NCAA Division II permits betting on professional sports from 1 November
The rule changes betting permissions for college athletes and staff while retaining restrictions on college competitions and championship promotion.
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TaDa Gaming says AGCO approved its Ontario licence on 7 October
The licence allows TaDa Gaming to pursue operator partnerships in Ontario and expansion across Canada.
Zenith secures BMM certification for TaDa Gaming content in Brazil
The certification lets Zenith offer TaDa Gaming content to regulated operators in Brazil through OneAPI.
Licence
Missouri Gaming Commission grants temporary sportsbook licences for December launch
Operators can prepare systems and register customers before the state’s planned launch, subject to final regulatory approval.
Brazilian deputies advance urgent review of betting tax bills proposing rates up to 25%
The proposals could raise operators’ gross gaming revenue tax rate from 12% to as much as 25%.
Polymarket reportedly discusses funding at a valuation of up to $15bn
The reported valuation discussions could affect Polymarket’s capital base and ownership value, though no prospective terms were stated.
Bestbet challenges Florida approval for Hamilton Downs cardroom site
The case could affect whether Florida cardroom operators can move or expand sites under existing permits.
NCAA allows college athletes to bet on professional sports from 1 November
The change permits professional-sports betting by college athletes while leaving the college-sports betting ban in place.
Acres brings bank-linked slot payments to Nevada casinos in 2026
Direct bank transfers could make it easier for casino customers to reload slot machines without leaving play.
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PGCB fines Pennsylvania casino operators $22,000 for regulatory violations
The fines identify compliance risks involving game integrity and exclusion-list controls at Pennsylvania casinos.
Acquisition
Arrow International acquires Grover Gaming Printing assets
The acquisition adds pull-tab capabilities to Arrow’s charitable gaming business without affecting its team of 1,600 people.
ASA rules Betway and Kwiff ads breached UK rules on appeal to under-18s
The rulings challenge the use of age-targeting measures for gambling advertising on YouTube and X.
ASA bans Betway, Sky Bet and Kwiff ads over appeal to minors
Operators must avoid advertising that the ASA considers likely to appeal to under-18s.
Licence
Missouri Gaming Commission grants temporary sports betting licences to seven operators
The temporary approvals let operators prepare systems and equipment ahead of Missouri’s scheduled sports betting launch.
NCAA permits athletes and staff to bet on professional sports
The policy changes which wagers college athletes and athletics staff may place under NCAA rules.
NCAA approves professional sports betting for athletes and staff from 1 November
Operators and college sports stakeholders must account for the revised betting permissions and continuing restrictions.
NHL signs licensing agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket
The agreements give both prediction-market platforms access to NHL data and branded exposure during league broadcasts.
BOS urges Sweden to adopt Danish gambling-market approaches
BOS's proposals could inform Swedish policy on channelisation, enforcement and access to regulated gambling options.
Italy allocates €80m to physical gaming network reorganisation fund
The proposed fund and adjustable prize appropriations could affect the physical gaming network and payments across betting and lottery products.
KSA finds improvements but gaps in operators’ match-fixing risk analyses
Operators may need to strengthen risk assessment, mitigation and reporting processes to meet their match-fixing obligations.
Brazilian deputies' committee backs urgent vote on proposed 24% betting tax
A floor vote could change the tax rate and the proposed allocation of betting revenue.
ASA bans Betway, Kwiff and Sky Bet ads over sports-related content
The rulings affect how operators assess social media advertising against restrictions on content appealing to under-18s.
Fenapaf president urges joint action on athlete payments and match-fixing
The unresolved distribution rules affect athletes’ access to betting-related funds, while the proposed education targets match-fixing risks.
Brazilian House committee backs urgent review of bill doubling betting tax to 24%
A proposed increase in betting tax would change operators’ tax burden if Congress approves it.
Licence
AGCO grants St8 an Ontario iGaming supplier licence
The licence allows St8 to supply products to licensed operators in Ontario.