Ohio lawmakers and regulators push back on prediction markets
Operators and suppliers watching US state-level challenges to prediction markets face continued uncertainty over how Ohio will treat such platforms.
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Reports
Brazil minister confirms R$5.3bn 2027 betting revenue loss
The minister confirmed a R$5.3bn 2027 loss and said transfers to legal beneficiaries may be cut.
Sisal pays out first €1.2m Win for Italia Team jackpot to Rome player
The payout confirms the first seven-figure prize from Sisal's new daily lottery tied to Italy's Olympic team, a draw operators will watch for player uptake.
Slot machines match roulette as preferred game in Spanish salons at 39.2%
The shift in player preference informs product mix and floor planning for Spanish salon operators and machine suppliers.
Galicia runs 1,183 gaming inspections in first quarter of 2026
Sustained inspection volumes raise compliance and record-keeping demands for hospitality hosts and gaming venues in Galicia.
Scientific Games' US scratch game plant gains WLA-SCS:2024 Level 2 certification
Lottery operators gain an independently audited security benchmark covering the supplier's main US production site.
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Quigioco.it adds first Kalamba Games slots to catalogue
The rollout gives Kalamba Games distribution on an Italian licensed platform and expands Quigioco.it's content line-up.
Altenar partners with Greentube to power Admiral Bet sportsbook in Spain
The deal gives Admiral Bet a localised sportsbook stack in Spain and extends Altenar's supplier reach in a regulated European market.
Spain requires online operators to verify payment methods match player accounts from 28 October
From 28 October operators must check deposit and withdrawal payment methods belong to the account holder, with six months for existing customers.
Eurobet.live launches MAGICA+ loyalty programme for AS Roma fans
MAGICA+ offers AS Roma supporters activities and prizes including trips with the team, match tickets and experiences.
IBJR and ANJL take anti-ban manifesto to Brasileirão matches
The manifesto shows licensed operators publicly opposing a ban they say pushes players toward illegal sites.
NBA bans player-stat and early-result betting markets for new season
Operators offering NBA player-prop and micro-markets must withdraw or reprice banned bets.
Results
Catena Media cuts 2026 targets after weak Q3
Affiliate earnings tied to search visibility face pressure, so operators and investors should watch Catena's revised guidance for read-across to acquisition costs.
Fine
Tennis player Stefan Milićević banned for 24 years and fined €70,000 for match fixing
The ban and fine for match fixing and non-cooperation underscore integrity enforcement for tennis markets.
Italy counts on gambling for 2027 budget as press reports €700m target
Operators face potential higher gambling contributions and concession changes as Italy drafts its 2027 budget, with the specific measures still undefined.
Italian gaming concessionaires face September tax and dormant-account payment deadlines
Concessionaires must make September-related payments by 16 October 2026, including remote-gaming tax and dormant-account balances.
ITIA bans Stefan Milićević for 24 years over match-fixing violations
The ITIA's 24-year ban and $70,000 penalty bar Milićević from competing, coaching or attending covered events.
CasinoNieuws.nl launches CheckJeCasino tool for Dutch casino checks
The checker gives consumers a way to verify whether a casino site matches a Dutch licence holder.
Acquisition
Matchbook acquires Betdaq to deepen UK betting exchange liquidity
The acquisition may affect liquidity and competition in the UK betting exchange market.
NAO opens investigation into Allwyn-run National Lottery
The probe puts scrutiny on Allwyn's delivery of the UK lottery and on the returns it generates for good causes.
Dutch regulator works with Google on EU gambling operator list to tackle illegal advertising
Licensed operators should watch the EU-wide register developed with Google, which could help screen out unauthorised advertisers.
Dutch gambling authority opens talks with Google and Meta on illegal online gambling
Operators face an illegal market that, by the authority's account, matches legal play in money terms, so platform cooperation could shift competitive balance.
Acquisition
Matchbook acquires Betdaq to expand UK betting exchange operations
Betdaq customers should note trading stays open until 21 October and withdrawals until 4 November after Matchbook's acquisition.
IBIA warns betting ban could expand Brazil’s illegal market
Operators should weigh IBIA's warning that a Brazilian betting ban would push betting illegal and weaken match-fixing efforts.
Acquisition
Matchbook buys Betdaq brand as exchange shuts on 21 October
The closure removes a rival betting exchange, leaving Betdaq customers to open new accounts with Matchbook to keep trading.