses of R$2.1bn.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian betting companies cut staff after government restriction
Staff cuts and withdrawn vacancies across betting platforms show the restriction’s effects extending to suppliers and service providers.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Johnson backs conditional casino legalisation while Wilson opposes casinos in South Carolina
Casino proposals face legislative supermajority requirements, while the candidates’ differing positions could shape support from the next governor.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Rank casino operators agree £5,012,261 settlement over compliance failures in Great Britain
The settlement subjects Rank’s casino operators to a £5,012,261 payment and external scrutiny of their AML and social responsibility controls.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Financial police raid illegal poker game in Vienna flat
A cheated player’s police report led authorities to uncover an illegal poker game in a Vienna flat.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
AGCO fines theScore CAD200,000 over rejected Ontario cash-outs
The CAD200,000 fine links rejected cash-out offers to Ontario standards prohibiting misleading player information.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s election leaves licensed betting ban’s future uncertain
The ban and uncertainty over its reversal may affect licensed operators’ ability to recover their investments in Brazil.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Van Bruggen says KSA can enforce casino identity check requirements
Casino operators face enforcement action if they fail to meet identity check requirements intended to prevent access by Cruks registrants.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA secures removal of 86 illegal gambling websites
KSA secured removal of illegal websites, most of which imitated licensed Dutch operators.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Informa plans to buy ICE owner Clarion from Blackstone for £2.24bn
The proposed acquisition would transfer ownership of ICE owner Clarion from Blackstone to Informa.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Rank Group agrees £5m settlement over Grosvenor control failures
Rank’s £5m settlement highlights regulatory consequences of missing source-of-funds checks, responsible gambling interventions and required enhanced customer checks.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Council of State upholds Italy’s €100 weekly top-up cap and overturns device ban
The ruling retains payment restrictions at PVR outlets while removing the blanket prohibition on internet-connected devices.
7 Oct03 Licences & markets
AGLC approves Stake licence for Alberta entry
Stake’s Alberta licence advances its Canadian debut, but operations remain subject to signing an operating agreement.
7 Oct04 Regulation
West Virginia records $922.1m in August sports betting and iGaming wagers
Operators and investors can assess West Virginia’s wagering growth, with sports betting and iGaming each recording double-digit increases.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Rhode Island casinos report August revenue fall to $55.1m
Rhode Island’s two casinos reported a 4% annual revenue decline, giving investors evidence of weaker August performance.
7 Oct07 People moves
Allwyn appoints Fredrik Ögren to lead group technology
The appointments place Allwyn’s group technology strategy under Ögren while assigning Cross responsibility for global lottery technology.
7 Oct04 Regulation
HGC presents AI platform to detect suspected illegal gambling websites in Greece
The platform supports earlier regulatory intervention by collecting evidence on websites suspected of offering or promoting illegal gambling.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Underdog doubles Q3 revenue as IG cuts 2026 outlook
Investors face doubled Underdog Q3 revenue alongside IG’s lowered 2026 outlook ahead of deal completion.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Paf and Meta target unlicensed gambling advertising in Switzerland with pilot
Unlicensed operators face an initiative targeting their advertising in Switzerland, with expansion to additional markets envisaged.
7 Oct07 People moves
S Gaming recruits Michelle Brown to manage commercial activity ahead of international expansion
Brown will support operator relationships and distribution deals as S Gaming prepares to enter additional regulated markets.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC agrees £5m settlement with Rank Group casino operators over compliance failures
The settlement imposes a financial cost on Rank Group’s casino operations for anti-money laundering and player protection failures.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Offshore casinos expand New Jersey search demand share to 33.25%
Licensed operators face offshore competitors taking a larger share of both online search demand and projected revenue in New Jersey.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania Supreme Court classifies skill games as illegal slot machines
The ruling puts businesses hosting skill-game machines at risk of losing the revenue those devices generate.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Singapore records 3.2% decline in local casino visitors in 2025
Casinos in Singapore recorded fewer local visitors for a third consecutive year, reducing this customer pool.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Playbook Fusion signs Playbook Football distribution agreement with Aristocrat Interactive
Playbook Football gains access to Aristocrat Interactive’s worldwide operator network through the Fusion aggregation platform.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Two men receive suspended prison sentences over illegal poker club in Wales
The scheduled confiscation hearing could require the organisers to surrender proceeds from the illegal poker operation.
7 Oct04 Regulation
AGA and tribal leaders criticise prediction markets at G2E in Las Vegas
Prediction market operators face criticism from the AGA, tribal leaders and casino groups at a major gaming industry event.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Informa agrees GBP2.24bn acquisition of gaming exhibition organiser Clarion Events
Informa’s agreed acquisition would transfer ownership of Clarion’s gaming trade exhibitions to the group.
7 Oct01 Deals & M&A
EKG analyst says prediction market advertising raises sportsbook acquisition costs
Allen says sportsbooks face higher acquisition costs and longer payback periods, or fewer customers if they maintain spending limits.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC announces £5m settlement with Rank Group casino operators in Great Britain
The settlement requires Rank Group’s casino operators to pay £5m and undergo independent scrutiny of their money laundering and safer gambling controls.
7 Oct06 Tenders & awards
TED reports adesso SE wins lottery software award in Germany
The award identifies adesso SE as the supplier selected for a lottery solution.
7 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Bavaria seeks renewal of surveillance systems at its casinos
Suppliers can bid to renew video surveillance systems at Bavaria’s state casinos.
6 Oct04 Regulation
G2E panellists question regulation’s ability to keep gambling markets competitive
Repeated licensing investigations and application costs can create barriers to entry for smaller suppliers operating across US jurisdictions.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Professional gambler wins Finnish tax dispute
Finland’s tax ruling could affect professional gambling ahead of planned online gambling liberalisation in 2027.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Trenton police seize over 70 illegal gambling machines and arrest Philadelphia man
Trenton’s seizure of more than 70 illegal gambling machines demonstrates enforcement following an investigation assisted by state financial crime authorities.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Bangkok court detains campaigner over alleged THB1bn boxing betting network
The investigation targets alleged links between charitable donations and illegal boxing wagering in Thailand.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
ANJL challenges blocks on regulated betting websites and social channels in Brazil
The disputed measures require regulated operators to redirect their websites using their own infrastructure, raising questions over costs, implementation and personal data protection.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
AGCO fines theScore Bet CAD200,000 over Ontario player protection allegations
Ontario’s CAD200,000 penalty connects an unhonoured cash-out offer with alleged player protection failures at theScore Bet.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council approves fines over sports betting violations
Tennessee regulators approved fines while expressing frustration with human error explanations for sports betting violations.
6 Oct04 Regulation
European Lotteries calls for coordinated regulation of prediction markets
Prediction market platforms face calls from European Lotteries for coordinated oversight and regulation applied neutrally across technologies.
6 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC and states dispute authority over prediction markets
Oversight of prediction markets remains contested between the CFTC and state gaming regulators as sports event contracts expand.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming name
The membership invitation gives regulated gaming organisations an opportunity to join CARG’s advocacy on Canadian gambling policy.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
Stake Canada gains Alberta registration and targets 12 October launch
Operator registration supports Stake Canada’s targeted October launch in Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Secom permits existing betting-sponsored football shirt sales in Brazil
Manufacturers and retailers can sell existing shirt stocks, while the note leaves restrictions on new production and sponsorship agreements intact.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts CARG name for national gambling association
CARG’s rebranding reflects provincial policy coordination on prediction markets and illegal online gambling across the regulated sector.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Don Davis introduces bill banning candidates from trading on their own elections
Federal candidates would face financial penalties for trading prediction market contracts on their own elections under the proposed legislation.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Leon Xiao argues trading card packs fall under existing gambling laws
Xiao’s argument calls for regulators to apply existing gambling legislation to trading card packs, citing costly products, breaks and repacks.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
OLG launches CASH POP lottery game in Ontario
Players can access CASH POP through retail and digital channels, with five daily draws and prizes up to $5,000.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Apuesta Total and La Tinka chiefs discuss Peru’s gambling market challenges
The executives’ discussion highlights tax pressure alongside growth and market challenges for gambling businesses in Peru.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Lula campaign links Brazil betting prohibition to weaker first-round performance
Campaign members’ assessment links Brazil’s fixed-odds betting prohibition to weaker electoral performance for Lula.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Prediction markets record weekend trading volume above $9.4bn
DraftKings and FanDuel contributed another $7m to Nebraska’s online sports betting campaign as prediction markets exceeded $9.4bn in weekend volume.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Maverick Gaming owner plans buyback of eight WA casinos
The planned buyback concerns eight WA casinos facing bankruptcy-related closure notices for November.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
TMX Group considers prediction markets in Canada subject to client demand
TMX’s openness to Canadian prediction markets depends on client demand, with no launch announced.
6 Oct07 People moves
Dechert hires Carl Kennedy to strengthen prediction markets advisory practice
The appointment expands Dechert’s capacity to advise clients on prediction markets and CFTC regulation.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
Joint Commission awards Kindbridge behavioural health accreditation
Kindbridge’s accreditation covers behavioural health care and human services, and its chief executive says it changed initial partner discussions.
