Regulation
Philippines reviews Chinese visa-free entry after illegal Pogo raids
Tightening visa-free entry would affect staffing and travel for offshore gaming operators in the Philippines.
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Deals & M&A
Winnitt adds Gaming Realms' Slingo Devil's Lock to game portfolio
The addition expands Winnitt's casino content with a Gaming Realms title that offers bonus rounds and a maximum win of 1,361 times the stake.
Deals & M&A
Betsson posts record EUR116.1m Latin America revenue in Q3 2026
Record Latin America revenue alongside falling group profit shows tax and cost pressure offsetting growth.
Deals & M&A
Lotería de Medellín receives new sustainability certification from Fenalco Solidario
The certification records the lottery's reported environmental figures, including 78 tonnes of CO2 offset and 77 MWh of renewable energy backed.
Regulation
CGIA Mestre and As.Tro to present sixth Italian gambling study on 13 November
Regional and channel data plus illegal-market findings give operators and suppliers a reference ahead of regulatory debate.
Deals & M&A
Cibelae marks 38 years with 87% regional market share and sets 2027 agenda
Planned AI alerts and lower certification costs could reshape compliance costs and integrity requirements across Latin America.
Regulation
Lula rules out return of betting platforms after Brazil ban
An irreversible ban would remove a major regulated market, though the report details neither scope nor timing.
Regulation
Argentine court orders Trewelyn to pay Esquel casino staff March wages
Wage and severance orders plus stalled reopening add cost and legal uncertainty for the operator and licensing bidders.
Deals & M&A
Novomatic Colombia exhibits linked progressive games at GAT Bogotá 2026
The exhibition gives suppliers a regional showcase for linked progressive content as operators in Colombia weigh cabinet and game investments.
Regulation
Dominican lottery banks call for action on illegal foreign lotteries
Licensed lottery banks want the new supervisor to define enforcement and permitting rules as regularisation restarts.
Regulation
Brazil police investigate lawyer over R$6.6bn Blaze betting turnover
The probe tests whether Brazilian operators' anti-money-laundering controls can withstand scrutiny of high-turnover accounts as the regulated market faces a shutdown decree.
Regulation
Prediction markets could seek sportsbook licences if Supreme Court rules against contracts
A Supreme Court loss could push prediction market operators into state-licensed sports betting, reshaping competition.
Enforcement & compliance
Bolivia's AJ seizes two slot machines in Santa Cruz de la Sierra raid
The raid shows Bolivian regulators targeting unlicensed slot operations to protect players from unsupervised venues.
Deals & M&A
1spin4win says seasonal slots recoup development costs within a month
Reskinned seasonal slots recovering development costs within a month shows how themed content is monetised.
Regulation
Pentagon restricts military prediction market trading as Congress widens VIP inquiry
The directive and widened inquiry raise compliance scrutiny for prediction-market operators and sportsbooks running VIP reward schemes.
Regulation
MGA and MCCAA sign MoU to coordinate player protection
The framework clarifies how complaints spanning gaming and consumer remits are handled, reducing gaps for licensees.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Regulation
GR8_TECH report examines Brazil market after September betting ban
Operators with Brazilian exposure face consequences from the nationwide betting ban and its possible market paths.
Deals & M&A
Svenska Spel net gaming revenue rises 1% in Q3 2026
Revenue rose on sports betting, online casino and lottery, but strategic investment costs cut operating profit.
Deals & M&A
Betsson Group receives twelve SiGMA award nominations and two Forbes Italia Top 50 places
The nominations and Forbes Italia listing raise Betsson's profile in Italy as it joins panels on advertising bans and offshore competition.
Deals & M&A
Soft2Bet touts unified platform for operators entering regulated markets
Operators weighing platform consolidation can compare Soft2Bet's claimed integration savings against the compliance duties it leaves with licensees.
Regulation
Flávio Bolsonaro signals bet-sector fix but stops short of restoring authorisation
Operators and clubs face uncertainty as Bolsonaro did not commit to restoring betting companies' authorisation.
Deals & M&A
New York Lottery wins five first prizes at NASPL Awards 2026
The awards signal which lottery marketing campaigns peers in North America are recognising.
Regulation
Flávio Bolsonaro reported to call Flamengo president after Brazil bets ban
Clubs and betting operators face an uncertain path to restored authorisation, with the provisional measure still awaiting congressional review.
Regulation
Eurispes warns weakening legal gambling supply feeds illegal channels
Eurispes warns distancing rules can shift demand to clandestine circuits or unauthorised online platforms, not cut it.
Deals & M&A
Soft2Bet wins three European Global Business Awards 2026
The recognition gives Soft2Bet a marketing claim with operators assessing platform and player-engagement providers.