Allwyn said Powerball will launch across the UK on 21 July after final regulatory approval. A ticket will cost £4, with jackpots starting at £12 million; the UK game will include shared jackpots with US players and additional UK-only prize categories.
Allwyn’s UK launch adds a lottery with shared US jackpots and UK-only prize categories, subject to final approval.
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OpenBet said it has implemented its sportsbook technology for Loterie Romande’s JouezSport offer in Switzerland. The platform covers online services, self-service terminals and 2,350 retail outlets, with Cash Out available on digital channels from launch. OpenBet said its platform processed more than 175 million bets and over US$3 billion in stakes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) and digitalRG announced an agreement to manage submissions for NASPL’s responsible-gambling framework and that of the National Council on Problem Gambling. The platform will support evidence management, mentor collaboration and lottery submissions, alongside a digital resource library and an annual North American index based on anonymised, self-reported information. Cibelae highlighted the agreement and said it followed its own August 2026 collaboration with digitalRG.
Better Collective’s shares fell 37.16% over five days following Brazil’s betting ban announcement. Flutter’s shares declined 11.52% over the same period. It was reported that Better Collective estimated a €15m impact for the rest of 2026 and suspended its 2027 guidance.
Better Collective's share price fell 37.16% over five days following the announcement of a provisional measure to ban online gambling in Brazil, according to share price data cited in a report on 29 September 2026. The report said the decline came five days after President Lula's announcement and ahead of the first round of the election on 4 October.
Allwyn said Brazil’s temporary ban on online sports betting and iGaming could affect its 2026 financial outlook. The group said its previous guidance of an Adjusted EBITDA margin of about 37% no longer applied; its preliminary assessment was that the impact would be limited if the ban remained in force for the rest of 2026. Kaizen Gaming, in which Allwyn holds a 36.75% stake, is preparing legal action to protect Betano’s rights in Brazil, according to Allwyn.
Cibelae said it and digitalRG have made a free digital platform available to member lotteries to manage responsible gambling and anti-money laundering certifications. The service supports applications for Cibelae’s Level 1 technical standard and WLA responsible gambling certification, which requires at least Level 2 before 1 October.