France reports €5.66bn first-half gambling revenue outside casinos and clubs
ANJ figures show 0.5% year-on-year growth, slower than 2025, excluding casinos and gaming clubs.
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Reports
PressGiochi examines crypto payment adoption in European gambling
Operators considering crypto payments must account for MiCA authorisation requirements and Italy’s controls on payment flows.
VNLOK says Meta case will have Europe-wide consequences
A Dutch case against Meta could set a precedent for how European operators and regulators pursue platforms over illegal gambling content.
Merkur Group sponsors German table football Bundesliga finals weekend as main sponsor
Merkur’s long-standing partnership shows how a gaming company can gain visibility through table football sponsorship.
Bloomberg analysis finds roughly 98% loss rate for Kalshi and Polymarket longshot contracts
The findings bear on state challenges to Kalshi and Polymarket's position that their contracts fall exclusively under CFTC jurisdiction.
Evoplay partners Te Apuesto to launch games in Peru
The agreements create new distribution channels for suppliers and expand operators’ games and virtual sports offerings.
DAZN Bet agrees multi-year Atlético de Madrid betting sponsorship
The multi-year official betting sponsorship supports DAZN Bet's stated growth strategy in Spain.
Galicia presents 2026–2030 plan on addictive behaviours, including gambling
The proposed restrictions and inspections could affect gambling operators serving Galicia.
Legitbet identifies 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil
The growth in illegal sites increases exposure to betting platforms for children and adolescents in Brazil, according to the ANJL president.
Emotiva opens first Andalusian gaming hall in Málaga
First Andalusian hall in Málaga shows suppliers and investors Emotiva's gaming-hall footprint now includes Andalusia.
capital increase
Barcino Slot increases capital by €200,000 and changes business purpose
Removing bingo and limiting machine repair to Barcelona province shows suppliers how Barcino Slot's business purpose narrowed.
Appointment
Pythia Sports appoints Ben Hutton as head of trading
The appointment places a trading executive with international racing experience in a senior role at Pythia Sports.
Wildhorse selects Seattle Entertainment Group for resort entertainment strategy
Seattle Entertainment Group will shape programming and operational planning for Wildhorse’s expansion and new events centre.
Macau GDP forecast to contract 2% in September quarter
The forecast links weaker gaming activity with a projected contraction in Macau’s economy.
EU court requires immediate refunds for unauthorised payments despite alleged gross negligence
Gambling operators could face increased deposit claims, while payment providers must immediately refund unauthorised transactions despite alleged customer gross negligence.
Nevada regulator challenges prediction markets’ innovation claims
The comments raise licensing and tribal-law questions for prediction-market operators and tribes considering agreements with them.
ANJ extends French advertising oversight partnership to games involving monetisable digital objects
Suppliers of gambling-like games involving monetisable digital objects now fall within the ANJ–ARPP advertising oversight partnership’s expanded scope.
Nevada Gaming Control Board chair says no plan B if Supreme Court backs prediction markets
Nevada has no fallback plan if the Supreme Court sides with prediction market operators, leaving its stance uncertain.
Underdog sues Tennessee regulators to block prediction market enforcement action
The suit contests state authority over Underdog’s prediction market and follows a ruling against Kalshi.
Buenos Aires commission examines online betting regulation bill
The proposed controls and licensee contributions could change operating and advertising requirements for online betting companies in Buenos Aires province.
Mato Grosso prosecutors agree R$ 100 mil settlement with influencer Victor Vinicius
The agreement remains subject to a judge’s approval before its terms take effect.
Tender
NAO investigates fourth National Lottery licence award and transition
The inquiry scrutinises the public bodies’ management of the National Lottery licence and its implementation.
Results
Entain reports 6% fall in Italian net gaming revenue in Q3 2026
The figures show operators how sports betting outcomes affected Entain’s Italian revenue despite higher gaming volumes.
Dutch cabinet rejects proposals to ban Postcode Loterij format and tighten advertising rules
The decision leaves the lottery’s current format and advertising rules unchanged while the Tweede Kamer considers the initiative.
Evoplay launches The Castle of Slotenstein Halloween slot
The launch adds a seasonal slot with a bonus feature and optional direct access to the bonus game to Evoplay’s online game catalogue.