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$15m in Bitcoin demanded by extortion group WhiteArmor from crypto casino Gamdom.
Polymarket suspended trading after a hack worth $2.65m.
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A court in Polokwane sentenced an illegal gambling operator to 12 months in prison with no option of a fine.
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A$455min penalties, or $320m, Australia's Federal Court ordered Star Entertainment Group to pay
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$61.2min damages sought by Utah's attorney general from Kalshi and two Susquehanna trading firms in a complaint filed October 20. The state alleges the companies violated its gambling laws
Brazil
19injunction requests against the betting ban have reached Brazil's federal courts
Italy
15people received precautionary measures on 26 October in Cosenza, Italy, in a fraud case involving slot machines
Ukraine
₴5.2mfine hit online outlet Sport Sohodni from PlayCity for advertising illegal gambling
Finland
12companies have received licences to operate in Finland, and the regulator has rejected no applications so far
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150suspects detained in Turkey in three operations against illegal betting and organised crime groups
The "prohibition effect" argument has nonetheless become part of a campaign ahead of hearings at Brazil's Supreme Court (STF).
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataThe company is approaching a possible IPO, and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara is from Brazil.
USAPrediction marketsDeals and M&ABNLDataIn Norway, with a legal market, 88% of spending stayed in the regulated sector.
BrazilRegulatorsBNLDataThe singer denies holding any stake in the company or any wrongdoing.
UkraineRegulatorsvolynua.comRanking dos Políticos gathered international cases and finds an effect opposite to what was expected.
Growth may be slowing slightly: wagers came in at C$9.71bn, below July and August.
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The regulator also gave conditional approval to shared liquidity with Spain, Italy and Portugal.
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Evolution intends to give Casino Plus players early access to selected new games where possible.
PhilippinesDeals and M&ABusinessWorld PhilippinesThe attack forced Polymarket to temporarily pause trading.
It undermines the industry's argument that tax rises simply push players offshore.
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NetherlandsFinlandCasinoRegulatorsEuropean GamingUSARegulatorsgamblingindustrynews.comThey could keep the business rates discount unless the government closes the loophole.
UKLotteriesRegulatorsThe GuardianThe Sports Toto lottery is issued by the Seoul Olympic Memorial National Sports Promotion Corporation.
Groupe Amaury, owner of France Football, has started a complaint process over a possible leak of the results.
It is the fifth straight monthly decline, but the steepest drop so far this year.
The regulator is concerned that loot boxes and randomised rewards may carry risks for children.
Analyst Borys Kushniruk believes it is preparing to resume operations, but questions remain over the tax case and links to Russian investor Serhiy Tokarev.
UkraineRegulatorsStopCorUSAPrediction marketsDeals and M&ATribuna.comUkraineRegulatorsTimes.od.UAPhilippinesCasinoRegulatorsManila BulletinCanadaCasinoIndustryInterGame OnlineMeanwhile, Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back, divested his stake in Polymarket to comply with new NFL rules.
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ArgentinaRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderLarger victims will have to sign release agreements.
He took money from visitors and issued access codes to online casinos, and the court banned him from organizing gambling for one year.
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They must submit Annex A and certified ID documents for the people concerned.
SwedenRegulatorsSpelinspektionen SwedenAfter Flávio Bolsonaro's defeat, operators are counting on Fux and the new Congress to reverse the ban.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsEstadãoIt blames high interest rates and credit cards, while defaults on government payroll loans doubled.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataPrizes below the threshold in Article 49 of Legislative Decree 231/2007 will be paid out on presentation.
ItalyLotteriesRegulatorsAgimeg ItalyRetail tax scandals already total about R$6.1bn in amounts under suspicion or assessed, over 80% of what betting firms paid in federal taxes in H1 2026.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataWithout it, he warns, the risk of further deaths remains.
The multiyear deal was announced on Friday and follows a recent NBA move in the space.
USASportsDeals and M&AWorld Casino Directory NewsSome PlayStation games are increasingly being misused for betting, putting minors at serious risk.
The company must immediately stop licensed activity, and the decision applies until 1 April 2027 at the latest.
SwedenCasinoRegulatorsSpelinspektionen SwedenIt will also curb operator fraud so the state gets its legitimate revenue.
The signs are not always visible, so early intervention matters.
The figure was given by Acting Director General Olesumayan Daniel.
Experts warn the figures capture only part of the problem.
BrazilIndustryG1Days earlier, the CFTC had sued the state to stop its enforcement campaign against the company.
