Deals & M&A
PatePlay adds Pure Ecstasy slot to Codere.it catalogue
The addition expands the slot line-up available to Codere.it players in the Italian regulated market.
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Reports
Regulation
Van Veldhoven to revisit Trimbos advice on Dutch deposit-return lottery
The minister's review keeps regulatory scrutiny on the deposit-return lottery's gambling-harm risks, without a commitment to halt it.
Enforcement & compliance
ACMA warns AFL players over promoting illegal gambling services
The warning signals closer scrutiny of influencer promotion arrangements for operators and suppliers using social media personalities in Australia.
Regulation
CFTC advisory urges prediction exchanges to identify mention-market insiders
The advisory urges prediction-market exchanges to identify controllers and insiders linked to mention, attendance and interaction contracts.
Deals & M&A
FDJ United reports 8.6% fall in Dutch GGR for first nine months
The Dutch GGR fall, alongside a UK drop and higher gambling taxes, shows pressure on FDJ United's revenue.
Deals & M&A
Löwen Dart hosts wholesale partners to present ranking and HB10 updates
The nationwide ranking and HB10 software updates give Löwen Dart wholesale partners new sales tools.
Deals & M&A
SPiCE International 2026 to address Asian regulation and growth in Cebu
The conference programme covers regulated-market access and player protection, with speakers discussing compliance and growth.
Deals & M&A
Pythia Sports joins NYCE marketplace with horse and greyhound racing offer
The certification gives sportsbook operators a single integration for Pythia's racing trading, pricing and risk-management product.
Deals & M&A
Betsson posts record €326.5m Q3 revenue as Italy hits all-time high
Record revenue alongside a 23% EBITDA fall and lower net profit shows growth came at higher cost for Betsson.
Regulation
Gambling Commission reports 266,667 illegal gambling URLs removed in 2025/2026
The funding and removal figures show the scale of resources the UK regulator is directing at unlicensed operators that compete with licensees.
Regulation
Spain's DGOJ sets cross-operator deposit limits and launches Player Portal
Cross-operator limits require Spanish licensees to coordinate deposit data centrally, changing compliance and responsible-gambling processes for multi-platform players.
Deals & M&A
Betsson Q3 revenue rises 10% to record €326.5m on Latin America growth
Results show Latin America driving growth while falling margins and profit test Betsson's ability to sustain returns for investors.
Deals & M&A
Play'n GO launches Wrappin' More Gold slot with three Collect & Win bonuses
New slot releases expand suppliers' content portfolios, giving operators fresh titles to differentiate their casino lobbies.
Funding
Catena Media invests in Collectbase through new venture arm
The move gives Catena Media a stake in the emerging US rips vertical as it seeks alternative revenue sources after operational setbacks in traditional iGaming.
Deals & M&A
DELULU Gaming reaches 300,000 players and 500 operators in first months
The studio's rapid operator reach and stated interest in Brazil, Africa and sweepstakes signal where its distribution and product strategy may compete for operator partnerships.
Deals & M&A
RG24seven launches RG-FRONTLINE AML training for casino frontline staff
The programme targets the staff-level AML training that US federal rules require, an area where Nevada regulators fined four Strip operators a combined $32.3m in 2025.
Regulation
Boca Juniors Betsson shirt sponsorship at Maracanã sparks Brazil legal debate
The case tests whether Brazil's advertising ban reaches foreign clubs and broadcasters, raising compliance risk for operators with cross-border sponsorship deals.
Regulation
US commercial gaming revenue falls 0.6% in August as sports betting drops 15.6%
The AGA said prediction markets and unlicensed skill-machine and sweepstakes operators reduced state gaming tax collections, which fell 1.5% to $1.46bn.
Regulation
Polymarket sues Ohio over sports betting licensing rules
The case tests whether federal prediction-market oversight can override state sports betting licensing, affecting operators' compliance exposure in Ohio.
Regulation
Ted Cruz to file bill giving states control over sports prediction markets
The bill would let states and tribes decide whether prediction markets may offer sports contracts, changing how CFTC-registered exchanges such as Kalshi operate nationwide.
Regulation
New Jersey mandates player monitoring and intervention rules for online gambling
Operators in New Jersey must now build trigger-based monitoring, tiered interventions and account suspension or closure procedures into their responsible gambling systems.
People moves
Casinos Austria names Andreas Bierwirth CEO as Erwin van Lambaart steps down in March 2027
The leadership change comes as Casinos Austria prepares for the re-award of the lottery and casino concessions underpinning its business.
Regulation
Maine iGaming rules face fourth publication if major changes made
The rulemaking timeline and licensing build-out determine when operators and suppliers can enter Maine's new online casino market.
Deals & M&A
Aristocrat Interactive launches NeoGames eInstants with Kentucky Lottery
The rollout gives the Kentucky Lottery new digital content to sustain a funding stream that supports state education scholarships.
Tenders & awards
Veikkaus awards €1.99m advisory services contract
The €1.99m award shows professional services suppliers Veikkaus's external advisory spend.
Source: TED