Brazil is considering a major change to its newly regulated gambling framework, with the federal government reportedly examining a measure that could prohibit online casino games while leaving sports betting available under a more restrictive regime. As of September 21, 2026, the proposal had not been enacted and its final scope remained under discussion. The reported timing places the debate less than two years after Brazil began operating its national regulated market on January 1, 2025....
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Markets & Jurisdictions
August 24, 2026
Endorphina expands into Alberta with approval for regulated iGaming market
Endorphina has secured regulatory approval to supply its casino games in Alberta, Canada, marking the company’s latest expansion into a regulated iGaming market and taking its stated global regulatory footprint...
Regulation & Licensing
August 19, 2026
Bulgaria brings new licensing rules for gambling affiliates into force
Bulgaria has introduced a dedicated licensing framework for gambling affiliates, bringing performance-based gambling promotion under direct regulatory oversight by the National Revenue Agency (NRA). The amendments to the Gambling Act...
Regulation & Licensing
May 29, 2026
Curaçao’s LOK Framework: What the Licensing Milestone Means for Operators
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has passed a landmark in its two-year regulatory overhaul. Full 'indefinite' licenses are now being issued under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK)...
Business & Finance
April 24, 2026
Betsson profit decline highlights B2B risks and global growth shift
Betsson Group has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a business that remains operationally active yet increasingly challenged beneath the surface. While headline figures suggest...
Product Launches
April 22, 2026
SBC Summit Malta kicks off next week with full agenda
SBC Summit Malta will welcome 6,000 betting and iGaming professionals to the InterContinental Hotel from 28-30 April, offering a three-day experience that blends high-level strategy, hands-on learning, and premium networking...
Licences
April 21, 2026
Endorphina secures AGCO registration to expand in Ontario market
Endorphina Limited has officially secured a Gaming-Related Supplier registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, marking a key step in the company’s ongoing strategy to expand within regulated...
People & Appointments
April 21, 2026
20 Years in iGaming: Why Experience Is the Only Shortcut
Twenty years in iGaming teaches you lessons no manual could ever convey. We are EM Group, an independent service provider that provides since 2005 licensing, compliance and corporate services to...
Licences
April 15, 2026
Platipus Gaming secures Ontario licence to expand regulated gaming
Platipus Gaming has secured a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to expand within regulated markets. The approval allows the company to...
Regulation & Licensing
April 10, 2026
Ukraine gambling policy debate on military ban and targeted controls
The Ukrainian gambling sector has entered a period of heightened policy debate following a recent proposal by the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce a universal restriction on gambling access...
Product Launches
April 8, 2026
Barrichello opens BiS SiGMA South America as Brazil betting evolves
Former Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello, Non-Executive Director at SOFTSWISS, opened BiS SiGMA South America 2026 in São Paulo. The event is taking place as Brazil consolidates its regulated betting...
Licences
April 7, 2026
VeliGames Secures Anjouan B2B Licence to Expand Global iGaming Reach
VeliGames, the game aggregation platform developed by VeliTech, has secured an Anjouan B2B licence, marking a notable step in its international growth strategy. The regulatory approval enables the company to...
Product Launches
April 6, 2026
Alea returns to SiGMA South America as Brazil’s iGaming evolves
Alea, the leading aggregator with the largest portfolio of certified games in Brazil, is returning to SiGMA South America 2026, held from April 7–10 in São Paulo, as the country’s...
Product Launches
April 1, 2026
Alea returns as headline partner at NEXT.io Focus Brazil
Alea returns as headline partner at NEXT.io Brazil, shaping iGaming trends and market growth in São Paulo.
Compliance & AML
March 19, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority system breach triggers cybersecurity probe
The Malta Gaming Authority has confirmed that it recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting part of its internal infrastructure. The Authority stated that it acted immediately upon detecting irregular activity,...
Regulation
March 18, 2026
Gibraltar Gambling Bill advances with expanded regulatory framework
The Government of Gibraltar has taken a significant legislative step toward modernising its gambling sector, as the proposed Gibraltar Gambling Bill 2025 successfully passed its first reading in Parliament. The...
Licences
March 18, 2026
Vivid Gaming secures MGA B2B licence to support global expansion
Vivid Gaming has confirmed that it has been granted a Critical Gaming B2B licence by the Malta Gaming Authority, effective from 12 March 2026. The development represents a significant regulatory...
Regulation
March 4, 2026
BGC launches Black Market iGaming awareness game in UK
The Betting and Gaming Council has introduced a new interactive online initiative designed to inform consumers about the risks associated with unregulated gambling websites. The campaign centres on a digital...
People & Appointments
February 24, 2026
Atucha Strategic Advisory appoints Eliane Nunes to lead revenue growth
Atucha Strategic Advisory has announced the appointment of Eliane Nunes as Head of Revenue & Commercial Growth, marking a strategic expansion of its senior leadership team at a pivotal moment...
Licences
February 11, 2026
Platipus Gaming secures B2B licence from UK Gambling Commission
Platipus Gaming has obtained a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, authorising the company to supply gaming content to licensed operators within the United Kingdom’s regulated gambling market. The...
Responsible Gambling
February 10, 2026
Brazil plans stricter age verification rules for online gambling
Brazil is advancing a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening age verification requirements across online gambling platforms and related digital services. The initiative reflects growing concern within government circles about...
Regulation
February 9, 2026
Dutch regulator addresses bet365 and One Casino betting errors
The Dutch Gambling Authority has confirmed that it has held discussions with bet365 and One Casino after identifying errors that allowed bets to be placed on prohibited football markets. The...
Licences
February 3, 2026
St8 secures Swedish licence to enter regulated iGaming market
Casino games aggregator St8 has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy after being awarded a B2B supplier licence by Sweden’s national gambling regulator, the Swedish Gambling Authority,...
Licences
January 28, 2026
Digitain secures Isle of Man iGaming software supplier licence
The global iGaming and sportsbook solutions provider Digitain has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing an Isle of Man software supplier licence for its subsidiary entity, Blue Whale Limited....
Regulation & Licensing
January 20, 2026
BGC signs cooperation deal to support Chile online gambling reform
The Betting and Gaming Council has entered into a formal Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea, marking a significant step in the evolving debate over...
Platforms & Software
January 12, 2026
Bragg Gaming extends PAM deal to support Entain’s BetCity.nl
Bragg Gaming Group has confirmed a short term extension of its player account management agreement with BetCity.nl, the Netherlands focused online betting brand owned by Entain. The renewed arrangement ensures...
Regulation
January 6, 2026
Bill 55 and the future of Malta’s gaming regulation
An analysis of Bill 55, enforcement trends, and how regulatory confidence may shape the future of Malta’s gaming industry.