Regulation
Wyoming committee sends sweepstakes gaming draft to council; Pennsylvania bill proposes fines
The proposals could change how sweepstakes gaming operators and related service providers are treated in Wyoming and Pennsylvania.
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Regulation
Epic Research links sports betting legalisation to 61% rise in gambling disorders
The study gives regulators evidence associating sports betting legalisation with an immediate increase in gambling disorders.
Regulation
US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
Deals & M&A
Illinois casinos increase September revenue by 13% to $178.2m
Illinois’ casino revenue increase gives investors evidence of growth across its land-based casino sector.
Licences & markets
GLI gains independent testing approval for New Zealand online casino market
The approval gives operators and suppliers entering New Zealand access to GLI’s independent testing services.
Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share under the merger plan approved by both boards.
Licences & markets
GLI secures online casino testing approval in New Zealand
Suppliers entering New Zealand's newly regulated online casino market can use GLI's approved testing and compliance services.
Enforcement & compliance
Ohio Casino Control Commission orders prediction market businesses to halt sports contracts
Recipients face possible administrative, civil or criminal proceedings if they disregard the commission’s demands.
Licences & markets
GLI wins approval to test online casino games for New Zealand market
Suppliers and operators entering New Zealand's regulated online casino market will need approved testing partners before launch.
Regulation
Delaware casinos record September revenue decline of 5.4% to $34.4m
Delaware casino operators face revenue declines across video lottery terminals and table games, with Bally’s Dover recording the largest fall.
Deals & M&A
Churchill Downs seeks buyers for nine casinos across eight US states
The proposed disposals would reduce Churchill Downs’ casino portfolio and provide proceeds to lower debt if completed.
Regulation
Ksa publishes guidance on bank account verification at online casinos
Licensees must align account and payment verification with the Ksa's clarified checks or risk enforcement over player identity and payment matching.
Deals & M&A
Merkur Bets launches EveryMatrix platform across Danish retail and online operations
EveryMatrix’s Danish deployment spans Merkur Bets’ retail and online operations, with further Merkur brand migrations planned across three countries.
Deals & M&A
EDGE Markets deploys AI agents for institutional prediction market trading
EDGE’s AI agents will provide eligible institutions with automated margin controls for prediction market trading around the clock.
Regulation
Brazilian betting companies cut staff after government restriction
Staff cuts and withdrawn vacancies across betting platforms show the restriction’s effects extending to suppliers and service providers.
Regulation
HGC presents AI platform to detect suspected illegal gambling websites in Greece
The platform supports earlier regulatory intervention by collecting evidence on websites suspected of offering or promoting illegal gambling.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Regulation
Singapore records 3.2% decline in local casino visitors in 2025
Casinos in Singapore recorded fewer local visitors for a third consecutive year, reducing this customer pool.
Tenders & awards
Bavaria seeks renewal of surveillance systems at its casinos
Suppliers can bid to renew video surveillance systems at Bavaria’s state casinos.
Source: TED
Tenders & awards
TED reports adesso SE wins lottery software award in Germany
The award identifies adesso SE as the supplier selected for a lottery solution.
Source: TED
Deals & M&A
Mindway AI launches GameScanner to profile player behaviour, CEO says
Operators using behavioural profiling can target outreach to at-risk players earlier, which Kjaergaard said supports customer lifetime value and reduces self-exclusion losses.
Enforcement & compliance
Bangkok court detains campaigner over alleged THB1bn boxing betting network
The investigation targets alleged links between charitable donations and illegal boxing wagering in Thailand.
Licences & markets
TMX Group considers prediction markets in Canada subject to client demand
TMX’s openness to Canadian prediction markets depends on client demand, with no launch announced.
Licences & markets
Joint Commission awards Kindbridge behavioural health accreditation
Kindbridge’s accreditation covers behavioural health care and human services, and its chief executive says it changed initial partner discussions.
Regulation
New York disputes Seneca Nation claim of casino revenue-sharing agreement
Disputed compact negotiations concern ending state revenue sharing under an arrangement providing Niagara Falls about $10m to $13m annually.
Regulation
UKGC defends youth gambling survey findings amid questions over advertising data
The disputed findings concern youth advertising data the UKGC has used in advice supporting advertising restrictions.