Connecticut sports and iGaming wagering increased 13% in July to $2.05bn, reportedly with growth across all sectors. The report provides no further breakdown.
The increase indicates rising combined sports and iGaming wagering activity in Connecticut.
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Reportedly, Michigan’s online sports betting market generated $30.8m in adjusted revenue in July 2026. Revenue increased 52.7% compared with June.
Italy’s online betting market recorded €134.95 million in spend in July 2026, up 32.7% year on year, according to operator data compiled in the report. Lottomatica led with a 29.58% share, followed by Sisal at 21.24% and bet365 at 11.48%.
Online casino spending in Italy reached €304 million in July 2026, up 15.3% from the same month a year earlier, according to reported market figures. Lottomatica held a 31.10% share of spending, ahead of Sisal at 13.69% and Eurobet at 7.74%.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.
Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.
Researchers from four Irish universities have proposed tighter gambling controls in Ireland, including restrictions on low-cost scratchcards, according to the study. It suggests minimum gambling spend thresholds of €5, €10 or €15 and measures such as stricter advertising rules, health warnings and higher taxes. Lead author Dr Frank Houghton of the Technological University of the Shannon said policymakers could draw on tobacco-control measures.
Researchers from four Irish universities are calling for tighter gambling controls, with low-cost scratchcards among the targets. They suggest setting the lowest permitted gambling spend at €5, €10 or €15, aiming to curb impulsive play and gambling by under-age people.