Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan before November votes
Lottomatica and CIRSA’s merger plan has board approval ahead of November votes, with BDO confirming the exchange ratio’s fairness.
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UKGC advertises chief executive role with £190,000 annual salary
The appointment will determine who leads the UKGC’s illegal-gambling programme and delivers the stated return on Treasury investment.
SOFTSWISS panel says African market entry costs exceed licensing
Operators budgeting only for licences risk underfunding certification, localisation and marketing needed to launch in African markets.
Licence
Biloxi council approves Black Marlin Casino zoning change
The developer still needs Mississippi Gaming Commission licensing before the site approval lapses, leaving the project's opening dependent on state approval.
As.Tro technical group sets AWP and VLT workstreams in Italy
The workstreams could shape proposals on machine rules and payment methods across Italy’s land-based and online gambling sectors.
Polymarket challenges KSA sanctions in Dutch court
The appeal concerns whether Polymarket’s prediction markets fall under Dutch gambling rules.
Bluem says iDIN address risks do not directly apply to licensed online casinos
Operators may need separate address checks when they must establish a player’s residence.
Licence
Gouda mayor declines to offer new gaming arcade licence
Operators cannot currently apply for a licence to open a new gaming arcade in Gouda.
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve cross-border merger plan
The approved cross-border merger plan sets terms and conditions for absorbing CIRSA into Lottomatica.
Loyra expects Spain’s gambling bill reform to reach parliament after 2027 begins
Operators must continue preparing for the deposit-limit system unless the Supreme Court orders a suspension.
Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share under the merger plan approved by both boards.
Buenos Aires deputies propose online betting bill with 100% advertising levy
The proposed levy and operating restrictions would affect authorised online betting operators in Buenos Aires province.
Denmark proposes gambling advertising restrictions and live-sports blackout
Operators and gambling advertisers would need to adapt marketing and player-protection practices if the proposed rules take effect.
Goblin Traffic and N1 Bet report 693 first-time depositors from ASO campaign
The reported acquisition and conversion figures offer operators and suppliers data on a Prediction Markets marketing channel.
ANJL asks Brazil court to preserve members’ betting authorisations
The case seeks to keep member authorisations and customer-service channels available while Congress considers the suspension.
Coljuegos informs operators of a new slot-machine inventory update function
Land-based operators need to account for the new function when updating slot-machine inventories.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Control F5 plans expansion into other countries in 2027, CEO says
Control F5’s planned expansion could broaden its geographic footprint while clients await developments in Brazil.
Lottomatica and Cirsa approve merger plan ahead of November shareholder vote
The proposed merger would transfer Cirsa’s assets and liabilities to Lottomatica and change the combined group’s listings.
AGLC sets objection windows for gaming facility licence applications
AGLC's 30-business-day casino and 21-calendar-day bingo objection windows set the timetable for contesting Alberta gaming facilities.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
Licence
AGLC posts Bingo Palace relocation application for Calgary facility
AGLC posted the Calgary bingo relocation application, with written objections due by 30 October 2026, affecting relocation timing.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
Licence
GLI wins approval to test online casino games for New Zealand market
Suppliers and operators entering New Zealand's regulated online casino market will need approved testing partners before launch.
Mynt records 3.7% payment revenue decline amid Philippine gambling restrictions
Mynt’s lower payment revenue links Philippine restrictions on gambling access through apps to reduced payment transactions.
Brazil Finance Ministry reports R$7.6bn betting revenue for Q1 2026
Brazil’s regulated betting sector generated R$7.6bn in quarterly gross gaming revenue and transferred approximately R$914.1m to statutory beneficiaries.
KingWins launches US sweepstakes casino with GameBridge
The launch adds a named operator-platform partnership and a new US distribution channel for participating game suppliers.
NGCB initially approves removing NCPG references from Nevada gaming regulation
Nevada’s proposed regulatory amendment would remove references to the National Council on Problem Gambling.