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Working with the IOC, the regulator warned of enforcement for non-compliance.
MaltaSportsRegulatorsgamblingindustrynews.comThe bar had become a frequent haunt of criminals, and the suspension order was issued by the Police Chief.
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Licensed bookmakers in the state will be granted the right to offer such bets.
ArgentinaCasinoRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderThe Chukchansi tribe's third federal lawsuit argues that the casino never received the state approval required for gambling.
USACasinoRegulatorsFocus Gaming NewsArgentinaSportsRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderThe delay in deciding on this measure, IBJR says, causes uncertainty.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsPoder360It is the first US sports governing body to announce its participation in such a programme.
USASportsRegulatorsSBC AmericasThe halt of the regulated market raises questions about legal certainty and investments.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsiGaming BrazilBrazilCRM and retentioniGaming BrazilThis is one of the mandatory requirements for legal online gambling in Italy.
ItalyRegulatorsJamma ItalyUSASportsIndustryGlobal Gaming InsiderOperators would need ADM authorisations of up to €10,000.
ItalyRegulatorsJamma ItalyThe earlier decision to revoke the license now stands.
USALotteriesRegulatorsWZIDDelays in licensing reduced the number of operating slot machines by 45%.
DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics have suspended operations with prediction markets in the state.
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The industry wants to change public perception of its venues.
MexicoCasinoRegulatorsYogonet LatAmCOO Brandon Moore called the City of Chicago's position on slot routes unfortunate.
USACasinoDeals and M&ACDC GamingThe breach relates to a $1,000 bet placed on March 14, 2025.
CanadaSportsRegulatorsAGCO OntarioThe suspect is a senior member of the criminal family of Sacra Corona Unita.
ItalySportsRegulatorsGamblingnews.comThe online gambling market in Argentina is growing, requiring operators to adapt to local regulatory conditions.
ArgentinaRegulatorsYogonet LatAm1394/2026. The association is considering both a collective lawsuit and individual proceedings.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsYogonet BrazilThe company wants to clarify some details of the case.
In Ontario, cases of gambling addiction, gambling-related harm and suicides have risen.
CanadaSportsRegulatorsCBCThe company plans to strengthen ties with combat sports communities worldwide.
As a result, since 2021 bookmakers have no longer been able to advertise their services on team shirts.
SpainSportsRegulatorsMuchodeporteFinance sees the decree as interference in federal powers, while Sports defends it.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataPlayers have filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings.
USASportsRegulatorsInGameThe platform uses behavioural analysis to protect players and prevent risks.
She believes the bill will deepen inequality for land-based casinos compared with online betting.
ChileCasinoRegulatorsYogonet LatAmThe aim is to stop them spending money on gambling.
ChileCasinoRegulatorsYogonet LatAmThe regulator KSA warned that players may open multiple accounts to get around deposit limits.
NetherlandsRegulatorsiGaming ExpertThe G&M News interview covers what this means for governments designing online betting rules.
FinlandSportsRegulatorsG&M NewsPlayers can win cash by matching one selected number.
The ban may stay even if the federal measure expires.
The state report presents this as growth since 2020 and says little about who is being harmed.
USASportsIndustryiGaming TimesBookmakers welcomed the study as vindication, but the regulated sector also has food for thought.
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The country ranks 22nd in the global ranking, led by South Africa.
ColombiaIndustryYogonet BrazilAfterwards they were more likely to gamble for entertainment, and female respondents did not know scratchcards count as gambling.
Prosecutors say a 28-year-old Kyiv resident paid esports players to lose on purpose and profited from bets.
UkraineSportsRegulatorst.meThe civil law chamber ruled that a new provisional measure does not allow freezing bookmakers' accounts without proof of risk.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataAmong students it is above the national average, and regional authorities are tightening prevention and control measures for gambling.
Operators get a new acquisition channel, and the company forecasts monthly gross gaming revenue growth of at least 5%.
The trigger is non-compliance with statutory notices and restrictions on bonuses and other inducements.
AustraliaSportsRegulatorsFocus Gaming News APACThe case began with filings from regulator EnReJA, which uncovered betting platforms operating without authorization.
ArgentinaCasinoRegulatorsFocus Gaming News LatamThe casino accuses the city's fire department of gross negligence.
The operator will pay it in four instalments through May 2028, but its financing facility now faces a formal review event.
The operator, however, does not intend to comply with the regulator's decision.
