Brazilian government backs fixed-odds betting ban proposal
If enacted, the proposal would prohibit fixed-odds betting, affecting operators in Brazil.
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Reports
Georgia clears casinos to host international gambling tournaments
Casinos in Georgia may gain a new tournament offering alongside tax incentives and regulatory relief.
Cyprus seeks stronger action on illegal gambling and AI player protection
The proposed approach could affect enforcement against illegal operators and the use of technology in player protection.
Churchill Downs and VICI authorise share repurchase programmes
The authorisations set the potential scale and duration of capital returns by two publicly traded gaming companies.
Licence
Kenya regulator considers dedicated prediction market licence
A dedicated licence could set specific entry requirements for prediction market operators in Kenya.
Pennsylvania gaming board weighs licensing issue in Bally’s Intralot-Evoke deal
The board’s decision could affect the timing and regulatory approval of the proposed acquisition.
Entain estimates £25m annual UK retail gaming tax costs from 2027
Entain’s estimated tax cost could pressure UK&I Retail, although the group aims to offset the impact by the end of 2028.
Polymarket election contracts in Brazil record US$249m in trading volume
The reported block and derivatives restrictions bear on prediction-market access in Brazil, despite substantial trading volume.
HM Treasury raises machine games duty to 25% for higher-stake machines
Operators with higher-stake gaming machines will face a higher duty rate from April 2027.
Italy's cabinet approves 2027 budget bill with €700m from gaming sector
The proposed €700 million contribution could affect the gaming sector if Parliament approves the budget bill.
Meloni says gaming sector will contribute €700m to Italy’s 2027 budget
The proposed contribution signals a €700m burden for the Italian gaming sector under the 2027 budget.
UK Gambling Commission bonus cap aligns wagering terms at 10x
The figures show how licensed UK casino offers compare with the Commission’s wagering cap.
Tender
Amapá suspends lottery tender to revise fixed-odds betting terms
The suspension delays procurement and requires bidders to reassess a concession that included fixed-odds betting.
Polymarket US agrees to end Michigan sports contracts by 25 November
The agreement sets a court-approved deadline for Polymarket US to end Michigan sports contracts and close open positions.
Pennsylvania enforcement counsel opposes Bally’s plan for evoke acquisition
The objection could affect regulatory approval and timing for Bally’s proposed acquisition of evoke.
Licence
EVG says Power Spin receives approval for five-game title
Italian operators can assess an approved five-game product ahead of its presentation in Rome.
Tender
KSA opens Dutch horse-racing betting licence tender in January 2027
Prospective operators can use the application window, licence term and fee to assess whether to pursue the sole licence.
Appointment
Golden Entertainment appoints Cliff Atkinson to lead The STRAT
The appointment changes leadership at The STRAT, while Fremont Street Experience begins searching for a successor.
Appointment
Madrid appoints Jorge Rodrigo to oversee gambling responsibilities
The appointment changes the regional official overseeing gambling authorisations, inspections and sanctions in Madrid.
ASA warns Optival over search ad shown to self-excluded gambler
The ruling requires Optival to prevent gambling-site advertising from appearing against a search indicating self-exclusion intent.
Alberto Hurtado proposes national online betting participation register in Coahuila
The proposal could shape data collection and state-level prevention and treatment measures for online gambling harms.
Wildz Group adds Altenar sportsbook platform to expand into sports betting
The agreement shows how a casino-focused operator can add a sportsbook through a named platform supplier.
Brazilian government prioritises vote on betting measure for 2026
The measure’s approval could shape rules for betting companies in Brazil.
Tender
Kansspelautoriteit opens 2027–2032 Dutch horse-racing betting tender
Applicants must factor the required monthly contribution to the horse-racing sector into bids for the exclusive licence.
Brazilian clubs seek longer betting-contract transition period
A longer transition period could affect betting-company contracts with the clubs.