Appointment
EveryMatrix appoints Matias Montero to lead Latin America
EveryMatrix’s Latin American hub and regional managing director establish leadership for its regional growth efforts.
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Reports
Ghana removes betting taxes as iGaming participation grows
Ghana’s tax changes and reported participation increase may inform operators’ and investors’ assessments of the market.
Estonia lawmakers plan fix for online casino tax gap in 2026
Until lawmakers correct the wording, online casino operators may not face the intended 2026 tax rate.
Tender
SELAE tenders €26.6m media-buying contract for lottery games
The tender creates a public procurement opportunity for agencies seeking to manage advertising for SELAE games.
Appointment
IGT names Andy Hendrickson product and technology chief, subject to approvals
The appointment remains conditional on regulatory approvals, which determine when Hendrickson can take up the expanded role.
SRIJ reports Portugal online gambling revenue of €297.1m in Q3 2025
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of Portugal’s online betting and casino markets.
Fenamix calls for sanctions over lottery ticket surcharges in Spain
The allegation concerns enforcement of Spain’s stated official lottery ticket price and authorised sales rules.
Ghana’s NLA sets out lottery reforms planned for 2026
The planned changes may affect lottery products, governance and operational training in Ghana.
Licence
SA Gaming outlines market expansion and licensing at ICE Barcelona
The stated approvals and expansion plans are relevant to operators assessing SA Gaming's availability in South Africa and Peru.
Gamzix launches games across six Wildz Group brands
The agreement adds Gamzix content to six operator brands in the stated MGA-market distribution arrangement.
Coljuegos rejects most operator comments on localized gaming settlement protocol
Localized gaming operators must account for eligible prizes under the calculation method, with only prizes recorded in the SCL deductible.
Mexico’s SAT gains real-time oversight of gambling operations under 2026 tax rules
Operators will need systems capable of connecting with the SAT’s real-time supervision mechanisms.
FENAMIX urges Spain’s lottery authority to act against ticket surcharges
The dispute concerns compliance with official lottery prices and the authorised retail network.
Alberta government sets framework for 2026 commercial iGaming market
Operators and suppliers seeking Alberta market access will need to register with the AGLC, and operators must also secure an agreement with AiGC.
Austria finance ministry drafts law for 2027 gambling monopoly tender
The draft could shape licence conditions and enforcement measures ahead of Austria’s 2027 gambling tender.
Appointment
Allwyn UK appoints Bridget Lea to new retail managing director role
The appointment places a new executive in charge of Allwyn UK’s retail growth and relationships with National Lottery retailers.
Departure
Michael Dugher steps down as BGC chair after six years
The departure changes the leadership of a UK gambling trade body during the implementation of regulatory reforms.
PGA TOUR expands IC360 partnership to integrate ProhiBet across its integrity programme
The expanded monitoring covers players, caddies, officials and administrative staff, affecting how sportsbook operators and the tour oversee betting compliance.
Gambling Commission calls for coordinated action against illegal casinos
Operators and regulators face scrutiny over illegal sites reaching people who have self-excluded from licensed gambling.
Uruguay casino workers end strike after agreement to negotiate online gambling changes
Negotiations will address workers’ concerns about how online gambling changes could affect state casino jobs and pay.
Mexico tax authority sets real-time monitoring rules for online casinos
Covered gambling businesses must provide continuous system access and daily operational data to the tax authority.
Departure
SPA special adviser Marcelo Damato leaves post after two and a half years
The reported departure and possible replacement affect staffing at Brazil’s federal betting authority.
MyStake accounts remain accessible eight months after reported data leak
The reported exposure could prompt regulatory scrutiny of MyStake’s licence-holder obligations in Curaçao.
Georgia lawmakers reintroduce sports betting bill for 2026
The bill could set the licensing framework and maximum number of online sportsbooks in Georgia.
Maine regulator targets online casino rulemaking ahead of possible 2027 launch
Operators and suppliers can use the regulator’s tentative timeline to inform planning for a possible Maine online casino market.