Deals & M&A
DraftKings shares climb as Bank of America upgrades to buy
The upgrade signals a changed analyst view on DraftKings' valuation after a sharp share-price decline.
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Reports
Deals & M&A
H2bet ends Atlético-MG sponsorship early following betting prohibition
The early termination shows the betting prohibition commercially affecting H2bet's sponsorship agreement with Atlético-MG.
Regulation
NWGB and partners raise gambling-harm awareness at Baphiring Agricultural Hub
The North West Gambling Board, DEDECT and SARGF warned young adults against risky wagering at Baphiring Agricultural Hub.
Enforcement & compliance
Regulators fine casinos $34m over AML and customer verification concerns in September
September’s $34m in casino fines highlights financial consequences associated with anti-money laundering and customer verification concerns.
Enforcement & compliance
KSA revokes lottery licence obtained through impersonation in Netherlands
The licence revocation highlights identity fraud involving lottery applications, with scammers increasingly exploiting clubs’ identities and lottery licences.
Regulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider betting app limits amid addiction concerns
Proposed Pennsylvania restrictions could limit operators’ VIP programmes, microbets and push notifications amid gambling addiction concerns.
Deals & M&A
Seaport Research forecasts 5% decline in Macau October gaming revenue
Casino operators face potential revenue weakness while customer reinvestment spending and operating costs put pressure on profitability.
Regulation
Brazil sets deadlines for former betting operators’ outstanding obligations
Former operators need to meet refund, financial and regulatory deadlines to close out their authorisations.
Regulation
Seaport forecasts 5% fall in Macau October GGR on China weakness
A further October decline would extend pressure on Macau operators already facing weak mass demand and high player reinvestment costs.
Regulation
Neil Montgomery discusses Brazil betting prohibition's industry impact at SBC Summit 2026
Brazil’s betting prohibition has affected businesses and employees across the industry, putting its operational impact in focus.
Regulation
Play’n GO executive signals potential investment shift after Brazil betting ban
Investors could redirect betting investment towards other Latin American markets, with opportunity and trust influencing decisions.
Regulation
Angola's ISJ inspects Casino Golden Dragon under dialogue initiative
The inspection signals that Angola's regulator is tying operators' commercial expansion to compliance, revenue contribution and player-protection standards.
Enforcement & compliance
TFF suspends 448 officials and former staff in Turkish match-fixing inquiry
Suspensions reaching club presidents and vice-presidents expose Turkish football's betting-integrity risk to operators and regulators.
Regulation
GRAI funding constraints delay online gambling licensing in Ireland
GRAI’s funding constraints delay online operator licensing and limit enforcement against overseas operators serving Irish customers.
Deals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds 29 casino games in New Jersey and Michigan
Hard Rock Bet’s additions expand its online casino catalogues for customers in New Jersey and Michigan.
Regulation
G2E discussion examines legal operators’ competition with illegal gambling businesses
Legal operators face competition from illegal businesses, while distinguishing legitimate emerging markets remains a question for regulators.
Deals & M&A
SOFTSWISS forecasts North American online gambling revenue reaching $76.6bn in 2028
SOFTSWISS forecasts North America will outgrow other major online gambling markets through 2028, informing operators' regional growth comparisons.
Regulation
NWGB runs responsible gambling campaign in Moses Kotane
The campaign signals continued provincial enforcement focus on unlicensed operators and self-exclusion uptake in North West gambling communities.
Regulation
Gaming industry groups unite against prediction markets at G2E
Casinos, tribes, organised labour and lawmakers share opposition to prediction markets, bringing multiple stakeholder groups into alignment.
Regulation
Tribal leaders and AGA coordinate opposition to US prediction markets
Tribal leaders and the AGA are coordinating against prediction markets as a California coalition prepares for possible sports betting changes.
Deals & M&A
FEJAR says €20,000 ICE Barcelona donation launched responsible gambling conference
The donation shows supplier and operator funding shaping cross-border responsible gambling dialogue as Ibero-American regulators compare strategies.
Regulation
South Africa's PSC meets Mpumalanga regulator on new oversight act
Regulators such as the MER now fall within the PSC's wider oversight scope, so their governance and accountability arrangements face added scrutiny.
Regulation
UKGC reports British gambling yield rises 4.4% to £17.5bn
Operators and investors can benchmark market performance against £17.5bn in gross gambling yield and 4.4% annual growth.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends Deadheat Racing licence over suspected compliance failings
Deadheat Racing's licence suspension requires fair customer treatment and updates during a review of suspected social responsibility and AML failings.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
UKGC fines GGPoker operator NSUS £672,829 over compliance breaches
GGPoker’s penalty highlights regulatory consequences for inadequate customer interventions and marketing emails sent to customers who had self-excluded.
Source: UKGC