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- evoke Q3 2026 Trading Update: Revenue £406m, Down 7% as the Shop Estate Shrinksevoke reported revenue of £406m for the three months to 30 September 2026, down 7% as reported and down 2% on an underlying basis, after ab…
- Flutter Proposes Up to 1,400 UK and Ireland Job Cuts Ahead of the UK BudgetFlutter announced on 20 October 2026 that it proposes up to 1,400 redundancies in the UK and Ireland, subject to consultation, and said UK …
- UK Budget Preview: Gambling Duties and the Machine Games Duty Debate Before 28 OctoberBefore the 28 October 2026 UK Budget, operators are asking for restraint on gambling taxes while some Labour MPs and a think tank propose h…
- Evolution Q3 2026: Revenue Up 3.7% to €526.1m, Profit Down as Brazil Studio ClosesEvolution reported third-quarter 2026 net revenue of €526.1m, up 3.7%, and adjusted EBITDA of €345.9m, while profit fell to €243.3m. The co…
- Brazil: Lula Re-Elected as Congress Considers Fixed-Odds Betting BanLula was re-elected in Brazil's 25 October 2026 runoff. MP 1.394/2026 set deadlines for ending fixed-odds betting; Congress still lists the…
Jumpman Gaming Wins £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty Case Over Free SpinsThe Upper Tribunal ruled on 25 September 2026 that further free spins won through a Jumpman welcome promotion fall outside Remote Gaming Du…
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Ohio Orders 10 Prediction-Market Platforms to Stop Offering Sports ContractsOhio’s casino regulator sent 10 letters dated 2 October 2026 telling prediction-market platforms and brokers to stop offering sports event …
AGCO Fines theScore.Bet C$200,000 Over Cash-Out Offers It Did Not HonourOntario’s regulator issued its maximum monetary penalty over two cash-out offers on one parlay, about C$380,000 and almost C$100,000, that …
Informa to Acquire ICE and iGB L!VE Owner Clarion Events for £2.24bnInforma will buy Clarion Events, owner of ICE Barcelona and iGB L!VE, from Blackstone for an enterprise value of £2.24bn. Completion is exp…
Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sites Reach Shutdown Date as Fixed-Odds Ban Takes EffectLicensed betting sites and apps in Brazil were required to become unavailable from 6 October under the timetable set after MP 1.394/2026 ba…
Dutch Gambling Authority Warns After Lottery Licence Obtained Through Identity Fraud in Quick Boys' NameThe Dutch Gambling Authority revoked a lottery licence obtained in Quick Boys' name through identity fraud and warned consumers about eight…
UK Gambling Commission Licence Fee Increases Take Effect on October 1The UK Gambling Commission’s revised licence fees took effect on 1 October 2026, implementing the 25% headline increase confirmed by DCMS o…
UKGC Gross Deposit Limit Rules Now in Force After Three-Month DelayThe UK Gambling Commission’s second phase of changes to RTS 12B took effect on 30 September 2026, three months later than first planned. Li…
Malta’s Revised Gaming Tax and VAT Rules Take Effect on October 1Malta’s revised gaming-tax and VAT framework took effect on 1 October 2026 under Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026. The single 5% gaming tax …
BGC Launches Betting-Shop Campaign as UK Gambling Tax Debate IntensifiesThe Betting and Gaming Council launched its 'Back Our Betting Shops' campaign on 28 September as speculation over further UK gambling tax c…
AptPay Announces Visa Direct Integration for iGaming Payouts at G2EAptPay announced a Visa Direct integration for iGaming payouts at G2E, allowing eligible businesses to use Visa's push-payment infrastructu…
New Zealand Releases Proposed Testing Rules for Online Casino Licence ApplicantsNew Zealand has released proposed testing requirements for online casino licence applicants as the country develops its new online casino l…
Better Collective Cuts 2026 Guidance and Suspends Buyback After Brazil BanBetter Collective cut its 2026 financial guidance and suspended its share buyback after Brazil's new betting restrictions changed the compa…
Entain Cuts 2026 Online Growth Outlook After Brazil Betting ShutdownEntain cut its 2026 online net gaming revenue growth outlook to approximately 2%-4% from 4%-6% after Brazil's regulatory shutdown, accordin…
Brazil Betting Shutdown Draws Legal and Industry Response as 6 October Deadline NearsBrazil's 25 September provisional measure has put licensed fixed-odds betting and online gaming on a wind-down timetable, with betting site…
Ruth Evans Named UK Gambling Commission Chair, Five-Year Term Begins September 30Ruth Evans has been appointed Chair of the UK Gambling Commission for a five-year term starting September 30, 2026, succeeding Charles Coun…
Malta's New Gaming Tax and VAT Rules Take Effect October 1Malta's gaming tax and VAT rules for the gambling sector change on October 1, 2026, replacing a flat 5% gaming tax with rates differentiate…
CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Over "Mention Contracts" and Manipulation RisksThe CFTC's Division of Market Oversight says "Mention Market" event contracts -- tied to whether someone says certain words, attends an eve…
Sportsbooks Projected to Handle Nearly 80% of NFL Wagering This Season, as DraftKings Reports Its Own Handle Up 15%DraftKings says its NFL sportsbook handle is up 15% this season as prediction-market volume surges. New third-party forecasts still show tr…
SBC Summit 2026 Preview: Michael Jordan and Fabrizio Romano Headline Lisbon's iGaming GatheringSBC Summit returns to Lisbon September 29–October 1, 2026, with a six-stage agenda and a Super Stage lineup headlined by Michael Jordan, Fa…
Star Entertainment's Sydney Casino Licence Suspension Extended to June 2027The NSW Independent Casino Commission has kept The Star Sydney's casino licence suspended, extending manager Nick Weeks' term to June 30, 2…
MGM Resorts Reportedly Weighs Bid for Barry Diller's People Inc. After $18 Billion MGM Offer Is WithdrawnBarry Diller's People Inc. has withdrawn its roughly $18 billion proposal to take MGM Resorts private. A day later, the Wall Street Journal…
Brazil Bans Fixed-Odds Betting Nationwide, Orders Platforms Offline From October 6President Lula's Provisional Measure 1,394 bans fixed-odds betting across Brazil with immediate effect, ordering licensed platforms to stop…
Inspired Entertainment to Showcase New iGaming and Virtual Sports Content at G2E 2026Inspired Entertainment will showcase new Interactive, Retail Solutions, Virtual Sports and Hybrid Dealer content at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas, …
Optimove Partners With Plaee to Bring Prediction Markets to Global Operator NetworkOptimove and Plaee announced a partnership Sept. 24 giving Optimove's operator network a turnkey, white-label route into CFTC-regulated pre…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Examine Sportsbooks' Use of AIThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced Sept. 24 it will examine how its licensed sportsbooks use AI, starting with DraftKings, follo…
New York Sues Polymarket, Alleging Illegal Gambling OperationNew York Attorney General Letitia James sued Polymarket US on September 24, alleging its event contracts amount to unlicensed gambling. Pol…
BETER Reports 27% Rise in Active eFootball Players During 2026 World CupBETER says active players on its ESportsBattle eFootball content rose 27% in the World Cup period versus the six weeks before. It is compan…
Germany's GGL Calls for Greater Flexibility to Tackle Illegal Online GamblingGermany's GGL marked five years of operation on 22 September 2026 by calling for more flexibility to adjust its enforcement approach agains…
OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis as CEO as Jordan Levin Moves to ChairmanOpenBet has named Nikos Konstakis as incoming CEO, effective at the end of 2026, with current CEO Jordan Levin moving to Chairman and remai…
Curaçao Gaming Authority Investigates Unauthorised Access to Licensing PortalThe Curaçao Gaming Authority has confirmed unauthorized access to its online licensing portal, saying the intrusion was contained and its s…
Caesars Shareholders Approve $17.6B Fertitta Merger — Deal Still Awaits Regulatory Sign-OffCaesars Entertainment shareholders voted Sept. 22 to approve Fertitta Entertainment's $17.6 billion takeover. The deal clears one closing c…
Ken Howell's Sports Betting Licence Suspended Over AML FailingsThe UK Gambling Commission has suspended Targetlocal's remote licence over AML failings, while customers retain account access and withdraw…
MGA AI Gaming Charter: Malta Regulator Sets Out Voluntary AI Principles for iGaming OperatorsMGA and MDIA launch a voluntary AI Gaming Charter for iGaming licensees, covering transparency, governance and player protection — without …
Netherlands Grants Eight Follow-Up Online Gambling Licences Through 2031The KSA has completed its first-ever review of five-year-old Dutch online gambling licences, granting follow-up permits to TOTO, Holland Ca…
Study Finds Data-Protection Compliance Problems on 86% of UK-Licensed Casino and Betting SitesA Swansea University audit of 624 UK-licensed casino and sports betting sites found 86% failed a data-protection test, a research finding, …
House of Lords Committee Calls for Gambling Advertising Ban in Great BritainThe House of Lords Liaison Committee has recommended a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising in Great Britain, alongside targeted measu…
Belgium's Online Gambling Market Reaches €964.5m as Online Casino GGR Rises 13%Belgium's regulated online gambling market grew to €964.5 million in 2025, with online casino GGR up nearly 13%, even as first-time player …
Great Britain's Gambling Market Reaches £17.5bn as Online Casino Growth ContinuesGB's gambling market hit £17.5bn in FY2025–26, up 4.4%, as online casino games generated £5.7bn — growth that outpaced the wider market.