6 Oct04 Regulation
New York disputes Seneca Nation claim of casino revenue-sharing agreement
Disputed compact negotiations concern ending state revenue sharing under an arrangement providing Niagara Falls about $10m to $13m annually.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Rwanda records 76% annual fall in gambling demand in August
Rwanda’s 76% August demand decline shows operators further contraction after the reported first-half decline and July fall.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Hungary removes SZTFH’s concession powers as law takes effect
Hungary’s law removes SZTFH’s concession powers as the government seeks abolition and the authority disputes having held those powers.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Maine Gambling Control Unit opens consultation on online casino rules
Maine’s proposed online casino rules await public comments while a federal lawsuit challenges tribal exclusivity and no launch is confirmed.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Spain’s snap election delays gambling reform
Spain’s election delays wider Gambling Act reform, while approved measures will proceed regardless of the outcome.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Christofferson criticises betting as Utah challenges prediction markets
Utah’s effort to apply gambling prohibitions puts prediction market operators in conflict with the administration’s position on their classification.
6 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC defends youth gambling survey findings amid questions over advertising data
The disputed findings concern youth advertising data the UKGC has used in advice supporting advertising restrictions.
6 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC calls on Allwyn to meet higher oversight standards
The UKGC expects Allwyn to meet higher standards because of the National Lottery’s public position.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Bulgaria sends gambling advertising ban proposal to European Commission
The proposal would prohibit operators from advertising gambling in Bulgaria.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi secures preliminary injunction against Illinois prediction market rules
Kalshi’s injunction prevents Illinois from imposing prediction market rules while questions over proposed wagering fees and taxes remain.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Informa agrees to acquire ICE organiser Clarion at £2.24bn enterprise value
Informa’s planned Clarion acquisition combines acquisition financing with equity proceeds, with completion expected before the end of 2026.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Missouri sportsbooks record $207.5m in August wagers
Missouri’s lowest monthly betting total since market opening gives operators and investors a benchmark for assessing wagering activity.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Scientific Games renews scratchcard supply partnership with FDJ United in France
The extension keeps Scientific Games as FDJ United’s primary scratchcard supplier, with manufacturing continuing at its UK production centre.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment’s land-based gaming licence in Sweden
Charm must immediately stop gambling services while the regulator considers a final licensing decision following financial irregularities.
6 Oct04 Regulation
US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list
Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.
6 Oct07 People moves
Sky Betting & Gaming appoints Neil Banbury as managing director
Sky Betting & Gaming gains a managing director who spent more than 15 years in various Kindred positions.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Playnetic launches full games portfolio with Interwetten across regulated markets
Playnetic’s launch puts its full games portfolio on Interwetten across the operator’s regulated markets.
6 Oct04 Regulation
POGO urges US Senate to widen military prediction market trading restrictions
POGO’s requested trading ban, financial disclosures and explicit penalties would strengthen prediction market restrictions for Department of Defense personnel.
6 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Blask records 78.2% weekly fall in Brazil online gaming demand
Blask’s measured 78.2% weekly demand decline gives operators a benchmark for the contraction in Brazilian online gaming demand.
6 Oct04 Regulation
AZEMAR Aragón seeks changes to draft regional gambling rules
The proposals could change machine permit transfers, venue limits, lottery terminal controls, and gaming hours.
6 Oct04 Regulation
DGOJ sets design rules for mandatory gambling advertising notices in Spain
Operators and affiliates must adapt advertising layouts to accommodate prescribed warning designs and minimum display areas.
6 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Norsk Tipping seeks ServiceNow maintenance and development services
Suppliers can bid to maintain and further develop Norsk Tipping’s ServiceNow.
6 Oct06 Tenders & awards
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Regulators fine casinos $34m over AML and customer verification concerns in September
September’s $34m in casino fines highlights financial consequences associated with anti-money laundering and customer verification concerns.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Maryland casinos post $151.4m in September gaming revenue
Casino gaming contributions include funding for Maryland’s Education Trust Fund.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Federal judge awards Kalshi and CFTC interim relief against Illinois
The injunctions give Kalshi and the CFTC interim judicial relief against Illinois.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Lula campaign links betting prohibition to weaker first-round performance
Lula’s campaign assessment links fixed-odds betting prohibition to weaker electoral performance, giving regulators a reported political consequence to consider.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Polymarket offers bank failure contracts as trading exceeds $77,000
Warnings about financial panic give regulators a concern to assess around Polymarket’s contracts on major bank collapses.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
OCCC orders 10 platforms to halt sports contract activity in Ohio
The notices require recipients to stop offering or facilitating sports contracts in Ohio and expose them to enforcement proceedings if they continue.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
OCCC orders 10 prediction market recipients to stop Ohio sports contracts
Recipients must stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio and confirm compliance in writing by 16 October.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
H2bet ends Atlético-MG sponsorship agreement early
The early termination ends H2bet's sponsorship relationship with Atlético-MG.
5 Oct03 Licences & markets
Maryland Commission agenda includes Fanatics licence renewal hearing
The commission will consider renewal of Fanatics Betting and Gaming’s sports wagering facility operator licence.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Regulators and gaming executives oppose prediction markets at G2E
Opposition from regulators and gaming executives highlights prediction market concerns alongside industry discussion of compliance, oversight and risk.
5 Oct03 Licences & markets
Yokohama looks likely to forgo Japan’s 2027 casino licence applications
Investors face Yokohama’s likely absence from Japan’s 2027 licensing process, with no mayoral candidate supporting a casino project.
5 Oct03 Licences & markets
Alberta opens competitive online gambling market with 22 operators
Alberta’s launch gives licensed operators access to a market where unregulated offshore websites previously accounted for around 70% of iGaming.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Jennings Bet warns machine games duty increase could prompt shop closures
Jennings Bet could close nearly half its shops if machine games duty rises, putting its retail footprint at stake.
5 Oct04 Regulation
AGU asks STF to strike down Brazil's betting law
AGU’s reversal challenges Brazil’s betting framework, while the Finance Ministry warns overturning it would push betting into illegal markets.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Illinois federal judge finds Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The Illinois finding supports Kalshi’s sports contracts qualifying as swaps as Ohio regulators pursue separate enforcement against prediction markets.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
North Carolina Lottery launches college-branded scratch-offs with $200,000 top prizes
The launch adds university branding to the lottery’s product range, with early sales favouring TAR HEELS tickets.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Alan Wilson backs online sports betting with safeguards in South Carolina
Wilson’s support signals a potential route to online sports betting legalisation in South Carolina, subject to safeguards.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Tax Law Center urges wagering tax treatment for US sports prediction contracts
Prediction market operators could face the gambling tax treatment applied to conventional sportsbooks if authorities adopt the analysis’s interpretation.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Churchill Downs seeks bids for seven casinos to reduce debt
Churchill Downs is assessing casino bids to address debt and focus on racing, historic horse-racing machines and online operations.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
GGRAsia observes Macau mass-baccarat wagers starting at HKD1,000 during Golden Week
The checks give casino operators a snapshot of mass-baccarat wagering levels across downtown Macau and Cotai during Golden Week.
5 Oct04 Regulation
New Jersey senators consider civil penalties for underage gambling
The bill would replace criminal penalties with civil fines across online and land-based gambling, funding problem gambling services and treatment.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Ohio bill sponsor sees possible 2027 opening for online casino legalisation
Ohio’s bill limits licences to existing casinos and racinos, but its sponsor sees little prospect of advancement in 2026.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Caesars and MGM rule out prediction markets over Nevada licensing risks
Nevada licensing risks and regulatory warnings are keeping Caesars and MGM out of prediction markets.
5 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL and IBJR ask Fux to halt betting-site redirects in Brazil
The associations seek court intervention to stop betting-site visitors being redirected to the “Brasil sem Bets” page.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment’s land-based casino licence in Sweden
Charm must stop licensed casino operations while the regulator considers its accounting compliance and executives’ suitability.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting operators protest online betting ban through football advertising
Operators warn the ban could redirect bettors to illegal operators and disrupt sports sponsorships and investment planning.
5 Oct04 Regulation
New Hampshire Senate advances online casino bill after 13–11 vote
The proposal would establish regulated online casinos and fund scholarships, while opponents warn of reduced charitable gaming revenue.
5 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL and IBJR back Brazilian clubs against ending betting
The conflicting descriptions concern the associations’ stance on whether Brazil’s betting market should continue.
5 Oct04 Regulation
BNLData questions betting ban's electoral benefit for Lula in Brazil
Lula’s broadly unchanged position after MP 1.394 raises questions about the electoral benefit of his government’s betting stance.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian lawmakers propose 38 changes to online gambling ban
The amendments put changes to Brazil’s nationwide online gambling prohibition before lawmakers, with implications for affected operators.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Nevada records August gaming revenue of $1.27bn
Nevada’s August gaming revenue rose 3% year over year to $1.27bn, showing operators and investors annual market growth.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA revokes lottery licence obtained through impersonation in Netherlands
The licence revocation highlights identity fraud involving lottery applications, with scammers increasingly exploiting clubs’ identities and lottery licences.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Lords committee urges UK gambling advertising ban
The proposed ban could change how licensed gambling operators advertise in the UK.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Rhode Island records $174.4m in August sports betting and iGaming stakes
Rhode Island’s combined sports betting and iGaming stakes rose 13% to $174.4m, indicating increased aggregate betting activity.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
NagaCorp forecasts 21.5% gaming revenue decline at NagaWorld
NagaCorp’s forecast revenue declines and share price fall highlight weakening gaming income for investors.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Ohio casinos increase August revenue 5% to $93.9m
Ohio’s four casinos recorded 5% annual revenue growth, giving operators and investors a benchmark for August performance.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Franssen challenges KSA over action against illegal casino advertising on Meta
Franssen questions why licensed operators must initiate court proceedings when he says the KSA already has sufficient enforcement powers.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM betting tax assessments against unlicensed operations
The ruling confirms shared betting tax liability for foreign bookmakers without Italian concessions and their collection outlets.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Ohio pledges gambling enforcement against Kalshi after federal appeals ruling
Ohio will enforce gambling laws against Kalshi after the court rejected its federal commodities law defence.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil AGU asks court to rule betting laws unconstitutional
Operators and regulators face a possible change to Brazil’s betting framework as the court considers the laws’ constitutionality and safeguards.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider betting app limits amid addiction concerns
Proposed Pennsylvania restrictions could limit operators’ VIP programmes, microbets and push notifications amid gambling addiction concerns.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Cambodia bans online gambling and betting nationwide
Cambodia’s nationwide prohibition bars online gambling and betting amid raids targeting technology-based fraud in casinos and related businesses.
