Allwyn says Brazil betting ban puts 2026 margin guidance at risk
Brazil’s prohibition could make Allwyn’s previous 2026 margin guidance inapplicable through its stake in Kaizen Gaming.
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Appointment
Play North appoints Anne-Jaap Snijders as CEO
The leadership change affects the management of Play North’s international operations.
Dutch parliament rejects blanket gambling advertising ban
The decision leaves the proposed blanket advertising restriction unapproved in the Netherlands.
Greece’s gaming regulator sets out self-exclusion rules across gambling sectors
Operators in the covered sectors need to distinguish the applicable exclusion rules from anonymous games where self-exclusion is unavailable.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Kansspelcommissie postpones French-language D licence training in Belgium until 2027
D licence applicants must wait until 2027 for French-language training, although their applications remain valid.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
SESPAS proposes raising Spain betting age to 21 in law reform
The proposals could shape future requirements for operators’ age checks, promotions and digital marketing in Spain.
KB Securities cuts Grand Korea Leisure target price to KRW10,000
The revised target price and call for investment frame the financial and competitive risks facing Grand Korea Leisure.
PAGCOR expects government commission endorsement of proposed decoupling
The proposed governance change and planned app could affect PAGCOR’s oversight and how players find licensed platforms.
Appointment
White Hat Gaming appoints Leon Thomas as chief commercial officer
The appointment puts a commercial executive with operator and supplier experience in charge of White Hat Gaming’s growth across regulated markets.
SIGA panel examines omnichannel data for Saskatchewan players
SIGA's research shows most Saskatchewan residents have not engaged with igaming, pointing to untapped digital demand for the operator.
Appointment
Downstream Development Authority appoints Rod Centers Saracen Casino CEO
The appointment changes leadership at Saracen following the authority’s termination of two senior executives.
H2 estimates Brazil betting ban will shift R$25bn to offshore operators
The forecast indicates the potential scale of spending moving outside Brazil’s regulated betting market.
ADM official proposes payment blocking against illegal gambling in Italy
Operators face a payment-blocking proposal requiring legislative amendment, while ADM has no plans to regulate B2B providers.
Licence
Liberia's National Lottery Authority restores LiPay licence for 2026/2027
The restoration permits LiPay to resume licensed betting, casino and lottery operations in Liberia under compliance conditions.
Appointment
Polymarket appoints Lisa Mantil to lead institutional growth
The appointment adds a named lead for Polymarket’s work with institutional clients.
Limpopo Gambling Board seizes 80 computers in Phalaborwa raid
The raid shows enforcement action against illegal gambling venues and customers in Limpopo.
Brazilian government orders betting sites blocked and bans gambling advertising
Operators, advertisers and payment providers face restrictions on offering, promoting and processing betting services in Brazil.
Brazilian government ends 85 betting authorisations without refunding R$2.55bn
Operators face the loss of authorisations and fees, with the measure excluding compensation for investments and expected profits.
Fine
PGCB fines MGM Resorts $50,250 over late licensing application
MGM's late licensing application drew a $50,250 penalty, while CountR agreed a $50,000 settlement over licensing violations.
Continent 8 and FuturePath AI launch Future8 joint venture
The venture offers iGaming operators AI applications designed to support governance and auditability across jurisdictions.
Illegal betting sites in Brazil rise to 6,401 in one week
The reported surge in illegal sites gives regulators and licensed operators evidence of rapid market displacement after the measure.
DigiPlus says Brazil betting ban will not materially affect business
DigiPlus plans customer withdrawals while assessing Brazil’s restrictions, whereas Flutter is exploring options including an appeal.
DraftKings becomes NHL sportsbook and casino partner on Prime Video in Canada
The agreement gives DraftKings exclusive sportsbook and casino exposure during NHL broadcasts in Canada.
German court orders PokerStars to repay approximately €39,500 in poker losses
PokerStars must repay approximately €39,500 despite arguing that players compete against each other and it receives only rake.
Brazil creates federal committee to oversee illegal betting and advertising
The committee’s remit includes coordinating enforcement measures that can restrict betting access, payments and advertising.