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Nevada casinos increase August gaming win 3.1% to $1.2bn
Nevada's 453 casinos posted $1.2bn gaming win up 3.1% while gaming tax revenue fell, giving operators and investors mixed signals.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
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.
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.
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.
Brazil’s betting ban faces Supreme Court scrutiny
The Supreme Court's consideration of suspending the ban affects whether it applies to Brazil's licensed operators.
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.
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.
Source: GGL (Germany)
UKGC tightens category B gaming machine standards
Category B gaming machines face tighter UKGC standards, with implementation staged over the next two years.
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.
Gambling Commission announces new gaming machine rules for Britain
Britain's gaming machine operators face new Gambling Commission rules applying from next year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: MGA (Malta)
German police seize illegal gaming machines in Hildesheim raids
Police in Hildesheim searched more than 20 properties and seized illegally operated gaming machines, investigating 15 suspects.
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.
Florida commercial gaming revenue drops 8% to $73.8m in August
Florida’s commercial gaming revenue fell 8% annually to $73.8m in August.
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.
Tender
GGL Seeks Provider for German Gambling Participation Study
Research and advisory providers can assess the tender’s scope, stated value and submission deadline.
Source: TED
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.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
SIGA panel examines omnichannel data for Saskatchewan players
SIGA's research shows most Saskatchewan residents have not engaged with igaming, pointing to untapped digital demand for the operator.