5 Oct04 Regulation
North Carolina records 12 consecutive months above $500m in sports wagers
Rising sports betting treatment enquiries underpin advocates’ concerns that North Carolina’s mandated addiction funding is insufficient.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
US online casinos generate $1.02bn in August revenue
Investors can assess annual revenue growth across seven legal states alongside unchanged monthly revenue and Pennsylvania’s leading total.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
NLGRB seizes 36 illegal gaming machines across three Ugandan districts
Uganda’s seizure of 36 illegal gaming machines demonstrates continuing enforcement by the NLGRB and police across named districts.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Polymarket contests KSA operating ban in Dutch court
The challenge contests the KSA’s classification of prediction markets as gambling and its ban on Polymarket serving Dutch users.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Lula da Silva bans online gambling in Brazil, iGaming Future reports
The reported Brazilian online gambling ban affects the sector, with football described as particularly affected.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
DraftKings shares hit three-year low as Flutter also declines
DraftKings and Flutter share declines reflect investor concerns over weaker earnings, promotional spending and prediction market competition.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Gambling donors back Byron Donalds as Florida campaign raises $131m
Contributions from the Seminole Tribe, DraftKings and FanDuel show gambling sector support for Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
NagaCorp reports GGR down 21.5% to US$418m in Cambodia
The revenue decline gives investors a measure of NagaCorp's weaker gaming performance in Cambodia.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Seaport Research forecasts 5% decline in Macau October gaming revenue
Casino operators face potential revenue weakness while customer reinvestment spending and operating costs put pressure on profitability.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Thai police arrest Atchariya Ruangrattanapong over alleged online boxing betting offences
The arrest extends Thailand’s investigation into an online boxing betting network that police allege generated turnover exceeding THB1 billion.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Two men receive suspended sentences over illegal Cardiff poker games
Operators can see that criminal funds linked to illegal poker games may lead to suspended prison sentences and a proceeds hearing.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends Targetlocal’s remote licence over anti-money laundering failings
Operators can see that significant action following anti-money laundering enquiries preceded the lifting of Targetlocal’s licence suspension.
5 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC reports £17.5bn gambling yield in Great Britain for April 2025–March 2026
Operators and investors can assess remote gambling growth alongside a decline in licensed premises in Great Britain.
5 Oct07 People moves
Ruth Evans appointed chair of the Gambling Commission
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences over suspected compliance failings
UKGC advises Bet St George customers who believe the operator owes them funds to contact BTG following the administrator appointment.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
QuinnBet agrees £609,104 settlement with UKGC over regulatory failures
The settlement requires QuinnBet to pay £609,104 following failures in customer protection and anti-money laundering controls.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Gambling Commission backs police operation against illegal gambling in Sheffield and Doncaster
Regulators and police found illegal betting terminals, cash and gold during coordinated operations and arrested three people.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Police arrest two suspects over illegal casino in Bristol
The investigation involves police and UKGC enforcement action against suspected gambling offences at Bristol premises.
5 Oct07 People moves
Sarah Fox to join Gambling Commission executive team on secondment
The Commission’s policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation functions will be led by a senior DCMS gambling and lotteries leader.
5 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Evolution Malta to pay £4.75m settlement after UKGC investigation
Suppliers should assess where games are available and strengthen risk assessment, supply-chain controls and customer due diligence.
5 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC directs future regulatory settlement money to Consolidated Fund
Regulatory settlement money will go to the Consolidated Fund to account for statutory levy commissioning structures and avoid duplicated work.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil sets withdrawal deadline under nationwide betting ban
The measure sets a timetable for operators, bettors and financial institutions to handle balances as betting platforms become unavailable.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil sets deadlines for former betting operators’ outstanding obligations
Former operators need to meet refund, financial and regulatory deadlines to close out their authorisations.
5 Oct04 Regulation
AGCO Updates Monetary Penalties for Ontario Liquor Licence Rules
Licensees and permit holders need to account for revised penalties across sales, delivery and event rules.
5 Oct01 Deals & M&A
E-Gaming Spain Online presents 25 online games at SBC Summit Lisbon
The catalogue gives Spanish gaming platforms access to the company’s online games and potential collaboration opportunities.
5 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Svenska Spel tenders office cleaning services in Visby
Suppliers can assess the stated contract value and submission deadline when deciding whether to bid.
4 Oct04 Regulation
VNLOK sues Meta in Amsterdam over illegal gambling advertising
VNLOK’s proceedings seek tougher DSA measures against illegal gambling advertising on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms.
4 Oct04 Regulation
BNLData compares Brazil’s MP 1.394 with historical gambling prohibition
BNLData’s comparison raises concerns about gambling moving underground, citing its interpretation of Brazil’s earlier prohibition.
4 Oct01 Deals & M&A
JPMorgan initiates Genius Sports coverage with USD8 target on prediction market potential
JPMorgan’s estimate gives investors potential additional EBITDA from Genius Sports’ agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket.
4 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Prediction markets record USD8.5bn weekend volume during NFL Week 3
Sports and combo markets generated 86% of Sunday volume, highlighting their importance to prediction market operators.
4 Oct04 Regulation
Stock-linked prediction markets draw US scrutiny over regulatory jurisdiction
Polymarket and Kalshi face unresolved oversight questions as experts warn stock-linked contracts could affect share trading and complicate enforcement.
4 Oct07 People moves
Heather Maurer leaves NCPG chief executive role on 16 October
Heather Maurer’s departure changes NCPG leadership following the organisation’s announcement of a $2m partnership with Kalshi.
3 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil betting lawsuit seeks at least BRL1bn from 17 companies
The lawsuit seeks at least BRL1bn from 17 betting companies, putting operators’ financial exposure in focus.
3 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Paradise reports September casino revenue of KRW86.7bn in South Korea
The figures give investors September revenue and quarterly performance data for Paradise Co’s casino operations.
3 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Grand Korea Leisure reports KRW37.3bn September casino revenue
Grand Korea Leisure’s September casino revenue rose 7.2% year on year, showing investors growth at the foreigner-only operator.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Fanatics considers $1bn betting advertising spend in USA
Fanatics’ potential $1bn advertising spend would support its effort to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel in US sports betting.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
DraftKings considers more prediction market investment as shares fall nearly 22%
DraftKings is considering more prediction market investment as investors face a nearly 22% monthly share decline.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Prosecutors indict Las Vegas gambler over alleged illegal betting after arrest
Roberts’ indictment concerns allegedly continued wagering after arrest, including bets from an undercover investigator, highlighting the case for regulators.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Betano prioritises staff retention during Brazil betting prohibition
Betano is prioritising employee retention while reporting full compliance with Brazil’s betting prohibition.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Quebec Court of Appeal dismisses Wild Wild West operator's appeal
Quebec’s Court of Appeal dismissed the Wild Wild West operator’s appeal after MCK and Tewatohnhi’saktha sought dismissal.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian lawmakers propose 42 amendments to betting ban
Congressional amendments seek changes to prohibited products, sponsorship, advertising and licence fee refunds, affecting the prohibition’s scope for operators.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Neil Montgomery discusses Brazil betting prohibition's industry impact at SBC Summit 2026
Brazil’s betting prohibition has affected businesses and employees across the industry, putting its operational impact in focus.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Brazilian betting operators record zero daily financial activity after prohibition
The reported fall puts the prohibition's financial impact on authorised Brazilian betting operators at around R$600m a day.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil’s betting ban precedes rise in unauthorised domains and offshore searches
Increased unauthorised betting domains and offshore searches give regulators evidence of activity following Brazil’s online betting ban.
2 Oct03 Licences & markets
GameChanger360 introduces reporting and education products through new website
The products give sporting organisations reporting channels and educational resources aimed at preventing match-fixing.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
GGL declares parts of FIFA World Cup ticket sales unlawful
The GGL’s finding identifies unlawful elements of FIFA’s previous World Cup ticket sales process, highlighting regulatory concerns.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Fanatics considers $1bn betting and gaming advertising budget for 2027
Fanatics plans to increase marketing spending from $350m to $800m, potentially $1bn, to narrow the gap with DraftKings and FanDuel.
2 Oct04 Regulation
DraftKings faces proposed class action over alleged AI targeting of bettors
DraftKings faces a proposed class action over alleged AI targeting of bettors, placing that practice under legal scrutiny.
