Enforcement & compliance
Italian authorities pursue 15 suspects over alleged rigging of 145 slot machines
Operators and suppliers face scrutiny over alleged machine tampering, concealed gambling revenue and interference with inspections.
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Deals & M&A
NBA reportedly names Kalshi and Polymarket preferred prediction market exchanges
The reported designation could affect how Kalshi and Polymarket access NBA data and share integrity information.
Regulation
Illinois Gaming Board proposes self-exclusion rules for nearly 50,000 gaming machines
Operators may need to add identity checks and responsible-gambling limits to Illinois video gaming terminals.
Regulation
Bulgarian gaming association warns location rules could close 800 venues
The proposed compliance deadline and location restrictions could force venue closures and affect operators’ existing licences and investments.
Regulation
Italy’s 2027 budget plan assigns €718 million to public gambling
The figures indicate the proposed public-gambling contribution to Italy’s budget over 2027–2029.
Deals & M&A
Flutter says Betfair will exit Italy’s online gambling market
Affiliates must remove Italian-facing promotions by the stated deadline as Betfair exits Italy.
Regulation
Brazilian government measure bars betting firms and threatens club sponsorship income
Operators and clubs face disruption to sponsorship deals, while Botafogo says the measure threatens its judicial recovery plan and creditors.
Regulation
Spillemyndigheden launches campaign on gambling-like mechanics in video games
The campaign gives parents and educators information about gambling-like game features and their potential risks to young people.
Regulation
ADM sets Fai3 and Fai4 draws every five minutes
Operators selling Fai3 and Fai4 need to account for the revised daily draw schedule.
Deals & M&A
Scientific Games wins two North American lottery game awards
The awards recognize games developed with state lotteries, and reported FRENZY sales offer suppliers and public-sector partners a performance signal.
Regulation
ADM reviews possible gambling measures for Italy’s 2027 budget
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over possible tax or levy changes while officials review budget measures.
Deals & M&A
Analysts assess Churchill Downs, Boyd Gaming and gaming-sector prospects
The forecasts and sponsorship estimate give investors reported analyst views on company performance and a potential commercial deal.
Enforcement & compliance
Siracusa police uncover unauthorised betting operation in recreational venue
The case signals enforcement exposure for operators running betting activity without authorisation, with possible seizure of the premises.
Regulation
Brazilian government sets deadline to withdraw betting account balances
Operators must stop operating from 6 October and report remaining balances to financial institutions on 7 and 8 October for repayment.
Regulation
Kalshi sues Louisiana over threatened enforcement, while Alberta reports iGaming accounts
Kalshi’s lawsuit highlights threatened enforcement in Louisiana, while Alberta’s player accounts indicate participation in its regulated iGaming market.
Regulation
Brazilian Congress weighs online betting ban after Lula wins election
Operators and investors face uncertainty because Congress must decide whether to retain a measure that bans online gaming and fixed-odds betting.
Regulation
Buenos Aires lawmakers consider online gambling ban and regulatory proposal
Operators in Buenos Aires Province face proposals that could prohibit online gambling or impose tighter controls.
Deals & M&A
ONLYPLAY launches Secret of the Witch slot game
The launch adds a slot title with specified game mechanics and performance figures to the supplier’s product offering.
People moves
DC Lottery director joins NASPL executive committee as Region II vice-president
The vice-president role gives DC Lottery a voice representing lottery organisations across the District, several states and Quebec.
Enforcement & compliance
PlayCity fines Tribuna.com owner ₴5.2m over gambling advertising
The penalty signals enforcement exposure for media businesses carrying advertising linked to unlicensed gambling.
Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming outlines strategy for family-themed games in the UK
The item describes a supplier’s approach to game development for the UK market.
Regulation
ADM sets Totocalcio fixture list and betting hours for contest 36
The published schedule gives Totocalcio participants the opening and closing times for contest 36.
Regulation
ADM publishes Totocalcio contest 36 fixtures and betting hours
The schedule sets the opening and closing times for players entering Totocalcio contest 36.
Regulation
Brazil’s Congress and Supreme Court weigh online gambling ban after Lula re-election
Operators, suppliers and investors need to track court and congressional decisions that could suspend the ban and determine whether online gambling operations resume.
Deals & M&A
Codere.it adds Betixon video slot to its casino offering
The addition expands Codere.it’s casino game catalogue with content from Betixon.