Regulation
Brazilian betting authorisations expire as Supreme Court weighs emergency measure
Operators face expiring authorisations while the Supreme Court considers whether to uphold, suspend or distinguish the measure.
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Deals & M&A
Betfair reportedly prepares to exit Italy as affiliate programme ends
The affiliate change gives partners a deadline to remove Italian promotional content, while the timing of Betfair’s service closure remains unspecified.
Enforcement & compliance
Jeju proposes three-month suspension for Gold Mountain Casino over cheating allegations
Operators face a possible three-month gaming halt, though mitigating circumstances could shorten the suspension.
Enforcement & compliance
Bari prosecutors seek trial for 102 people over slot and VLT money laundering
Prosecutors allege slot and VLT proceeds were laundered via winning-ticket purchases, exposing operators' controls to judicial scrutiny.
Deals & M&A
Estelarbet adds Zitro Digital games to its online platform in Chile
The deal expands the games available in Estelarbet’s online casino for customers in Chile.
Deals & M&A
Betfair ends Italian affiliate programme as Flutter prepares market exit
Affiliates must remove Italian promotional content by 29 October, and Betfair's exchange, sportsbook and casino operations are winding down in the market.
Enforcement & compliance
Bari prosecutors seek trial of 102 over alleged clan-linked gaming halls
Prosecutors allege the organisation helped mafia clans control gaming halls and video lotteries for money laundering.
Regulation
AGSI's Guitto seeks clarity on wallet withdrawals at dual-mandate PVRs
Retailers with payment mandates need clarity on whether ADM's withdrawal ban covers their cash e-wallet services.
Regulation
Boca Juniors may face Brazil fines over Betsson shirt logo
Foreign clubs and competition organisers face legal uncertainty over betting sponsorships displayed at events in Brazil under the new ban.
Regulation
ANJL survey finds Brazil betting ban shifted one in five players to illegal market
The poll shows about one in five former bettors moved to illegal sites, informing channelisation and enforcement decisions.
Regulation
ANJL/Nexus poll finds betting ban shifted 1% of first-round voters
Poll shows only about 1% of electorate changed candidate because of the ban, informing operators' political risk.
Deals & M&A
StarVegas prices Lecce-Juventus Over 0,5 at 8.00 in new-customer offer
Operators tie new-customer acquisition to a low-risk market, paying the enhanced portion as bonus credit.
Deals & M&A
AdmiralBet prices Inter-Fiorentina double chance 1X at 8.00
Operators add a corner-based incentive to a low-odds market, delivering enhanced value as bonus credit.
Deals & M&A
StarVegas prices Lazio-Parma Over 0,5 at 8.00 for new customers
Operators use enhanced odds on a near-certain market to draw new customers, paying the uplift as bonus credit.
Deals & M&A
AdmiralBet prices Napoli-Roma Over 0,5 at 8.00 with shots-on-target bonus
Operators pair enhanced odds with a performance-based bonus, adding cost and complexity for new-customer acquisition.
Licences & markets
IG Group targets UK prediction market launch in 2027
A Gambling Commission licence would let IG add prediction markets to its UK consumer offering.
Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA target merger completion by Q2 2027
The joint plan sets a second-quarter 2027 completion target for incorporating CIRSA into Lottomatica.
Deals & M&A
IG Group plans UK prediction markets launch after Underdog deal
IG's UK prediction markets plan follows its Underdog acquisition and Gambling Commission licence application.
Licences & markets
BetCity's former owners secure Finnish licence for SuomiVeto
Experienced founders securing an early Finnish licence signals new competition before the 2027 market opening.
Deals & M&A
Betsson posts record EUR116.1m Latin America revenue in Q3 2026
Record Latin America revenue alongside falling group profit shows tax and cost pressure offsetting growth.
Deals & M&A
Cibelae marks 38 years with 87% regional market share and sets 2027 agenda
Planned AI alerts and lower certification costs could reshape compliance costs and integrity requirements across Latin America.
Regulation
Argentine court orders Trewelyn to pay Esquel casino staff March wages
Wage and severance orders plus stalled reopening add cost and legal uncertainty for the operator and licensing bidders.
Deals & M&A
Novomatic Colombia exhibits linked progressive games at GAT Bogotá 2026
The exhibition gives suppliers a regional showcase for linked progressive content as operators in Colombia weigh cabinet and game investments.
Regulation
MGA and MCCAA sign MoU to coordinate player protection
The framework clarifies how complaints spanning gaming and consumer remits are handled, reducing gaps for licensees.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Deals & M&A
New York Lottery wins five first prizes at NASPL Awards 2026
The awards signal which lottery marketing campaigns peers in North America are recognising.