2 Oct04 Regulation
UK remote gaming tax receipts rise 108% following rate increase
Operators and investors have provisional evidence of higher UK remote gaming tax receipts, but industry figures await further data.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Play’n GO executive signals potential investment shift after Brazil betting ban
Investors could redirect betting investment towards other Latin American markets, with opportunity and trust influencing decisions.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA revokes fraudulently obtained lottery licence in the Netherlands
The fraud prompted the KSA to tighten identity and domain checks for lottery applicants.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Court ruling supports expression and press freedoms in Malta–Wittmann dispute
The ruling supports expression and press freedoms surrounding research into German tax losses from illegal gambling and the MGA.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA revokes lottery licence fraudulently obtained in Quick Boys’ name
Operators should note that identity checks and domain scrutiny have tightened after a licence was obtained through impersonation.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA revokes fraudulent lottery licence and tightens applicant checks in Netherlands
Lottery applicants face tighter identity and domain checks after the KSA discovered impersonation in its licensing process.
2 Oct04 Regulation
CFTC seeks White House approval for two gambling and prediction market rules
Prediction market operators face proposed rules intended to secure CFTC authority over their sector.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Macau casino revenue falls 4% to MOP60.21bn in Q3 2026
Macau casino operators recorded a 4% quarterly gaming revenue decline, alongside falling September revenue.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Ohio sports wagering falls 4% to $637.6m in August
Ohio operators saw sports wagering decline across both online and retail channels in August.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Justin Franssen accuses KSA of failing to act against illegal gambling ads
VNLOK's lawsuit seeks to make Meta fulfil its obligations over illegal gambling advertising targeting the Dutch market.
2 Oct04 Regulation
European Lotteries urges harmonised rules for prediction markets
A coordinated framework could reduce fragmented oversight by assessing prediction products by legal features and risks.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Colorado casinos generate $104m in August gaming revenue
Colorado casino operators recorded August gaming revenue growth of less than 1% compared with a year earlier.
2 Oct04 Regulation
KSA flags gambling normalisation risk in MrRaffle's Dutch lottery application
The KSA’s assessment highlights gambling normalisation as a regulatory concern for MrRaffle’s deposit-return lottery application.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
New Hampshire gaming revenue rises 27% to $47.9m in August
New Hampshire’s 27% gaming revenue increase gives investors evidence of market revenue growth in August.
2 Oct04 Regulation
GRAI funding constraints delay online gambling licensing in Ireland
GRAI’s funding constraints delay online operator licensing and limit enforcement against overseas operators serving Irish customers.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA targets payment providers processing transactions for illegal gambling operators
Payment providers processing illegal online gambling transactions face KSA scrutiny and available enforcement measures.
2 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds 29 casino games in New Jersey and Michigan
Hard Rock Bet’s additions expand its online casino catalogues for customers in New Jersey and Michigan.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
William West Roberts faces indictment over alleged illegal bookmaking in Nevada
The indictment advances an alleged illegal bookmaking case investigated for several years by NGCB and the FBI.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Alberta government pledges action against unlicensed online gambling operators
Unlicensed operators face Alberta’s stated intention to explore all available options to stop their continued trading.
2 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Peru blocks 50 unauthorised online gambling and sports betting platforms
Unauthorised platforms serving users in Peru face blocking under coordinated enforcement of the country’s gambling law.
2 Oct06 Tenders & awards
TED reports German tender for lottery ticket printing and delivery
The tender presents a procurement opportunity for suppliers of printing and delivery services.
2 Oct06 Tenders & awards
TED reports TELENOR NORGE AS wins NOK 8m telecommunications award
The award identifies a supplier and contract value for telecommunications services in Norway.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Prediction markets dominate G2E debate in Las Vegas
The dispute pits state gambling enforcement against the CFTC’s claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sports-event contracts.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Responsible-gambling advocates question prediction-market language at G2E
The reported relapses raise concerns about prediction-market use among people who have excluded themselves from legal gambling platforms.
1 Oct04 Regulation
G2E panel examines AI use in detecting match-fixing
The panel gives operators an examination of AI’s role in match-fixing detection.
1 Oct04 Regulation
G2E discussion examines legal operators’ competition with illegal gambling businesses
Legal operators face competition from illegal businesses, while distinguishing legitimate emerging markets remains a question for regulators.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Arkansas DFA details 8% tax on paid fantasy sports revenues
Fantasy sports operators must calculate Arkansas's share of revenues after prize payments and remit the 8% tax quarterly.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Arkansas DFA posts casino gaming statistics for FYE 2027
The statistics provide operators and investors with casino gaming data for Arkansas for FYE 2027.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Arkansas DFA outlines bingo tax and raffle permit fees
Distributors and authorised charitable organisations face bingo tax and registration fees in Arkansas.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Analysts lower Macau gaming revenue forecasts for 4Q26 and FY26
The lower forecasts reduce revenue expectations for Macau operators and their investors.
1 Oct04 Regulation
ANJL disputes link between falling Pix transactions and online betting prohibition
ANJL's central bank data analysis challenges a direct link between Brazil's betting prohibition and fewer Pix transactions.
1 Oct04 Regulation
California whistleblower lawsuit challenges Fanatics Live card breaks as unlicensed lotteries
The lawsuit challenges Fanatics Live's permitted random team card breaks as unlicensed lotteries despite its stated gambling prohibition.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Ohio casinos increase August revenue 5.5% to $93.9m
Slots generated most Ohio casino revenue and outpaced table game growth, highlighting product performance differences for operators.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Ocean Casino Resort plans $14m high-limit slot room expansion in New Jersey
Ocean's redevelopment will expand its high-limit slot room by roughly 60%, accommodating more than 192 machines.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
SOFTSWISS forecasts North American online gambling revenue reaching $76.6bn in 2028
SOFTSWISS forecasts North America will outgrow other major online gambling markets through 2028, informing operators' regional growth comparisons.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Hendrik Streeck calls for stronger player protection and action against illegal operators
Germany's federal addiction commissioner has called for stronger player protection and action against illegal gambling operators.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC introduces rules to accelerate removal of non-compliant gaming machines
The UKGC's new rules aim to accelerate removal of non-compliant gaming machines from premises.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Blask data shows offshore share triples after Brazil betting ban
Operators and affiliates face a reported tripling of offshore share and declining affiliate coverage following Brazil's betting ban.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Hollywood Casino starts construction of 140-room hotel in Kansas
Hollywood Casino's connected hotel will add approximately 140 rooms, with opening expected in 2028.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Gaming industry groups unite against prediction markets at G2E
Casinos, tribes, organised labour and lawmakers share opposition to prediction markets, bringing multiple stakeholder groups into alignment.
1 Oct04 Regulation
KSA staff complete prevention training focused on gambling harm
KSA employees received prevention training adapted specifically to gambling harm for the first time.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Reed Smith guide details scrutiny of gambling operators' AI use
Operators expanding AI fraud detection and player monitoring face growing scrutiny as policymakers consider personalisation and targeted advertising restrictions.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Gentoo Media lowers 2026 forecasts after Brazil betting ban
Gentoo's reduced 2026 guidance and €100m bond repayment plan inform investors' assessment of its outlook and debt obligations.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Tribal leaders and AGA coordinate opposition to US prediction markets
Tribal leaders and the AGA are coordinating against prediction markets as a California coalition prepares for possible sports betting changes.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Paul Gregg faces allegations of malware-assisted cheating in online poker
Alleged malware access to hidden poker cards highlights cheating concerns after dozens of high-stakes players allegedly suffered substantial losses.
1 Oct02 Funding
Topdog raises $2.5m seed funding for US real-money skill games
Topdog's funding reached $4.1m as the company focuses growth on California, Texas, New York and Florida.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Paf agrees Facebook pilot to identify unlicensed gambling advertisers in Switzerland
The pilot could help Paf and the Swiss regulator identify unlicensed gambling operators and affiliates reaching players through Facebook.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Brazil seeks BRL1bn in collective damages from 17 betting companies
The suit seeks healthcare cost reimbursement and collective moral damages from betting companies representing around 80% of the market.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Kalshi, Polymarket and allies spend at least $3m amid US regulatory dispute
The lobbying seeks to influence the regulatory treatment of prediction market products in the USA.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Maine casinos increase August gaming revenue 4% to $16.0m
Operators and investors can track Maine’s casino revenue growth through August’s 4% annual increase to $16.0m.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Arkansas casinos increase August gaming revenue 4% to $65.7m
Operators and investors can assess Arkansas’ casino revenue growth through August’s 4% annual increase across three casinos.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Evoplay launches Fruit Fusion: Three Pots slot with four jackpot tiers
Operators can assess Evoplay’s Fruit Fusion: Three Pots through its three boosters, four jackpot tiers and 3,000-times-bet Grand jackpot.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Dutch Parliament rejects total advertising ban as Play’n GO issues response
The Dutch Parliament’s rejection of a total advertising ban gives operators clarity on that proposal’s outcome.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Macau records September casino revenue of MOP18.06bn as annual decline reaches 1.2%
Macau’s fourth successive month of annual revenue declines signals continued revenue contraction for casino operators and investors.
1 Oct04 Regulation
Rhode Island casinos record August revenue of $55.1m as total falls 4%
Operators and investors can see Rhode Island’s rising table revenue failed to offset falling slot revenue in August.
