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MGC releases September 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue
The monthly figures give operators, suppliers and investors the state's latest casino and sports wagering performance data.
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People moves
Allwyn appoints Fredrik Ögren as group chief technology officer
The hire places technology leadership under Allwyn Digital as digital channels account for 51% of UK National Lottery sales.
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Novo asks TSE to annul Lula and Alckmin over betting ban
Novo's TSE action argues the betting ban in Medida Provisória 1.394/2026 formed part of an abuse of political power.
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Brazil betting ban could cost R$18.2bn, BNLData estimate shows
A possible betting ban could cost public finances R$18.2bn, against a government estimate of R$6.8bn.
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Brennan Center study finds prediction markets sway voters
The study found prediction market data shapes voters' views comparably to traditional polling.
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.
Regulation
Sirichoke questions Thai crackdown as 29 of 30 betting sites stay accessible
A former MP said 29 of 30 betting websites he checked remained accessible despite reported link restrictions.
Deals & M&A
Supreme Court of India ruling cuts tax liabilities of three online operators
The ruling sets a precedent for how goods and services tax applies to online operators in India, affecting their liabilities.
Enforcement & compliance
KSA reprimands 711 over withdrawal wagering requirement
The KSA reprimanded operator 711 for requiring customers to wager deposited funds before withdrawing them.
Regulation
Maine targets Q1 2027 online casino launch pending rulemaking
Operators and suppliers eyeing Maine face a rulemaking, licensing and staffing timeline that could push the market's launch beyond the targeted first quarter of 2027.
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Polymarket sues Ohio over sports betting rules, seeks injunction
Polymarket petitioned a federal court for an injunction against Ohio, arguing its sports betting rules are discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi adds fines and account bans for users who threaten athletes
Kalshi's rule lets it fine or close accounts of traders whose abuse is linked to its sports markets, with evidence possibly referred to police.
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SPA note flags Blaze operator's AML checks over top bettor
The case tests whether operators' know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering controls can withstand regulator scrutiny of high-volume accounts.
Regulation
CGA to launch temporary licensing portal after cyberattack exposes 40,000 documents
Operators face licensing through a temporary portal while the CGA rebuilds systems after the breach.
Regulation
Boulos acknowledges impact of betting ban on Brazilian clubs
A minister acknowledged betting-ban impacts on clubs, bearing on operators reliant on such arrangements.
Regulation
North Carolina sets 6% tax on prediction market operators from January
North Carolina's 6% tax on net trading fee revenue sets a tax precedent for prediction market operators.
Deals & M&A
Brightstar Italia unveils Smorfia book at new Milan Lotto draw hall
The Smorfia book presentation shows Brightstar repositioning a traditional lottery game for player engagement.
Deals & M&A
Brightstar replaces almost 300,000 Lotto devices across 35,000 outlets
Replacing almost 300,000 devices sets infrastructure for Brightstar's planned product and responsible-gambling offer.
Deals & M&A
Lotto unveils new Smorfia with book for retailers at Christmas
The Smorfia redesign extends the concession innovation programme to the Lotto brand's cultural identity and retailers.
Deals & M&A
Stifel finds prediction markets lagging sportsbooks on comparable growth measure
The comparison gives operators and investors a benchmark for how quickly prediction markets are taking share from established sportsbooks.
Deals & M&A
Brightstar opens renovated Lotto draw hall in Milan
The draw infrastructure and retail rollout underpin Lotto service continuity and the product changes Brightstar is introducing for operators and retailers.
Enforcement & compliance
Emilia-Romagna court upholds fines over five AWP machines near sensitive site
The ruling confirms swapping concessionaires can count as new installation, exposing operators to per-machine fines.
Regulation
Cyprus betting revenue rises 24% to €46.9m in Q2 2026
Regulator-reported figures give operators and investors a benchmark showing online growth outpacing retail.
Regulation
Senator tables Lula Law bill to ban Buenos Aires online gambling
The bill, if enacted, would remove online gambling from the Buenos Aires market, affecting operators active in the province.
Deals & M&A
LCKY Group completes RoyalCasino acquisition after approvals
The completed acquisition of RoyalCasino adds a Danish brand and is projected to lift revenue and EBITDA.