H2GC reportedly forecast that up to BRL30bn could shift to Brazil’s illegal gambling market following the president’s Provisional Measure to shut down online gambling. The market intelligence firm said the country could return to conditions seen before regulation.
The forecast signals potential market displacement for operators affected by Brazil’s proposed shutdown measure.
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H2 Gambling Capital expects Italy’s legal online casino revenue to rise 15% to €3.72bn in 2026, according to COO Josh Hodgson. The forecast follows double-digit gains in each month so far this year, he said.
The Betting and Gaming Council warned that consumers who switch from licensed gambling to illegal operators lose protections offered by the regulated market. It cited H2 Gambling Capital analysis estimating that stakes with illegal operators could rise from £17 billion in 2025 to more than £33 billion by 2028. The BGC called for proportionate, evidence-based regulation and periodic reviews.
The Betting and Gaming Council forecasts up to £800m in illegal betting on English football’s top division this season. It projects £1bn for the 2027/28 season. The report says the BGC has not disclosed the methodology behind either estimate.
Donato Gallo launched a petition on 6 November asking Italy’s parliament to remove article 25 from the 2027 budget bill and open talks with LAN venue operators. The appeal says the proposal would impose annual charges of €1,200 per PC or console and €2,000 per simulator, alongside licensing and platform requirements. These are claims made in the petition, not a description of an enacted measure.
A petition challenging article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill has been launched, according to AGIMEG. Donato Gallo promoted the initiative, which was created on 6 November.
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.