1 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Svenska Spel seeks IT and business consultants in Sweden
The tender gives IT service suppliers an opportunity to bid for work with Svenska Spel.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines Betway £408,915 over advertising on children’s webpages
Betway’s penalty highlights operators’ responsibility for gambling advertisements appearing on webpages aimed at children.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines In Touch Games £6.1m over compliance failures
In Touch Games’ penalty highlights regulatory consequences for delayed customer interactions and inadequate money laundering risk assessments.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines Betfred £825,000 and requires third-party compliance audit
Done Brothers faces an independent compliance audit alongside its penalty and warning for safer gambling and anti-money laundering breaches.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC agrees £17m settlement with Entain over online and retail failures
Entain’s additional licence conditions require board oversight of improvements and an independent compliance audit within 12 months.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines GGPoker operator NSUS £672,829 over compliance breaches
GGPoker’s penalty highlights regulatory consequences for inadequate customer interventions and marketing emails sent to customers who had self-excluded.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines 888 £9.4m over social responsibility and money laundering failures
888 UK Limited faces independent audits alongside a £9.4m penalty and warning for social responsibility and money laundering failures.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines Corbett Bookmakers £686,070 over safer gambling and AML failures
Corbett Bookmakers must commission an external audit of its implementation of anti-money laundering and safer gambling controls.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines Buzz Group £780,000 over social responsibility and money laundering failures
Buzz Group’s £780,000 payment and formal warning highlight regulatory consequences for social responsibility and money laundering failures.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines ProgressPlay £1m over AML and social responsibility failures
ProgressPlay faces an expected external audit following a licence review identifying anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC publishes gaming machine consultation outcomes with requirements from June 2027
Suppliers and operators face requirements for new category B machines from 30 June 2027.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC flags casino legislation changes affecting licensing authority guidance
Licensing authorities using flagged guidance sections must consider casino legislation changes and the separate guidance identified by the UKGC.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC outlines registration and licensing thresholds for small society lotteries
Lottery societies need a UKGC licence when proceeds exceed £20,000 per draw or £250,000 annually, making these thresholds operationally significant.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC orders Greentube Alderney to pay £685,000 over compliance failures
Greentube Alderney must pay £685,000 and undergo extensive independent audits following social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC sets out consultation response on gaming machine standards
Machine suppliers and operators can assess proposed standards, testing and licence requirements covering player limits, messages and information displays.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC sets out plans to evaluate gambling reforms in Great Britain
The planned evaluation will assess how gambling reforms affect consumers and the market, informing the design and implementation of subsequent policies.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC reports British gambling yield reaches £17.5bn in year to March 2026
Operators and investors receive industry statistics ten weeks earlier, showing gross gambling yield of £17.5bn and 4.4% annual growth.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court jails former Capen chief over £285,000 lottery misuse
Lottery executives face consequences for misusing charitable proceeds, illustrated by Rydings receiving imprisonment and a compensation order.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC reports British gambling yield rises 4.4% to £17.5bn
Operators and investors can benchmark market performance against £17.5bn in gross gambling yield and 4.4% annual growth.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC explains permit and machine requirements for unlicensed family entertainment centres
UFEC operators need local permits and may offer only category D machines, while their machine suppliers need UKGC operating licences.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC provides guidance on joint action against gambling crime
Operators can use intelligence exchanges with police to connect money laundering incidents involving stolen dyed banknotes across betting shops.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC provides gaming machine guidance for UK licensing authorities
The guidance identifies licence checks for businesses purchasing gaming machines or commissioning maintenance and repairs.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC agrees £690,947 settlement with Lindar Media over regulatory failures
Lindar Media must pay £690,947 for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures, with the settlement supporting socially responsible causes.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC publishes IMME investigation findings on suitability and money laundering failures
Operators serving older customers can learn from IMME's failures to consider potential vulnerabilities alongside suitability and money laundering failures.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC reports charges against Haydon Simcock over alleged unlicensed gambling
Operators face charges for allegedly providing gambling facilities without an operating licence and advertising those facilities, as Simcock's case illustrates.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC releases industry and participation statistics for Great Britain
Operators and investors gain lottery data in quarterly statistics and can compare industry figures with Gambling Survey findings.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC publishes research into illegal lotteries and raffles on social media
Regulators gain consumer participation research into illegal social media lotteries following increased reports of suspected illegal TikTok draws.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC updates approach to measuring illegal gambling website traffic
Operators and regulators must account for margins of error and missing access routes when interpreting illegal gambling website traffic estimates.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC requires quarterly regulatory returns from all licensees from July 2024
All licensees must submit quarterly regulatory returns using aligned reporting periods and deadlines, with some questions removed.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC issues licence warnings to seven Caesars Entertainment managers
The warnings and licence surrenders demonstrate the personal regulatory consequences for managers investigated over concerns about compliance with licence conditions.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends PlayerFT licence over failure to integrate with GAMSTOP
The suspension stopped PlayerFT from conducting licensed activities, and the subsequent surrender ended its operating licence.
1 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends Deadheat Racing licence over suspected compliance failings
Deadheat Racing's licence suspension requires fair customer treatment and updates during a review of suspected social responsibility and AML failings.
1 Oct04 Regulation
UKGC reminds remote operators of identity verification obligations
Remote operators' identity checks must meet Licence Condition 17, helping prevent underage gambling, identify self-excluded customers and support AML controls.
30 Sep02 Funding
AGEM, AGA and JCM Global donate $185,000 to ICRG at G2E
The donation supports ICRG’s funding of independent research into gambling disorder and responsible gambling practices.
30 Sep04 Regulation
IMF urges Cambodia to reform casino ownership safeguards
The IMF’s reform call targets deficient safeguards against criminal ownership or control of Cambodian casinos.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Casino executives and AGA intensify criticism of US prediction markets
Prediction markets face increased casino industry criticism alongside mounting scrutiny from courts, Congress and regulators.
30 Sep01 Deals & M&A
MGM and Caesars avoid prediction markets over US casino licence concerns
Casino licensing concerns constrain MGM and Caesars while sportsbook competitors expand into prediction markets.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Shawn Fluharty calls for state oversight of prediction markets
Fluharty’s call places state oversight of prediction markets at the centre of the regulatory debate.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Nevada casinos report $1.26bn gaming revenue for August
The statewide increase gives operators and investors a measure of Nevada's gaming revenue performance in August.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Casino Secrets examines illegal online casino structures and Curaçao licensing
The Casino Secrets investigation examines illegal online casinos’ corporate structures and licensing practices in Curaçao.
30 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Illegal betting sites proliferate in Brazil following reported gambling ban
Illegal betting websites reportedly increased in Brazil within days of an online betting prohibition attributed to Lula.
30 Sep04 Regulation
SIGA upgrades Ghana Gaming Commission’s reporting compliance rating in 2025 evaluation
Ghana’s Gaming Commission earned an excellent conformance rating after meeting reporting deadlines throughout all four quarters of 2025.
30 Sep03 Licences & markets
Entain soft launches BlackRush online casino in New Zealand
Entain’s BlackRush launch enters a newly regulated market its chief executive estimates could generate up to £600m annually.
30 Sep01 Deals & M&A
SOFTSWISS forecasts global iGaming revenue of €461.8bn by 2031
SOFTSWISS forecasts approximately €461.8bn in global iGaming gross gaming revenue by 2031.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Colorado casinos generate USD104m in August revenue
Colorado’s broadly unchanged casino revenue combines a 2.2% decline in slots with 16.7% growth in table games.
30 Sep04 Regulation
IBJR challenges Lula’s betting ban in Brazil’s Supreme Court
The challenge seeks to suspend a ban affecting licensed betting and online gaming operations in Brazil.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Brazilian gambling executives warn betting ban directs players to unlicensed platforms
Operators and suppliers warn Brazil’s betting ban would direct players towards unlicensed platforms, benefiting the illegal market.
30 Sep04 Regulation
GGL publishes guidance on online gambling advertising rules in Germany
The FAQ clarifies the advertising restrictions and player protection obligations that operators and advertisers must follow in Germany.
30 Sep04 Regulation
UKGC tightens category B gaming machine standards
Category B gaming machines face tighter UKGC standards, with implementation staged over the next two years.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Brazilian clubs challenge gambling prohibition over €200m revenue exposure
Brazilian clubs warn the prohibition would eliminate betting revenues, citing approximately €200m paid to prominent clubs in 2025.
30 Sep04 Regulation
UKGC sets new category B gaming machine requirements
Licensees will gain access to session information to support interactions with consumers showing signs of gambling harm.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Ohio bill sponsor sees opening for online casino legalisation in 2027
The stalled effort leaves operators facing an uncertain timetable for online casino legalisation in Ohio.
30 Sep04 Regulation
The Hague court holds Casino777 liable for player's €76,558 gambling losses
Casino777’s failure to hold a personal conversation despite problematic gambling signs resulted in liability for €76,558 in player losses.
30 Sep04 Regulation
SOFTSWISS forecasts 15% annual online gambling growth in North America
The report warns operators that European tax increases and product restrictions could weaken licensed platforms’ competitiveness and encourage customers to migrate offshore.
