Merkur Bets launches EveryMatrix platform across Danish retail and online operations
EveryMatrix’s Danish deployment spans Merkur Bets’ retail and online operations, with further Merkur brand migrations planned across three countries.
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Sogei presents AI system to identify gambling websites for potential blocking in Italy
The system identifies websites for further checks before authorities consider blocking them in the gambling and tobacco sectors.
KingWins launches US social gaming brand with nearly 5,000 games
GameBridge powers KingWins’ US social gaming launch, spanning nearly 5,000 games, Originals, player-versus-player poker and a social sportsbook.
Internacional brings Shopee back as shirt sponsor after betting ban
The deal shows a club replacing betting sponsorship with a non-gambling commercial partner.
Greece’s gaming commission outlines licence framework across gambling sectors
The framework sets out licensing and certification requirements for operators and suppliers in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Singapore’s GRA outlines increased use of artificial intelligence in regulation
Singapore’s GRA is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to support regulation and improve regulatory effectiveness.
Gambling Commission sets new rules for British gaming machines from 2027
Operators must update new machines for session information and game-design rules, while existing machines are exempt.
Coinbase agrees to halt sports-event contracts in Michigan under regulatory settlement
Operators should note Coinbase will stop listing new sports markets and close all outstanding sports trades in Michigan.
Italy’s Council of State overturns restriction on betting recharge points in associations
The ruling may allow authorised clubs and associations to host betting recharge points despite ADM’s previous restriction.
Finland prohibits MagicPoro from targeting local players
MagicPoro’s prohibition and conditional fine demonstrate enforcement against unlawful targeting of Finnish players.
Van Bruggen says KSA can enforce casino identity check requirements
Casino operators face enforcement action if they fail to meet identity check requirements intended to prevent access by Cruks registrants.
Italy’s UIF details updated suspicious-transaction reporting instructions for gambling operators
Gambling operators subject to reporting obligations may need to align suspicious-transaction assessments with the updated instructions.
Results
Underdog doubles Q3 revenue as IG cuts 2026 outlook
Investors face doubled Underdog Q3 revenue alongside IG’s lowered 2026 outlook ahead of deal completion.
Hard Rock Bet sponsors $5m slots tournament across four markets
The event links online casino play with a live final and a $5 million prize pool across four markets.
Tender
TED reports adesso SE wins lottery software award in Germany
The award identifies adesso SE as the supplier selected for a lottery solution.
Source: TED
ANJ and ARPP renew cooperation on gambling advertising oversight
The renewed agreement strengthens gambling advertising oversight and brings monetisable digital-object games within cooperation.
Source: ANJ (France)
Kentucky HHR revenue rises 4.1% in September
Operators and suppliers can track per-machine performance across Kentucky HHR venues as new capacity such as Marshall Yards reshapes same-store comparisons.
Hungary removes SZTFH concession powers and orders file transfer within 30 days
The change reallocates oversight of gambling-related concession procedures and transfers associated records to the state-assets minister.
Italy’s UIF issues updated suspicious-transaction reporting instructions for gambling providers
Gambling service providers must follow the UIF’s updated standards for clear, timely and reliable suspicious-transaction reports.
CFTC and states dispute authority over prediction markets
Oversight of prediction markets remains contested between the CFTC and state gaming regulators as sports event contracts expand.
Acquisition
DraftKings shares climb as Bank of America upgrades to buy
The upgrade signals a changed analyst view on DraftKings' valuation after a sharp share-price decline.
Don Davis introduces bill banning candidates from trading on their own elections
Federal candidates would face financial penalties for trading prediction market contracts on their own elections under the proposed legislation.
Acquisition
Deutsche Bank upgrades Boyd Gaming and Penn Entertainment to buy
The rating changes and revised price targets may inform investor assessments of both casino operators.
IAGR and NAGRA urge US Supreme Court review of sports event contracts
The court’s decision could affect how state gambling rules and safeguards apply to sports event contracts.
Gambling Commission welcomes Allwyn player protections for National Lottery
Operators must account for the regulator’s expectations for player protection across online and retail lottery channels.