SwedenRegulatorsSBC NewsThe company refused authorised agency inspectors access to a scheduled inspection of its gaming halls.
UkraineCasinoRegulatorsPlayCity TelegramThe service operates as a prediction market platform.
The company remains on track despite mixed results in Ontario.
CanadaSportsDeals and M&ACanadian Gaming BusinessIt believes they need a specific framework of their own.
SpainPrediction marketsRegulatorsiGaming ExpertBrazilSportsRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderEarlier this week, Justice Cameron Moore handed The Star a A$260m penalty.
AustraliaRegulatorsSBC News34k of them show signs of scams, and LegitBet found bonus offers, Pix payments and sign-up forms typical of betting operators.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataThe deal, renewed in February, runs to 2029 with a fixed R$150m payment per season.
BrazilDeals and M&AMKT EsportivoUSAPrediction marketsDeals and M&ABloomberg.comIn Florida, ten people were arrested and 239 slot machines were confiscated.
USACasinoRegulatorsGamblingnews.comSapar is represented by president Sergio D'Angelo, with Acadi, Acmi, Agic and As.Tro also attending.
ItalyRegulatorsJamma ItalyThe measure started in March and, according to officials, runs without incidents.
SpainSportsRegulatorsAzarPlusThe company says its investment has improved operations, regulatory progress and leadership.
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FrancePokerRegulatorsEuropean GamingBernstein analysts say expanding prediction markets and derivatives offset weaker spot trading.
Reports say about $2.7m was lost by more than 700 users, but affected traders will be refunded in full, and Wired reports the infrastructure was not directly breached.
The legally binding treaty aims to protect sport integrity and regulate sports betting.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataThe industry itself wants changes to Sweden's regulation.
SwedenRegulatorse-play.plThe league's demand made the sale mandatory for one of the team's leading players.
USASportsRegulatorse-play.plIt also urged South Korean authorities to fulfil their regulatory duties and strictly regulate casino operations.
German citizens are now entitled to make such claims.
GermanyCasinoRegulatorsOBOZ.UAThe SAF itself is now in judicial debt restructuring.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsTerraUSASportsRegulatorsCryptopolitanBrazilUSAPrediction marketsDeals and M&AInstagramMP 1.394/2026 has yet to begin review in the Congress committee, as the committee has not been formed yet.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsYogonetThe company's president stressed the importance of fighting the illegal market, which exposes consumers to risks.
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Offline tournaments grow alongside online sites, while strategy, calculation and decision-making shape its evolution.
PeruSportsIndustryInfobaeThe focus now is on building awareness and establishing a presence as the market develops.
CanadaCasinoCRM and retentionigaming.newsLogrand's two online casinos, Vivento.mx and Jubilee.mx, will gain access to the slot catalogue.
MexicoCasinoDeals and M&AYogonet LatAmThey were detained on suspicion of electronic fraud and money laundering.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsG1In a letter to Gonzalo Atanasof, CAOLAB set out its arguments.
ArgentinaCasinoRegulatorsYogonet LatAmThe platform said its third-party provider was compromised, and the exchange has been placed in cancel-only mode.
Operators forecast mass layoffs.
UKCasinoRegulatorsiGaming BrazilThe SUS loses funds under Law 14.790 and alone pays for treatment of people betting on illegal sites.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataAgents in Africa help local customers place bets, play games and buy lottery tickets.
Since December 2025, registration also includes facial recognition biometric verification.
ArgentinaCasinoRegulatorsCronos noticiasThe field at Commonwealth Stadium will be renamed Play Alberta Field for home games.
CanadaSportsDeals and M&AAGLC AlbertaAustraliaPrediction marketsRegulatorsBloomberg.comArgentinaCasinoRegulatorsFocus Gaming News LatamUSASportsIndustryThe New York TimesThe recognition came at the annual conference in Lima, held from 19 to 22 October.
PeruRegulatorsYogonet LatAmThe committee will evaluate candidates for central and territorial levels.
ItalyRegulatorsAgimeg ItalyA hearing to formalize the plea is set for December 9.
He also pointed to possible conflicts of interest.
The tax regime is part of a bill that regulates online betting.
ChileSportsRegulatorsYogonet LatAmOfficers are investigating the role of several detained individuals in the network.
The company is expanding its presence in the fast-growing US grocery delivery market, where competition is intensifying.
USADeals and M&AYahoo FinanceGermanyLotteriesRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderThe Liga Nacional de Futsal platform records international reach across its Elite, Silver and Copa LNF competitions.
