LOTBA presents Polymarket case at international gambling regulators’ conference
The case raises regulatory concerns about prediction platforms and the user safeguards expected of authorised operators.
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Reports
ESMA warns VPNs can bypass Polymarket and Kalshi location blocks in the EU
Operators and regulators face uncertainty over how prediction-market products are classified and whether geographic blocks protect restricted markets.
Appointment
Ida López joins IAGR board during annual conference in Peru
López’s appointment gives Argentine lottery bodies a place in IAGR’s international regulatory discussions.
Tender
Chile’s SCJ opens casino licence competition for national and Aysén permits
Operators have a defined deadline to bid for two casino permits, including the reserved Aysén position.
Hellenic Gaming Commission outlines Greece's land-based and online market
Operators and suppliers can use the regulator's overview of licensed market categories and operator status.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Illinois Gaming Board proposes self-exclusion rules for 50,141 terminals
Terminal operators may need to support identity checks and player-set limits if the proposed rules are adopted.
Brazilian measure threatens 85 betting authorisations worth R$2.55bn
Operators risk losing paid authorisations without reimbursement, while disruption to real-time monitoring and legal uncertainty could follow.
Federal government requests blocks on 13,241 illegal betting sites in Brazil
Operators and regulators face continuing enforcement challenges because blocked sites can reappear through new domains and access routes.
Results
Marina Bay Sands reports $590 million Q3 2026 adjusted property EBITDA
Lower non-rolling chip win rates coincided with declines in EBITDA, net revenue and casino revenue at the resort.
DraftKings will not offer prediction markets in sports-betting states, CEO says
DraftKings' split strategy keeps its sports-betting licences intact while preserving a stake in prediction markets if courts uphold them.
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.
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.
Nevada commission approves Ruffin and Lanni for casino executive roles
The approvals establish which senior executives may serve in key roles at Nevada casino properties.
AGSI urges Italy to reject tax rises in 2027-2029 budget
AGSI's proposed payout and levy changes would directly alter land-based operators' tax and payout economics.
Attorneys say states cannot regulate federal event contracts
A pending Supreme Court case will decide whether prediction markets face state gaming regulation.
EGT tops Bulgaria intellectual property map for second year
Ranking first again gives operators a benchmark of Bulgarian gaming technology application activity.
Tender
Amapá plans 20-year state lottery concession through bidding
A 20-year lottery concession would give the winning bidder long-term control of state lottery services in Amapá.
ReferOn wins silver affiliate platform award at Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026
Silver award for ReferOn's affiliate management platform signals recognition as its roadmap focuses on simplifying daily operations.
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.
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.
Licence
IG Group targets UK prediction market launch in 2027
A Gambling Commission licence would let IG add prediction markets to its UK consumer offering.
Vitória president criticises betting ban, cites multi-million-reais gap
Brazilian operators and clubs face uncertainty over sponsorship revenue if betting restrictions affect football financing.
Wynn and Encore unions dispute stalled contract talks as strike nears day 50
The dispute affects staffing and operations at Encore Boston Harbor, while the reported strike coincides with lower casino revenue.
Results
Aristocrat previews Buffalo Ultimate Stampede mobile game for Q1 2027
The planned launch gives operators a stated timeframe for a new Aristocrat digital game.
FanDuel defends VIP videos in response to US lawmakers
FanDuel’s account and lawmakers’ concerns put the operator’s VIP practices and safeguards under scrutiny.