Industry-backed review criticises Spelinspektionen’s enforcement approach in Sweden
The criticism could affect operators’ expectations of enforcement and supervisory engagement in Sweden.
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Reports
Illinois appeals injunction blocking enforcement of prediction markets law
The appeal will determine whether Illinois can enforce state gaming rules against covered event-contract trading while the cases proceed.
Mancini says Italy must adapt gambling rules to international challenges
Operators need clearer boundaries for gambling advertising as regulators address infotainment.
LOTBA president opposes online betting ban and calls for prediction-market rules
The position signals LOTBA’s support for regulating prediction markets under rules for traditional betting operators.
Betsson identifies Italy as a strategic market for 2027
Suppliers and investors can weigh Betsson’s selective investment and local-rule focus when assessing its Italian expansion plans.
Texas Capital downgrades Full House Resorts to hold on debt concerns
The downgrade and financing uncertainties may affect investor assessments of Full House Resorts’ debt and planned casino project.
Analysts assess gambling companies and Macau gaming revenue
The analyst views flag possible tax and market factors relevant to gambling companies’ forecasts and valuations.
Osaka plans addiction support centre ahead of casino opening
The centre is intended to expand addiction support before the planned casino opens in Osaka.
Tender
Masaf allocates up to €1.7m for Italian racecourse upgrades
Eligible racecourse operators can seek public capital grants for infrastructure, safety and technology upgrades.
Pennsylvania joins MSIGA, expanding the shared US poker pool
Operators may need to account for a larger shared player pool while maintaining licensing and compliance in each participating state.
Licence
Finnish regulator confirms 12 gambling licence approvals ahead of 2027 launch
Operators assessing Finland’s upcoming market have a confirmed approval count, but no rejection information.
Federal judge rejects Chukchansi tribe’s bid to halt North Fork casino
The ruling allows North Fork Mono Casino to continue operating while the tribes’ dispute proceeds to appeal.
Spain requires online gambling operators to match account and payment holders
Operators must adapt payment systems and restrict withdrawals for existing users until account and payment ownership is verified.
Analysts see limited impact on Lottomatica from Italy’s 2027 budget measures
Investors should assess potential concession spending and gaming tax changes as Italy’s budget measures await parliamentary discussion.
Appointment
Hungarian minister appoints Zoltán Sólyom to lead state lottery operator
The appointment changes the leadership of Hungary’s public lottery and gaming operator amid disputed claims about its use of funds.
IEC targets November launch for self-operated Philippines iGaming phase
IEC’s subsidiary has required licences and approvals, but final testing remains before its planned online gambling launch.
Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis link gambling self-exclusion systems
Operators in the three provinces will need to recognise self-exclusions registered across the shared system.
KSA orders Endorphina to prevent games reaching unlicensed Dutch sites
Endorphina must address measures to prevent its games appearing on unlicensed gambling sites in the Netherlands.
AssuredBets sponsors AffPapa iGaming Awards LATAM 2026 in Cancún
The sponsorship connects AssuredBets with businesses and professionals recognised at the Latin American iGaming awards.
Belle Corporation reports 11% revenue growth in first nine months of 2026
The reported revenue growth offers investors a trading update on Belle Corporation.
MGM Resorts amends People Inc. voting agreement amid potential sale speculation
The revised voting terms may affect the board’s options if a buyer approaches MGM Resorts.
Italy’s government estimates €15m from amusement-machine regularisation
Operators would face a one-off payment to regularise eligible machines and proposed changes to game and prize limits.
Appointment
ARGN appoints SiGMA World’s Lucy Vivi to its advisory board
Vivi’s guidance can support ARGN’s work on responsible gaming and player protection across Africa.
Appointment
Pollard Banknote appoints Verica Simic as CFO from 1 January 2027
The appointment sets the handover date for Pollard Banknote’s finance leadership.
Tender
Amapá government postpones state lottery tender
The postponed tender delays the process for selecting an operator for Amapá’s state lottery.