Licence
PAGCOR authorises EGT Philippines for casino, sportsbook and aggregation supply
The approvals expand the products EGT Digital can supply to operators licensed by PAGCOR.
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Reports
Chile’s FNE says casino tender conditions pose no significant competition risk
Tender requirements may be fair to bidders, but excessive costs could leave casino operating processes unawarded.
Tucumán legislature convenes experts to discuss online gambling addiction
The discussion may inform Tucumán’s legislative approach to online gambling harms and youth protection.
Norway requires approved lottery organisations to report accounts annually
Failure to report can put an organisation’s approval and gambling permit at risk.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Conar and ABRAJOGO agree cooperation on betting advertising oversight in Brazil
ABRAJOGO gains representation in Conar’s betting working group, with advertising education covering members, agencies, affiliates and influencers.
Departure
Yokohama mayor resigns, raising prospects for renewed casino bid
Yamanaka’s resignation could reopen prospects for a casino resort bid in Yokohama.
Colorado passes sports betting law limiting deposits and restricting advertising
Colorado’s law limits deposit frequency, bans credit card funding and restricts betting notifications and advertising aimed at under-21s.
German investigators raid suspected unlicensed betting network handling over €5.8bn
German enforcement against suspected unlicensed betting includes property searches and an asset seizure of approximately €82m.
Appointment
MGM Grand Detroit names Ryan Bufalini vice president of marketing
MGM Grand Detroit’s new marketing vice president brings more than 25 years of gaming and hospitality experience.
Appointment
Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming across the group
Allwyn’s new responsible gaming head will oversee player protection across its European and North American markets.
Departure
Polymarket appoints first CFO as Bally’s CFO departs
Polymarket gains its first chief financial officer while Bally's loses its chief financial officer, shifting financial leadership.
Acquisition
AM Sci Tech buys Edinburgh’s Maybury Casino property for £2.9m
AM Sci Tech’s £2.9m Maybury Casino property purchase carries an initial net yield of approximately 15%.
ASA flags UK casino comparison advert in gambling help search
The ASA flagged a casino comparison website’s paid search advert appearing in response to a gambling help search.
Brazil’s MJSP notifies Apple and Google over unauthorised betting apps
Apple and Google face renewed ministry scrutiny because unauthorised betting apps remain available on their download platforms.
Emilia-Romagna TAR rejects interim challenge to Bologna betting and VLT licences
The ruling leaves the challenged betting and VLT licences in force while the underlying case proceeds.
Florence Questore suspends betting venue licence for seven days
The suspension temporarily prevents the venue from operating under its betting licence.
Italy’s Chamber committee advances tax provisions affecting public gaming concessionaires
The proposed tax treatment could change concessionaires’ deductions and accounting for specified gaming-related spending.
STF admits Itaquaquecetuba and Abrasf to Brazil municipal lottery case
The STF case examines municipal authority to operate public lotteries after municipal lottery laws and operations were suspended.
Award
Belgian Council of State suspends ECK NV’s €750m Brussels casino concession
The suspension leaves ECK NV’s planned takeover on 1 January 2027 uncertain, while outgoing operator Viage continues running the casino.
CAIXA Loterias records R$12.19bn revenue in first half of 2026
CAIXA Loterias’ revenue rose 5.4%, while allocations and taxes contributed approximately R$6.9bn to public purposes.
FATF warns of financial crime risks from illegal offshore gambling
FATF’s warning identifies financial crime risks involving illegal offshore gambling and digital payments across gambling businesses.
Rome appeal court overturns conviction of betting data centre operator
The appeal ruling overturns the betting centre owner’s conviction, ruling out the offence under Article 4 of Law 401/89.
Bradesco BBI forecasts 11% growth for Brazil’s online betting market in 2026
Bradesco BBI’s forecast gives investors an estimated 11% growth outlook for Brazil’s online betting GGR in 2026.
Licence
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for casino content and sports betting
PAGCOR accreditations allow EGT Digital to broaden its product and technology offering to licensed operators in the Philippines.
MGCB secures Robinhood agreement to halt new Michigan sports contracts
Robinhood must stop new Michigan sports-event contracts and close existing positions while appeals proceed.