Deals & M&A
De Druiventros reviews first year running own Dutch casino
The case shows Dutch gambling tax rising to 37.8% in 2026 pressures margins for a small land-based casino.
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Regulation
Italian tax court upholds income tax recovery over three betting computers
The ruling shows Italian tax assessments over betting terminals can extend to a company's partners, raising compliance risk.
Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming launches Devil Fire Twins slot in Italy with 15,000x maximum win
The release gives Italian operators a new TaDa title with fixed jackpots and a 15,000x maximum win to add to their portfolios.
Deals & M&A
Play'n GO launches Wrappin' More Gold slot with three Collect & Win bonuses
New slot releases expand suppliers' content portfolios, giving operators fresh titles to differentiate their casino lobbies.
Deals & M&A
RG24seven launches RG-FRONTLINE AML training for casino frontline staff
The programme targets the staff-level AML training that US federal rules require, an area where Nevada regulators fined four Strip operators a combined $32.3m in 2025.
Regulation
New Jersey mandates player monitoring and intervention rules for online gambling
Operators in New Jersey must now build trigger-based monitoring, tiered interventions and account suspension or closure procedures into their responsible gambling systems.
Deals & M&A
Aristocrat Interactive launches NeoGames eInstants with Kentucky Lottery
The rollout gives the Kentucky Lottery new digital content to sustain a funding stream that supports state education scholarships.
Regulation
Bristol study finds voluntary shirt sponsor ban cuts gambling visibility 10.5%
The findings give regulators and operators evidence on whether voluntary sponsorship curbs materially reduce gambling exposure in English football broadcasts.
Deals & M&A
ABLE hosts betting research observatory event with Gamewiz support
The event shows operators backing research to support evidence-based betting regulation in Brazil.
Regulation
Brennan Center study finds prediction market odds sway voters' election expectations
The study gives regulators evidence that prediction market odds can shift voter perceptions, not merely reflect them.
Regulation
Ohio regulator warns licensees over prediction market services
Ohio licensees serving prediction market operators face suitability risk and a 30 October compliance deadline.
Regulation
Brazilian deputy proposes refunds for losses on illegal betting platforms
The bill would create a compensation route for consumers who lost money on illegal betting platforms.
Deals & M&A
FDJ United cuts 2026 guidance as EuroMillions slump and tax rises hit revenue
The downgrade signals weaker demand plus higher French gaming taxes, pressuring operator margins and dividend assumptions.
Regulation
Dutch legal gambling sites stay online during PHP vulnerability as Cruks sign-ups stall
Operators could still run Cruks checks, but new self-exclusion registrations stalled while DigiD was offline, leaving a compliance gap.
Deals & M&A
ADMIRAL Pay wins best payments provider at EGR Italy Awards 2026
Judges cited ADMIRAL Pay's payment solutions, service reliability and integration of regulatory compliance with technology.
Regulation
EU Kids Act dossier tells app stores to block minors from gambling content
App store providers would have to build systems preventing minors from accessing gambling content under the proposed EU Kids Act.
Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming targets UK growth with five performance indicators
TaDa Gaming's five indicators assess games' long-term commercial value for operators across its certified UK portfolio.
Enforcement & compliance
PGCB bans eight adults from gambling over unattended minors
The PGCB excluded eight people for leaving minors unattended while gambling, raising casino surveillance and reporting expectations.
Deals & M&A
Imagine Live integrates live casino portfolio with Microgame for Italian market
The deal gives Italian operators a wider live casino catalogue and shows aggregators remain a route into the regulated market.
Regulation
CasinoNieuws RTP study finds payout gaps of up to five points at Dutch casinos
Payout gaps of up to five points on the same slots let Dutch operators choose lower RTP settings, a player differentiator.
Deals & M&A
EGT Digital launches first X-Nave platform in Spain with El Dorado
EGT Digital launches its first X-Nave platform in Spain with El Dorado's new online casino and sportsbook.
Regulation
Italy retail gambling groups seek interim measures as concessions near expiry
Concessions expire on 31 December 2026 while the reform decree was shelved after missing the 29 August deadline.
Regulation
New Jersey adds responsible-gaming rules for online operators as AG targets Kalshi
Operators must monitor customers against set criteria, provide live call or chat resources and intervene where needed.
Regulation
Latvian tax authority and licensed gambling association renew cooperation agreement
The State Revenue Service and the licensed operators' association renewed their mutual cooperation agreement.
Source: IAUI (Latvia)
Deals & M&A
SkyCity agrees sale of Auckland's Grand Hotel for US$124m
The disposal reduces SkyCity's hotel footprint in Auckland and provides US$124m in proceeds as the group restructures its asset base.