Departure
Bragg names Morten Tonnesen interim CEO after Matevž Mazij steps down
Operators and investors face an interim leadership transition ahead of Bragg’s scheduled third-quarter results.
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Reports
Sega Sammy reports JPY10.9bn profit for six months to September 2026
Investors can weigh strong parent-company profit growth against the gaming segment’s widened loss after acquisitions were included.
Brazilian analysts forecast approval of betting ban under MP 1.394/2026
The measure’s proposed ban and possible transition affect the operating status of betting and online-gaming businesses in Brazil.
Brazilian editorial urges Supreme Court to uphold online betting ban
The competing figures bear on the economic case being made for and against the online betting prohibition.
Ohio Casino Control Commission confirms four firms halt sports event contracts
The compliance and litigation outcomes shape which prediction-market firms can continue offering sports event contracts in Ohio.
Results
Sega Sammy reports JPY10.93bn half-year net income, up 298.6%
The results show gaming revenue growth alongside an operating loss, with acquired businesses affecting the segment’s year-on-year comparison.
Donato Gallo petition seeks removal of Italy budget bill article 25
The proposed charges and requirements could affect the operating costs and permitted activities of LAN venues if enacted.
Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty
The STF’s ruling may clarify whether the betting suspension affects already-approved operators, shaping their legal certainty.
Acquisition
France's competition authority approves Banijay's Joa acquisition without conditions
The unconditional approval clears the planned deal, while the review leaves possible future online casino legalisation outside its assessment.
Black Cube seeks dismissal of Evolution lawsuit under New Jersey anti-SLAPP law
The motion could affect whether Evolution can pursue its claims against Black Cube and later seek to add Playtech as a defendant.
Brazil’s PGR asks Supreme Court to pause challenges to betting ban
A nationwide pause could halt operators’ court challenges while the Supreme Federal Court considers the measure.
TRF3 suspends Casa de Apostas authorisation in Brazil
The suspension ends Casa de Apostas’ reported status as the only regulated betting brand operating in Brazil.
Sporttrade gains CFTC DCM registration as Utah summons Kalshi founders
Utah’s criminal charges create legal uncertainty for Kalshi, while Sporttrade’s DCM approval enables event-contract trading and broker onboarding.
Singapore gambling-promotion rules prompt esports teams to change tournament branding
Teams and sponsors should monitor branding requests, which were reported but not independently verified by the tournament organiser or game developer.
Brazil government seeks full approval of proposed betting ban in 2026
The proposal could end sports betting and online gaming activity in Brazil if Congress approves it unchanged.
Brazil's AGU plans appeal against CDA Gaming injunction
The appeal could affect whether CDA Gaming's brands may continue operating under the provisional court order.
PrizePicks and OG.com launch digital trading card packs across US
The launches place digital card packs within apps that also offer betting-related products, while the operators set their own limits.
Licence
Netherlands' Council of State rejects Sabofra appeal over arcade licence
The ruling reinforces the licensing risk for arcade operators whose cash centres facilitate access to illegal online gambling.
OHID awards gambling harms groups more than £9.4m in UK funding
The awards determine which organisations receive public funding for gambling harm prevention through 2028.
Italy’s 2027 budget bill raises slot taxes and doubles maximum stakes
Operators face higher proposed taxes on physical gaming machines while AWP stake and prize ceilings would rise.
Italy’s Council of State blocks immediate PVR rules for concessionaires under extension
The ruling preserves existing concession arrangements while removing a location restriction and retaining the weekly top-up cap.
UK government bill revises remote gaming duty rules from April 2027
Operators may need to review promotional offers and tournament formats against the revised duty rules.
Italy’s Council of State upholds PVR register limits for extended concessions
The ruling delays immediate PVR register requirements for concessionaires operating under technical extensions and their linked retailers.
Mozambique sets online casino rules to take effect on 20 November
Operators need to meet capital, guarantee, licensing and player-protection conditions before offering online casino gambling in Mozambique.
Gambling Commission removes 3.04 million URLs in six months
The removals and cease-and-desist notices show the Commission’s enforcement activity, while survey results indicate unauthorised-site use among online gamblers.