SBC Media publishes Brazil Betting Outlook 2026 report
SBC Media's independent report examines Brazil's first year of regulated online betting, a market operators and investors are entering.
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Reports
Nevada gaming markets report mixed June revenue results
Operators and investors can compare June gaming performance across Nevada markets and game categories.
São Paulo football bodies raise concerns over betting advertising restrictions
Operators and suppliers face pressure on betting advertising in Brazil's largest football market as local clubs and the state federation push back.
Angola regulator launches collaborative supervision programme
Angola's ISJ launched a programme aiming to strengthen gambling supervision through closer institutional cooperation.
Corte dei Conti clears Calabria accounts and flags gambling fund reporting delays
Operators and suppliers in Italy face tighter scrutiny of public health spending tied to gambling, as regional reporting gaps delay ministerial funds.
ENJOY Gaming adds slots to Lottomatica and GoldBet via Microgame
The integration gives ENJOY access to Italy's largest online gaming portfolio, where Lottomatica Group reported a 31.6% market share in Q2 2026.
NFL urges CFTC to strengthen sports prediction-market safeguards
The NFL asked the CFTC to tighten proposed sports prediction-market rules to protect sporting integrity.
BHA disputes UKGC account of financial risk assessment engagement
BHA questioned the UKGC's account of engagement on financial risk assessments, which the UKGC disputes.
Minnesota judge halts state prediction-market ban
The ruling suspends enforcement of a first-of-its-kind state ban, affecting operators offering prediction markets in Minnesota.
Appointment
UKGC brings in DCMS official Sarah Fox on secondment
The hire adds DCMS policy experience to the UKGC as it continues reshaping its senior leadership during a period of regulatory change.
Romanian anti-corruption investigators search ONJN offices
DNA investigators searched Romania's ONJN headquarters, bringing the gambling authority under anti-corruption scrutiny.
Agcom approves supplementary responsible gambling communication guidance
The supplementary guidance adds restrictions on testimonials and brands for Italian gambling operators' responsible gambling campaigns.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to executive team
Fox will lead policy, research, statistics and National Lottery oversight functions on secondment from DCMS.
NordVPN investigation finds brand impersonation promoting illegal casinos
Operators should note that fake apps and social ads can divert users to unauthorised casinos under their brands.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to policy and research leadership
Regulators should note the UKGC appointment covers policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation.
Gambling.com Group changes name to Grandstand Limited
The rebrand signals a repositioning for Nasdaq-listed Gambling.com Group, which investors and partners track as a gambling-affiliated media and intelligence business.
Scientific Games expands Iowa Lottery scratch-game partnership
The agreement adds portfolio management and loyalty services to Scientific Games’ work with the Iowa Lottery.
Licence
Alberta opens online gambling market to about 50 private operators
Alberta's private market charges a $50,000 application fee, $150,000 annual registration fee and 20% tax on gross gaming revenue.
Italian audit court identifies Calabria gambling treatment funding delays
Regulators should note the audit court found delays and administrative weaknesses leaving gambling-disorder funding unspent in Calabria.
Finland, Ireland and UK advance gambling regulation in H1 2026
Operators face new licensing, tax and compliance requirements across key European markets, with Finland's market opening and UK duty costs rising.
Giorgetti requests review of betting advertising ban enforcement
Regulators should note the finance minister asked enforcement bodies to examine implementation of Italy's betting advertising prohibition.
ProphetX completes $35m funding round
Investors should note the completed $35m round supports ProphetX's targeted B2B prediction-market expansion.
Turkish interior minister calls illegal betting a corrupting force
The remarks signal Turkish official concern over crypto-linked illegal betting, a focus for regulators and operators monitoring unlicensed market growth.
Giorgetti seeks review of betting advertising prohibition
Regulators should note the finance minister asked authorities to examine full application of the betting advertising ban.
Agcom approves responsible gambling communication guidelines
Operators should note Agcom approved responsible gambling communication guidelines and planned operating instructions for concession holders' campaigns.