BrazilSportsCRM and retentionMKT Esportivo68% of users lost their funds.
Players can now contact an adviser by phone.
It covers lotteries, casinos, bingo and gaming machines in bars.
SpainCasinoRegulatorsInfobaeThe company is expanding its partnerships with the NBA and S&P Dow Jones Indices.
USASportsDeals and M&ACointelegraphA UKGC study found that illegal betting complements licensed betting rather than replacing it.
UKSportsRegulatorsNEXT.ioThe partners aligned on joint steps to prepare the event.
The ban would also extend to prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
USACryptoRegulatorsiGamingTodayUSAPrediction marketsRegulatorsCCN.comJustice Luiz Fux convened the hearing, and clubs, associations and state bodies are taking part.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsJOTA InfoRegulator AGLC welcomed the company, and several of its top-performing titles will be added at casinos in the province.
CanadaCasinoDeals and M&AAGLC AlbertaLeadership says the difficult situation in Brazil will not drag on forever.
BrazilDeals and M&ASBC News13771 of 3 January 2025.
ItalySportsRegulatorsJamma ItalyThe association sees it as a serious international signal about the future of sports protection.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsiGaming BrazilThe move follows serious breaches of payment system rules.
BrazilPaymentsTimes Brasil | CNBCThe group argues Kalshi's sports contracts remain bets, no matter how often they are called swaps.
USASportsRegulatorsBetter MarketsThe company, listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, makes slots, table games, multiplier games and Plinko.
UKSwedenCasinoDeals and M&AThe GamblestIn its view, current requirements could close around 800 licensed venues and cost up to 20k jobs.
It covers student awareness, school staff training and early detection of problem behaviour.
ArgentinaRegulatorsFocus Gaming News LatamThe approval also lets it share liquidity with other markets.
FrancePokerRegulatorsNEXT.ioThe CGA formally keeps the final say, but its independence is now in question.
CanadaCasinoRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderEach application takes six to eight months to process.
FinlandRegulatorsNEXT.ioA low number of reports does not necessarily mean weak monitoring, but operators should strengthen internal controls and documentation.
MaltaSportsRegulatorsiGaming Capital MaltaInvestigators say the scheme involved winnings of €24m.
ItalyLotteriesRegulatorsOBOZ.UAAverage monthly revenue per user reached $309 in North America and $58 in Latin America.
Two people were arrested.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsG1Today the market is limited to racetrack casinos, where in-person betting is legal.
USASportsRegulatorsRevista Casino PeruPartner Viaplay's Finnish sports and entertainment OTT platform will supply sports content and market know-how.
FinlandDeals and M&ASBC NewsKSA's half-year monitoring report for H1 2026 shows the number of online gambling accounts is rising.
NetherlandsIndustryKSA NetherlandsSenate committees are now reviewing the reform.
The province requires its player pool to stay ring-fenced, which GGPoker says makes a commercially viable room impossible without international shared liquidity.
CanadaPokerRegulatorsPoker Industry PROThe data comes from 21 crypto and sweepstakes casinos, and play shifted clearly toward Pragmatic Play.
The deal builds on a successful existing relationship and reflects the importance of robust due diligence processes in modern sport.
The Philadelphia Eagles running back was forced to sell his position.
Finland is preparing regulation that will open the market to sports betting and online casinos.
FinlandCasinoRegulatorsGamblingnews.comThe tender opens in January 2027.
NetherlandsSportsRegulatorse-play.plSenators are demanding either a full ban or a lottery monopoly, which has caused disagreement with the government.
ChileLotteriesRegulatorsThe GamblestPhilippinesRegulatorsInquirer.netThe first data for January to August 2026 are already published on the regulator's official website.
AIRA president Ranieri Razzante says the payment rules bring more transparency and make legal gambling safer.
ItalyRegulatorsAgimeg ItalyPhilippinesIndustryInside Asian GamingThe sides agreed on a price, but People was unable to assemble a syndicate that met its requirements.
Ads on billboards, TV, radio or digital channels must all be sanctioned by the sector regulator.
Co-founders Tarek Mansour, CEO, and Luana Lopes Lara, COO, face criminal charges as well.
USAPrediction marketsRegulatorsUA.NEWSCEO Stella David warns the taxes will hit jobs and push players towards illegal sites.
UKRegulatorsAgimeg ItalyThe talks follow an AUSTRAC penalty that sparked a review.
AustraliaRegulatorsInside Asian GamingBut the joint committee for it has not yet been formed.