30 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Delaware sports betting and iGaming wagers reach $365.2m in August
Delaware’s combined sports betting and iGaming wagers rose 21% annually to $365.2m in August.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Malta’s Revised VAT and Gaming Tax Frameworks Take Effect on 1 October
Operators need to apply the revised VAT and gaming tax treatment and meet the stated reporting deadlines.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Norway consults on allowing Norsk Tipping to offer online poker
The proposal would allow Norsk Tipping to offer poker with limits and reporting duties intended to address unregulated activity.
30 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Florida commercial gaming revenue drops 8% to $73.8m in August
Florida’s commercial gaming revenue fell 8% annually to $73.8m in August.
30 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Polymarket attracts more US branded searches as Kalshi leads trading activity
Operators face differing competitive positions: Polymarket leads branded searches, while Kalshi leads trading volume and narrows the search gap.
30 Sep06 Tenders & awards
GGL Seeks Provider for German Gambling Participation Study
Research and advisory providers can assess the tender’s scope, stated value and submission deadline.
30 Sep04 Regulation
Kansspelcommissie postpones French-language D licence training in Belgium until 2027
D licence applicants must wait until 2027 for French-language training, although their applications remain valid.
29 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Casino chiefs reaffirm Las Vegas's role in US gambling at G2E
Wynn, MGM and Caesars chief executives reaffirmed Las Vegas's central role in US gambling.
29 Sep04 Regulation
MGCB reviews issues raised in reports on DraftKings AI use
DraftKings faces Michigan regulatory examination of issues raised by reporting concerning its artificial intelligence and machine learning use.
29 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Better Collective shares fall 37.16% following Brazil betting ban
Better Collective’s suspension of 2027 guidance leaves investors without its financial outlook amid uncertainty over operations in Brazil.
29 Sep03 Licences & markets
Betway enters Alberta’s regulated online gambling market
Betway and other Super Group brands have entered Alberta's licensed online gambling market.
29 Sep04 Regulation
ADM official proposes payment blocking against illegal gambling in Italy
Operators face a payment-blocking proposal requiring legislative amendment, while ADM has no plans to regulate B2B providers.
29 Sep04 Regulation
Poll puts support for Brazil’s betting ban at 62%
Operators face 62% public support for Brazil's betting ban, according to the reported poll.
29 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Monitoring tool detects 543 unlicensed betting sites after Brazil’s ban
Regulators face continued unlicensed activity, with 543 new betting websites identified in Brazil within three days of the ban.
29 Sep04 Regulation
Brazil’s provisional online sports betting ban draws industry responses
Operators face Brazil's provisional online sports betting ban, while prediction markets draw criticism from regulators and industry representatives.
29 Sep03 Licences & markets
Liberia’s NLA restores LIPAY operating licence after settlement
LIPAY's operating licence has been reinstated following settlement of the administrative dispute that restricted its operations.
29 Sep04 Regulation
KSA links normalised gambling behaviour to more people gambling
If exposure to gambling encourages participation, operators and regulators may need to account for how gambling is presented.
29 Sep04 Regulation
UKGC survey puts British children experiencing problem gambling at up to 80,000
Regulators have UKGC data estimating up to 80,000 British children experiencing problem gambling, alongside questions about survey suitability.
29 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
PGCB fines MGM Resorts $50,250 over late licensing application
MGM's late licensing application drew a $50,250 penalty, while CountR agreed a $50,000 settlement over licensing violations.
29 Sep04 Regulation
Brazil AGU requests 72 hours to respond before betting ban ruling
The requested response window gives Brazil’s authorities time to address industry challenges before the court considers the ban.
29 Sep04 Regulation
ANJL and IBJR ask Supreme Federal Court to suspend Brazil betting ban
The trade bodies argue that the ban threatens operators’ existing authorisations after they invested in Brazil’s regulated market.
29 Sep04 Regulation
German court orders PokerStars to repay approximately €39,500 in poker losses
PokerStars must repay approximately €39,500 despite arguing that players compete against each other and it receives only rake.
29 Sep04 Regulation
Spanish operators signal opposition to proposed gambling restrictions
Licensed Spanish operators face further government restrictions in preparation and are signalling resistance.
29 Sep04 Regulation
Blask analysis shows Brazil online gaming demand drops 20.1% after betting ban
The reported demand decline gives operators a measure of the Brazilian market’s response to the betting prohibition.
29 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Visualize Group completes acquisition of gaming testing provider eCOGRA
Testing and compliance suppliers eCOGRA and BMM Testlabs now share ownership under the Visualize Group.
29 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists Hulplijn OpenOverGokken tender at EUR 7m
The listed value and deadline give suppliers the stated scale and submission date for the Netherlands procurement.
29 Sep06 Tenders & awards
Norsk Tipping awards Advokatfirmaet Dehn Da NOK 7,000,000 contract
The award gives operators and suppliers a stated contract value and identifies the successful supplier.
28 Sep01 Deals & M&A
DigiPlus expects limited group impact from Brazil gambling ban
DigiPlus expects no material group impact from Brazil's prohibition despite resuming Brazilian operations less than three months earlier.
28 Sep04 Regulation
PAGCOR chairman seeks online gaming legislation during his term
PAGCOR's chairman wants online gaming legislation enacted during his term, signalling his legislative priority to operators.
28 Sep04 Regulation
Sixth Circuit rejects Kalshi appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting enforcement
Kalshi faces application of Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws following the Sixth Circuit's ruling against it.
28 Sep01 Deals & M&A
VICI Properties agrees Alberta racetrack lease with CAD10.7m annual base rent
VICI’s lease sets CAD10.7m in initial annual base rent over a 20-year term, with four five-year renewal options.
28 Sep07 People moves
GLI appoints Gavin Isaacs as board adviser
GLI’s board gains advice from Gavin Isaacs, a former chief executive of Scientific Games and Entain.
28 Sep04 Regulation
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request for pregame college player prop ban
Operators can continue offering pregame college player props in Indiana under the existing wagering rules.
28 Sep07 People moves
NCPG executive director Heather Maurer resigns after departures over Kalshi partnership
NCPG must replace its executive director while managing member departures linked to its Kalshi partnership.
28 Sep04 Regulation
VNLOK summons Meta to Dutch court over alleged unlawful gambling advertising
The lawsuit seeks to enforce platform obligations concerning unlicensed operators’ advertising to Dutch users.
28 Sep04 Regulation
Deadwood casinos grow August revenue 8.2% to $17m
Slots generated most of Deadwood’s August casino revenue and grew faster than table games.
28 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Century Casinos agrees to sell Alberta racing and gaming operations
Century Casinos’ planned Alberta operations sale supports its stated aims of reducing debt and concentrating on US gaming operations.
28 Sep04 Regulation
Sixth Circuit backs Ohio and Tennessee in sports prediction market regulation dispute
The decision supports Ohio and Tennessee’s efforts to apply state oversight to sports prediction market apps.
28 Sep04 Regulation
NLGRB meets operators ahead of 2027 licence renewals
Operators and applicants received expectations for 2027 licence renewals through NLGRB’s stakeholder meeting.
28 Sep04 Regulation
KSA publishes new fine policy for illegal online gambling
KSA’s new rules establish how fines for illegal online gambling are governed.
28 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Illegal betting sites rise sharply after Brazil gambling ban
The increase in unauthorised sites alongside takedowns shows the enforcement challenge created by the betting ban.
28 Sep04 Regulation
DigiPlus monitors Brazil developments following reported online gambling ban
DigiPlus is monitoring Brazilian developments linked by the report to a presidential online gambling ban.
28 Sep04 Regulation
President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
Licensed operators face site blocking and requirements to return customer funds while Congress considers the provisional measure.
28 Sep04 Regulation
BGC launches campaign against proposed 40% Machine Games Duty rate in Britain
The proposed 40% rate could expose betting shop operators to closures and job losses, according to the modelling cited by the BGC.
28 Sep03 Licences & markets
Noventis launches licensed Bet360 platform in Côte d’Ivoire
Bet360’s licensed launch adds sports betting and online casino operations to Côte d’Ivoire’s market.
28 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Malta Gaming Authority suspends Condor Malta authorisation
Condor can no longer operate, while players must retain access to view their accounts.
28 Sep04 Regulation
Tax professors urge IRS to clarify US prediction market taxation
Tax professors warn that uncertain taxation of prediction market gains could favour prediction platforms over traditional sportsbooks.
28 Sep03 Licences & markets
Finland receives 75 gambling licence applications ahead of 2027 market opening
The application volume indicates substantial operator interest, though licences have not yet been granted.
28 Sep04 Regulation
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio and Tennessee to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Tennessee’s enforcement injunction was removed, while Ohio’s denial of similar protection leaves Kalshi subject to state gambling laws.
28 Sep04 Regulation
UK government proposes bingo areas and minimum positions for licensed venues
The proposals could change how operators structure licensed bingo venues that rely primarily on gaming machines.
28 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Altenar and IBIA partner on sports betting integrity in Africa
Altenar and IBIA’s partnership addresses betting integrity in Africa, where gambling GGR is projected to reach US$19.4bn by 2030.
28 Sep06 Tenders & awards
PlayCity tenders for system to restrict Ukrainian service members’ gambling access
The planned register connection would let operators check gambling restrictions without receiving players’ military status.
27 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Century Entertainment asserts Philippine compliance after partner loses GSA licence
Century Entertainment maintains regulatory compliance despite its joint venture partner’s GSA licence loss.
27 Sep07 People moves
AGCC appoints Gemma Fletcher as executive director after Andrew Gellatly steps down
The appointment gives the regulator a leader with ten years of supervisory experience.
