Spelinspektionen bans Claymore Malta from Sweden’s gambling market
The ban bars Claymore Malta from serving Swedish customers and underscores the regulator’s licensing and marketing requirements.
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Brazilian bill proposes criminal penalties for sports manipulation
The proposal could create specific criminal liability for conduct that manipulates sports bets and results.
LOTERJ president calls for national task force against illegal betting
The proposed coordination would involve state and federal bodies in tackling illegal betting and related financial crime.
Seaport Research forecasts 19% Macau gaming revenue growth in January
The forecasts give investors and suppliers an indication of expected Macau market growth.
Appointment
DCMS appoints Madeleine Campbell to Horserace Betting Levy Board
The appointment adds a board member with experience in animal welfare science, ethics and law.
Georgia tourism study committee recommends sports betting legalisation
The recommendation keeps legalisation in consideration, but unresolved legislative hurdles leave operators without a confirmed route to market.
Fliff launches peer-to-peer fantasy game in 11 US states
The planned licence applications could extend Fliff’s fantasy sports operations into regulated US markets.
Dutch ministry rejects mandatory brand separation for hybrid gambling operators
The decision shapes how hybrid operators can present land-based gambling in advertising under Dutch rules.
Licence
Orange Gaming prepares Winz online casino launch in the Netherlands
The planned launch adds a new licensed casino brand, while sports betting would require separate regulatory approval.
Dutch ministry says anonymised gambling data limits addiction research
The data rules constrain researchers’ ability to assess the effectiveness of gambling-harm interventions.
Appointment
Eeze appoints Lai Fatt Chiang as CEO and Jonathan Pettemerides as NED
The appointments change Eeze’s executive leadership and board composition.
Flutter CEO backs FanDuel Predicts’ prospects in US prediction markets
FanDuel’s existing US sports betting and igaming position is central to its stated growth prospects for prediction markets.
Gambling Commission reports £4.2m in penalties for 2024-25
The figures give operators and regulators an indication of the Commission’s enforcement activity in the UK.
Iowa commission seeks cease-and-desist powers against unlicensed gambling operators
The proposed powers could give Iowa regulators new enforcement options against unlicensed gambling operators.
Platipus launches €125,000 tournament series for operators in 2026
Participating operators can join a shared promotion with centrally managed tournament mechanics and prize pools.
SGLA urges Indiana lawmakers to regulate social games under HB 1052
The bill could determine whether affected social gaming businesses may operate in Indiana and under what framework.
Matchbook launches Brazilian sportsbook platform with FIRST
The Brazil-focused platform combines exchange and fixed-odds betting, giving operators a locally supported route into the market.
Buenos Aires lottery institute authorises racing agencies to register online bettors
Licensed online operators may gain an in-person bettor-registration channel through provincial horse-racing agencies.
Dow Jones signs exclusive prediction-market data deal with Polymarket
Exclusive distribution puts Polymarket data in Dow Jones financial media and supports new reader features based on market-implied expectations.
Arizona sportsbooks record $967.1m October handle, state figures show
The record handle and revenue results offer operators and investors a clear view of Arizona betting activity and sportsbook performance.
Station Casinos invests $385m in Durango expansion phase
The investment adds planned gaming, dining and entertainment capacity at Station Casinos’ Durango property.
LOTERJ president urges joint action against illegal betting in Brazil
Proposed coordination among states and federal agencies could intensify enforcement against illegal betting and affect operators outside Brazil’s regulated framework.
FanDuel and peers seek dismissal of Washington lawsuit over gambling losses
The court’s interpretation could affect operators’ exposure to claims over sports wagers in Washington, DC.
JPMorgan forecasts Macau gaming revenue growth of 5–6% in 2026
The segment forecasts give operators and investors a view of expected revenue and profit trends in Macau.
Florida senator proposes tougher gambling penalties in SB 1164
Operators and related businesses could face new criminal exposure if the proposed penalties become law.