Regulation
ADM reschedules new concessionary system rollout beyond 13 November 2026
Concessionaires and technology suppliers must re-plan verification, certification and technical work around ADM's phased schedule.
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Regulation
Austria finance ministry expects 20 online gambling licence applicants
Applicants must be stock corporations with supervisory boards, compliance systems and at least €10m share capital.
Enforcement & compliance
Korean police bust record $17.3bn illegal gambling network in Vietnam and Cambodia
The record Korean case highlights cross-border enforcement risk for operators and payment providers tied to unlicensed Asian gambling infrastructure.
Regulation
ACMA sets out notable person rules for Australia gambling ad ban
Operators must screen advertising talent and agency contracts against a broad notable-person definition with no minimum follower count.
Regulation
TAR Brescia suspends Bergamo police revocation of VLT hall licence
The ruling lets the venue trade again pending an 11 November hearing, showing courts will test police revocations against evidence of mixed use.
Deals & M&A
The PA agrees binding deal to acquire RAS Technology
The PA's binding agreement to acquire RAS Technology would bring racing and sports data provision in-house.
Enforcement & compliance
India's ED searches 20 premises in online betting and cyber fraud probe
The case shows how payment intermediaries and shell entities can be used to route betting and fraud proceeds, raising compliance risk for operators and payment providers.
Regulation
Turkey study links frictionless payments and targeted design to problem gambling
Regulators get evidence to tighten deposit limits, financial checks and digital advertising rules for online operators.
Regulation
Trinidad and Tobago parliament passes online gambling law, market launch set for January
International operators gain a route to apply for Trinidad and Tobago licences from January 2027.
Regulation
NBA bans player-stat and early-result betting markets for new season
Operators offering NBA player-prop and micro-markets must withdraw or reprice banned bets.
Deals & M&A
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid agreement for responsible gambling campaigns
McDavid will remain in the operator's responsible gambling campaigns on broadcast, digital and social media channels.
Deals & M&A
Texas Capital downgrades Melco Resorts to hold as shares slip
The downgrade signals analyst caution on Macau revenue for a Nasdaq-listed operator, a read-across for investors in Asian casino exposure.
Regulation
Maine casinos report September revenue of $15.4m, up 7.5%
Both Maine casinos reported annual revenue growth, with slots providing most of the combined total.
Regulation
Gamban warns about confusion with Gambana Casino
Gamban's warning shows name confusion could send help-seekers to a casino operated by JJam Holdings.
Regulation
Generoso Bloise examines documentary challenges to Italian gaming-machine tax assessments
Bloise's analysis shows taxpayers can use documentary evidence to rebut presumed operating periods in machine tax assessments.
Deals & M&A
River Cree selects GiG for planned Alberta iGaming launch
GiG will provide technology for River Cree's planned iGaming platform, extending the First Nations-owned casino online.
Regulation
Brazil regulates games framework as Justice Ministry flags loot boxes as betting-like risk
The games framework and loot-box scrutiny put video games and betting-like mechanics under simultaneous government attention.
Regulation
PressGiochi examines crypto payment adoption in European gambling
Operators considering crypto payments must account for MiCA authorisation requirements and Italy’s controls on payment flows.
Deals & M&A
StarCasinò adds four slot titles in October, including two exclusives
The branded exclusive gives StarCasinò a differentiated catalogue in Italy's competitive online casino market, where suppliers place customised titles with individual operators.
Regulation
VNLOK says Meta case will have Europe-wide consequences
A Dutch case against Meta could set a precedent for how European operators and regulators pursue platforms over illegal gambling content.
Regulation
UIF reports gambling suspicious-transaction reports fall to 9,547 in 2024
Operators face closer scrutiny of report quality as Italy's AML supervision shifts to the MEF under the EU AML Package.
Regulation
Tipico appeals German refund ruling as BGH decision remains pending
Tipico's appeal could affect refund claims, but outcomes depend on each case and no compensation is guaranteed.
Deals & M&A
Entain reports Q3 revenue growth as Brazil falls 36%
Entain's 3% group growth came despite Brazil falling 36%, and its CEO warns UK tax rises could threaten shops and jobs.
Deals & M&A
Betsson Score App adds live coverage of 16 football and basketball competitions
The Betsson Score App supplies only data and statistics and is not Betsson Brasil's official application.
Deals & M&A
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid deal for responsible gambling content
The extension ties a major US sportsbook brand to responsible gambling messaging as operators face closer scrutiny of advertising and player-protection content.