Regulation
Brazil betting ban fails to sway voters
Operators face a Brazilian market where a federal ban on online betting did not translate into electoral support for its advocates.
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Deals & M&A
PokerStars to return PokerStars Open to Campione in January 2027
The PokerStars Open at Campione d'Italia runs from 8 to 17 January 2027, with a €1,250 Main Event buy-in.
Regulation
Maine iGaming rules face fourth publication if major changes made
The rulemaking timeline and licensing build-out determine when operators and suppliers can enter Maine's new online casino market.
Deals & M&A
CONI and Sisal lottery funds first Italia Team climbing wall
The lottery links a gambling product to national Olympic funding, giving operators a model for sport-linked revenue and reputational positioning.
Regulation
Brazil betting ban could cost R$18.2bn, BNLData estimate shows
A possible betting ban could cost public finances R$18.2bn, against a government estimate of R$6.8bn.
Regulation
Maine targets Q1 2027 online casino launch pending rulemaking
Operators and suppliers eyeing Maine face a rulemaking, licensing and staffing timeline that could push the market's launch beyond the targeted first quarter of 2027.
Deals & M&A
Sisal pays out first €1.2m Win for Italia Team jackpot to Rome player
The payout confirms the first seven-figure prize from Sisal's new daily lottery tied to Italy's Olympic team, a draw operators will watch for player uptake.
Regulation
Brazilian Olympic Committee warns betting prohibition affects its budget
The committee's planned funding included betting-sector resources affected by the prohibition, creating budget exposure for Olympic planning.
Regulation
Uruguay's parliament reallocates incremental betting VAT revenue from January 2027
The new allocation redirects incremental sports-betting VAT to named sports bodies and excludes AUF.
Deals & M&A
Merkur Group sponsors German table football Bundesliga finals weekend as main sponsor
Merkur’s long-standing partnership shows how a gaming company can gain visibility through table football sponsorship.
Deals & M&A
Brazil betting sponsor exits threaten 2027 Gaucho Championship revenue
Operators exiting Brazilian sponsorships leave football federations and smaller clubs to rework contracts, budgets and broadcast deals built on betting revenue.
Regulation
Maine regulator signals likely online casino launch in Q1 2027
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch remains subject to ongoing rulemaking and a pending tribal-only licensing challenge.
Deals & M&A
Kiron rolls out 20 virtual sports titles with SportyBet in five African markets
The rollout puts Kiron content on SportyBet's platforms in five African markets, widening the supplier's distribution reach on the continent.
Regulation
IESF proposes FIA-inspired global esports governance framework
The proposal would give national federations roles in licensing, national teams, world competitions and shared standards.
Deals & M&A
Winamax extends handball sponsorships through the 2027/28 season
The extension maintains Winamax’s presence across major handball competitions in Germany and France and at EHF finals events.
Enforcement & compliance
Thailand plans social media cooperation to tackle illegal gambling advertising
Planned platform cooperation would supply Thai police with monitoring data to pursue action against illegal gambling advertising.
Deals & M&A
World Poker Tour restores LA Poker Classic partnership for 2027 championship
Commerce Casino’s tournament schedule will again include a WPT-branded championship alongside its longer poker series.
Regulation
Flamengo protests betting ban at Santos match
The protest signals club-level opposition to Brazil's provisional betting ban, a stance that could shape operator and sponsor relations while the measure stands.
Licences & markets
Maine regulator points to Q1 2027 online casino launch
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch still requires legal review, six staff recruits and a licensing portal.
Regulation
Olímpia bans sports betting and online gambling advertising in public spaces
Advertisers must remove or adapt prohibited gambling promotions in Olímpia or face penalties after an initial 10-day warning period.
Deals & M&A
bet365 reports August slot preferences across three US states
Operators and suppliers gain August online slot preference data across three US states from bet365’s monthly gaming report.
Deals & M&A
CoinPoker high-stakes cash games pick up during GOPC series
Sustained high-stakes traffic and a PokerGO-linked promotion give CoinPoker a route to draw VIP players and rival larger poker rooms.
Deals & M&A
Championship keeps seven front-of-shirt gambling sponsors as top-flight ban holds
The figures show the top division's sponsorship ban has not significantly shifted operator marketing spend into the second tier.
People moves
Daniela Olímpio de Oliveira leaves Brazil betting policy post
The departure changes leadership of Brazil's betting subsecretary role effective from 1 August.
Regulation
Campinas restricts betting advertising in municipally regulated spaces
Campinas restricted fixed-odds betting advertisements in spaces subject to municipal regulation.