BrazilRegulatorsBNLDataTable tennis and football are the sports most involved.
USARegulatorsNew Hampshire Union LeaderOperators are instructed to introduce internal control procedures.
USACasinoDeals and M&AGlobal Gaming InsiderChileSportsRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderThe decree was issued a month before the federal provisional measure that banned bookmaker operations.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsO FatorThis confirms its work on climate action, circular economy and solidarity.
PhilippinesCasinoRegulatorspagcorA public hearing on the issue is scheduled for November 3.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsPortal Salvador FMThe state bars companies that hold interactive gaming certificates from acquiring interactive gaming manufacturers.
USAPokerRegulatorsNEXT.ioThe partner is Hermanos Rubio, which operates a network of gaming halls in the country.
SpainDeals and M&AYogonet BrazilApplications are accepted within these 30 days.
The company says modern retention strategies should account for achievement, competition and expectation.
Both sides of the 2026 midterm races received the money.
USASportsRegulatorsSBC AmericasThe program features more than 30 experts, with ANJL and ABRAIG as partners.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsYogonetThe event runs from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
MaltaSportsRegulatorsJamma ItalyThis is the first such product on the US market.
USASportsDeals and M&AYogonet BrazilAnalysts believe this is linked to rising interest in prediction markets and perpetual contracts.
ColombiaLotteriesRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderThe parties stressed the historic ties between the organisations.
BrazilSportsDeals and M&AMKT EsportivoThis is accelerating the opening of the online betting market.
FinlandSportsRegulatorsiGaming BrazilSupreme Court rejected the company’s emergency request to postpone the federal order to negotiate.
USARegulatorsYogonetUkraineRegulatorsbug.org.uaCuraçao confirmed unauthorized access to its licensing portal for roughly nine months, and the Comoros said licenses issued in Anjouan's name were never officially authorized.
The state will revise terms that required the operator to offer fixed-odds betting, to align them with the provisional measure on bets.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataAmong those with a survey score, 45% scored 8 or more on the Problem Gambling Severity Index.
UKRegulatorsiGaming TimesThe crypto wallet's new integration offers CFTC-regulated event contracts through Kalshi.
USACryptoDeals and M&ACointelegraphThe article explains why the game's mythology and mechanics appeal to players in Latin America.
Brazilian authorities are investigating his possible links to betting companies.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsiGBOf 297 welcome offers recorded on 5 October 2026, 148 belong to 128 brands still trading in Britain.
UKSportsCRM and retentionGamblingnews.comLatin America accounted for 36% of the company's revenue.
Such terminals can now be offered to OLG's registered sellers.
CanadaLotteriesRegulatorsAGCO OntarioThe country is among the 30 countries with the highest participation rates and ranks 22nd worldwide.
ColombiaIndustryYogonet LatAmThe agreement requires People, Barry Diller and related parties to vote their MGM shares in line with the board of directors' recommendation.
BrazilLotteriesRegulatorsiGaming BrazilThe funds will go to business rates relief for high street shops, while adult gaming centres will be excluded from that support.
UKCasinoRegulatorsigaming.newsSwedenSportsRegulatorsSpelinspektionen SwedenHe previously worked at Mitsubishi and Stock Car.
BrazilSportsDeals and M&AMKT EsportivoIt honours excellence in policy, regulation, compliance and enforcement.
31557. Rosa Luz Nerio Urteaga believes that these markets need a regulatory framework that gives participants security.
PeruSportsRegulatorsSoloAzarThe lottery operates under the regulation of the National Lottery and Gambling Commission at the Rwanda Development Board.
The platform is declaring war on players who use confidential information.
USACryptoRegulatorse-play.plBetfair accounts for only a small share of Flutter's Italian revenue, and the company confirmed the decision in October.
ItalyCasinoRegulatorsWorld Casino Directory NewsThe fee is meant to discourage problem gambling and provide funding, though the description does not say for what purpose.
ArgentinaSportsRegulatorsSBC NoticiasLicensees and regulators are advised to run due diligence on transactions from that amount.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsTribuna.comUSACasinoIndustryTribuna.comInitial discussions focus on FEJAR's online therapy services, along with better access to support and responsible gambling education.
Spain's Ministry of Consumption introduced new rules against such fraud, while regulator DGOJ is launching a sweeping overhaul of operator compliance.
SpainRegulatorsSBC NewsThe former Finance Ministry adviser was cleared of wrongdoing after a complaint from deputy Nikolas Ferreira.
