SBC establishes regulatory advisory board for international gaming markets
The board creates a new forum for regulatory and industry representatives to discuss policy challenges across markets.
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Francesco Rodano says AI can flag gambling risk weeks or months ahead
Earlier risk alerts can give operators more time to intervene before gambling difficulties worsen.
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Malawi gaming authority seeks bids for five-year monitoring system contract
The procurement could determine the monitoring system used across Malawi’s gaming, lottery and sports-betting operators.
Brazil sets 0.5% selective tax rate for lottery and betting contests
The rate sets a 2027 tax obligation for lottery and betting operators covered by the measure.
Calabria court upholds police refusal of betting and VLT licence in Rosarno
The ruling leaves the police refusal in place, preventing the proposed betting and VLT venue from opening for now.
Argentine provinces regulate online gambling under a decentralised model
The patchwork of provincial rules and proposed national restrictions affects operators' market access and compliance requirements.
Italian senator proposes exemptions for historic amusement machines
Museums and cultural organisations could face different compliance requirements for qualifying historic machines if the bill advances.
Brazilian Congress has not begun review of betting-ban measure after 40 days
The measure’s uncertain progress leaves operators facing an unresolved proposed ban and a potential expiry deadline.
Brazilian industry representatives warn betting ban could expand illegal market
A shift to unlicensed platforms could weaken the monitoring and consumer safeguards supported by regulated operators.
NOVOMATIC Spain and Epsilon Games Media present Symphony in the Basque Country
The presentation introduces operators in the Basque Country to a new bar gaming product and cabinet combination.
Spain’s Court of Audit seeks further details on €3.539bn in unclaimed prizes
The findings put pressure on Spain’s state lottery to explain prize accounting and document payment records.
Izquierda Unida seeks tighter gambling venue rules in Andalusia
The proposals could affect gambling venues’ locations, advertising, inspections and sector taxation in Andalusia.
Spain's parliament dissolution ends progress on gambling initiatives
The expired initiatives will not proceed through the dissolved parliament, although the DGOJ deposit-limit proposal has been pursued separately.
Minas Gerais audit court suspends R$32m in planned football club sponsorships
The suspension blocks planned state-company sponsorship payments to the three clubs unless the decision changes.
Galicia proposes 18-month minimum before ending certain gaming-machine authorisations
The proposed rules would affect how venues manage machine authorisations and access-control compliance.
AGCO proposes 60-day liquor licence suspension for Toronto bar
The proposal concerns alleged over-service and sets out a 15-day window for the bar to challenge the action.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Lottomatica reports €1.72bn revenue and 32.4% online share
The results show online growth alongside a proposed merger that still requires approvals.
Italian senator proposes exemptions for historic amusement machines
If enacted, the proposal could change compliance requirements for operators displaying qualifying historic machines free of charge.
Red Rock Resorts reports third-quarter loss as analysts maintain buy views
Investors can weigh Red Rock’s earnings shortfall against analyst assessments of its Las Vegas locals business and increased capital spending outlook.
Admiral Pay representative questions traceability of cash gambling deposits
The criticism raises compliance concerns for operators considering limited-spend instruments for customer deposits.
Italian MP challenges 2027 gaming tax measures and PREU increase
Gaming concessionaires face a dispute over proposed PREU increases before land-based reform, alongside projected additional revenue cited by Vaccari.
MEF reports €308m online instant-lottery sales in Italy for first nine months
Operators and regulators can assess the segment’s scale against Italy’s wider public gaming market.
Results
Kambi lifts Q3 revenue 23% to €46m as Brazil ban impact remains limited
Operators and investors can assess Kambi’s growth and limited expected financial exposure to Brazil’s online betting ban.
Italian MP de Bertoldi questions tax balance between slots and online gambling
Potential changes to budget-bill taxes could affect the tax treatment and economic conditions of gaming operators.
Italian lawmakers withdraw query on six online instant-win lotteries
The withdrawal leaves the separate Democratic Party question as the next stated parliamentary step on the six online lotteries.