Veikkaus and Viaplay launch Viabet in Finland and Denmark
The agreement gives Veikkaus a consumer-facing gambling brand in two markets from July 2027.
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Reports
Apuestas de Navarra joins Iconic Show Entertainment AIE
The registry entry records the betting operator’s participation in a business grouping focused on entertainment and music.
Texas Capital downgrades Full House Resorts to hold on debt concerns
The downgrade and financing uncertainties may affect investor assessments of Full House Resorts’ debt and planned casino project.
Tender
Masaf allocates up to €1.7m for Italian racecourse upgrades
Eligible racecourse operators can seek public capital grants for infrastructure, safety and technology upgrades.
Analysts see limited impact on Lottomatica from Italy’s 2027 budget measures
Investors should assess potential concession spending and gaming tax changes as Italy’s budget measures await parliamentary discussion.
directed share issue
Gaming Corps shareholders approve SEK8.36m directed share issue
The approved issue advances a capital raise, while rejection of the Svea Bank proposal leaves that debt-settlement plan unapproved.
Source: MFN Nordic (gambling)
GGL reportedly tightens Germany’s deposit-limit checks from 2027
Operators may need to change affordability checks and evidence processes before granting higher monthly deposit limits.
Macau statistics service reports 0.1% GDP growth in Q3 2026
The decline in gaming-service exports weighed on Macau’s economic growth despite gains in other tourism and construction activity.
IBIA warns Brazil betting ban may shift R$25bn offshore
Operators losing licensed status also lose mandatory suspicious-betting reporting duties under the framework described by IBIA.
Italy proposes reduced settlement of residual 2015 slot-network debts
Concessionaires must weigh potential debt reductions against instalment payments and waivers of legal claims.
Tender
Entre Ríos opens tender for repairs to IAFAS building
The repairs are intended to allow staff to return to offices evacuated as a preventive measure.
Spanish operators face reported payment-system changes
The reported changes may require operators in Spain to update payment systems and contact customers.
Chile Senate bill text details 22% tax and online betting advertising rules
Operators would need to account for the proposed tax regime and transitional restrictions on existing advertising contracts.
directed share issue
Gaming Corps allocates SEK36.8m directed share issue to investors
The completed issue provides capital to Gaming Corps while diluting existing shareholders by an estimated 28%.
Source: MFN Nordic (gambling)
Series G
Kalshi reportedly raises $1bn in Series G at $40bn valuation
Kalshi’s reported funding round and valuation give investors an update on the company’s financing and market value.
Paraguay proposes DINAJZAR regulator in gambling reform bill
The proposed operator cap and long digital concessions could shape market access if lawmakers approve the bill.
SAPAR warns proposed PREU rise could threaten small Italian machine operators
The proposal could raise operating costs for machine businesses, particularly smaller operators with less capacity to absorb them.
Blask report says offshore brands captured 84% of French gambling demand
The figures indicate that licensed operators may not be capturing the search interest recorded in France.
Spain sets online gambling payment and deposit-limit implementation dates
Operators face specified compliance dates and default deposit caps, while proposed promotion limits remain subject to legislative progress.
Star Entertainment engages WhiteHawk Capital Partners after AUSTRAC penalty
Investors can monitor Star’s lender engagement amid the review linked to the AUSTRAC penalty.
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.
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.
Kalshi caps monthly deposits at $2,500 for traders aged 18 to 20
The cap changes the monthly deposit limit for Kalshi traders aged 18 to 20.
Mozambique sets online casino rules to take effect on 20 November
Operators seeking a Mozambican concession must meet new capital, ownership and local-incorporation requirements.
Acquisition
Games Global acquires majority stake in Wishbone Games
Games Global’s majority stake gives it control of Wishbone Games, replacing the co-founders as persons with significant control.