Deals & M&A
Zenith sees Latin American operators demanding more platform functionality
Suppliers face more demanding LatAm operators and must weigh Brazilian uncertainty against other regulated markets.
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Enforcement & compliance
Police arrest two suspects over illegal casino in Bristol
The investigation involves police and UKGC enforcement action against suspected gambling offences at Bristol premises.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
Gambling Commission backs police operation against illegal gambling in Sheffield and Doncaster
Regulators and police found illegal betting terminals, cash and gold during coordinated operations and arrested three people.
Source: UKGC
Tenders & awards
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa awards payment services contract to SIBS Pagamentos
SIBS Pagamentos was awarded the contract covering cash-in and cash-out across Santa Casa's gaming channels.
Source: TED
Regulation
Novo asks TSE to annul Lula and Alckmin over betting ban
Novo's TSE action argues the betting ban in Medida Provisória 1.394/2026 formed part of an abuse of political power.
Regulation
Brazil betting ban could cost R$18.2bn, BNLData estimate shows
A possible betting ban could cost public finances R$18.2bn, against a government estimate of R$6.8bn.
Regulation
Polymarket sues Ohio over sports betting rules, seeks injunction
Polymarket petitioned a federal court for an injunction against Ohio, arguing its sports betting rules are discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi adds fines and account bans for users who threaten athletes
Kalshi's rule lets it fine or close accounts of traders whose abuse is linked to its sports markets, with evidence possibly referred to police.
Enforcement & compliance
Emilia-Romagna court upholds fines over five AWP machines near sensitive site
The ruling confirms swapping concessionaires can count as new installation, exposing operators to per-machine fines.
Regulation
Polymarket sues Ohio over cease-and-desist order
The case tests whether state gambling rules can restrict prediction markets operating across state lines, a question affecting US market access.
Regulation
Brazil gaming bodies stage new protest against betting prohibition
Operators and suppliers face regulatory uncertainty in Brazil while industry bodies campaign against a proposed betting prohibition.
Regulation
NBA opens season with revised betting and match-fixing rules
Operators and suppliers serving NBA markets face revised betting and match-fixing rules as the season begins.
Regulation
Ohio governor DeWine pursues further enforcement against prediction markets
Ohio will pursue further enforcement against prediction market operators offering sports-related contracts, arguing they breach state gambling law.
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
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
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
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
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
Italy online casino spend holds at €306.3m in September
The top five operators accounted for 65.80% of September's €306.3m online casino spend.
Regulation
Ohio governor plans further legal action against prediction markets
The dispute tests whether federally regulated prediction markets must comply with state gambling law, affecting licensing and tax exposure.
Regulation
Slot machines match roulette as preferred game in Spanish salons at 39.2%
The shift in player preference informs product mix and floor planning for Spanish salon operators and machine suppliers.
Regulation
Castilla y León forecasts €59.3m in gambling tax revenue for 2027
Operators in the region face unchanged tax rates, while the projected decline signals online migration eroding regional land-based revenue.
Regulation
Problem Gambling Foundation seeks tougher enforcement of New Zealand ad rules
Stronger enforcement would raise compliance costs for operators targeting New Zealand ahead of licensed online casinos.
Regulation
ANJ reports French gambling GGR up 0.5% as online hits 5.85m active accounts
Operators face growing online play against declining exclusive-rights channels, with promotional spending outpacing online GGR.
Regulation
Court orders Brazino 777 to remove Spanish jingle in MC João case
The ruling tests how far betting platforms can adapt licensed music, with contract annulment sought and a R$60 mil penalty attached.