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Former BC.Game CEO describes five-month tenure and July departure
Giam’s account provides operators and investors with insight into leadership and governance concerns at BC.Game.
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Regulation
Brazil Congress faces 23 November deadline on online gambling ban
The pending congressional decision will determine whether operators remain barred from offering fixed-odds betting and online games in Brazil.
Regulation
Paraguay Senate prepares to consider bill creating DINAJZAR
Operators in Paraguay could face a changed regulatory and concession framework if lawmakers approve the proposal.
Deals & M&A
Evolution reports Q3 revenue of €526.1m as Brazil studio remains closed
Brazil’s ban leaves Evolution uncertain about resuming operations, although it kept its full-year margin guidance unchanged.
Regulation
Campania regional administrative court upholds betting licence refusal in Torre Annunziata
The ruling confirms that a revoked authorisation cannot preserve the distance-limit exemption for a betting shop in Campania.
Enforcement & compliance
Southwark Crown Court sentences three over betting offences
The case involves suspended sentences and unpaid work, while further trials are expected within two years.
Regulation
TAR Campania upholds refusal of betting shop licence in Torre Annunziata
Operators cannot rely on a revoked licence to preserve an exemption from Campania’s distance rule.
Regulation
ADM sets conditions for dedicated gambling payment instruments in Italy
Operators and retail top-up points must account for the determination’s requirements when organising gambling deposits and payment processes.
Regulation
BNLData estimates Brazil betting ban would forgo up to R$50.3bn by 2029
The estimate quantifies potential losses to public beneficiaries and federal revenue if the reported ban takes effect.
Regulation
APPG reportedly backs petition to end gambling ads in football
The petition seeks to change the advertising environment for gambling operators and football organisations in the UK.
Regulation
Campania court upholds refusal of betting shop licence near Naples church
The ruling means revoked licences cannot protect proposed betting shops from Campania’s distance limit.
Regulation
FanDuel leads New Jersey online betting and iGaming revenue in Q3
FanDuel’s reported shares show its position in New Jersey’s online gambling market, while combined sector revenue rose year on year.
Enforcement & compliance
Cosenza authorities impose precautionary measures on 15 in slot-machine probe
The measures affect gambling-sector activity and signal an ongoing investigation into alleged slot-machine and tax evasion offences.
Enforcement & compliance
Cosenza investigators impose precautionary measures on 15 in gaming case
The measures restrict gaming activity and concern alleged manipulation of gaming machines and public revenue in Cosenza.
Regulation
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds gaming operator’s embezzlement conviction
The ruling confirms criminal liability for a gaming operator’s failure to remit sums treated by the court as public funds.
Deals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery launches Cash Pop with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
OLG’s first Canadian Cash Pop offering adds a draw-game option with five daily draws and player-selected choices.
Deals & M&A
Altenar supports Wildz Group’s planned Finland market entry
The partnership prepares Wildz Group and Altenar for Finland’s planned regulated online gambling market.
Regulation
South Africa’s gambling boards run underage and illegal gambling awareness campaigns
The campaigns communicate legal and harm-related information to communities and young people in North West province.
Deals & M&A
Yggdrasil CEO outlines plans to expand game distribution and output
The planned output and partner access to GIAB could affect game suppliers’ development costs and distribution options.
Deals & M&A
Altenar powers Wildz Group sportsbook entry into Finland
Wildz Group’s planned Finnish sportsbook launch depends on Altenar’s support when the licensing regime opens.
Deals & M&A
IGE, GN Media and WorldGaming launch Casa Italia at ICE Barcelona 2027
The initiative gives Italian gaming businesses a planned venue to build relationships with international industry participants and regulators.
Enforcement & compliance
Report says alleged seven-second scheme cost Turkish bookmakers ₺12 million
Bookmakers may face risks from alleged advance knowledge of results and betting manipulation.
Regulation
Brazilian provisional measure halts fixed-odds betting and online casino activity
Operators face a nationwide prohibition and uncertainty over whether expired authorisations could regain effect if the measure is changed.
Regulation
Spillemyndigheden targets parents with campaign on gambling features in video games
The campaign gives parents and professionals information on gambling-related features in video games and ways to discuss them with children.
Deals & M&A
Imagine Live adds full live-game portfolio to N1 Casino in Greece
The deal expands the supplier’s distribution and adds its live-casino content to a Greek operator’s platform.