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Betty claims more than 20% of Ontario online casino market in Q3
Betty’s claimed Ontario share and Alberta revenue forecast signal its stated market position and growth expectations.
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CBF sends lawyer to Brazil Supreme Court hearing on betting ban
The hearing could shape the implementation timeline for the betting ban and the position of football clubs affected by it.
ACADI warns proposed PREU rise and concession costs could threaten Italy’s machine network
Operators face potential tax and concession-cost increases as the association reports declining machine spending and revenue.
MGA completes consultation review on Recognition Notice framework updates
Recognition Notice holders should watch for MGA guidance on how revised framework requirements will apply.
Source: MGA (Malta)
SAPAR warns proposed PREU rise could threaten small Italian machine operators
The proposal could raise operating costs for machine businesses, particularly smaller operators with less capacity to absorb them.
SAPAR opposes reported PREU rise for Italian AWP and VLT machines
The reported tax and concession changes could affect investment and the continued operation of smaller machine businesses.
Tender
Ontario seeks casino operators for Niagara investment of more than $3 billion
Operators considering Niagara face a minimum investment and entrance fee, with expressions of interest due by 3 December.
Ontario iGaming wagers reach C$9.71 billion in September
Operators and suppliers can use rising Ontario wagers, reportedly driven by online casino games, to gauge market activity.
Brazilian betting groups reassess response to nationwide betting ban
Operators and suppliers face continued uncertainty over whether Brazil’s licensed betting market will return.
Italian government considers higher slot tax and costlier concession extensions
Operators and concession holders face potential tax increases and more costly extensions if the proposals enter the final bill.
Italian government considers higher slot tax and costlier concession extensions
Operators and concession holders face potential tax increases and more costly extensions if the proposals enter the final bill.
Castilla y León lawmakers consider gaming venue rules in draft reform
The proposed opening and visibility rules could affect gaming venues if lawmakers approve them.
Appointment
Play Spain Casino appoints Salones de Juego de Levante as sole administrator
The registrations change management and legal representation at three gambling-sector companies.
Entain estimates £25m annual cost from UK machine games duty increase
Entain expects higher UK and Ireland retail costs but says mitigation will offset them by the end of 2028.
Spain sets online gambling payment and deposit-limit implementation dates
Operators face specified compliance dates and default deposit caps, while proposed promotion limits remain subject to legislative progress.
Vietnam allows casinos to use VNeID for customer identity checks
Covered operators may add digital identity checks but must still maintain customer records and enforce eligibility requirements.
UK raises Machine Gaming Duty by five percentage points
The duty increase changes tax costs for operators with UK machine-gaming activity.
Luiz Fux adds COB and sports ministry to Brazil betting hearing
The hearing will include two bodies identified as direct beneficiaries of betting revenue in the measure’s dispute.
Minas Gerais lottery sets anti-money-laundering rules for operators
Lottery operators under LEMG oversight must update controls and reporting procedures to meet the new requirements.
Entain estimates £25m annual UK retail gaming tax costs from 2027
Entain’s estimated tax cost could pressure UK&I Retail, although the group aims to offset the impact by the end of 2028.
San Cristóbal prosecutor and police destroy more than 300 illegal slots
The destruction shows enforcement against illegal slot-machine activity in the Dominican Republic.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports September casino win decline
The figures show operators and investors how September casino performance and related state fees varied across Nevada.
Entain estimates UK tax increase will cost £25m annually
Operators and investors should factor Entain’s estimated annual tax cost into assessments of UK retail operations and mitigation plans.
Italy's UIF reports gaming accounted for 1.2% of cash-operation disclosures
The disclosures and absence of UIF checks inform gaming providers’ understanding of reported cash activity and oversight.
Entain expects £25m impact from UK machine games duty rate
Investors can factor Entain’s expected machine games duty impact and mitigation timeline into its UK retail outlook.