Deals & M&A
Flutter plans up to 1,400 UK and Ireland job cuts after tax rise
Up to 1,400 potential job cuts respond to higher gambling taxes, with a $540m hit to 2027 adjusted EBITDA.
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Regulation
BNLData fact-check finds UOL betting column data accurate but incomplete
The fact-check shows the column omitted that MP 1.394 removed betting revenue earmarked for health.
Licences & markets
Austrian finance ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences
The bidder estimate and 45% channelisation assumption shape how Austria's licensing round could shift online gambling from unlicensed operators to licensees.
Regulation
Brazil betting ban alarms LatAm experts over investor confidence
A ban on an authorised market tests whether licence-based investment and player-protection controls remain reliable across Latin America.
Deals & M&A
LiveG24 targets exclusive live games for operators, COO says
LiveG24 says exclusive, brand-aligned games help operators differentiate as standard catalogues become harder to distinguish.
Deals & M&A
LCKY Group completes RoyalCasino acquisition, reported by EGR
The deal adds a Denmark-facing casino to LCKY's igaming portfolio, with EGR reporting forecasts of double-digit group revenue and EBITDA growth.
Regulation
Brazil minister confirms R$5.3bn 2027 betting revenue loss
The minister confirmed a R$5.3bn 2027 loss and said transfers to legal beneficiaries may be cut.
Deals & M&A
PG Soft launches Norse-themed slot Thunder Reckoning
The release adds a cascading-reels title with a 5,000x maximum win to PG Soft's portfolio for operators seeking Norse-themed content.
Regulation
Cambodia plans online system to collect gambling duties
Cambodia is preparing an online system to improve collection and management of gambling duties and regulatory revenues.
Deals & M&A
ELK Studios names Jacob Nordwall product owner for Propaganda 2
The sequel tests whether ELK Studios can extend its 2022 X-mechanic title with new features under a first-time product owner.
Regulation
IAGR conference in Lima addresses self-exclusion and illegal market
Sessions cover cross-border self-exclusion standards, illegal gambling and the role of digital intermediaries.
Deals & M&A
Greentube launches Piggy Prizes: Ghost of Gambini slot
The Halloween-themed game adds a second Gambini character and a Super Lock & Spin jackpot feature.
Regulation
Lula campaign drops bets ban theme in second round, Folha reports
Average bets mentions per video fell from 11 in the first round to four in the second.
Regulation
Lula campaign cuts bets mentions from 11 to four per video
Average mentions per video fell from 11 to four, and Janja said the ban did not deliver the expected win.
Enforcement & compliance
Italian court upholds €45,000 slot sanctions over distance rule
The court ruled replacing machines within 500 metres of sensitive locations amounted to a prohibited new installation.
Licences & markets
Fukuoka governor urges careful review of Oto IR proposal
The governor called for an extremely careful review of Oto's proposal despite a tight timetable.
Enforcement & compliance
Brescia carabinieri close probe into slot hall robberies and thefts
Suspects face robbery, theft and receiving stolen goods allegations, including two slot hall robberies above €90,000.
Deals & M&A
GTI China Expo 2026 draws 600 exhibitors and 120,000 visitors in Guangzhou
The expo drew 120,000 visitors and almost 600 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions.
Regulation
Parma TAR rules slot replacement counts as new installation under distance rules
The court found replacing machines identified by new codes constituted a new installation under regional law.
Regulation
M5S motion proposes under-3 screen ban and supervision to age 12
Motion 1-00608 proposes banning digital devices and video games for children under three, with supervision required to age 12.
Regulation
Pennsylvania State Police open tip line as skill games ban takes effect
State police ask the public to report skill games, now illegal slot machines; venues face criminal prosecution and immediate seizure.
Deals & M&A
Amusnet sponsors SiGMA World 2026 with two-floor stand in Rome
The sponsorship gives Amusnet visibility with Italian and international operators as it promotes customised table games and land-based hardware.
Regulation
EGBA and KSA discuss illegal online gambling at Brussels meeting
EGBA and KSA discussed consumer protection, harm detection, money-laundering prevention and a joint Google whitelist working group.
Deals & M&A
As.Tro to sponsor national anti-money-laundering forum in Milan
As.Tro sponsors the AML forum where Giuseppe Simone speaks on applying the EU AML Package in practice.
Regulation
AGSI seeks bridging measures as Italian retail concessions near expiry
Retail concessions for betting, bingo, AWPs and VLTs expire 31 December 2026 with the reorganisation decree shelved since August.