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.
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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.
People moves
Casinos Austria general director Erwin van Lambaart to leave in March 2027
The leadership change comes as Casinos Austria prepares for new gambling concession awards that will shape its business.
Licences & markets
Hippos ATG awarded Finland gambling licence ahead of 2027 market opening
Hippos ATG, ATG's Finland-facing joint venture with the trotting and horse breeding association, was awarded a gambling licence.
Deals & M&A
Pragmatic Play launches Sweet Bonanza POP with 25,000x maximum win
The release extends Pragmatic Play's POP series, giving operators a new version of a widely recognised title to add to their slot portfolios.
Regulation
Polymarket challenges Ohio sports betting rules on constitutional grounds
Polymarket's complaint argues Ohio's online sports betting framework violates the Commerce Clause, testing state licensing requirements.
Regulation
Kambi LatAm director says Brazil betting measure threatens sports integrity
Kambi's warning signals that suppliers focused on regulated markets face project disruption and legal uncertainty in one of the world's largest betting markets.
People moves
Soft2Bet names James Hancock vice-president of B2B marketing
Hancock said operators should judge technology partners on comparable launches, transparent delivery and hidden adoption costs.
Deals & M&A
Matchbook acquires Betdaq in UK and Ireland betting exchange deal
The deal consolidates two UK and Ireland betting exchanges, changing the competitive field for exchange operators and their suppliers.
Deals & M&A
HIPTHER launches AI Summit 2027 in Prague with €40,000 startup challenge
The three-day Prague format and €40,000 startup challenge give AI and cybersecurity suppliers a route to investors and gaming operators.
Deals & M&A
Sisal pays out first €1.2m Win for Italia Team jackpot to Rome player
The payout confirms the first seven-figure prize from Sisal's new daily lottery tied to Italy's Olympic team, a draw operators will watch for player uptake.
Enforcement & compliance
South Korea police arrest 77 over $17.2bn illegal gambling network
Police allege 23 trillion won in wagers across 188 casino websites, with proceeds from two supply groups.
Regulation
Comoros seeks UK help over Anjouan gambling licensing
Operators holding Anjouan licences face uncertainty over their legal basis as Comoros pursues potential action affecting close to 1,500 listed businesses.
Regulation
ACT government introduces legislation to reduce gambling harm
The ACT government is introducing legislation aimed at further reducing gambling harm in the territory.
Regulation
Comoros seeks UK help over Anjouan gambling licence network
Comoros seeks British help and prepares legal action, putting nearly 1,500 registered businesses under scrutiny.
Regulation
Illinois court bars state gambling rules for Kalshi
The ruling leaves open whether prediction-market sports contracts face federal derivatives oversight or state gambling rules, affecting market access and tax exposure.
Licences & markets
BMM Testlabs approved to test New Zealand online casino games
Approval extends BMM's land-based testing work into New Zealand's regulated online market under its new framework.
Deals & M&A
Atucha Strategic Advisory to represent RTG Slots across Latin America
ASA will lead RTG Slots' commercial development across Latin America, starting with Mexico.
Enforcement & compliance
Bari financial police carry out four measures in usury and extortion inquiry
Investigators allege loans at rates up to 1,260% went to people with gambling problems using slot machines and VLTs.