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.
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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.
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
IAGR schedules first illegal gambling awareness week for 9–13 November
The campaign gives participating regulators a coordinated way to direct consumers towards locally licensed gambling sites.
Regulation
Louisiana plaintiffs sue DraftKings and FanDuel over sportsbook app design
The claims could expose sportsbook operators and casino market-access partners to consumer-protection and product-liability litigation in Louisiana.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi plans December launch of US CPI futures contracts
Operators can assess a new round-the-clock way to trade headline and core inflation through Kalshi.
Regulation
Argentine gaming representatives discuss regulation at IAGR conference in Lima
Operators and regulators can use the international discussions to understand Argentina’s regulatory experience and address connected markets, illegal gambling and consumer protection.
Regulation
IAGR schedules first illegal gambling awareness week for November 2026
Participating regulators will need to coordinate consumer messaging and prepare local campaign materials before the scheduled week.
Regulation
Evolution closes Brazil studio after online gambling ban
The closure removes Evolution’s Brazilian studio, while a market return could allow it to reopen at short notice.
People moves
Former BC.Game CEO describes five-month tenure and July departure
Giam’s account provides operators and investors with insight into leadership and governance concerns at BC.Game.
Regulation
Campania court upholds refusal of betting shop licence near Naples church
The ruling means revoked licences cannot protect proposed betting shops from Campania’s distance limit.
People moves
Aloplay appoints Styliana Kalogreadou as chief business development officer
Kalokreadou will lead Aloplay’s worldwide B2B development, partnerships and international expansion.
Deals & M&A
KingMidas Games joins Yggdrasil's YGG Masters content programme
The agreement gives KingMidas Games access to Yggdrasil's game-development technology and distribution network.
Deals & M&A
Stickyeyes reports 34% visibility decline for Paddy Power and oddschecker
Search visibility changes may affect how betting brands reach customers online.
Regulation
Cassation Court upholds embezzlement conviction over 2015 gaming levy
The ruling clarifies the criminal exposure of gaming-machine managers who retain levy funds collected for transfer to a concessionaire.
Deals & M&A
Flutter confirms Betfair withdrawal from Italy over exchange rules
The planned withdrawal and affiliate closure mean Italian customers and affiliates should track service and programme changes.
Enforcement & compliance
Gambling Commission secures three convictions over UK election betting
The convictions and suspended sentences show legal consequences for election-betting offences, while further proceedings remain ahead.
Deals & M&A
Catena Media invests in Collectbase’s Repackz collectibles platform
The investment adds a commercial relationship through which Catena Media can introduce Repackz to gaming operators and publishers.
Regulation
US commercial gaming revenue falls 0.6% to $6.48bn in August
The figures show falling sports betting revenue and state tax receipts alongside continued growth in casino and iGaming revenue.
Deals & M&A
Betsson reports record Q3 revenue of €326.5m as net profit falls 44%
Investors can see record revenue growth alongside lower net profit and EBITDA, while Latin America revenue rose.
Deals & M&A
Zitro places 13 games in North American emerging-supplier ranking
The rankings provide suppliers and casino operators with comparative performance figures for games measured in the US and Canada.
Regulation
Brazilian betting authorisations expire as Supreme Court weighs emergency measure
Operators face expiring authorisations while the Supreme Court considers whether to uphold, suspend or distinguish the measure.
Deals & M&A
Betfair reportedly prepares to exit Italy as affiliate programme ends
The affiliate change gives partners a deadline to remove Italian promotional content, while the timing of Betfair’s service closure remains unspecified.