Gambling Commission announces new gaming machine rules for Britain
Britain's gaming machine operators face new Gambling Commission rules applying from next year.
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Reports
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.
Casino chiefs reaffirm Las Vegas's role in US gambling at G2E
Wynn, MGM and Caesars chief executives reaffirmed Las Vegas's central role in US gambling.
MGCB reviews issues raised in reports on DraftKings AI use
DraftKings faces Michigan regulatory examination of issues raised by reporting concerning its artificial intelligence and machine learning use.
Flutter Entertainment shares hit record low after Brazil online betting ban
A record-low share price for the sector's largest operator signals investor exposure to regulatory shocks in major markets such as Brazil.
Better Collective shares fall 37.16% following Brazil betting ban
Better Collective’s suspension of 2027 guidance leaves investors without its financial outlook amid uncertainty over operations in Brazil.
Betway enters Alberta’s regulated online gambling market
Betway and other Super Group brands have entered Alberta's licensed online gambling market.
Tender
Kansspelautoriteit tenders OpenOverGokken helpline operation
The tender sets the helpline's operating terms and budget, affecting providers of gambling-harm support and player-protection services in the Netherlands.
ADM official proposes payment blocking against illegal gambling in Italy
Operators face a payment-blocking proposal requiring legislative amendment, while ADM has no plans to regulate B2B providers.
Poll puts support for Brazil’s betting ban at 62%
Operators face 62% public support for Brazil's betting ban, according to the reported poll.
Monitoring tool detects 543 unlicensed betting sites after Brazil’s ban
Regulators face continued unlicensed activity, with 543 new betting websites identified in Brazil within three days of the ban.
Brazil’s provisional online sports betting ban draws industry responses
Operators face Brazil's provisional online sports betting ban, while prediction markets draw criticism from regulators and industry representatives.
Licence
Liberia’s NLA restores LIPAY operating licence after settlement
LIPAY's operating licence has been reinstated following settlement of the administrative dispute that restricted its operations.
KSA links normalised gambling behaviour to more people gambling
If exposure to gambling encourages participation, operators and regulators may need to account for how gambling is presented.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
UKGC survey puts British children experiencing problem gambling at up to 80,000
Regulators have UKGC data estimating up to 80,000 British children experiencing problem gambling, alongside questions about survey suitability.