Tender
AMS urges renewed tender for Sierra de la Ventana casino
A renewed tender could determine investment in the casino and affect the continuation of workers’ jobs.
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Brazil names 80 clubs for Timemania lottery through 2028
The two-year selection determines which clubs can receive funds generated by Timemania.
Córdoba legislator seeks court order for online gambling data
The court’s decision could determine whether Córdoba must disclose operational and player data about its licensed online gambling market.
Malta updates VAT and gaming tax rules from October 2026
Operators serving Malta will need to account for revised VAT and gaming tax rules from 1 October 2026.
TaDa Gaming partners with Hollywoodbets for South African market
The agreement gives TaDa Gaming a named operator partner for distributing its games in South Africa.
FRC closes inquiry into KPMG’s audit of Entain’s 2022 accounts
The decision ends the FRC’s examination of KPMG’s audit without enforcement action.
Acquisition
Optimove acquires Smartico while both companies retain separate operations
The acquisition changes ownership of Smartico while preserving separate operations and product decisions in the iGaming CRM market.
Uganda proposes 30% betting GGR tax and 15% tax on net winnings
The proposals would raise the stated tax rates for betting operators and impose withholding tax on player winnings.
LaLiga North America partners with Polymarket in US and Canada
The agreement gives Polymarket rights to offer league-related prediction market activities across two North American markets.
Kalshi agrees to supply market data to FOX networks and streaming service
The agreement expands Kalshi’s distribution of non-sports market data across FOX’s broadcast, digital and streaming properties.
Legal expert warns EU platform-design scrutiny could affect online gambling
Operators may face greater legal scrutiny over betting features and platform design as regulators examine online safety.
Brazil sports ministry sets eligible betting sports and esports conditions
Operators must align eligible event offerings with the ministry’s listed sports and the restrictions on youth and esports competitions.
Brazil sports ministry restricts eligible sports and esports betting
Operators must align fixed-odds betting offers with the ministry’s permitted-sports list and restrictions on esports and youth events.
Chubut lottery chief alleges casino operator breached licence conditions
Operators face possible loss of the Esquel casino concession if the province proceeds with licence revocation.
Aguascalientes lawmakers propose restrictions on access to gambling machines
If passed, the proposals would affect the installation, operation and inspection of gambling machines in Aguascalientes.
OLG launches Bede-powered mobile app with mkodo geolocation in Ontario
The rollout combines OLG’s mobile app with geolocation intended to meet Ontario regulatory requirements.
European doctors call for EU action on gambling advertising and age checks
The proposals could lead to tighter marketing, platform and age-verification requirements for gambling businesses across the EU.
Greece casino winnings tax draws regulatory predictability concerns
Operators’ tax obligations may depend on the regulatory treatment of casino player winnings.
Spain reactivates PACS identity-theft protocol for online gambling
The PACS protocol helps taxpayers whose identities were used in online gambling during the 2025 income tax campaign.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
CBRE forecasts 8.3% growth in Macau gaming revenue for 2026
The forecast gives investors and casino operators an updated outlook for Macau revenue and operating costs.
Third Circuit upholds injunction protecting Kalshi in New Jersey
The ruling limits New Jersey’s enforcement against Kalshi while clarifying a federal-state dispute over sports event contracts.
Departure
Jean Hovland leaves National Indian Gaming Commission vice-chair role
The departure leaves the commission’s leadership succession pending.
PhilWeb agrees to provide online gaming support for Travellers’ NWRPlay platform
The agreement adds system support, content integration, marketing and operational services for Travellers International’s NWRPlay platform.
Ninth Circuit assigns three Trump-appointed judges to prediction-markets appeal
The appeal could affect how prediction-market event contracts are treated under Nevada law.
LaLiga names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner in the US and Canada
Polymarket gains exclusive LaLiga partnership rights in the United States and Canada, including league branding and fan engagement.