Betsson AB achieved record Q3 2026 revenue of €326.5m, representing a 10% year-on-year increase supported by high levels of football activity and record customer engagement. Total revenue for the first nine months reached €922.1m, reflecting 3.2% year-on-year growth. However, Q3 EBITDA fell 23% to €63.4m as the operator faced elevated gaming taxes and betting duties across key markets.
Following a provisional order signed by President Lula to ban online sports betting and casino operations in Brazil, FIRST.bet's chief executive has responded to the sudden regulatory shutdown. The operator had previously invested significant capital into local compliance and operational infrastructure ahead of the ban. Moving forward, the company is shifting its strategic growth objectives toward established and emerging markets in Europe and Africa.
FDJ UNITED generated gross gaming revenue of €6,264m and total revenue of €2,576m over the first nine months of 2026, down 2.8% and 5.6% respectively. The performance was pressured by tax increases and broader unfavorable economic conditions across its operating footprint. Consequently, the company revised its full-year guidance to project low-single-digit GGR declines, mid-single-digit revenue drops, and an EBITDA margin of 23%.
Encore Boston Harbor generated $46.1m in gaming revenue in September, marking its lowest monthly GGR since February 2021, according to data from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The figure represents a 22% decline compared to the same month in 2025. Union representatives from UNITE HERE Local 26 noted that ongoing strike actions substantially contributed to the downtown property's performance drop.
Chickasaw Nation-owned Global Gaming Solutions has acquired 100% of Wyoming Horse Racing through its subsidiary, Global Gaming WY. The transaction includes the transfer of 13 Horse Palace Gaming and off-track betting properties located throughout the state. The acquisition further expands the tribal gaming entity's footprint into the regional pari-mutuel and gaming market.
The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International have broken ground on a $725m expansion project at Hard Rock Casino Tejon in Kern County. The development will convert the property into a full-scale resort featuring a 406-room hotel, 900 additional slot machines, dining venues, and a spa. The project marks the next phase of the tribe's major commercial gaming partnership.
Romania has appointed Lula Niculescu as Prime Minister following a five-month political stalemate, establishing an administration backed by a six-month coalition truce. The incoming leadership faces multiple immediate challenges regarding the direction and oversight of the country's gambling sector.
FDJ United reported that its year-to-date tax obligations have increased by €62m in 2026, driven primarily by ongoing fiscal and regulatory challenges in the UK and Netherlands. The French gaming group revealed the figures in its latest financial filings published following the market close in Paris. In response, management is relying on targeted mitigation plans to navigate headwinds across both Western European jurisdictions.
Flutter Entertainment's proposal to cut up to 1,400 UK and Ireland roles has generated industry concern and market speculation. While Flutter cited tax increases as the primary driver, sector analysts also attribute the restructuring to market consolidation, AI integration, and challenger brands.
Betsson AB has released its interim financial report covering the operating period from January through September 2026.
Better Collective has expanded its subscription offering into prediction markets through the launch of Prediction Pro.
Chilean Senate President Paulina Núñez has introduced a substitute amendment to the country's pending online gambling bill that would establish prison sentences of up to 15 years for operators and promoters of unlicensed betting platforms. The measure represents a significant shift toward stricter penalties, aiming to curb the expansion of the illegal market and enhance protections against unauthorized gambling activity.
Finnish operator Hippos ATG Oy has secured a licence to offer horse racing betting, sports betting, and online casino games ahead of Finland's regulated gambling market opening. The company is a joint venture between Sweden's AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) and Finland’s national trotting organisation, Suomen Hippos. The licence grant marks a major operational milestone as the jurisdiction prepares to transition to a competitive licensing model.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) will permanently replace its licensing portal and terminate its external regulatory services provider following a data breach that exposed confidential licensee information. The move comes as the jurisdiction progresses with regulatory overhauls under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK). The regulator plans to transition to a new system to safeguard operator data.
FDJ United has lowered its 2026 financial guidance after experiencing revenue pressures from a EuroMillions downturn and increased tax burdens. The French operator now projects a mid-single-digit revenue decline for the year following a deeper contraction in the third quarter.
UK challenger bookmaker BetGoodwin is reportedly considering an £80m initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. The online sportsbook, which launched in 2022 as part of heritage operator Goodwin Racing, is exploring the move despite a challenging market for listed gambling firms. The potential listing would mark a significant expansion for the business following its origins as a telephone betting service.
L&L Europe is set to pay a £900,000 regulatory settlement following an enforcement action by the UK Gambling Commission. The regulator cited multiple compliance shortcomings at the operator, specifically relating to anti-money laundering controls, social responsibility practices, and customer withdrawal procedures.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has outlined core marketing rules to prepare operators for incoming regulatory reforms taking effect on 1 January 2027. Following the legislation's parliamentary approval on 19 August, the guidance clarifies forthcoming restrictions across operator promotions. Under the new regime, gambling advertisements will be strictly prohibited from featuring notable persons.
Global Gaming Solutions has completed the acquisition of Wyoming Horse Racing. The transaction encompasses 13 Horse Palace off-track betting locations housing more than 1,500 historical horse racing terminals, as well as live racing operations at Sweetwater Downs Racetrack.
Utah has filed a civil lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, its affiliates and two Susquehanna trading firms, alleging violations of the state's gambling laws and seeking up to $61.2 million in restitution and other financial remedies. Attorney General Derek Brown announced the lawsuit Tuesday, October 20, in Utah's Third District Court, seeking to prohibit Kalshi from...
The Premier League's voluntary ban on front-of-shirt betting sponsorships has drawn widespread criticism just three months into the 2026/27 season. Stakeholders across the industry and gambling reform advocates, including politician Iain Duncan Smith, have described the self-imposed restriction as a failure that has satisfied neither side of the debate.
High Roller Technologies has officially launched ROLR, its real-money prediction markets platform, marking its entry into the US prediction markets vertical. The platform is now live for eligible domestic users following an invitation-only beta testing period that began in mid-September. The company anticipates that the new operations will begin generating revenue during the current fiscal period.
Flutter Entertainment has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs across its UK and Ireland operations following sharp increases in British gaming taxes. The company stated that the tax hikes have fundamentally altered the economic landscape of the regulated betting market. Flutter is currently the largest operator to implement workforce reductions directly attributed to the fiscal changes.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is targeting a December 2026 rollout for a mobile app designed to help players verify the licensing status of online gaming platforms. According to Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, the tool is intended to help consumers distinguish legitimate operators from unauthorized platforms as part of ongoing regulatory efforts.
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has initiated a recruitment drive to establish its new Inspection and Enforcement division following budget approval. The regulator plans to fill 40 positions within the unit to strengthen enforcement measures against illegal gambling across Greece. Eligible applicants for the specialized roles include permanent public sector employees.