Greek regulator seeks 40 staff for gaming inspection body
The recruitment could add inspection capacity across administrative, finance, legal and IT functions.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
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Norway ministry proposes legal changes allowing Norsk Tipping online poker
Proposed safeguards would shape Norsk Tipping’s online poker offer while aiming to draw players from offshore sites.
Buenos Aires prosecutors secure blocks on seven illegal betting platforms
The court orders remove seven unauthorised betting platforms from Buenos Aires’ online market.
Northern Territory MLA proposes bookmaker deposit caps and inducement ban
Bookmakers licensed in the Northern Territory could face new customer limits, advertising restrictions and higher penalties if the bill advances.
Italy sets four themes for online gambling operators’ 2026 responsible-gambling campaigns
Online operators must fund campaigns addressing these themes and calculate contributions under the stated revenue-based rule.
Council of State upholds Italy’s €100 weekly top-up cap and overturns device ban
The ruling retains payment restrictions at PVR outlets while removing the blanket prohibition on internet-connected devices.
Kentucky HHR revenue rises 4.1% in September
Operators and suppliers can track per-machine performance across Kentucky HHR venues as new capacity such as Marshall Yards reshapes same-store comparisons.
EDGE Markets deploys AI margin controls for prediction-market traders
The integrations give institutional prediction-market clients automated collateral controls for trading outside traditional banking hours.
Appointment
Dechert hires Carl Kennedy to strengthen prediction markets advisory practice
The appointment expands Dechert’s capacity to advise clients on prediction markets and CFTC regulation.
Fitch flags leverage pressure at Asia-Pacific gaming operators
The credit outlooks indicate that high investment spending and slower earnings recovery may constrain operators’ leverage reduction.
Continent 8 opens New York edge data centre for sports betting
The new data centre adds local infrastructure for licensed operators and approved suppliers in New York’s regulated online sports betting market.
Fitch forecasts three years of negative free cash flow for Universal
Fitch’s forecast flags potential liquidity pressure tied to Okada Manila’s performance for investors and suppliers.
Council of State upholds €100 weekly PVR top-up limit in Stake case
The ruling preserves a weekly top-up cap while delaying application of register rules to concessionaires on technical extensions.
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Topdog raises $2.5m seed funding for US real-money skill games
Topdog's funding reached $4.1m as the company focuses growth on California, Texas, New York and Florida.
H2 projects up to BRL30bn shifting to Brazil's illegal betting market
A possible shift to unlicensed operators creates uncertainty for Brazil’s regulated market and its potential reopening.
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court jails former Capen chief over £285,000 lottery misuse
Lottery executives face consequences for misusing charitable proceeds, illustrated by Rydings receiving imprisonment and a compensation order.
Source: UKGC
Western Cape reports R1.192 billion in gambling tax for January to July 2026
The figures show the tax contribution and relative scale of sports betting in the Western Cape market.
Council of State upholds €100 weekly PVR top-up limit in Italy
PVR operators must retain the upheld weekly cap for cash and specified payment-method top-ups.
Italy’s Council of State overturns blanket computer ban at PVR outlets
PVR outlets may use internet-connected devices, but deposit caps and withdrawal restrictions remain in force.
Norway consults on allowing Norsk Tipping to offer online poker
The proposal would allow Norsk Tipping to offer poker with limits and reporting duties intended to address unregulated activity.
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.
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.
Appointment
Isaacs joins GLI board in advisory role
The appointment adds a former Entain chief executive to GLI’s board in an advisory capacity.
Altenar and IBIA partner on sports betting integrity in Africa
Altenar and IBIA’s partnership addresses betting integrity in Africa, where gambling GGR is projected to reach US$19.4bn by 2030.
South Korea opens tourism fund facility loans to casino construction
Casino operators in South Korea can seek larger loans for construction, expansion and renovation under the revised rules.