Regulation
Cyprus sports betting turnover rises 11% to €329.8m in Q2 2026
Operators and suppliers can gauge Cypriot demand expanding across both retail and online channels in Q2 2026.
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People moves
Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries appoint Andreas Bierwirth as CEO
The leadership change matters to investors and regulators as Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries install a new chief executive.
Deals & M&A
Bull Gaming reports higher takings from Bank and Bonus Persistence games
The supplier's claimed takings gains and 2027 pipeline give operators and distributors a signal on the appeal of its refreshed slot line in Italy.
Regulation
Pennsylvania gambling revenue reaches $555m in September
The monthly total gives operators and investors a gauge of growth in one of the largest US gambling markets.
Regulation
Bets spent R$2.12bn on Brazilian TV before advertising ban, Tunad finds
Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 banned fixed-odds betting operations and advertising, with broadcasters given until 5 October to pull spots.
Deals & M&A
Svenska Spel net gaming revenue rises 1% to SEK1,898m in Q3
The result shows modest growth at Sweden's state-owned operator as investors and rivals assess its competitive position.
Licences & markets
Big Daddy Gaming secures UK supplier licence from Gambling Commission
The UK supplier licence gives operators another approved slot supplier and adds the UK to the studio's existing licences.
People moves
Casinos Austria names Andreas Bierwirth as CEO-designate ahead of concession award
Bierwirth succeeds Erwin van Lambaart, whose five-year contract expires, leaving a two-member executive board with Martin Škopek.
Regulation
Merola proposes higher gambling tax to fund fuel support measures
The deputy proposed financing economic support measures in the fuel decree by raising taxes on gambling.
Regulation
Ohio regulator warns licensees over prediction market support
The commission ordered licensees to stop supporting such platforms and confirm compliance by 30 October.
Deals & M&A
Quigioco wins omnichannel operator award at EGR Italy Awards 2026
The jury cited integration across its 136 points of sale, PVR recharge points and the Quigioco.it platform.
Regulation
Gambling Commission removed 266,667 URLs in 2025/26, Gardner says
The regulator reported 397,527 URLs to search engines and saw 266,667 removed in the year to March 2026.
Enforcement & compliance
ACMA fines Picklebet A$19,800 over bets from self-excluded customer
The second ACMA penalty against Picklebet in 2026 signals sustained scrutiny of how Australian operators handle self-exclusion and BetStop registrations.
Regulation
Gambling Commission acting CEO defends financial risk assessments against criticism
Operators face continued scrutiny of financial risk assessment reforms, with the regulator defending the checks as affecting a small share of accounts.
People moves
Kalamba Games' Giovanna Calà wins Malta business award
The award shows iGaming content firms feature among Malta's business community, with Kalamba's Calà recognised.
Regulation
Codici says court upholds Decreto Dignità advertising ban
The upheld Decreto Dignità ban confirms advertising restrictions, while AGCOM may reduce the minimum penalty where manifestly disproportionate.
Deals & M&A
De Druiventros reviews first year running own Dutch casino
The case shows Dutch gambling tax rising to 37.8% in 2026 pressures margins for a small land-based casino.
Deals & M&A
Las Vegas Sands reports 3.5% revenue fall to $3.22bn in Q3 2026
A casino-revenue-led decline at a major operator signals softer trading conditions that suppliers and investors will watch.
Licences & markets
Random State launches first US iLottery game with Virginia Lottery
The launch gives Virginia Lottery players a new game type and marks another route for European studios into US iLottery.
Regulation
New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gaming rules for online operators
Operators in New Jersey must now meet enforceable standards for identifying at-risk players and delivering phased interventions, replacing voluntary best practices.
Regulation
Italian tax court upholds income tax recovery over three betting computers
The ruling shows Italian tax assessments over betting terminals can extend to a company's partners, raising compliance risk.
Regulation
La Seu d'Urgell backs plan curbing gaming halls and extends licence freeze to 2027
The urban-planning route gives Spanish municipalities a lever to restrict gaming-hall openings beyond sectoral licensing rules, affecting operators' expansion plans.
Deals & M&A
Castilla y León gaming congress closes with call for sector dialogue
A regional government director cited adaptation, generational handover and talent as key gaming-company challenges.
Deals & M&A
Innovative Technology promotes MyCheckr age estimation to UK retailers ahead of tobacco ban
Innovative Technology is offering MyCheckr age estimation to UK retailers before the tobacco ban takes effect.
Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming launches Devil Fire Twins slot in Italy with 15,000x maximum win
The release gives Italian operators a new TaDa title with fixed jackpots and a 15,000x maximum win to add to their portfolios.