Appointment
Octoplay appoints Ralitsa Georgieva as CEO from March
The leadership changes clarify who will guide Octoplay’s business development, commercial, product, legal and finance functions.
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Reports
Bragg signs platform deal with SuomiVeto for Finland launch
The deal gives SuomiVeto platform and operating support as it prepares for Finland’s planned private-operator market.
Lombardy court schedules Monza gaming-hours case for 26 May
The case will determine whether Monza’s operating-hour rules remain in force for the claimant’s gaming premises and machines.
Google bars rummy and daily fantasy sports ads targeting India from 21 January
Operators and affiliates can no longer use Google Ads to promote rummy or daily fantasy sports to Indian users from the effective date.
Isle of Man government reaffirms iGaming commitment and plans sector outreach
The government’s stated support and planned engagement provide a policy signal for Isle of Man iGaming licence holders and prospective businesses.
ANJ sets 2026 promotional budget limits for French gambling operators
Operators must keep promotional spending within declared budgets or risk targeted regulatory audits.
Stats Perform reportedly acquires Phenix Real Time Solutions for $7m
The reported acquisition combines a streaming technology platform with a gambling data supplier.
Carabinieri and finance police inspect 18 betting shops in Mantua
The inspections scrutinised betting-shop compliance and unauthorised in-person betting in Mantua province.
Czech study estimates illegal gambling costs public finances €15m monthly
The estimates quantify the public revenue at stake from unlicensed gambling in the Czech Republic.
Bonn court orders Bet3000 operator to reimburse German betting losses
The ruling exposes operators to reimbursement claims when customers deposit above the limit.
Estonian lawmakers plan correction to online casino tax classification
The proposed correction could determine whether online casinos fall within Estonia’s 2026 gambling tax framework.
Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza inspect 18 betting shops in Mantua
Betting operators in Mantua face checks for compliance and unauthorised in-person betting activity.
Tender
Rio Grande do Norte opens lottery operator accreditation for fixed-odds betting
Prospective operators must meet state accreditation requirements and account for fixed and revenue-based fees.
Big Daddy Gaming partners with Casimba Gaming to distribute slots in Europe
The agreement gives Casimba new slot content and extends Big Daddy Gaming’s distribution across regulated European markets.
Playtech launches 10 dedicated live casino tables for bet365 in two US states
The agreement gives bet365 dedicated live casino capacity in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Pragmatic Play adds four branded live casino tables at Madison Casino in Belgium
The agreement adds four customised live casino tables to Madison Casino’s Belgian offering.
Licence
Uganda regulator publishes licensed companies list for 2026
The register gives operators and suppliers a regulator-issued reference for licensed companies in Uganda.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Gaming Corps agrees exclusive Ontario games launch with BetMGM
The agreement establishes Gaming Corps’ first Ontario operator partnership and gives BetMGM an initial exclusive games window.
Licence
Xpoint enters Missouri sports betting market with geolocation technology
Missouri operators can use Xpoint’s geolocation technology to support location compliance for sports wagering.
ICE Barcelona and UNLV establish gaming industry academic partnership
The partnership creates a funded route for UNLV hospitality students to participate in a gaming industry event.
Georgia lawmakers revive proposal for voters to decide on sports betting
A constitutional amendment would give Georgia voters a say on whether the state permits sports betting.
Spain’s finance ministry proposes transferring gaming tax to regions
The proposal would change how gaming-tax revenue is allocated between Spain’s central government and autonomous communities.
BetRivers raises Illinois online sports betting minimum to $5
The higher minimum changes the terms available to Illinois customers and reflects operators’ reported response to per-bet costs.
Tender
DGOJ leads Spain ministry’s 2026 procurement plan with €8.9m
The planned spend covers technology and control systems used by Spain’s gambling regulator.
Betting brands hold naming rights at fewer Brazilian state championships in 2026
The change indicates reduced betting-brand presence in sponsorships across Brazil’s state football competitions.