MASAF revises horse racing rules covering betting and safety
MASAF's decree updates trotting and galloping rules covering betting, safety and animal welfare.
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Reports
DraftKings iGaming chief outlines casino strategy and Lightning Link push
The interview sets out how a leading US online casino operator approaches exclusive content and player tools as competition with BetMGM and FanDuel intensifies.
Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% to PHP88.14bn in Q2 2026
A fifth annual decline in Philippine GGR signals weaker domestic demand for operators and suppliers exposed to the market.
Licence
Holland Casino, Bingoal and TOTO Online secure renewed Dutch licences
Operators holding permits from the 2021 reopening face renewal deadlines from 1 October 2026, with three major licensees already cleared.
Italian lawmakers propose football reforms including gambling advertising restrictions
The Democratic Party bill includes tighter gambling and betting advertising provisions within football reforms.
Berruto bill would widen Italy's gambling ad ban to sponsors and influencers
Operators sponsoring Italian football, social channels or influencers would face wider advertising restrictions and higher penalties if the bill passes.
Endorphina gains certification for Slovenian casino games
Slovenian certification lets the supplier serve licensed operators in that regulated market.
Sportradar and Flutter guidance cuts weigh on European gambling stocks
Guidance reductions at two listed suppliers and operators give investors a weaker earnings signal for the European gambling sector.
Tribal leaders urge Congress to prohibit gaming-like prediction contracts
Tribal push to ban gaming-like contracts affects prediction market suppliers and tribal sovereignty under IGRA.
Licence
Peter & Sons says PAGCOR approves Philippine market entry
The approval allows Peter & Sons to offer its games to licensed operators in the Philippines.
LeoVegas launches proprietary sportsbook across UK brands
The UK launch extends LeoVegas Group’s Tiger sportsbook across BetMGM, LeoVegas and BetUK.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees A$283m BetMakers acquisition
The acquisition would combine BetMakers' wagering technology with Tabcorp, reshaping supplier dynamics.
Ohio sports betting handle rises 12% year on year in June
The reported increase in Ohio handle gives operators a measure of year-on-year sports betting activity, despite falling retail wagering.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees A$267 million acquisition of BetMakers
The proposed acquisition could combine Tabcorp’s wagering business with BetMakers’ technology, subject to approvals and closing conditions.
Licence
Holland Casino, Bingoal and TOTO Online secure Dutch licence extensions
Extensions let Holland Casino, Bingoal and TOTO Online continue Dutch online operations past initial expiry.
Esportes Gaming Brasil shortlisted for Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026
The shortlisting gives the Brazilian group international visibility for its social programme as it competes in a regulated market.
Licence
Interblock secures Macau approval for Free Fall Roulette
DICJ approval opens a route for Interblock's electronic roulette product's Macau debut.
Acquisition
Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers for AU$267m
The deal would bring a B2B technology supplier under the ownership of an Australian wagering operator, reshaping the local supply market.
New York mobile sportsbooks recover in July as hold returns to normal
Higher hold margins lifted New York's education fund take even as handle slipped below $2bn, signalling margin-driven revenue for operators.
Brazil Supreme Federal Court resumes review of gambling appeal 966177
The ruling could settle whether casino and bingo operations are lawful in Brazil, affecting operators' market access.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees $200m BetMakers acquisition
Tabcorp's agreement advances its takeover of BetMakers, affecting wagering technology supply.
Jockey Club San Juan alleges unauthorised betting at Jáchal horse-racing event
The dispute leaves the authority responsible for permitting and overseeing betting at San Juan horse-racing meetings unresolved.
Brazil delays selective tax bill for betting until after presidential election
Operators may face an additional tax on sports betting from 2027, but its rate remains undecided publicly.
Baja California lawmaker proposes youth gambling-risk prevention measures
If adopted, the measures would add digital betting and youth gambling risks to prevention work under the state Youth Law.
Tender
Corporación Meier asks Chile court to suspend four casino permit tenders
The requested suspension could disrupt casino permit tenders and their timetable in four Chilean municipalities.