Deals & M&A
Hacksaw Gaming releases Le Darkchaun slot with 15,000x maximum win
The release adds a new slot title and its stated payout and return-to-player figures to the supplier’s game portfolio.
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Reports
Deals & M&A
INSPIRE signs Naver naming rights agreement for arena
The agreement gives Naver naming rights to an arena at INSPIRE Entertainment Resort.
Deals & M&A
Marina Bay Sands reports Q3 2026 EBITDA decline to $590 million
Lower casino revenue and table-game win rates weighed on quarterly earnings despite higher mass-table activity and hotel rates.
Regulation
Canadian lawmakers advance Bill S-211 to restrict gambling ads in sports broadcasts
If passed, the bill could reduce gambling advertising exposure during sports broadcasts, including coverage of women’s hockey.
Regulation
Brazil’s provisional measure ends betting authorisations and suspends operations
The measure’s treatment of existing authorisations and compensation may affect operators’ investments and the legal certainty of the regulated market.
Regulation
Brazil’s betting ban leaves 85 authorisations expired, column says
The reported expiry leaves authorised operators without valid licences while the Supreme Court considers a challenge to the measure.
Enforcement & compliance
North Sumatra and Central Java police arrest 15 in gambling cases
Arrests and frozen accounts demonstrate police enforcement against online gambling and illegal lottery operations.
Regulation
Brazil’s TSE confirms Lula’s presidential election victory
The government supports a betting ban measure that Congress must vote on or it lapses.
Deals & M&A
Ho-Chunk Nation opens $705m casino in Beloit, Wisconsin
The casino's opening and planned hotel expansion establish a new gaming venue and associated employment in Wisconsin.
Deals & M&A
PrizePicks launches digital collectible packs across the USA
PrizePicks extends its offering to digital packs with basketball, football and Pokémon collectibles across the United States.
Deals & M&A
Aristocrat Gaming launches Buffalo Super Eclipse at Oklahoma casino
The launch gives Oklahoma casino operators a new Buffalo title and a stated progressive jackpot configuration.
Regulation
Mincetur proposes lower online gambling fines and 10% revenue cap in Peru
Operators should assess proposed lower fines, a revenue-based penalty cap and revised compliance duties before the consultation closes.
Deals & M&A
MGA renews bowling partnership and schedules five Catalan competitions
The renewal schedules five official federation competitions at MGA’s New Park Bowling centre this season.
Regulation
LOTBA presents Polymarket case at international gambling regulators’ conference
The case raises regulatory concerns about prediction platforms and the user safeguards expected of authorised operators.
Regulation
ESMA warns VPNs can bypass Polymarket and Kalshi location blocks in the EU
Operators and regulators face uncertainty over how prediction-market products are classified and whether geographic blocks protect restricted markets.
People moves
Ida López joins IAGR board during annual conference in Peru
López’s appointment gives Argentine lottery bodies a place in IAGR’s international regulatory discussions.
Deals & M&A
Grupo Orenes plans Jamaica casino opening before March 2027
The planned casino would add a Jamaica venue, with local trainees preparing to join its staff.
Tenders & awards
Chile’s SCJ opens casino licence competition for national and Aysén permits
Operators have a defined deadline to bid for two casino permits, including the reserved Aysén position.
Deals & M&A
Betsson reports record Q3 revenue of €326.5m as net profit falls 44%
Investors can weigh record revenue against lower profitability, while the acquisition and Belgian launch affect Betsson’s operations.
Regulation
Mincetur reports IAGR recognition of Peru’s gambling regulation progress
The recognition and conference put Peru’s gambling oversight and cooperation with other regulators in focus.
Source: Mincetur (Peru)
Regulation
Spillemyndigheden launches campaign on gambling elements in children’s games
The campaign draws attention to gambling-like mechanics in games, an issue relevant to regulators and suppliers serving younger audiences.
Source: Spillemyndigheden
Deals & M&A
Vitória president says betting restrictions threaten R$45m sponsorship plan
Operators and investors should note that betting restrictions are forcing Vitória to restructure finances after projected sponsorship and advertising income was affected.
Regulation
Italy’s cabinet is due to consider 2027 budget with gaming measures unresolved
Operators face uncertainty over potential tax changes and concession extensions as the government works towards its gaming revenue targets.
Deals & M&A
Resorts World New York City opens International Room with 48 gaming tables
The new room adds premium gaming capacity at Resorts World New York City.
Deals & M&A
Fitch says Tabcorp can improve margins and reduce debt
Fitch’s reported view points to potential margin improvement and reduced leverage, relevant to investors assessing Tabcorp.