27 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
British police raid four illegal gambling venues in Manchester and seize over £20,000
Manchester’s illegal gambling enforcement resulted in four arrests and cash seizures, with one suspect facing money laundering allegations.
25 Sep04 Regulation
Kalshi blocks prediction markets on three California tribal reservations after court ruling
Kalshi restricted prediction market access on three California tribal reservations after an appeals court found likely tribal gaming law breaches.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
MGA says 12 websites falsely claim links to Maltese licences
The warning helps consumers distinguish unauthorised sites from operators actually connected to the Malta Gaming Authority.
25 Sep04 Regulation
NLGRB brings police and local officials together on gaming enforcement in Lira City
Lira City’s gaming enforcement coordination brings together the regulatory board, security commanders and local government officials.
25 Sep01 Deals & M&A
People Inc. withdraws $18bn MGM Resorts acquisition proposal
People Inc.’s withdrawal ends its proposed $18bn acquisition of all publicly held MGM shares.
25 Sep04 Regulation
Blumenthal and Tonko include prediction markets in federal gambling reform push
The reform campaign targets prediction markets, consumer protection and wagering businesses’ relationships with sports organisations and technology platforms.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
New York extends prediction markets legal battle to Polymarket
The dispute brings Polymarket into New York’s legal battle over prediction markets.
25 Sep04 Regulation
Tecpinion publishes report on US sweepstakes regulation and technology
Sweepstakes operators gain analysis covering regulation, payments, identity verification and fraud prevention across 12 states.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Star Entertainment faces Sydney casino licence suspension extension until 2027
The extended suspension prevents Star Entertainment from regaining independent operating rights at its Sydney casino until 2027.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Playstudios agrees $3m settlement over social casino gambling allegations
The settlement addresses allegations that virtual chip sales breached state gambling laws, with eligible users potentially receiving compensation.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Victoria regulator fines Tabcorp $350,000 over telemarketing breaches
Tabcorp’s telemarketing penalty follows another regulatory fine within the preceding three months, highlighting repeated enforcement exposure.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
NICC keeps The Star Sydney’s casino licence suspended and extends manager’s term
The NICC’s suitability decision keeps The Star Sydney under a manager until mid-2027.
25 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Fitch forecasts Genting New York EBITDA of US$450m in 2028
Investors gain an EBITDA forecast tied to gradual gaming expansion at Resorts World New York City.
25 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Cambodia plans licensed casino scrutiny in next cybercrime crackdown phase
Licensed casino operators face planned scrutiny for possible laundering of scam proceeds in Cambodia’s next cybercrime crackdown phase.
25 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists Belgian tender for human resources consultancy services
The notice signals a procurement opportunity for suppliers of human resources management consultancy services in Belgium.
25 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TELENOR NORGE AS wins Norway mobile subscriptions award worth NOK23m
The award identifies a supplier for mobile subscriptions and products in Norway.
24 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Loto-Québec reports slight revenue increase amid Quebec iGaming expansion proposals
The proposed iGaming opening could change the market in which Loto-Québec operates.
24 Sep02 Funding
Alberta pledges $2.4m to expand gambling addiction treatment
Alberta’s funding expands gambling addiction treatment and related services following its opening to commercial online casinos and sportsbooks.
24 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Queensland defers The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence suspension by six months
The six-month deferral postpones The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence suspension again.
24 Sep04 Regulation
US appeals courts split over classification of sports event contracts
Conflicting appeals court positions leave prediction market operators facing disagreement over whether sports event contracts constitute bets.
24 Sep04 Regulation
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to halt pre-game college player props
Indiana’s rejection of the NCAA request preserves operators’ ability to offer pre-game college player proposition betting.
24 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Prediction markets drive 28% rise in NFL betting app downloads
Prediction markets accounted for much of betting app download growth while traditional sportsbooks faced customer acquisition difficulties.
24 Sep04 Regulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission orders review of AI use by sports betting operators
Massachusetts sports betting operators’ use of artificial intelligence and machine learning faces assessment by gaming commission staff.
24 Sep07 People moves
OpenBet promotes president to succeed CEO Jordan Levin
OpenBet’s presidential promotion and SciPlay’s CEO changes reshape leadership at OpenBet and Light & Wonder’s SciPlay business.
24 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
PGCB fines MGM Resorts and CountR more than $100,000 combined
MGM’s $50,250 penalty highlights the financial consequences of a late principal licensing application.
24 Sep04 Regulation
Nebraska casinos increase August revenue 16.5% to $27.5m
Slots generated most of Nebraska casinos’ August revenue and grew faster than table games.
24 Sep04 Regulation
Florida casinos record 10.2% decline in August non-tribal slots revenue
Florida’s non-tribal casinos recorded declining slots revenue overall, with Big Easy Casino alone registering growth.
24 Sep04 Regulation
Ontario sportsbooks suffer revenue decline in August
August’s sportsbook weakness reduced revenue in Ontario’s online gambling market.
24 Sep01 Deals & M&A
MGM takeover bid collapses as Caesars’ $17.6bn deal progresses, Gambling Insider reports
Investors face contrasting casino transaction outcomes as an MGM takeover collapsed while the Caesars deal progressed.
24 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
KSA orders LuckyGem to stop Dutch gambling activities or face penalties up to €974,000
LuckyGem’s parent faces penalties up to €974,000 unless it ceases the Dutch gambling operations targeted by the KSA.
24 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
VGCCC fines Tabcorp AU$350,000 over mandatory authentication shortcomings
Tabcorp’s AU$350,000 fine demonstrates financial consequences for shortcomings in implementing mandatory multi-factor authentication.
24 Sep04 Regulation
GGL marks five years with review of German online gambling oversight
The review signals that German oversight may need to adjust as business models and technology change.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
People Inc withdraws bid to take MGM Resorts private
MGM Resorts retains its independence after People Inc withdrew its proposal to acquire the remaining publicly held shares.
23 Sep04 Regulation
Kalshi seeks rehearing after appeals court backs tribal injunction in California
Kalshi faces continued legal challenges after an appeals court backed tribes’ preliminary injunction and found their claims likely to succeed.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment acquisition proposal
Caesars investors have approved the proposed acquisition by Tilman and Paige Fertitta, advancing the purchase of the casino operator.
23 Sep04 Regulation
Senator John Curtis requests investigation into Trump Jr.'s prediction market connections
Kalshi and Polymarket face a requested Senate examination of whether presidential family connections enabled financial gain or privileged access.
23 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction platforms to halt sports contracts
Nine prediction market platforms face Connecticut cease-and-desist orders over sports event contracts offered to residents.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment acquisition for $17.6bn
The acquisition would take Caesars private, but shareholder approval leaves regulatory and other closing conditions outstanding.
23 Sep04 Regulation
NCPG describes prediction markets as gambling regardless of legal classification
Prediction market operators fall within NCPG’s assessment of gambling regardless of their legal classification.
23 Sep04 Regulation
ANJL warns online casino ban could double Brazil’s illegal market
Brazilian regulators face a study warning that banning licensed online casinos could double the illegal market.
23 Sep04 Regulation
Mexican Football Federation takes Kalshi to court over Liga MX branding in New York
The federation seeks court orders that would restrict how Kalshi identifies Liga MX event contracts.
23 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Manatee County commissioners approve ordinance targeting unauthorised gambling devices in Florida
Manatee County’s ordinance targets unauthorised simulated gambling devices as regulators report some operators resuming activity after raids.
23 Sep04 Regulation
CFTC warns prediction market exchanges about manipulation risks in mention markets
Prediction market exchanges face a CFTC warning about manipulation risks involving public figures’ statements or actions.
23 Sep04 Regulation
Dutch regulator clarifies rules for closing gambling accounts
Operators must make account closure easy and return remaining balances without undue delay or conditions.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Tim Miller targets illegal gambling through new consultancy
Operators and regulators have a new consultancy targeting illegal gambling, while Miller cautions against repeated tax increases and blanket prohibitions.
23 Sep04 Regulation
PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco outlines update on separating regulatory and operating roles
The update concerns the separation of PAGCOR’s responsibilities as gambling regulator and operator.
23 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
CNS imposes €20,000 penalty on French betting operator for asset-freezing breaches
The decision holds operators and senior executives accountable for failures to enforce asset-freezing obligations and notify the economy minister.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
UBS estimates Macau daily casino revenue falls 14% in early September
Macau investors face revenue below market expectations, with UBS checks indicating a monthly decline apparently driven by premium segments.
23 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Australian watchdog imposes 18-month enforceable undertaking on Palmerbet over self-exclusion breaches
Palmerbet faces an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking over self-exclusion breaches, making compliance an enforceable obligation.
23 Sep04 Regulation
NGB partners with Advertising Regulatory Board on gambling advertising oversight in South Africa
The partnership aims to strengthen oversight of gambling advertising, with implications for operators' marketing.
23 Sep04 Regulation
South Africa’s National Gambling Board to join Africa Safer Gambling Week
The regulator’s participation connects its player-protection work with regional regulators and industry stakeholders.
23 Sep04 Regulation
The Hague court leaves Leiden snack bar’s gaming machine refusal in place
The court’s decision leaves the refusal of two gaming machines in place amid disagreement over the premises’ classification.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Aristocrat Interactive licenses Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy brands to Gaming Realms
Gaming Realms can develop Slingo versions of Aristocrat’s Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy under the licensing agreement.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
iGaming Ontario supports RGC tour promoting BetGuard across 40 Ontario campuses
The expanded tour gives students at more Ontario campuses access to information about BetGuard and gambling support resources.
