Gespa estimates illegal Swiss sports betting scene generates CHF300m
Operators and regulators face a parallel market worth an estimated CHF300m that bypasses licensed channels and oversight.
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Reports
Quaest poll finds Brazil betting ban fading in Lula runoff campaign
Only 11% of voters who heard recent government advertisements recalled the online betting ban, signaling uncertain political durability.
ELA Games launches Soul Fiesta slot with Hold & Win mechanic
Soul Fiesta offers a maximum win of 5,000 times the stake and RTP configurations of 94.03% and 95.99%.
New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gaming rules for online operators
Operators in New Jersey must now meet enforceable standards for identifying at-risk players and delivering phased interventions, replacing voluntary best practices.
La Seu d'Urgell backs plan curbing gaming halls and extends licence freeze to 2027
The urban-planning route gives Spanish municipalities a lever to restrict gaming-hall openings beyond sectoral licensing rules, affecting operators' expansion plans.
CFTC advisory urges prediction exchanges to identify mention-market insiders
The advisory urges prediction-market exchanges to identify controllers and insiders linked to mention, attendance and interaction contracts.
Ōtō mayor urges Fukuoka to prepare casino resort bid for 2027 window
A prefectural decision will determine whether Fukuoka begins preparations for a potential casino resort application.
New Jersey mandates player monitoring and intervention rules for online gambling
Operators in New Jersey must now build trigger-based monitoring, tiered interventions and account suspension or closure procedures into their responsible gambling systems.
Brennan Center study finds prediction market odds sway voters' election expectations
The study gives regulators evidence that prediction market odds can shift voter perceptions, not merely reflect them.
Curaçao Gaming Authority replaces licensing portal after data breach
Operators must continue meeting their regulatory obligations while the authority replaces the compromised licensing system.
Licence
AGCO outlines conditions for special occasion gaming licences in Ontario
The rules set limits on the games, duration and frequency permitted at licensed special occasion events.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Brightstar Italia unveils Smorfia book at new Milan Lotto draw hall
The Smorfia book presentation shows Brightstar repositioning a traditional lottery game for player engagement.
Lotto unveils new Smorfia with book for retailers at Christmas
The Smorfia redesign extends the concession innovation programme to the Lotto brand's cultural identity and retailers.
Eeze agrees global distribution deal with BetConstruct
The agreement creates a route for BetConstruct to distribute Eeze’s full offering, though duration and financial terms remain unspecified.
CGA to launch temporary licensing portal after data breach
Operators face licensing disruption and must use the interim portal while the CGA rebuilds after the cyberattack.
Licence
Curaçao launches temporary licensing portal after data breach
The CGA breach exposed licence holders' personal and confidential data, and existing licences remain valid.
Sunbet renews Bede Gaming platform contract after digital growth
Sunbet renewed its Bede Gaming contract after digital revenue rose 36% year-on-year in first-half 2026.
BNLData fact-check finds UOL betting column data accurate but incomplete
The fact-check shows the column omitted that MP 1.394 removed betting revenue earmarked for health.
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.
Extremadura budgets €25.34m in gambling taxes and fees for 2027
The draft figures give operators and suppliers a baseline for gambling tax costs in Extremadura, subject to budget approval.
Castilla y León responsible-gaming strategy nears final approval, Andérez says
Operators and suppliers in Castilla y León face a near-final responsible-gaming framework whose approval would set compliance duties for the sector.
Appointment
PGCB appoints Ashley Gabrielle hearings and appeals director
The appointment places Gabrielle in charge of procedural compliance and hearing administration for Pennsylvania gaming matters.
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.
As.Tro-GADS seeks ADM meeting on certification timetable concerns
Suppliers and concessionaires face a revised certification deadline and unresolved technical requirements determining when new systems go live.
FanDuel publishes betting data amid scrutiny of VIP marketing practices
Operators face scrutiny over how personalised marketing and customer data intersect with safeguards for at-risk bettors.