Michoacán authorities destroy 721 seized illegal slot machines
The operation removes seized machines linked by state officials to alleged criminal income and extortion.
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Reports
Chile’s TDLC keeps four casino licence tenders on schedule
The rulings keep the four casino permit competitions moving towards their scheduled bid hearing.
Brazilian government reports USD 1.4bn in betting taxes for first half
The reported receipts show substantial betting and gambling tax collection, including taxes beyond the operator GGR levy.
Buenos Aires official warns of rising youth problem gambling
Proposed limits and advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators serving Buenos Aires Province.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half 2026 gambling regulation changes
The review outlines licensing and compliance milestones relevant to suppliers and operators preparing for market changes.
Tender
Madeira approves international tender for Funchal casino concession
The tender could determine which operator runs Casino do Funchal after the current concession expires.
BFIU moves to freeze 14,000 Bangladesh accounts over suspected gambling links
Payment providers and gambling operators face intensified enforcement against accounts suspected of facilitating online gambling.
Licence
Spillemyndigheden opens Danish land-based casino licensing round
Operators can apply to enter or renew a permit in Denmark’s land-based casino market.
CT Interactive launches 25 games with bet365 in the Netherlands
The launch adds CT Interactive content to bet365's offering in the regulated Dutch market.
Tender
SC Education Lottery opens tender closing 10 November 2026
The tender gives suppliers a submission deadline for a public procurement opportunity.
Source: SC Education Lottery
GRAI reports 2025 preparations for Ireland's gambling licensing regime
The report outlines preparations for licensing and oversight that gambling businesses in Ireland will face.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Gibraltar equalises men's pension contributions after pensionable age cut to 60
Men's pensionable age falls from 65 to 60, with lower contribution requirements, altering pension costs for Gibraltar employers.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
Licence
AGCO sets Ontario eligibility rules for super jackpot bingo licences
The rules specify which organisations can apply to run separately licensed super jackpot bingo events in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Seaport forecasts Macau gaming revenue recovery
Seaport Research Partners expected Macau GGR to grow 4.5% year-on-year in August and 11% in September after World Cup disruption.
Licence
Arizona awards sports betting licence to Circa Sports and tribal partner
Circa Sports and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe received an Arizona sports betting licence after a reallocation process that began in June.
Flutter completes London share delisting
Flutter ended London Stock Exchange trading effective 3 August, citing low volumes, costs and regulatory requirements while retaining its New York listing.
Papaya files Chapter 15 while appealing $719m verdict
Papaya Gaming filed for Chapter 15 protection while appealing a $719m verdict issued by a federal judge in New York on 27 July.
UK Treasury disputes Betfred tax claim as bookmaker closes 132 shops
The dispute tests whether tax policy can be blamed for retail betting retrenchment as operators cut shop estates.
Acquisition
Betsson completes Rhino consumer business and technology acquisition
Betsson completed its acquisition of Rhino Entertainment's consumer business and business-facing technology stack, supporting expansion across both sides of its business.
Macao gaming revenue declines 8.4% in July
Macao's gross gaming revenue totalled 20.26bn patacas in July 2026, falling 8.4% but increasing compared with June.
Chilean online operators form Responsible iGaming Association
Online gambling operators established Chile's Responsible iGaming Association to support development of regulation, as Chile lacked a dedicated legal framework.
Acquisition
Ilitch Gaming completes Ocean Casino Resort acquisition
Ilitch Gaming acquired the remaining 50% of Ocean Casino Resort, giving the Ilitch family's gaming entity full ownership of the Atlantic City casino.
Fine
CFTC fines George Santos and bars trading for three years
The CFTC fined George Santos after finding he manipulated a Kalshi market, including a three-year trading ban.
Licence
Oddin.gg secures approvals in Kansas and Wyoming
Oddin.gg obtained gaming licences for Kansas and Wyoming to supply esports betting products, with a temporary supplier licence from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
Bally’s completes Sam’s Town Shreveport purchase from Boyd Gaming
Bally's completed its purchase of Sam's Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming, expanding its regional casino portfolio with a Louisiana gaming and hospitality property.