Regulation
Buenos Aires Senate committee hears blocs on online gambling bill
The committee's consultations will shape the rules operators would face in Buenos Aires province's online gambling market.
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Deals & M&A
ProntoPaga to halt services for Chile betting houses owing VAT
Chilean online operators relying on ProntoPaga face payment disruption unless they settle VAT obligations with the tax authority.
Enforcement & compliance
Chile's LNB provisionally suspends Stan Scott over alleged betting network
The case shows sports bodies applying provisional integrity suspensions while betting-related disciplinary procedures run across jurisdictions.
Regulation
Chile's Subtel faces three court challenges and six appeals over betting site blocks
Operators and regulators face legal challenges and domain-shifting evasion as Chile enforces blocking without a dedicated online gambling law.
Deals & M&A
SiGMA World 2026 returns to Rome under advancing regulated gaming theme
The event's regulatory attendance and cross-sector format give operators and suppliers a venue to discuss licensing and compliance.
Deals & M&A
Altenar extends Early Payout to ice hockey 1X2 markets
Altenar's Early Payout now covers ice hockey 1X2 markets, giving operators another sportsbook feature for eligible bets.
Regulation
Germany backs first German Pavilion at IAAPA London under VDFU patronage
The pavilion signals first state recognition for amusement and leisure operators, though funding remains far below the €125m games programme.
Regulation
Peru retains 7% of World Cup 2026 betting traffic gain, report says
Peru kept only 7% of added World Cup betting traffic, signaling tournament spikes may not persist for operators.
Regulation
Rinconada mayor asks Chile's SII to audit Casino Enjoy debt of CLP2bn
The Rinconada mayor's request puts municipal scrutiny of Casino Enjoy's CLP2bn debt before Chilean regulators and investors.
Regulation
Brazil bill 5.587/2026 proposes refunds for losses on illegal betting sites
Bill 5.587/2026 would create a refund route for bettors' losses on illegal platforms, a liability signal for operators.
Deals & M&A
CONI and Sisal lottery funds first Italia Team climbing wall
The lottery links a gambling product to national Olympic funding, giving operators a model for sport-linked revenue and reputational positioning.
People moves
Greece's EEEP begins recruitment for new inspection and enforcement unit
A dedicated enforcement division gives the Greek regulator more capacity to pursue compliance breaches by licensed operators.
People moves
ADM opens selection for two senior management posts
ADM's two senior appointments will shape legal enforcement and Friuli Venezia Giulia oversight from December 2026.
Tenders & awards
Chile's SCJ relaunches tenders for two casino permits
Chile's SCJ reopens two casino permit tenders, giving operators a 120-working-day window including the Aysén reserve quota.
Regulation
Report: UK machine games duty rise expected to be smaller than feared
A smaller-than-expected machine games duty rise would limit cost increases for UK operators running gaming machines.
Regulation
ADM reports €2.82bn gambling revenue to Treasury in Q2 2026
ADM's Q2 figures give operators and investors a read on gambling's €2.82bn Treasury contribution and enforcement activity.
Regulation
Quaest poll to test whether betting ban swayed Lula-Bolsonaro runoff vote
The result will show whether Brazil's betting restrictions carry electoral weight as the runoff approaches on 25 October.
Regulation
ADM reports Italy gaming revenue at €2.82bn in Q2 2026, down 4.85%
Falling quarterly gaming tax revenue shapes operator cost and compliance planning in Italy's second quarter.
Deals & M&A
Imagine Live partners with Microgame as first Italian aggregator
Microgame's aggregator deal gives more than 35 licensed Italian operators access to Imagine Live's localised live-casino content.
Enforcement & compliance
PointsBet Canada accepts two-day suspension over Jontay Porter bets
The settlement shows Ontario operators face enforcement for failing to detect suspicious betting patterns on their platforms.
Regulation
Utah sues Kalshi to block prediction markets and recover up to $61.2m
Utah's Kalshi suit tests whether state gambling law can force prediction-market operators to geofence and disgorge fees.
People moves
Italy's ADM opens applications for two senior director posts
Applications close 28 October 2026, so candidates for ADM's legal and Friuli directorates must act before the deadline.
Regulation
Bristol study finds shirt sponsorship ban cuts gambling messages 10.5%
The findings question whether voluntary sponsorship restrictions meaningfully reduce betting marketing exposure for regulators weighing statutory advertising rules.
Regulation
Germany's GwG rules require trained anti-money-laundering officers for gambling
Operators must appoint qualified money-laundering officers who conduct risk analyses and report suspicious transactions to the FIU.
Regulation
Corte dei Conti reports €200m fall in gaming revenue in first eight months of 2026
Gaming tax revenue fell about €200m in eight months while overall tax revenue rose 2.6% to €398.8bn.