Brazil lottery and betting tax take reaches R$11.1bn in first nine months of 2026
The figures cover the last full month before the 25 September measure, so operators and investors face an unclear tax base once its fiscal effect appears.
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Spielbank Berlin opens applications for eight-week croupier roulette course
The recruitment signals continued demand for trained roulette dealers at Berlin's state casino as it staffs tables from February 2027.
Poland weighs ending Totalizator Sportowy monopoly to unlock gambling potential
Ending Totalizator Sportowy's monopoly would reshape market access for operators and suppliers in Poland.
FLEXIFAI highlights local expertise in Africa’s iGaming payments market
Operators entering these markets may need local expertise and ongoing adaptation alongside payment technology.
Soft2Bet sets out transaction monitoring and risk-flag governance for AML
It clarifies that risk flags prompt review rather than AML conclusions, informing how operators design observable monitoring governance.
IG Group plans UK prediction markets launch after Underdog deal
IG's UK prediction markets plan follows its Underdog acquisition and Gambling Commission licence application.
California voters show support for tribal-casino sports betting, poll says
The findings indicate differing voter views on land-based and online sports betting in California.
Bristol candidates seek a larger share of Hard Rock Casino tax revenue
A change to the revenue allocation would affect Bristol and other localities sharing casino tax receipts.
CGIA Mestre and As.Tro to present sixth Italian gambling study on 13 November
Regional and channel data plus illegal-market findings give operators and suppliers a reference ahead of regulatory debate.
Cibelae marks 38 years with 87% regional market share and sets 2027 agenda
Planned AI alerts and lower certification costs could reshape compliance costs and integrity requirements across Latin America.
Prediction markets could seek sportsbook licences if Supreme Court rules against contracts
A Supreme Court loss could push prediction market operators into state-licensed sports betting, reshaping competition.
LendingTree analysis puts US lottery ticket spending at $110.4bn in 2024
The figures provide operators and lottery stakeholders with a measure of US ticket spending and variation between states.
MGA and MCCAA sign MoU to coordinate player protection
The framework clarifies how complaints spanning gaming and consumer remits are handled, reducing gaps for licensees.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Flávio Bolsonaro signals bet-sector fix but stops short of restoring authorisation
Operators and clubs face uncertainty as Bolsonaro did not commit to restoring betting companies' authorisation.
Flávio Bolsonaro reported to call Flamengo president after Brazil bets ban
Clubs and betting operators face an uncertain path to restored authorisation, with the provisional measure still awaiting congressional review.
SARGF and Free State board promote gambling-harm awareness in South Africa
The outreach addresses player protection and illegal gambling risks in a province where licensed venues operate.
IBGE approves dedicated CNAE code for public lotteries from 2028
A dedicated classification gives state lottery concessionaires a distinct economic code affecting tax treatment and distribution-partner eligibility.
AMLA completes three EU anti-money-laundering technical standards for July 2027
Online gambling operators face changes to electronic customer identification and group-wide controls once the standards are approved and the AMLR applies.
Bookmakers keep Flavio Bolsonaro at 1.23 for Brazil runoff
The runoff's outcome could decide whether Brazil's two-month online betting ban is extended or lapses.
Appointment
Dabble appoints Andrei Goutnik as CTO
Goutnik’s appointment fills Dabble’s vacant technology chief role amid the chief executive’s announced departure.
Acquisition
SkyCity invites takeover proposals while preparing two New Zealand online licences
A structured sale process could change ownership of SkyCity's New Zealand casinos while it seeks a foothold in the country's regulated online market.
Spain launches player portal and tests central deposit limits ahead of March 2027
Operators must query the central system before accepting deposits and refuse those breaching shared limits once the rules take effect in March 2027.
Six US states participate in interstate online poker agreement
Operators considering interstate poker need to account for the agreement’s participating states and state-level approval requirements.
EMB Mission Bound agrees €4.1m deal for 51% of Cyprus's MegaBet Plus
The deal gives EMB a licensed Cyprus retail and online presence, pending National Betting Authority approval expected in Q1 2027.
Acquisition
Evoke reports £406m Q3 revenue as Bally's Intralot takeover advances
The revenue decline and pending takeover shape the outlook for Evoke's UK and international brands.