Deals & M&A
KingMidas Games joins Yggdrasil's YGG Masters content programme
The agreement gives KingMidas Games access to Yggdrasil's game-development technology and distribution network.
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Reports
Deals & M&A
Evolution reports higher revenue despite Brazilian live-studio closure
Evolution’s revenue reportedly rose despite the closure of its Brazilian live studio.
Regulation
US defence secretary warns staff against trading on military information
The warning and case underline legal and security risks for prediction-market and betting platforms handling trades linked to military events.
Regulation
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds embezzlement conviction over 2015 gaming levy
The ruling confirms criminal liability may apply to gaming-machine managers who fail to pass on levy-related receipts.
Regulation
ULIS reports 305 suspicious betting alerts in Q3 2026
The data points operators and integrity bodies to a rising share of alerts involving less prominent competitions.
Deals & M&A
Gamanza Engage adds gamification suite to ALL IN Platform
The partnership expands the range of gamification tools available to operators on ALL IN Platform.
Regulation
Brazil betting-ban debate reportedly shifts after Lula re-election
The reported discussions concern possible changes to a measure described as banning betting companies in Brazil.
Deals & M&A
Wildz Group says it has received Finland online gambling licence
The licence gives Wildz Group permission to operate in Finland when its regulated online gambling market opens.
Regulation
Cassazione rejects gaming company’s tax appeal over 2006 entertainment duty
The ruling underlines that gaming companies disputing tax collection must identify evidence of when a payment notice was served.
Deals & M&A
Amelco launches Amplify AI development platform for betting operators
Amplify is intended to let operators generate, test and deploy product changes across apps, websites and back-office systems.
Enforcement & compliance
Cassazione upholds €15,000 sanction over betting-centre licence breach
The ruling confirms that betting centres need the specified public-security authorisation even when gaming machines hold other permits.
Enforcement & compliance
UK court sentences three over bets using election-date information
The convictions show the legal consequences of using confidential political information to place bets on UK markets.
Deals & M&A
Stickyeyes reports 34% visibility decline for Paddy Power and oddschecker
Search visibility changes may affect how betting brands reach customers online.
Regulation
Cassation Court upholds embezzlement conviction over 2015 gaming levy
The ruling clarifies the criminal exposure of gaming-machine managers who retain levy funds collected for transfer to a concessionaire.
Regulation
Lula wins fourth term after Brazil presidential runoff
The reported measure could affect operators and suppliers active in Brazil’s online gambling market.
Regulation
Spillemyndigheden launches campaign on gambling-like video game features
The campaign gives families, educators and professionals information on gambling-like mechanics in games used by children and teenagers.
Licences & markets
IG Group applies for UK gambling licence for prediction markets
A licence application could determine whether IG Group can offer prediction-market betting in the UK.
Deals & M&A
Flutter confirms Betfair withdrawal from Italy over exchange rules
The planned withdrawal and affiliate closure mean Italian customers and affiliates should track service and programme changes.
Regulation
Spain’s DGOJ sets cross-platform online deposit limits from March 2027
Operators will need to apply shared player deposit thresholds across accounts rather than calculate limits separately for each platform.
Enforcement & compliance
Limpopo court sentences illegal gambling operator to 12 months in prison
The sentence and seizure show the enforcement consequences for operators providing unauthorised online gambling in Limpopo.
Enforcement & compliance
Prato police uncover six illegal gambling venues and seize cash
The raids illustrate enforcement against unlawful gambling venues and the seizure of their cash and equipment.
Regulation
Garbagnatese municipalities sign gambling-harm prevention charter
The charter sets out coordinated local prevention and support measures that may affect gambling-related community initiatives.
Enforcement & compliance
Gambling Commission secures three convictions over UK election betting
The convictions and suspended sentences show legal consequences for election-betting offences, while further proceedings remain ahead.
Regulation
Italian government takes 2027 budget bill to cabinet with €718m gaming estimate
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over which gaming segments may fund the projected contribution and how it will be collected.
Licences & markets
ComeOn and SuomiVeto confirm Finnish gambling licences ahead of 2027 opening
The licences give both operators time to complete technical and compliance preparations before Finland’s competitive online market opens.