Brazil betting ban contrasts with licensing models across Latin America
Operators and suppliers face differing licensing and enforcement frameworks across the region's markets.
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Reports
Massachusetts Gaming Commission requests operators’ details on AI use
Licensed operators must disclose their AI and machine-learning use to the Commission by its deadline.
Receita Federal secretary forecasts replacement tax revenue after Brazil betting ban
The ban affects betting tax receipts and statutory allocations to public services, which BNLData says the government’s loss estimate excludes.
Licence
Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
AGCOM approves 2026–2028 anti-corruption plan covering gambling-ad monitoring
The plan identifies AGCOM units responsible for monitoring gambling advertising and handling related sanctions.
Kaizen Gaming guarantees Betano jobs until Congress votes on Brazil betting measure
Betano employees’ jobs are guaranteed only until Congress decides whether to validate the provisional measure.
Ireland omits EU online gambling tax from proposed budget negotiating document
The proposed negotiating document excludes an EU-wide online gambling tax from the draft budget negotiations.
Brazil betting shutdown prompts suppliers to reconsider investments
Brazil’s shutdown has prompted suppliers to review investments and seek other revenue sources while struggling to adjust business plans.
EEEP reviews VIP programmes and identity checks in Greece
The review could affect operators’ VIP management and how they identify players seeking self-exclusion.
Results
BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% despite decline in active customers
BetMGM's revenue grew across iGaming and online sports betting despite fewer active customers.
Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
Robinhood Derivatives faces a 16 October compliance deadline for Ohio’s cease-and-desist order concerning sports-event contracts.
Stake Italy says revised concession regime leaves 52 licensed domains
The revised regime changes the licensed market’s scale and adds compliance costs for operators such as Stake.
Brazil appeals court revokes Stake injunction against fixed-odds gambling ban
Stake's removal from the Brazilian market alongside licensed rivals leaves operators reliant on court and congressional outcomes to resume activity.
Italy’s Court of Auditors reports €200m fall in gaming revenue over eight months
The reported decline provides investors and policymakers with a measure of gaming revenue performance in Italy.
Italian commission reports betting brands sponsor 24% of top European football clubs
The findings describe betting sponsorship exposure and differing national approaches to funding sport through betting revenue.
Betfred records £64m pre-tax profit for 2025-26
Retail supplied £544m of Betfred’s £995.6m turnover despite a declining shop estate, highlighting its contribution for investors.
Kalshi expands tribal partnerships as gaming-law disputes continue
The partnerships create commercial opportunities for tribal operators while legal disputes over sports event contracts remain unresolved.
TRF-3 suspends Stake injunction allowing operations under Brazil betting ban
Without the injunction, Stake’s Brazilian operations face the betting ban and uncertainty over enforcement.
ICG reportedly puts Buzz Bingo up for sale
Buzz Bingo’s reported sale process coincides with its chief executive’s warning that an MGD tax increase would cause club closures.
Las Vegas Sands reaffirms Macau commitment and rejects prediction market expansion
Sands remains committed to Macau despite slowing gaming revenue, while ruling out expansion into prediction markets.
Alberta government expands betting competition to tackle illegal platforms
Alberta places commercial competition at the centre of its strategy to counter illegal betting platforms.
Brazilian authorities address alleged illegal betting platform Vorcaro777
The case concerns alleged illegal betting activity and the enforcement challenges posed by opaque company structures.
Licence
NFA grants FanDuel FCM licence for US prediction market business
The licence could increase FanDuel’s control over its prediction market business without authorising it to operate its own designated exchange.
Mincetur closes illegal betting and slot venues in Lambayeque and Huánuco
The closures remove unauthorised betting and gaming equipment from two Peruvian regions, including machines intended for minors.
Source: Mincetur (Peru)
Kalshi reportedly investigates trades on Trump spokesperson appointment
The inquiry concerns how Kalshi addresses potentially informed trading on contracts tied to government appointments.