ASA orders Kwiff, Betway and Sky Bet to change youth-attracting adverts
The rulings require three operators to change advertising that the ASA considered likely to attract under-18s.
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Results
Las Vegas Sands reports $3.33bn in Q3 2025 revenue
The results show how revenue and earnings changed across Las Vegas Sands’ Singapore and Macau casino markets.
NCAA permits athletes and staff to bet on professional sports
The change alters wagering rules for college athletes and staff while retaining restrictions tied to college-sports integrity.
Brazilian finance committee backs fast-track request for online betting bill
The proposed rate increase would change the tax burden for betting operators if the bill advances and becomes law.
Yggdrasil launches slot portfolio with Brazilian operator Casa de Apostas
The deal adds Yggdrasil games to a named operator’s casino offering in Brazil.
Licence
KSA creates separate operating licence for skill gaming machines
The separate permit could simplify market entry for operators offering qualifying skill machines.
TrueLayer plans to acquire Zimpler, subject to regulatory approval
The proposed acquisition could affect payment services used by Nordic iGaming operators, subject to regulatory approval.
Acquisition
DraftKings completes Railbird acquisition and confirms prediction markets app
The acquisition gives DraftKings a platform for its planned entry into regulated event-contract trading.
Edo government approves creation of state lottery regulator
Operators in Edo may face licensing and regulatory oversight from a new state commission if its appointments are confirmed.
CEN approves publication of European online gambling consumer standard
The standard would give operators across Europe a common set of behavioural indicators for identifying and addressing gambling harm.
Brazil sports ministry sets oversight rules for lottery and betting funds
Operators and financial institutions must account for how transferred lottery and fixed-odds betting funds are handled.
EU court dismisses Dutch appeal over gambling monopoly licence review
The Commission must reassess the licence extensions, which may affect scrutiny of the Netherlands’ gambling licensing arrangements.
Nigerian Senate advances Central Gaming Bill despite 2024 court ruling
The bill could renew disputes over whether federal or state authorities regulate gaming outside the Federal Capital Territory.
Brazil sports ministry backs national policy to combat sports-result manipulation
The proposed policy could shape how gambling-related sports-integrity reports are handled in Brazil.
Acquisition
DraftKings acquires Railbird to enter prediction markets
Railbird’s acquisition supports DraftKings’ planned prediction-markets app, initially covering event contracts outside sports.
Spanish Congress committee schedules customer-service bill vote for 29 October
The bill could reintroduce advertising restrictions affecting gambling operators if Congress approves the amendment.
Appointment
Flutter Brazil appoints Bernardo Heynemann as technology chief
The appointments set technology leadership responsibilities across Flutter Brazil and Betnacional’s engineering and infrastructure teams.
VCCI seeks higher betting limits and lower GGR contribution in Vietnam
The proposed limits, tax contribution and trial-period trigger could change the operating conditions for licensed betting businesses.
ASA rules against Betway and Kwiff adverts for appeal to under-18s
The rulings require operators to account for youth appeal and audience age controls in their advertising.
DraftKings acquires Railbird and plans prediction markets app
The acquisition gives DraftKings access to a registered event-contract market and a planned new product beyond sports betting.
Licence
Caixa plans November launch for Brazilian betting platform
Caixa’s planned platform would bring a state-owned bank and three authorised brands into Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose tribal-casino online sports betting bill
The proposal could create a route for tribal casinos to offer online sports betting in Wisconsin, subject to further approvals.
Appointment
Evoke appoints Mark Summerfield as non-executive chair
The board changes alter leadership and committee responsibilities at the betting and gaming group.
Licence
Sportradar says UAE regulator approved gaming vendor licence
The licence allows Sportradar to offer services to licensed operators in the UAE market.
Appointment
Evoke appoints Mark Summerfield chair and Anne de Kerckhove deputy chair
The changes alter evoke’s board leadership and committee responsibilities.