Hokkaido plans request to ease national casino-resort MICE requirements
Hokkaido will ask the national government to relax integrated-resort MICE requirements following assembly committee discussion.
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Reports
Stuttgart appeal court orders Tipico to repay six players
The court found Tipico lacked authorisation when the losses occurred, making the gambling contracts void.
Interblock reports PAGCOR product approval ahead of planned Manila launch
The Philippine regulatory clearance supports Interblock's planned Q4 2026 rollout at a new Manila casino resort.
SkyCity agrees conditional NZ$221m sale of Auckland's Grand Hotel
Conditional sale with continued operation until mid-2027 shows investors how SkyCity's debt-reduction programme proceeds.
Santa Fe Chamber advances bill restricting gambling access for maintenance debtors
If enacted, operators would need to prevent people meeting the bill’s criteria from registering on betting platforms or entering gambling venues.
Uruguay’s Parliament changes allocation of sports-betting VAT revenue
The revised allocation redirects sports-betting tax revenue and removes the AUF’s share from January 2027.
CountR appoints Patriot Gaming as US parts distributor
The arrangement gives US operators a local source for parts and repair services for CountR systems.
Brazil lawmakers submit 97 amendments to betting prohibition
The amendments could determine whether licensed betting returns and what restrictions apply before the measure expires.
Brazil justice ministry asks ANPD to review six games over loot boxes
The ANPD’s assessment may shape scrutiny of loot boxes, while no legal non-compliance finding has been made.
Brazilian illegal betting sites remain accessible after prohibition deadline
Operators can continue reaching Brazilian bettors through replacement domains, complicating enforcement of the prohibition.
DGOJ extends risk-detection consultation to 26 October at 23:59
Four extra days under unchanged scope gives participants and regulators more time to comment on risk detection.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Valencia increases addiction-prevention funding to €5m, including €420,000 from gambling sanctions
Gambling sanctions funding only part of the enlarged programme shows regulators how enforcement revenue supports prevention.
capital increase
Barcino Slot increases capital by €200,000 and changes business purpose
Removing bingo and limiting machine repair to Barcelona province shows suppliers how Barcino Slot's business purpose narrowed.
Canary Islands draft proposes combined bingo-machine limits with admission controls
Combined machine allowances and admission controls show operators how bingo hall placement could change under the draft.
Coljuegos opens claims channel for bingocasinos.co users with pending balances
Claims channel after contract termination and a five-year contracting ban shows players a recovery route and operators the penalty.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Colorado posts record sports-betting tax revenue for FY2025/2026
Operators in Colorado face deposit caps, a credit-card ban and marketing restrictions as the state's sports-betting tax take reaches a record.
Massachusetts launches mobile app to support problem gambling treatment
A state-backed app gives operators a referral tool as football season typically lifts betting volumes.
SINDIBETS-SP urges evidence-based debate after more than 5 mil jobs lost
The association says the reported job losses and the movement of betting demand to illegal platforms affect regulated operators and workers.
Appointment
Pythia Sports appoints Ben Hutton as head of trading
The appointment places a trading executive with international racing experience in a senior role at Pythia Sports.
Wildhorse selects Seattle Entertainment Group for resort entertainment strategy
Seattle Entertainment Group will shape programming and operational planning for Wildhorse’s expansion and new events centre.
MGM Osaka partners with Japan Casino School on certified gaming talent course
The partnership aims to develop gaming talent through a certified course for the MGM Osaka project.
DGOJ joins Gaming in Spain 2026 conference on online gambling regulation
The joint deposit limit changes how deposit limits apply to players with accounts at multiple online operators.
Springfield seeks open court proceedings in MGM casino sale dispute
The dispute leaves the proposed transfer of MGM Springfield’s operating rights subject to the city’s approval and ongoing arbitration.
New Zealand proposes online casino contributions of up to NZD20m annually
Online casino operators would contribute 4% of adjusted gross gaming revenue to community funding under New Zealand’s proposal.
Licence
Wildz says it secures Finland online gambling licence approval
A confirmed first entrant signals how quickly operators are positioning for Finland's regulated market before it opens.