23 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board bars 11 people from gambling
The exclusions restrict the affected individuals from gambling at Pennsylvania casinos, regulated online betting sites and VGT locations.
22 Sep01 Deals & M&A
DraftKings CEO says company can benefit under either sports prediction market outcome
Investors have Robins’s assessment that DraftKings could benefit whether sports prediction markets continue operating or face court restrictions.
22 Sep04 Regulation
Polymarket seeks financial product recognition from European regulators
Polymarket seeks financial regulation instead of individual countries’ gambling laws, making product classification central to its European regulatory position.
22 Sep07 People moves
IGT names Jamie Knight chief studios officer
The appointment places Knight in charge of studio priorities, game mechanics and mathematical modelling across IGT and Everi teams.
22 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Kalshi faces scrutiny over reported Ethereum trading volume
The disparity between Ethereum turnover and open interest raises questions for investors assessing Kalshi’s reported trading activity.
22 Sep04 Regulation
GGL calls for more adaptable online gambling regulation in Germany
The GGL’s proposals seek greater regulatory flexibility as operators’ business models and technical structures change.
22 Sep04 Regulation
Singapore plans to classify electronic credits as casino chips
Singapore’s planned regulations would subject electronic credits to the regulatory treatment of casino chips.
22 Sep06 Tenders & awards
Veikkaus awards Legora legal AI tool contract in Finland
The award gives suppliers a contract for legal AI services in Finland.
21 Sep04 Regulation
Massachusetts casinos generate approximately $101.9m in August gaming revenue
Investors can compare Massachusetts casinos’ higher August revenue with July and assess each property’s contribution.
21 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Light & Wonder plans licensed slot showcase at Las Vegas G2E
Casino operators can review Light & Wonder’s licensed slot titles at its planned G2E exhibit in Las Vegas.
21 Sep04 Regulation
Mississippi casinos record 6.5% August revenue decline to $201.4m
Mississippi’s revenue figures show operators and investors declines across slots, table games and retail sports betting.
21 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Logifuture starts operating with Odibets in Kenya
The reported launch gives operators and suppliers an indication of Logifuture’s planned expansion across three African markets.
21 Sep04 Regulation
Namibia Gambling Board invites stakeholders to bookmaker and totalizator licensing consultation
Licence applicants and industry stakeholders can discuss bookmaker and totalizator licensing at Namibia’s consultation workshop.
21 Sep04 Regulation
TikTok applies different advertising rules to prediction markets and sportsbooks
TikTok’s advertising rules distinguish prediction-market trading from sportsbook betting, making that classification relevant to operators’ advertising.
21 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming forecasts $40bn in US NFL wagering for 2026
Investors assessing the forecast’s 21% prediction-market share face an unpublished method for converting exchange volume into comparable betting handle.
21 Sep03 Licences & markets
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launches SaltTrade prediction-market app using Kalshi infrastructure
The launch gives a Tribal-owned business access to Kalshi’s exchange while other Tribal governments challenge sports-event contracts in court.
21 Sep04 Regulation
NGB partners with ARB on gambling advertising oversight in South Africa
The NGB and ARB agreement aims to improve joint monitoring of gambling advertising across digital and traditional channels.
21 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Logifuture launches Zoom Sports with Odibets in Kenya
Odibets’ Kenyan offering now includes Logifuture’s round-the-clock virtual football and tennis through Zoom Sports.
21 Sep07 People moves
Fabio Macorin joins IAGR board of trustees
Fabio Macorin’s appointment gives Brazil’s gambling regulator deputy secretary an international role on IAGR’s board of trustees.
21 Sep04 Regulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces August 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue
The report provides operators with monthly revenue information for Massachusetts casino gaming and sports wagering.
18 Sep04 Regulation
AGA urges Texas to sue prediction markets
Texas legislators heard calls for litigation against prediction markets alongside Kalshi’s warnings about offshore alternatives.
18 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Missouri attorney general orders six prediction markets to halt sports contracts
Six cease-and-desist letters signal Missouri’s enforcement position that sports event contracts constitute unlicensed sports betting, with a court challenge expected.
18 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Genius Sports launches prediction markets affiliate linking pricing and live sports data
Investors can assess whether Genius Sports’ affiliate combining pricing and live sports data captures more prediction markets business.
18 Sep04 Regulation
Brazilian football bodies oppose potential online casino ban
Operators face a possible online casino ban opposed by Brazilian football federations and clubs supporting regulated betting.
18 Sep04 Regulation
MGA and MDIA launch voluntary AI framework for gaming
Gaming organisations can use the voluntary charter’s guidance on AI governance, transparency and human oversight alongside existing rules.
18 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
ISJ coordinates illegal gambling enforcement in Angola's Huíla and Benguela provinces
ISJ and municipal administrations are coordinating oversight and enforcement against illegal gambling in Huíla and Benguela.
18 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Missouri attorney general prepares enforcement action targeting prediction markets
Prediction market operators face demands to comply with Missouri gambling rules and pay gambling taxes, with litigation possible if they refuse.
18 Sep04 Regulation
UK gambling yield rises 4% to £17.5bn
Investors can compare adult gaming centres’ 11.3% yield growth with 4% growth across UK gambling.
18 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Technology providers expand infrastructure for prediction markets
Suppliers provide data, liquidity and trading systems to expanding prediction markets, where infrastructure gaps remain.
18 Sep04 Regulation
PAGCOR chief calls for regulatory adaptation in Philippines
Philippine gaming operators face calls from PAGCOR’s chairman for regulatory adaptation and ongoing assessment of the agency’s responsibilities.
17 Sep04 Regulation
Crypto bill failure raises uncertainty over Clarity Act
Gaming investors face uncertainty over the Clarity Act’s survival and potential effects involving cryptocurrency and prediction markets.
17 Sep04 Regulation
NFL restricts sportsbook advertising to approved products during games
Sportsbook partners face advertising restrictions during NFL games without a published list of approved products.
17 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Ohio Casino Control Commission ends NCPG ties over $2m Kalshi partnership
The Kalshi partnership prompted Ohio’s regulator to end its NCPG relationship and drew opposition from Michigan and Nevada regulators.
17 Sep04 Regulation
WSGC agrees tentative compact changes with two tribes for Washington college sports betting
The proposed amendments would expand the tribes’ permitted college sports betting markets while adding restrictions on wagers and bettor eligibility.
17 Sep04 Regulation
Ninth Circuit backs California tribes in Kalshi and Robinhood challenge
Kalshi and Robinhood face a Ninth Circuit ruling backing key aspects of two California tribes’ challenge.
17 Sep04 Regulation
Belgium's KSC lists approved gambling machine models for operation
Operators can check Belgium’s authorised gambling machine models against KSC lists updated after each meeting, including additions and removals.
17 Sep03 Licences & markets
Ksa grants first eight renewed online gambling licences
Renewed licences support operators’ continued Dutch online gambling service, following review of established violations and additional points for some.
17 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Dabble Sports incurs fine exceeding AUD1m for self-exclusion breaches
Dabble Sports’ self-exclusion breaches resulted in a fine exceeding AUD1m, highlighting the financial consequences of those failures.
17 Sep04 Regulation
House of Lords committee calls for near-total gambling advertising ban
Operators face proposals banning almost all gambling advertising and replacing the ASA with the Gambling Commission as primary statutory authority.
17 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
Philippine authorities close over 8,000 merchant accounts amid online casino payment probe
The reported closures restrict merchant accounts allegedly involved in illegal activity linked to online casino payments.
17 Sep04 Regulation
US sports leagues seek lifetime betting bans for harassment
State regulators have been asked to impose permanent betting bans for threats or harassment targeting sporting personnel and their families.
17 Sep04 Regulation
Cambodian prime minister proposes casino reductions and tighter licensing
The plans would limit casino numbers and tighten licensing requirements for operators in Cambodia.
17 Sep04 Regulation
Rajah & Tann flags casino debt recovery risks after Singapore ruling
Foreign casinos extending credit to customers with Singapore assets face potential debt recovery risks following a High Court ruling.
16 Sep04 Regulation
House of Lords committee calls for UK gambling advertising ban
UK gambling operators face a proposed ban covering advertising, marketing and sports sponsorship.
15 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists a tender with NOK10m value and a 15 October deadline
The passed deadline means suppliers can no longer submit bids for this tender.
14 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists a closed tender with a passed deadline
The closed status means the submission deadline has passed.
9 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists a tender marked as past deadline
The listing signals a procurement opportunity whose submission deadline has passed.
8 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists Agens AS and Shortcut AS for a NOK 300m award
The award listing identifies Agens AS and Shortcut AS as recipients of a contract valued at 300,000,000 NOK.
8 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED reports award to Mnemonic AS worth NOK 80m
The reported award gives suppliers a stated contract value and names the recipient.
2 Sep06 Tenders & awards
TED lists an open tender closing on 28 October 2026
The closing date gives prospective bidders a deadline for submitting tenders.
4 Aug06 Tenders & awards
SC Education Lottery opens tender closing 10 November 2026
The tender gives suppliers a submission deadline for a public procurement opportunity.
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