BrazilRegulatorsBNLDataThe Fertitta takeover of the company is nearing completion.
The ban could hit up to 26% of recurring revenue at the country's top clubs.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsSBC NoticiasThe regulator LPT imposed the penalty last September over financial compliance failings, and OEG challenged it.
The company says there is no realistic path to compliance, while OG.com, backed by Crypto.com, is seeking protection from enforcement in Utah.
USAPrediction marketsRegulatorsGambling InsiderThe studio's portfolio includes titles such as Transformers, Jack and Fawkes.
Aike filed objections over the hall's proximity to a local secondary school.
Two are under house arrest, and prosecutors suspect rigged machines and hidden betting revenue.
ItalyCasinoRegulatorsiGamingTodayDue to a statutory monopoly, only one licence is available.
NetherlandsSportsRegulatorsKSA NetherlandsThe ad showed up after a self-exclusion query, and the complaint was upheld.
UKCRM and retentioniGaming ExpressThe company expects a major turnaround in FY27 after acquiring a majority stake in 888Africa.
Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan ruled without a hearing in open court.
Over the past five years 10,020 illegal gaming machines were confiscated, with 6,749 destroyed under court orders.
The companies report results within days.
USADeals and M&AiGaming ExpressThe B2B slots giant has acquired at least 10 studios over the last five years.
The regulator broadly supports the changes but objects to several measures.
SwedenRegulatorsJamma ItalyJustice Luiz Fux scheduled them for 10:00 in the court's Second Chamber, and the ban was approved by Lula da Silva's government.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsAzarPlusOverall, they take part in gambling less often.
UKIndustryGamblingnews.comUSACryptoRegulatorsCompanion UAThe tax authority SII lets platforms pay VAT while there is still no law authorising them.
ChileSportsRegulatorsEl Universal ChileRevenue came in below Wall Street forecasts, and the stock is trading nearly 2% lower.
They were convicted of possessing and transferring criminal funds from illegal poker games.
USAIndustryGlobal Gaming InsiderThe civil case was brought by AUSTRAC, the regulator that oversees anti-money laundering rules.
AustraliaRegulatorsInside Asian GamingBeasley is charged by US prosecutors in an illegal sports betting rigging case.
USASportsRegulatorsInfobaeThe review looks at how licensees assess those risks and manage them internally.
MaltaSportsRegulatorsAgimeg ItalyThe government took 27% of that total, which Secom does not mention.
BrazilIndustryBNLDataPrediction markets on the platform brought in $173 million in the same quarter.
Management blames the unstable regulatory environment in the UK.
UKRegulatorsGamblingnews.comWork with its external service provider will also end, and the portal will be replaced.
USAPrediction marketsRegulatorsBloomberg.comThe verdict was handed down to the administrator of this venue.
UkraineRegulatorsUkr.netThey allege he exploited delays in odds updates to gain an unfair advantage.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsTribuna.comThe deal gives players access to the full Zitro Digital game library.
ChileSportsDeals and M&AYogonetA possible settlement could only partly resolve the problem.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataThe casino faces nine counts of violations.
USACasinoRegulatorsCDC GamingLinks lead to detailed profiles of each studio.
ChileCasinoIndustryGlobal Gaming InsiderEstadão writes about this in an article from Friday (23).
BrazilSportsRegulatorsYogonet LatAmThe corporation stressed its commitment to strengthening official gambling and noted important institutional achievements.
The bill was introduced by Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick.
USARegulatorsiGamingTodayThe limits apply to all operators.
SpainSportsRegulatorsiGaming BrazilManagement wants to strike a balance between meeting regulatory requirements and the quality of customer service.
During the visit, the company held intensive meetings and technical sessions to grow its global presence.
Three interim relief requests were denied, one overturned, two cases closed, three transferred to other courts.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataOver the past ten months, both multiples and earnings have fallen across the sector.
USAPrediction marketsIndustryiGaming ExpressThe presentation took place at the Jockey Club of Córdoba as part of the Clásico San Jerónimo.
Uniform campaigns against the illegal market are failing, the findings show, because players' motives differ.
UKSportsRegulatorsFocus Gaming NewsThe Working Group is exploring the possibility of allowing these types of gambling.
USASportsRegulatorsSBC AmericasThe association notes that the sector attracts investment and fosters the development of suppliers.
MexicoIndustryYogonet LatAmThe ban will cover advertising by operators, bonuses and promotions.
ChileSportsRegulatorsYogonet LatAmThe market is shifting to licensed platforms.
