Licences & markets
Stake reportedly blocks Irish access following regulator consultation
Stake’s reported Irish access block follows consultation with GRAI and the introduction of its licensing system.
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Deals & M&A
CBF considers single betting sponsor for Copa de Brasil from 2027
CBF is considering restricting Copa de Brasil sponsorship to one betting operator from 2027 under direct commercial control.
Licences & markets
DGC reopens Casino Parque Hotel in Uruguay following US$650,000 investment
DGC assumes administration of the reopened casino following investment in machines, equipment and other assets.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings launches football-themed gambling self-assessment tool with Mindway AI in US
DraftKings’ tool gives players individual risk reports and behavioural feedback based on decisions during simulated American football play.
Tenders & awards
Chubut government maintains subsidies for former Casino de Esquel workers
The planned casino tender will require the next operator to rehire some dismissed staff.
Regulation
DACHL gambling authorities plan closer cooperation against illegal online gambling
Authorities’ planned cooperation targets illegal online gambling, including cross-border operations and businesses supporting unlicensed operators.
People moves
FIRST.bet appoints Víctor Arias to lead Latin American commercial operations
Arias will lead FIRST.bet’s Latin American commercial operations as it builds its regional hub and team, with Brazil central.
Enforcement & compliance
Tesco reports casino impersonation to UK fraud authorities
The case involves an unlicensed casino using a recognised retailer’s identity to attract British customers through Facebook advertising.
Regulation
Macau gaming sector raises goods, commissions and customer rebate spending 11.6% in 2025
Goods, commissions and customer rebates accounted for 26% of Macau gaming sector expenses, making them a material cost category for operators.
Regulation
Australia passes wagering reforms introducing Adstop and customer harm flags
Wagering operators must identify customers at risk of harm and restrict inducements under Australia’s passed federal reforms.
Regulation
GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with UAE financial supervisor FSRA
The agreement establishes coordinated financial services and commercial gaming supervision without introducing specific new company rules.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut orders nine prediction market companies to stop unlicensed sports betting
The orders require nine prediction market companies to stop offering sports event contracts to Connecticut residents.
Regulation
IGB proposes Illinois marketing ban lasting at least 12 months after self-exclusion
The proposal would restrict operators’ targeted marketing to former self-excluded players and bring video gaming terminals within the self-exclusion programme.
Regulation
Report estimates worldwide illegal betting market at US$50bn
Regulators face a study estimating US$50bn in global illegal betting and reporting international networks exploiting vulnerable UK consumers.
Enforcement & compliance
Swedish Consumer Ombudsman seeks ban on Postcode Lottery Instagram advertising
Postcode Lottery faces court action seeking to ban its Instagram advertising over alleged failures to meet moderation requirements.
Regulation
ESMA examines prediction markets in September financial risk monitor
ESMA warns European operators face a different regulatory environment from the United States for prediction markets.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction-market companies to stop sports contracts
Nine platforms must halt sports event contracts in Connecticut and let customers withdraw funds after alleged gambling law breaches.
Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA merger draws favourable assessment from Spanish market expert
Investors have Morales-Hermo’s favourable assessment that the all-share merger would improve the combined group’s retail and online operations.
Regulation
IGB advances 12-month marketing exclusion for former self-excluded gamblers
Proposed Illinois rules would prohibit casino and sportsbook marketing for at least 12 months after customers complete self-exclusion.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
Connecticut’s orders require nine platforms to halt sports event contracts and other alleged unlicensed online gambling while permitting withdrawals.
Regulation
US appeals court rejects Kalshi bid to pause Utah gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves Kalshi exposed to Utah gambling enforcement while its appeal continues.
People moves
Sands China trains 42 employees in responsible gambling in Macau
Sands China’s training covers recognising gambling problems, communicating with affected customers and accessing support services.
Enforcement & compliance
Two former Conservative officials plead guilty in UK election betting case
Two former Conservative Party officials pleaded guilty to gambling fraud involving alleged use of confidential election-date information.
Enforcement & compliance
Former Conservative campaign chief admits cheating in election betting case
Proceedings continue against 10 other defendants following a former Conservative campaign chief’s admission of cheating over election bets.
Regulation
IGB proposes year-long marketing restriction for reinstated gamblers in Illinois
Operators would be barred from marketing to former self-excluded players for at least a year after they leave the programme.