Regulation
Polymarket sues Ohio over cease-and-desist order
The case tests whether state gambling rules can restrict prediction markets operating across state lines, a question affecting US market access.
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People moves
Dabble CEO Tom Rundle to leave Australian operator
Tom Rundle leaves Dabble after six years, having overseen its expansion into the US and UK.
Licences & markets
Wildz Group plans 11 Finland brands after securing licence
Finland's 2027 liberalisation gives licensed operators a new regulated market, and Wildz's multi-brand plan signals how entrants may compete for share.
Enforcement & compliance
PointsBet Canada settles with Ontario regulator over Jontay Porter bets
PointsBet Canada will serve a reduced two-day Ontario suspension after settling with the regulator over Jontay Porter bets.
Regulation
UK bookmaker opens market on Machine Games Duty rate after Budget
A UK and Ireland bookmaker opened a market on the Machine Games Duty rate after the Autumn Budget.
Regulation
ACMA sets out rules for Australia gambling advertising ban from 2027
Operators must review advertising and sponsorship contracts ahead of the celebrity and sports star ban from 1 January 2027.
Regulation
Lula reduces references to fixed-odds betting ban in runoff speeches
Lula's reduced references to a fixed-odds betting ban leave operators uncertain over federal betting policy direction.
Regulation
Brazil labour study links bet regulation to 363 gambling-related work absences in 2025
The study's author acknowledged the data cannot confirm causation, limiting its use as a basis for prohibition.
Regulation
Italy's constitutional court adds proportionality to gambling ad-ban penalties, lawyer says
Italy's Constitutional Court added proportionality to sanctions for Decreto Dignità advertising ban breaches, though the ban remains unchanged.
Regulation
Brazil minister admits betting sponsorship ban hit football clubs' finances
Boulos acknowledged that suspending fixed-odds betting sponsorships affected club financing, with a permanent working group planned.
Regulation
CGA to launch temporary licensing portal after data breach
Operators face licensing disruption and must use the interim portal while the CGA rebuilds after the cyberattack.
Deals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery signs two-year extension with New York Lottery
The two-year extension lets Brightstar continue supplying lottery technology and services in New York.
Regulation
Peru's MINCETUR prepares new gambling advertising rules
New advertising rules would change how operators market gambling products in Peru once MINCETUR sets them.
Regulation
Buenos Aires neighbourhood clubs back online gambling bill
Neighbourhood clubs' backing adds political weight to a provincial online gambling bill affecting operators in Buenos Aires.
People moves
BetConstruct AI executive warns Brazil chaos will leave sector-wide effects
A BetConstruct AI executive said disruption in Brazil will leave consequences across the sector.
Regulation
Brazil gaming bodies stage new protest against betting prohibition
Operators and suppliers face regulatory uncertainty in Brazil while industry bodies campaign against a proposed betting prohibition.
Regulation
Buenos Aires IPLyC sets out illegal gambling figures at lower house meeting
Provincial legislators now have official illegal gambling figures as they weigh enforcement and market controls.
Regulation
DGOJ president tells gambling-control critics to know their limits
The DGOJ president's remarks place the regulator's defence of its controls in Spain's political debate over gambling policy.
Regulation
Brazil fixed-odds betting ban hits national sport funding, Tiago Gomes writes
Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 has affected financing for national sport.
Deals & M&A
Alea targets steady growth in 2027 after expanding beyond aggregation
Alea will keep growing steadily as it refines new products and plans a 2027 brand identity refresh.
Regulation
UKGC Consumer Voice study links distrust and weak checks to illegal market
The UKGC study finds identity checks, payment delays and social media shape perceptions of illegal operators.
Regulation
AIEJA estimates Mexican casinos support 200,000 jobs
AIEJA's figures give the sector employment and GDP benchmarks as it calls for clear rules and supervision.
Licences & markets
Curaçao launches temporary licensing portal after data breach
The CGA breach exposed licence holders' personal and confidential data, and existing licences remain valid.
Deals & M&A
Sunbet renews Bede Gaming platform contract after digital growth
Sunbet renewed its Bede Gaming contract after digital revenue rose 36% year-on-year in first-half 2026.
Regulation
NBA opens season with revised betting and match-fixing rules
Operators and suppliers serving NBA markets face revised betting and match-fixing rules as the season begins.