The main prize rolled over and can pay R$ 305 million in the next draw.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsG1The companies are accused of designing and marketing apps that encourage and exploit addictive gambling behavior.
USASportsRegulatorsGamblingnews.comOf every real held by bookmakers, 27 cents went to the government.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataFederal authorities say they face "irreparable injury" from Utah's actions.
USAPrediction marketsRegulatorsSBC AmericasIt broadly supports the proposals but wants the power to fine operators for failing to submit documents.
SwedenLotteriesRegulatorsSpelinspektionen SwedenState-level restrictions stay in place, dealing another blow to an industry already hit hard by a nationwide ban.
Premier League revenue still grew 8% despite restrictions on betting.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, lost demand, and the Blask and Maincard report compares 20 markets.
GermanyPhilippinesIndustryBlask IndexUSASportsIndustryThe Closing LineThe register shows the status of every operator licensed on the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Comoros.
The rules cover lottery products allowed under federal and state law, run by operators accredited by Lottopar.
Its player-level decision-making technology will run on PantherBet's hybrid sportsbook and casino platform.
An ADM insider is allegedly tipping off a slot machine ring about upcoming inspections.
ItalyRegulatorsiGaming ExpressProposals will be initiated in 2027, and LNB President Javier Milián believes reforms will help harmonise laws.
The sum is claimed to be overblown, and whether the regulator can win back investors remains a key question.
The ban would cover existing contracts but not apply retroactively if the recently reintroduced bill is approved.
Its slots and live casino games will go live on the Vivento.mx and Jubilee.mx brands.
MexicoCasinoDeals and M&AFocus Gaming NewsIt follows RubyPlay's completion of its acquisition of Splash Tech, announced in July.
The chair said VIP treatment is the biggest problem while the group awaits a Federal Court penalty in AUSTRAC's money laundering case.
AustraliaDeals and M&AiGaming TimesThey used confidential information about the vote date, in breach of legislation.
UKSportsRegulatorsPressGiochiRegulator NICC has kept the operator's Sydney licence suspended.
Chhay Sinarith disclosed the freeze on October 21, 2026, and the assets stay under court order while charges against Chen Zhi remain under examination.
The NFL has gone to the Supreme Court instead.
USASportsDeals and M&AiGaming ExpressHe also sold personal data siphoned off through hacking to third parties.
Operators now bet on Fux, who is handling the request to suspend the measure, and on the new Congress.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsEstadãoIt was another big quarter for the segment, even as most cryptocurrencies lost value.
Officials are looking into oversight of digital betting platforms and child protection.
According to the BBC, Lula is the first candidate since 1989 to lose Brazil's first round and still win the presidency.
BrazilCryptoIndustryiGaming ExpressThe group claims access to 15.4m user accounts, but the casino's founder disputes the scale of the breach.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek aims to make streets safer and cut off criminal groups' funding.
The whole network was connected through a single integration.
A public hearing on 3 November will include the government, industry operators and football clubs.
BrazilSportsRegulatorswww.sportingnews.comInvestigators believe the machines diverted part of the bets to avoid taxes, and a possible bribery scheme is also being examined.
ItalyCasinoRegulatorsAzarPlusUSAPrediction marketsRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderDemand for iGaming in the country was down.
BrazilCasinoRegulatorsGGRAsiaUSACasinoIndustryState of Michigan (.gov)FinlandRegulatorsEuropean GamingThey argue the measure was adopted without any impact study and ask to suspend it retroactively from 25 October.
BrazilRegulatorsBNLDataThe company admits that overzealous compliance is driving VIP players away, and new leadership wants to reverse years of mistakes.
AustraliaRegulatorsInside Asian GamingUSASportsRegulatorsGlobal Gaming InsiderThe court confirmed that changing the licence holder or partners does not restore the exemption from distance limits if the previous licence was revoked.
SpainSportsRegulatorsPressGiochiThe deal expands reach across operators.
Peru drafted a decree project amending the regulations of the law on remote gambling.
PeruRegulatorsMINCETUR PeruIn the capital of Argentina, concerns about gambling among minors are growing.
BrazilArgentinaSportsRegulatorsNEXT.ioFixed-size trades made up nearly half of its bitcoin perpetual volume.
USACryptoRegulatorsGambling InsiderUnder the draft, operators would be responsible for promotions published by influencers.
PeruRegulatorsG3 NewswireThe probe covered videos of simulated winnings and influencer payments without disclosed ties.
The company will focus on Betnacional.
