Appointment
UKGC acting chief says dialogue with Bingo Association will continue
The Commission’s continuing engagement with the Bingo Association affects the sector’s input into gambling policy and research.
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Reports
Brazil finance ministry sets betting-account procedures for Novo Desenrola exclusions
Operators must update their systems and apply the ministry’s account-exclusion rules from 15 May.
Brazil bars Desenrola beneficiaries from licensed online betting for 12 months
Licensed operators must prevent Desenrola 2.0 beneficiaries from registering, while the association says illegal platforms remain outside the measure.
Coljuegos broadens Colombia’s online instant-prize game definition
The revised criteria may allow suppliers to offer a broader range of instant-prize formats in Colombia’s online market.
New York sportsbooks report $244m in April revenue
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of New York sportsbook revenue and betting activity.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $9.14 million in April sports wagering contributions
The figures show April wagering activity and the resulting state and public education contributions in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
GGPoker sponsors Grosvenor Casinos live poker events across the UK
The sponsorship connects GGPoker’s online qualification and buy-in routes with Grosvenor’s UK live tournaments.
GR8 Tech launches redesigned sportsbook platform ahead of World Cup
Operators can adjust sportsbook layouts, promotions and pricing through the platform’s back office.
Dutch government considers further gambling advertising restrictions
A possible advertising ban could restrict licensed operators’ visibility and alter how consumers find the regulated market.
Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in alleged online gambling operation
The arrests and potential penalties signal enforcement action against alleged gambling networks operating from Indonesia.
Acquisition
ReferOn completes management buyout and appoints Alex Bukin CEO
The buyout changes ownership and leadership, while the company says daily operations, partnerships and services will continue unaffected.
IBJR warns illegal betting could weaken Brazil's Desenrola 2.0 protections
IBJR links stronger action against unlicensed betting operators to protecting Desenrola 2.0’s financial safeguards.
Results
Lottomatica reports €253m normalized adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026
Online gaming drove Lottomatica’s first-quarter performance, while its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
Meio/Ideia poll finds 25% of Brazilians bet online in past month
The survey highlights public concern about household debt and divided support for betting restrictions and advertising limits.
Macau DSEC reports 9.5% rise in visitor non-gaming spend per capita
The figures provide Macau casino operators with data on visitor spending outside gaming.
Indonesian police arrest 321 foreign nationals in online gambling raid
The arrests show Indonesian authorities pursuing an online gambling operation allegedly serving customers abroad.
Nevada gaming board examines prediction-style product under state rules
The board’s review may affect how suppliers and licensees bring prediction-style products to Nevada.
AUSTRAC opens enforcement investigation into Tabcorp’s AML compliance
The investigation creates potential regulatory and compliance exposure for Tabcorp, although no enforcement outcome has been determined.
Caixa consults lottery retailers on proposed Lotofácil prize changes
Retailers and lottery stakeholders can assess how the proposed prize redistribution may affect Lotofácil sales and other products.
Federal prosecutors charge 22 people in Chicago-area illegal gambling case
The case alleges illegal sports betting, video gambling and debt collection involving businesses in the Chicago-area network.
Hong Kong bureau proposes tighter licensing for claw machine venues
The proposals could require claw machine operators to license each device and display licences at venue entrances.
West Kowloon Court convicts three in Hong Kong match-fixing case
The convictions and pending sentences affect sports-integrity enforcement around Hong Kong football and betting-related offences.
Apple permits licensed fixed-odds betting apps on Brazil App Store
Brazilian betting apps need a valid Ministry of Finance licence and supporting documents to pass Apple’s review.
Results
Konami reports 1% gaming revenue growth and 50.4% profit decline
Konami’s gaming revenue edged higher as operating profit fell, creating contrasting signals for the division’s outlook.
Italian online casino spending rises 18.2% to €297.2m in April
April spending growth and Lottomatica’s reported share offer operators a snapshot of Italy’s online casino market.