Brazil’s decision to prohibit online betting has moved quickly from executive action into a legal dispute, with industry associations challenging the government’s new restrictions while major international operators assess the commercial and legal consequences....
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Regulation & Licensing
September 26, 2026
Brazil bans online betting nationwide as Lula signs a provisional measure
Brazil has introduced a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1,394 on September 25, 2026. The measure prohibits the exploitation,...
Gambling Authorities
September 21, 2026
Targetlocal Ltd faces UK Gambling Commission remote licence suspension
Targetlocal Ltd is facing an immediate suspension of its combined remote operating licence after the UK Gambling Commission reported anti-money laundering failings identified during regulatory enquiries. The action affects the...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 21, 2026
Irish Bookmakers Association warns as Ireland considers gambling tax rise
Ireland is considering whether to increase the existing gambling tax applied to betting as part of preparations for Budget 2027, according to recent reports. The current betting duty is set...
Sports Betting
September 12, 2026
Brazil sports betting decision remains open as Lula weighs next steps
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has again declined to reveal what action his government may take over the country’s sports betting market, leaving operators, bettors and other stakeholders...
Regulation & Licensing
September 4, 2026
Brazil advances gambling advertising curbs as Senate bill moves forward
Brazil’s regulated betting market is facing a significant political challenge after the Senate’s Science and Technology Committee approved a substitute version of legislation that would introduce extensive restrictions on gambling...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 3, 2026
Mexico online gambling market grows as lawmakers debate regulatory reforms
Mexico’s online gambling market is expanding at a time when policymakers are considering how the country’s regulatory framework should respond to changing consumer behaviour, digital payments and the growing reach...
Financial Results
September 2, 2026
Bally’s Intralot debt climbs as Evoke acquisition moves forward
Bally’s Intralot entered the second half of 2026 with a significantly expanded financial base and a higher debt burden as it continues preparations for its proposed acquisition of evoke plc....
Regulation & Licensing
August 28, 2026
Caroline de Toni proposes online betting ban in Brazil before election
Brazil’s regulated online betting market is facing a new political challenge after Federal Deputy Caroline de Toni presented a proposal seeking to end the country’s legal online betting framework. The...
Partnerships & Expansion
August 27, 2026
Bwinners expands QTech aggregation deal across West and Southern Africa
Bwinners is expanding its collaboration with QTech Games across Western and Southern Africa under an arrangement designed to broaden the operator’s access to casino content and sportsbook technology. According to...
Gambling Law & Taxation
August 21, 2026
Brazil election puts online betting at centre of the 2026 campaign debate
Online betting has emerged as a significant policy issue in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, with leading candidates presenting sharply different approaches to the future of the country's regulated betting market....
Regulation & Licensing
August 15, 2026
Brazil proposes new betting sites restrictions for social funds
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has included a proposal concerning betting sites and social assistance payments in his government programme submitted to the Electoral Court. The proposal calls for federal...
Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
US unlicensed online gambling market surges to estimated $97.4bn
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has highlighted the scale of the US online gambling market in 2025, citing an analysis from Gaming Compliance International that estimates unlicensed activity generated approximately...
Financial Results
August 13, 2026
Entain H1 2026 NGR rises 5% as EBITDA falls 2%
Entain reported H1 2026 net gaming revenue of £2.55bn, up 5%, while underlying EBITDA fell 2% to £479.3m amid higher gambling taxes.
Partnerships & Expansion
July 29, 2026
Altenar renews partnership with Gran Madrid to support sportsbook growth
Altenar has renewed its long-standing partnership with Gran Madrid | Casino Online, reinforcing a successful collaboration that continues to strengthen the operator's sportsbook offering across Spain's regulated gambling market. The...
Gambling Authorities
July 20, 2026
UKGC faces growing pressure over UK Gambling affordability checks
The debate surrounding UK Gambling affordability checks has intensified after fresh questions were raised about the Gambling Commission's Financial Risk Assessments and the way the regulator reached its decision to...
Responsible Gambling
July 18, 2026
Pixbet nationwide ban stays as court demands stronger age verification
Brazilian online betting operator Pixbet will continue to face a nationwide suspension after a Brazilian court rejected the company's appeal against an earlier injunction. The latest ruling reinforces the judiciary's...
Sports Betting
July 14, 2026
GR8_TECH launches GREAT_SPORTSBOOK iFrame
GR8_TECH has strengthened its presence in regulated betting markets through a new partnership with Georgian online betting operator Setanta Bet. The collaboration has resulted in the successful deployment of the...
Esports Betting
July 7, 2026
Oddin.gg expands esports betting with EpicBet
The esports betting market continues to expand as operators invest in specialized technology to meet growing customer demand. Reliable trading solutions, accurate odds and efficient risk management have become increasingly...
Laws
June 24, 2026
Ireland gambling sector deemed low risk, but key areas flagged
Ireland's gambling sector has been assessed as presenting a generally low risk for financial crime, according to the country's latest National Risk Assessment. However, the review identified two areas that...
Marketing & Sponsorships
June 24, 2026
1xBet growth strategy drives sustainable expansion across markets
The global iGaming sector has undergone significant transformation over the past decade. What was once an industry largely focused on rapid market expansion has evolved into a highly regulated environment...
Laws
June 5, 2026
ANJ warns of €1.2 Billion World Cup betting boom and rising youth risks
France's gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has launched a major public awareness campaign ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup as concerns grow over the expected surge...
Partnerships & Expansion
June 1, 2026
155.io inks exclusive content deal with Intelligent Gaming in South Africa
The real-world gaming specialist 155.io has announced an exclusive content partnership with Intelligent Gaming, a move that significantly strengthens its presence in South Africa's regulated online betting market. The agreement...
Sports Betting
May 21, 2026
DATA.BET reports strong growth across virtual football operations
DATA.BET has released new performance figures showing significant year-over-year growth across its virtual football offering, highlighting rising operator engagement and expanding user activity within the company’s automated betting content ecosystem....
Sports Betting
May 20, 2026
Altenar launches World Cup Lobby to enhance sportsbook engagement
Altenar has introduced a new World Cup Lobby aimed at helping sportsbook operators deliver a more streamlined and engaging betting experience during one of the most watched sporting events in...
Platforms & Software
May 7, 2026
GR8 Tech launches updated GR8_Sportsbook with revenue tools
GR8 Tech has announced the launch of its updated GR8_Sportsbook platform, introducing a redesigned sportsbook experience aimed at improving player engagement, operational flexibility and commercial performance for betting operators worldwide....
Markets & Jurisdictions
May 7, 2026
VeliTech powers Jogabets platform migration for Mozambique market
Jogabets, a licensed online betting operator active in Mozambique, has completed the migration of its operations to the platform infrastructure provided by VeliTech. The transition marks a significant step in...