La Rioja publishes Q3 2026 gaming machine authorisations register
The register shows which operators hold gaming machine authorisations and tax obligations in La Rioja for the quarter.
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Brazil finance ministry creates task force to publish betting authorisation proceedings
Publication of authorisation proceedings gives operators and investors a clearer view of the criteria applied to sports-betting licence applicants in Brazil.
MPRJ challenges Rio video lottery terminals as decree faces R$1bn exposure
Operators and suppliers using video lottery terminals in Rio face uncertainty over the decree's validity and potential R$1bn state liability.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal over delayed online betting case
The ruling leaves the conviction’s consequences in place despite the court’s criticism of the notification delay.
Italy’s Court of Cassation overturns aggravated-damage conviction at gaming venue
The ruling clarifies when venue property under active supervision can qualify for an aggravated-damage charge.
Underdog launches CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange
The launch gives Underdog customers access to prediction markets through its own exchange.
Comar’s Casino Atlántico increases 2025 revenue 56% to €3.6m
The results show higher casino revenue alongside lower net profit as the business expanded.
PAGCOR separation of regulatory and casino roles may reach president in August
A formal split would separate PAGCOR's oversight of Philippine operators from its own casino interests, reshaping licensing and supervision.
Turkey’s MPI reports 84,585 illegal gambling sites across 70 countries
MPI’s reported site identifications, blocking orders and licence actions indicate extensive enforcement against illegal gambling.
Brazil receives six betting-operation authorisation requests in H1 2026
The figures indicate a sharp slowdown in prospective entrants and show the size of the authorisation queue.
Evolution chief executive warns of low regulated-market channelisation
Regulators should note Evolution's CEO warned some regulated-market channelisation rates had fallen to around 50%.
Bavarian court overturns gambling ban on low-stakes online prize games
The ruling may affect how German authorities classify and regulate low-stakes online prize games while an appeal remains possible.
Sri Lanka gambling rules now expected in October
Finalisation is now expected in October amid enforcement-capacity concerns, delaying the framework.
Loterj allocates R$20m to Rio de Janeiro football
Loterj sponsorship funding is directed to Carioca, youth and women's football competitions.
Alberta launches regulated commercial iGaming market with 10 companies
Alberta’s launch and channelisation target give operators and regulators a benchmark for moving players into the regulated market.
Gaming debt spreads widen amid prediction-market competition concerns
Credit spreads widened 250 basis points over 30 months amid perceived competitive pressure from prediction markets.
DAZN and ADI Predictstreet announce global sports prediction markets partnership
The partnership’s market rollout is conditional on local authorisation, including in the United States.
Brazil’s finance ministry asks Supreme Court to limit local betting authorisations
Brazil's finance ministry asked the Supreme Court to restrict state and municipal betting authorisations over fraud risks.
Entain urges sports bodies to prohibit unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Entain called on sports organisations to introduce an immediate voluntary ban on unlicensed sponsorship deals.
IAGR to hold 2026 annual conference in Lima from 19 to 22 October
The conference gives regulators and industry stakeholders a forum to discuss cross-border challenges such as illegal markets, AI and payments.
H2 analysis links UK tax increases to illegal market growth
The analysis raises concerns about channelisation under higher gambling taxes.
Brazil land-based casino bill faces election-year delay, industry panel says
Operators weighing land-based entry in Brazil face continued legislative delay, with the timing of any casino framework now tied to the electoral calendar.
Fenabanca proposes changes to Dominican betting regularisation plan
Fenabanca proposes distance requirements, transitional processing and fee exemptions for regularisation applicants.
AGCO explores AI tools for regulatory oversight in Ontario
The regulator’s planned AI capabilities could affect how it conducts risk-based oversight and compliance activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets out 2025–2028 strategic priorities in Ontario business plan
The priorities set the AGCO’s stated direction for its oversight of Ontario’s gaming sector through 2028.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)