Basque government approves €100,000 gambling-harm prevention grants for 2026
Eligible organisations can seek funding for non-clinical gambling-harm prevention and awareness work in the Basque Country.
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Reports
Tema ETFs launches fund focused on trading and prediction markets
Investors can trade Tema’s actively managed ETF on CBOE under DICE, with the fund holding public company shares.
Italy’s MEF reports 8.4% fall in gaming tax revenue in first half of 2026
The tax decline reflects demand shifting from physical machines to lower-taxed online and remote skill-based gaming.
Mexico advances overhaul of federal gaming and sweepstakes law
Mexico’s reform effort targets decades-old federal gaming and sweepstakes legislation governing operators.
KVA urges Google to address Dutch search suggestions for unlicensed casinos
Unlicensed gambling sites remain visible through Dutch organic search suggestions despite removal of paid adverts.
Bradesco BBI forecasts double-digit growth for Brazil online betting
The forecast informs investors and operators assessing expected growth and consumer-spending exposure in Brazil.
UBS estimates Macau daily casino revenue at MOP633m in early September
UBS’s estimate puts Macau’s early September daily casino revenue approximately 4% above last year despite seasonal weakness.
Brazil report disputes Bradesco BBI estimates of betting GGR
Conflicting GGR figures complicate investor and operator assessments of Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Basque Government allocates EUR100,000 to problem gambling prevention projects
The Basque Government's EUR100,000 programme funds non-profit gambling prevention activities but excludes treatment, therapy and rehabilitation.
Iowa judge denies Kalshi injunction against state gambling regulation
The ruling lets Iowa keep applying its gambling laws to Kalshi despite its federal pre-emption argument.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches wagering exclusions for bettors who harass athletes
Massachusetts can exclude bettors from legal wagering for online or in-person athlete harassment, supported by an online reporting portal.
DATA.BET introduces fast betting for prediction markets
DATA.BET’s fast betting offering enables prediction market providers to deliver quicker trading and easier deployment.
Catalonia excludes gambling tax from 2% increase in 2026 public fees
Gambling businesses in Catalonia avoid the general 2% increase on the gambling tax, while administrative service fees still apply.
San Antonio councillor seeks citywide ban on eight-liner gaming machines
The proposed citywide ban would stop operators running eight-liner machines across San Antonio.
bet365 launches Washington, DC sportsbook and partners with Monumental Sports
The Washington, DC launch expands bet365’s online sportsbook presence and links it commercially with three local sports teams.
Tender
TED lists a tender marked as past deadline
The listing signals a procurement opportunity whose submission deadline has passed.
Source: TED
ABRAJOGO and CONAR sign agreement on responsible betting advertising
ABRAJOGO and CONAR’s agreement strengthens advertising ethics monitoring and includes betting affiliates and digital influencers.
Acquisition
Barianza acquires Ladybet and adds 1,300 gaming machines in Puglia
The Ladybet acquisition gives Barianza entry to Italy through about 1,300 gaming machines in Puglia bars and restaurants.
EGP-FIPE calls for support for Italy’s physical gaming network
Falling Italian gaming tax receipts, particularly from machines, underpin EGP-FIPE’s call to support physical venues and upgrade technology.
Trump administration targets tourism growth through US casinos by 2030
The administration views casinos as drivers of tourism growth toward its ambition to become the world's most visited destination.
TaDa Gaming launches Lucky Tamarin in Brazil
TaDa Gaming’s Brazilian offering now includes Lucky Tamarin, featuring Hold & Respin mechanics, multiplier frames and jackpot rewards.
CONI and Sisal launch lottery to support Italy’s Olympic team
The lottery directs a stated share of proceeds to CONI programmes for preparing Italy Team athletes.
Licence
Enjoy requests surrender of Los Ángeles casino licence in Chile
Enjoy’s requested Los Ángeles permit surrender requires assessment and a decision by the SCJ’s council, despite shareholder approval.
Gaming Realms increases UK H1 revenue by 3%
Gaming Realms’ 3% UK revenue growth despite tax increases coincided with stalled group revenue as brand licensing declined.
Acquisition
Primero Games acquires Win Systems gaming division with over 3,000 gaming positions
Primero Games gains Gold Club electronic roulette, manufacturing operations and more than 3,000 gaming positions through the acquisition.