Italy's Chamber begins 2027 budget review, with gaming measures under scrutiny
The committee's review could change proposed tax and regulatory rules affecting gaming businesses in Italy.
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Reports
FanDuel reports more than 58,000 responsible gambling reviews in a year
Operators may face scrutiny over how they detect gambling harm and intervene with customers.
Italy’s Budget 2027 bill enters committee review at the Chamber
The committee’s review could change proposed fiscal and regulatory measures affecting Italy’s gaming sector.
Cashpoint adopts Merkur Bets brand and EveryMatrix platform in Denmark
The platform brings Cashpoint’s Danish retail and online betting onto one system and adds online casino to its offer.
Apple bars staff from prediction-market trades using confidential information
The policy restricts employees and contractors from using work-related confidential information in prediction-market trading.
FATF report flags gambling in underground banking and money-laundering risks
The findings identify money-laundering methods that gambling businesses and supervisors may need to account for in risk-based controls.
Macau’s electronic table game market faces possible new entrants
New suppliers entering Macau could change competition in the electronic table game market.
Bull Gaming CEO warns Italy's proposed PREU rise threatens land-based gaming
The proposed tax change and possible AWP technology updates could affect the costs and investment decisions of Italy’s land-based gaming businesses.
ARB Interactive introduces Modo app with planned prediction markets
Suppliers and operators can assess a proposed real-money prediction feature, though no prediction-market partner has been announced.
ADM official says Italy’s ad ban can hinder licensed gambling operators
ADM’s position signals how Italy’s regulator views cooperation with licensees and forthcoming online technical requirements.
Prediction-market platforms report election contract trading during US midterms
The reported trading and company revenue figures show election contracts’ presence in platform activity and quarterly results.
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Report identifies 17 foreign betting platforms accessible in Brazil
Regulators face an enforcement challenge because at least 17 platforms remained accessible despite the measure barring online betting sites.
Licence
Spintec reportedly receives UAE gaming-related vendor licence
The reported licence concerns a supplier’s regulatory status in the UAE.
North West Gambling Board discusses 2026 amendment act at staff meeting
The Act’s expanded inspection powers could affect how the Board addresses unlicensed gambling in the province.
Results
Sportradar reports Q3 revenue of €362.5m, up 24%
Revenue growth gives investors an update on Sportradar’s quarterly performance.
BetGames launches its portfolio with BET.bg in Bulgaria
The launch gives BET.bg access to BetGames’ full range of gaming content in Bulgaria.
Pragmatic Play supplies four Smart Studio live casino formats to Rank Group
Rank Group gains four live casino formats with visual customisation options for its brands.
Mincetur destroys 518 illegal slot machines in Peru
The enforcement action removes illegal machines and premises from Peru's gambling market.
AGCOM outlines proposed changes to Italy's gambling advertising guidance
Operators and publishers may need to reassess how editorial and sponsorship activity is separated from gambling promotion.
Brazil signs Macolin Convention on match-fixing
The treaty concerns cross-border cooperation to address competition fraud affecting sport.
Stake executive says Italian online market effects await full technical rules
Operators must wait for the technical rules to take effect before assessing their operational impact.
Hacksaw appoints Philippa Gregory operational CEO as Q3 revenue rises 12%
Leadership changes and a revised game-development mix may shape Hacksaw’s short-term performance and commercial direction.
Brazil report identifies alleged Betano-branded betting clone and Pix recipient
The reported clone used Betano branding and directed users toward a Pix deposit, highlighting risks of brand misuse and illegal offers.
SAPAR president criticises Italy budget’s impact on gaming-machine operators
The changes could reduce margins for businesses operating entertainment machines, according to D’Angelo.
Appointment
Hacksaw Gaming appoints Philippa Gregory operational CEO and names prediction markets lead
Operators and investors can see who will lead Hacksaw Gaming’s operations and newly formed prediction markets arm.