Brazil Weighs Online Casino Ban as Regulated Market ExpandsBrazil is reportedly weighing a proposal to restrict online casino games, but no measure has been issued and the scope of any potential ban…
Dabble Pays A$1.07 Million Penalty After BetStop Self-Exclusion BreachesACMA says Dabble Sports paid A$1,069,200 in penalties after failing to close 157 BetStop-registered accounts and sending hundreds of messag…
Denmark's New Gambling AML Rules Take Effect With Independent Testing RequirementsDenmark's amended Anti-Money Laundering Act took effect on 15 September 2026, requiring gambling operators to assess proliferation-financin…
Fake Casino Ads Exploit Tesco and Celebrity Brands to Target UK ConsumersUnauthorised gambling ads used Tesco, Barclays, Monzo and celebrity likenesses on Meta platforms — here's what's verified and what isn't.
UAE Strengthens Gaming Oversight as GCGRA and Abu Dhabi's Financial Regulator Formalize CooperationGCGRA and ADGM's FSRA have signed an MoU formalizing regulatory cooperation on UAE commercial gaming. Here's exactly what it covers — and w…
Evolution Report Raises Fresh Questions Over iGaming Compliance in Restricted MarketsAn unsealed, Evolution-commissioned report has reportedly found the supplier's games generated revenue in restricted markets, reviving ques…
Entain Drops Out of the FTSE 100 as Its Turnaround Faces an Investor TestEntain will leave the FTSE 100 for the FTSE 250 from 21 September, a valuation-driven shift that puts its turnaround strategy under fresh i…
Merkur Moves to Take Control of Société Française de Casinos in French Casino ExpansionMerkur has agreed to acquire 95% of Casigrangi, indirectly gaining control of Société Française de Casinos and setting up a mandatory tende…
Madagascar Moves Toward New Gambling Rules as Bill No. 019/2026 Reaches ParliamentMadagascar has officially filed Bill No. 019/2026 on gambling regulation, while a separate government draft outlines detailed online gambli…
Sweden Launches Inquiry Into Gambling Harm Among Young AdultsSweden has launched an inquiry into gambling harm among young adults, focusing on rising risky gambling, debt and stronger player protectio…
Lottomatica's €2.8 Billion All-Share Merger With CIRSA Could Create a European Gaming GiantLottomatica and CIRSA have agreed to a €2.8 billion all-share merger that could reshape Europe's gambling industry, pending shareholder and…
Ontario iGaming Hits CA$9.9B Wagering Record as Online Casino Drives GrowthOntario's regulated iGaming market set a record with CA$9.9 billion in cash wagers in July 2026. Online casino accounted for roughly 89% of…
Google's New Gambling Ad Rules Are Changing iGaming in 2026: What Affiliates Need to KnowGoogle's August 26 certification overhaul and September 14 enforcement deadline are reshaping gambling PPC. Here's what affiliates need to …
Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting: The U.S. Gambling War Enters a New PhaseThe Ninth Circuit ruled Kalshi's sports contracts are gambling, not swaps — deepening a circuit split that could reach the Supreme Court.
Alberta iGaming Boom: 29 Online Sites Now Compete in Canada's New MarketAlberta's regulated iGaming market has grown from 22 to 29 commercial sites in six weeks, intensifying competition in Canada's newest priva…
Brazil's Betting Market Enters a New Enforcement Era: 14 Brands Suspended as Political Pressure BuildsBrazil's regulated betting market is facing a tougher test as 14 brands are suspended, consumer protections tighten, and political pressure…
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