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Light & Wonder reports $15 million fourth-quarter loss after Aristocrat settlement
The settlement drove a quarterly loss despite revenue growth, shaping investors’ view of Light & Wonder’s earnings and buybacks.
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Reports
Brazilian deputies remove 15% CIDE-Bets levy from anti-crime bill
Removing the levy leaves online betting operators outside this proposed 15% contribution, pending presidential action on the bill.
Buenos Aires legislature creates gambling and problem gambling commission
The commission will review proposals affecting gambling regulation, online betting and advertising in Buenos Aires Province.
SOFTSWISS joins Brazil's ANJL as Carla Dualib takes communications board role
The membership and board appointment add a technology supplier to an association representing licensed operators and other Brazilian betting and lottery stakeholders.
Appointment
Flutter Brazil appoints Diego Buriti as Head of Online Media
The appointment places responsibility for Flutter Brazil’s online media strategy with a new senior executive.
ACMA approves Tabcorp nationwide rollout of venue-based in-play betting
The approval expands where Tabcorp customers can place in-play bets under the described venue-based service.
Appointment
SOFTSWISS joins Brazil’s ANJL and names Carla Dualib communications director
The membership and appointment give a technology supplier a role in an association representing Brazil’s regulated betting and lottery sectors.
Brazilian lawmakers remove proposed 15% CIDE-Apostas tax from bill
The tax will not apply through the Anti-Faction Bill, leaving its proposed treatment of betting operators to separate legislation.
World Lottery Association proposes online gaming safeguards for Chile bill
The proposals could shape licensing, compliance and market-entry requirements for online gaming operators in Chile.
Lotenal and UIF sign information-sharing agreement for Mexico gaming sector
The agreement could shape anti-money-laundering coordination and compliance expectations for gaming operators in Mexico.
Study estimates Brazil illegal betting market at up to 51% of sector
The findings add estimates and industry arguments to debate over a proposed tax on betting deposits in Brazil.
New York bill would require monthly betting activity reports
The proposal would add recurring reporting and responsible-gambling information requirements for licensed mobile sportsbooks.
Appointment
Atucha Strategic Advisory appoints Eliane Nunes as revenue and commercial growth head
The appointment supports Atucha’s revenue development, commercial expansion and partnerships focused on Brazil and Latin America.
ADM publishes 2026–2028 investment plan as EGP-FIPE calls for retail digitalisation
The plan’s implementation could shape technology investment and modernisation across Italy’s licensed retail gambling network.
KSA clarifies role-model ban covers influencers and streamers in gambling ads
Operators must end covered advertising partnerships under the clarified restriction.
Brightstar Lottery reports €41m quarterly amortisation from Italy Lotto licence
The licence’s quarterly amortisation affects Brightstar Lottery’s reported revenue in Italy.
Senate Democrats urge CFTC to prohibit prediction contracts linked to death
The request puts the CFTC’s approach to prediction-market contracts and federal oversight in focus.
ACMA rules Tabcorp’s Tap in-play service qualifies for retail exemption
Operators can distinguish the permitted venue-based service from online in-play wagering that remains prohibited.
Kalshi sues Utah officials over threatened action against its event contracts
The federal case tests whether Utah can apply gambling laws to Kalshi’s exchange before any state enforcement proceedings.
Italian MP Cavandoli backs separate online and land-based gaming reforms
The planned Finance Commission review could shape the conditions in Italy’s forthcoming physical-gaming reform.
J&J Gaming completes Curo asset acquisition and seeks Nevada financing approval
The pending approval could give J&J Gaming more flexibility to raise funding from approved members.
SGLA urges Pennsylvania and Virginia to regulate sweepstakes games
The proposals could establish licensing and tax obligations for sweepstakes operators in two US states.
UAE regulator CFO outlines focus on financial and procurement frameworks
The regulator’s financial and procurement framework will shape its operational capacity as UAE gaming regulation develops.
ACMA clears Tabcorp Tap in-play betting under Australian law
Tabcorp’s service can continue at its current venues, but expansion depends on state and territory approvals.
NorthStar Gaming targets CA$3m in annualised cost savings
NorthStar’s planned expense cuts target its cost base, with the revised run rate expected to appear from 2027.