AMIG calls for industry involvement in Brazilian government discussions
AMIG's request seeks a role for the gambling industry in government discussions.
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KSA takes action over fraudulent access to Dutch casinos and gaming arcades
KSA stresses proper venue checks after an investigation found people registered with Cruks gained entry through fraud.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Flutter appoints Comversa Reply for GEO work across three Southern Europe brands
The contract brings an external supplier into search visibility work for three Flutter gambling brands.
UOKiK investigates bookmakers over consumer fairness in Poland
The investigation puts Polish bookmakers’ product design and customer terms under consumer-protection scrutiny.
Lottomatica outlines €744m capital distribution after Cirsa deal
The proposed distribution and synergy target inform investors assessing the terms and expected returns of the Cirsa transaction.
Merger
Lottomatica describes Cirsa merger as low risk
Lottomatica’s merger assessment links confidence in Cirsa’s management with lessons from earlier deals that failed after excessive changes were sought.
UOKiK investigates Polish bookmakers’ products and consumer terms
Polish bookmakers face consumer fairness scrutiny of their product design and contractual terms.
Cirsa-Lottomatica merger plan includes €1bn in shareholder payments
The proposed distributions and bridge loan affect the merger’s financing and shareholder returns.
Award
IPLyC formalises Boldt contract for three Buenos Aires casinos
The contract assigns Boldt casino operations and gaming-machine services across three Buenos Aires casinos for 20 years.
Philippine lawmaker proposes nationwide online gambling advertising ban
If enacted, the bill would restrict online gambling marketing and expose operators and other covered parties to penalties.
Iowa commission archives gaming revenue by month and fiscal year
The reporting change affects comparisons of Iowa adjusted gross revenue across fiscal years.
HKJC warns Hong Kong betting duties and restrictions fuel illegal market growth
HKJC links illegal market growth to high betting duties and restricted legal choices despite record FY26 turnover.
Asia Pioneer Entertainment increases first-half revenue 47.3% to HK$33.9m
Asia Pioneer Entertainment’s revenue growth reflects demand for gaming equipment replacements and upgrades.
Massachusetts regulators review FanDuel over Bill Simmons’ proxy betting admission
Massachusetts regulators are reviewing FanDuel after Bill Simmons admitted an associate placed bets using his account.
Brazilian senator removes betting revenue allocation from public security proposal
The proposal no longer includes an allocation of betting revenue to national security funds.
EGT Digital supplies more than 200 games to Esportes da Sorte in Brazil
Esportes da Sorte will receive more than 200 EGT Digital games, including slots and progressive jackpots for desktop and mobile.
Kalshi suspends Laurie Buckhout for three years over campaign-related trades
The suspension and fine show Kalshi’s response to a candidate trading on an event related to her own campaign.
Lottomatica agrees CIRSA merger with €115m annual synergy target
The proposed transaction sets out the exchange terms, expected synergies and shareholder distributions for both groups.
Extremadura collects €21.47m in gambling taxes in 2025
The figures show operators that gaming machines accounted for most gambling tax revenue in Extremadura in 2025.
Merger
Cirsa agrees merger with Lottomatica, with completion expected in Q2 2027
The proposed merger would change ownership and combine the companies’ operations, subject to shareholder approval.
Appointment
EGBA appoints Pierre Tournier interim secretary general
The change puts Tournier in charge of the association’s work on regulated online gambling issues in Europe.
Tottenham Hotspur signs VSbet as regional betting partner in Asia
The partnership gives VSbet joint marketing, digital content and fan engagement opportunities with Asian audiences aged 18 and over.
Liquor & Gaming NSW outlines sound rules for licensed venues
Licensed venues can use the guidance to manage sound and respond to noise complaints.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Lotte Tour reports Jeju Dream Tower casino sales of KRW46.22bn in August
Investors face mixed performance: annual sales growth accompanied lower monthly sales and falling table hold despite higher table drop.
Macau casinos record MOP21.89bn August revenue as annual receipts fall 1.2%
Operators recorded monthly revenue growth and higher cumulative receipts despite August’s annual decline.