Regulation
Brazil betting ban fails to sway voters
Operators face a Brazilian market where a federal ban on online betting did not translate into electoral support for its advocates.
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Deals & M&A
Macau casino operators commit MOP9bn to government Guidance Fund
Operators can count fund commitments toward non-gaming pledges under concessions running to 2032.
Enforcement & compliance
Bari prosecutors seek trial of 102 over arcade money-laundering case
Operators must watch how arcade and video lottery venue control is policed against mafia money laundering.
Enforcement & compliance
Bari prosecutors seek trial of 102 over alleged clan-linked gaming halls
Prosecutors allege the organisation helped mafia clans control gaming halls and video lotteries for money laundering.
Regulation
AGSI's Guitto seeks clarity on wallet withdrawals at dual-mandate PVRs
Retailers with payment mandates need clarity on whether ADM's withdrawal ban covers their cash e-wallet services.
Regulation
Finnish advisers criticise draft central gambling exclusion register
Operators face unclear rules on repeated exclusion checks and on whether play may continue when the register returns no response.
Regulation
NCPG poll finds half of US parents discussed gambling risks with children
Half of US parents of children aged 6 to 17 have discussed gambling risks, per the NCPG poll.
Enforcement & compliance
Macau police arrest two mainland men over livestreamed Cotai baccarat betting
The case signals enforcement against remote betting schemes that use live casino footage to channel mainland wagers around Macau's in-person gambling rules.
Regulation
Boca Juniors may face Brazil fines over Betsson shirt logo
Foreign clubs and competition organisers face legal uncertainty over betting sponsorships displayed at events in Brazil under the new ban.
Regulation
Malaysian MP seeks permanent task force on illegal gambling in Sarawak
A permanent joint task force would group police, Bank Negara Malaysia, MCMC and local councils against illegal online gambling syndicates in Sarawak.
Regulation
AGSI urges Italy to reject tax rises in 2027-2029 budget
AGSI's proposed payout and levy changes would directly alter land-based operators' tax and payout economics.
Deals & M&A
Sands China raises 2027 capex forecast by US$150m
The higher 2027 capex forecast signals Sands China's planned investment in its Macau resort assets, relevant to suppliers and investors tracking concessionaire spending.
Regulation
Attorneys say states cannot regulate federal event contracts
A pending Supreme Court case will decide whether prediction markets face state gaming regulation.
Regulation
Hegseth warns Pentagon personnel against prediction market trading
Hegseth's letter prohibits trading prediction markets on nonpublic information, and says foreign adversaries track such markets for military signals.
Deals & M&A
Robinhood sees non-sports prediction market growth
Growth in non-sports contracts creates new competition for operators and exchanges targeting the same traders.
Deals & M&A
EGT tops Bulgaria intellectual property map for second year
Ranking first again gives operators a benchmark of Bulgarian gaming technology application activity.
Regulation
SuperEnalotto jackpot rises to €45m after no six-number win
A €45m jackpot raises ticket sales and prize-liability exposure for SuperEnalotto's operator and retail network.
Deals & M&A
SuperEnalotto jackpot rises to €45m after no six-match win
A €45m rollover jackpot raises stakes and ticket sales for Italian lottery operators and retailers.
Tenders & awards
Amapá plans 20-year state lottery concession through bidding
A 20-year lottery concession would give the winning bidder long-term control of state lottery services in Amapá.
Regulation
ANJL survey finds Brazil betting ban shifted one in five players to illegal market
The poll shows about one in five former bettors moved to illegal sites, informing channelisation and enforcement decisions.
Regulation
ANJL/Nexus poll finds betting ban shifted 1% of first-round voters
Poll shows only about 1% of electorate changed candidate because of the ban, informing operators' political risk.
Deals & M&A
StarVegas prices Lecce-Juventus Over 0,5 at 8.00 in new-customer offer
Operators tie new-customer acquisition to a low-risk market, paying the enhanced portion as bonus credit.
Deals & M&A
ReferOn wins silver affiliate platform award at Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026
Silver award for ReferOn's affiliate management platform signals recognition as its roadmap focuses on simplifying daily operations.
Deals & M&A
AdmiralBet prices Inter-Fiorentina double chance 1X at 8.00
Operators add a corner-based incentive to a low-odds market, delivering enhanced value as bonus credit.
Deals & M&A
StarVegas prices Lazio-Parma Over 0,5 at 8.00 for new customers
Operators use enhanced odds on a near-certain market to draw new customers, paying the uplift as bonus credit.