AGCOM media director proposes whitelist for legal gambling advertising
The proposal could shape how social platforms distinguish authorised gambling advertisers from illegal operators.
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Nebraska casinos report $25.9 million September revenue, up 17.9%
Revenue growth across slots, table games and retail sports betting gives operators and investors a snapshot of Nebraska casino activity.
Stifel note shows US sportsbook handle outpacing prediction market taker volume
The gap suggests mainstream sports bettors still favour traditional sportsbooks, limiting prediction platforms' share gains from established operators.
SPA flags money-laundering prevention failures in Blaze betting flows
Operators and suppliers should expect closer SPA scrutiny of anti-money-laundering controls after failures found in Blaze betting flows.
Appointment
Strive Gaming appoints Ian Freeman as chief operating officer
Operators relying on Strive Gaming's player account management should note its new COO leading artificial intelligence adoption.
Greece's EEEP to recruit 40 enforcement staff in illegal gambling drive
Operators face expanded enforcement capacity and tougher penalties as Greece targets a black market estimated at €1.8bn in 2025.
Dutch legal gambling sites stay online during PHP vulnerability as Cruks sign-ups stall
Operators could still run Cruks checks, but new self-exclusion registrations stalled while DigiD was offline, leaving a compliance gap.
Nigerian state gaming regulators reject FCCPC sales promotion rules
Operators face uncertainty over federal versus state approval and supervision of prize-based promotions and lottery-linked marketing in Nigeria.
Brazil Congress still to install commission on online betting ban
The stalled commission leaves Brazil's online betting market legal status unresolved for operators, suppliers and investors.
Pay4Fun CEO says Brazil cannot avoid a regulated market
A payments executive's expectation that Brazil will have a regulated market matters to operators and suppliers planning strategy.
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.
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.
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.
Appointment
Galaxy Gaming appoints John Boushy to its board
Boushy’s gaming operations, strategy and governance experience will inform Galaxy Gaming’s board as Brill steps down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spain sets cross-operator deposit limits and launches player portal
Operators face aggregated deposit caps across all licensed platforms, requiring systems that track each player's spending in real time.
Tender
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.
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.
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.
Appointment
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.
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.
Tender
Amapá sets 27 October auction for 20-year state lottery concession
The 27 October 2026 auction offers a 20-year concession with a R$2.6m minimum grant and R$22.5m estimated contract value.