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BrazilSportsIndustryBNLDataThis is the first such product on the US market.
USAPrediction marketsIndustryBNLDataA woman is charged with filing a false crime report.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsG1A ruling in the sector's favor could preserve existing authorizations.
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The decision concerns only the size of the fine for such breaches.
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Presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro faced questions about his alternative proposals for companies and football clubs.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsG3 NewswireThe prefecture believes it will not have time to complete planning and operator selection.
Authorities must first establish whether the CNV has jurisdiction, he said.
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CanadaCasinoRegulatorsPoker Industry PROResponses are accepted until 9 September.
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Amounts not voluntarily withdrawn by then will be returned by banks between 9 and 14 October.
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ColombiaIndustrySBC NoticiasPlayers at these sites cannot withdraw their money, even though the casinos hold official licences.
UKCasinoRegulatorsMadrid ActualInvestigators suspect tax evasion, illegal currency outflows and money laundering.
BrazilRegulatorsSPA BrazilUSASportsRegulatorsReutersMore than 30 gaming machines were put out of order during the joint operation in the Maule Region.
ChileCasinoRegulatorsFocus Gaming News LatamThis is the first official confirmation of approvals ahead of the market's July 2027 launch.
FinlandRegulatorsiGaming BusinessThat was up 5.4% month-on-month, the state regulator said.
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BrazilSportsRegulatorsiGaming BrazilIt is the second such fine for media over a similar breach: Tribuna was fined ₴4.8m in October 2025 and is contesting it in court.
UkraineRegulatorsPlayCity TelegramIt comes ahead of next month's Court of Justice of the EU ruling on Bill 55.
MaltaRegulatorsiGaming ExpertThe agency affirmed the BBB- rating with a Stable Outlook, as regulatory changes narrowed its cost gap with online rivals.
The first launch focuses on slots with distinctive mechanics and recognisable IP.
FinlandCasinoDeals and M&AG3 NewswireBy 2028 they will overtake crypto-derived revenue, while the HOOD price target stays at $160.
Land-based casino titles will go live on Calímaco's platform through Ainsworth Interactive.
SpainCasinoDeals and M&AYogonetPIN codes and vouchers alone are not enough, a dedicated instrument tied to the holder is needed.
ItalyRegulatorsAgimeg ItalySports lottery sales were the main driver, growing 73.1%.
The October 20 memo names Kalshi and Polymarket.
USAPrediction marketsRegulatorsiGaming ExpressFinlandDeals and M&ATribuna.comUkraineRegulatorsjurliga.ligazakon.netThe measures aim to cut audit costs for smaller and mid-sized bookmakers.
Total stakes passed C$1.2bn in September alone, and 24 operators are now active since the July 2026 launch.
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ColombiaRegulatorsColjuegos ColombiaProsecutors suspect cloned cards were used to evade the PREU slot machine tax, and an ADM official is also among those involved.
ItalyCasinoRegulatorsJamma ItalyThe case pits conservative groups against Indigenous communities and raises a debate about tribal sovereignty.
USASportsRegulatorsRevista Casino PeruA Malaysia-based accountant submitted a 2020 sale document, while Democracy for Sale is looking into the apparent owner of the operator.
The Gambling Commission called it the first case of its kind, under section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005.
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The Malta-based operator was the first to publicly announce a Finnish online gambling licence, and has worked with Altenar since 2024.
FinlandMaltaSportsDeals and M&AG3 NewswireThe deal includes gameshow titles and Dragon Tiger, which have already proven their appeal in Asia.
The Limpopo Gambling Board calls it a milestone in its fight against illegal betting that deprives the public purse of revenue.
The court also ordered them to complete unpaid work, so they will avoid jail.
UKSportsRegulatorsNEXT.ioThe off-Strip resort's licensing issues remain unclear, which keeps raising questions about its operations.
USACasinoRegulatorsGamblingnews.comThe exchange self-certified them with the CFTC.
USAPrediction marketsRegulatorsFinance MagnatesAdjusted EBITDA rose 2.7% to €345.9m, and net profit was €243.3m.
Spain had earlier blocked Kalshi and Polymarket, and the pilot reopens the debate on regulating such markets.
SpainUSAPrediction marketsRegulatorsAZARplusAccording to Luan Sperandio of Gazeta do Povo, the precedent could affect any business that depends on long-term public commitments.
BrazilSportsRegulatorsBNLDataThe ban covers both sports betting and online games, as well as state and district concessions and licences.
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