SkyCity Entertainment Group has stated it would consider acquisition proposals for its entire portfolio as an alternative to its current growth strategy. The consideration follows subdued trading conditions across New Zealand and Australia and encompasses key assets, including its flagship Auckland property, the Sky Tower, and venues in Hamilton and Adelaide.
A University of Bristol study has revealed that the Premier League's voluntary front-of-shirt sponsorship ban reduces gambling exposure by only 10.5%. The findings raise doubts among researchers and regulators regarding the overall effectiveness of voluntary marketing curbs in professional football.
EGT Digital has deployed its X-Nave platform in Spain for the first time via the launch of Hermanos Rubio's eldoradocasino.es. The partnership facilitates the digital transition of the El Dorado brand, connecting its retail gaming operations with a new online casino and sports betting offering.
BMM Testlabs has secured regulatory authorization from New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs to provide testing and certification services for online casino products. The approval expands the testing laboratory's presence in the country from land-based gaming into the newly emerging regulated online market.
Altenar has partnered with Greentube to power Admiral Bet’s online sportsbook in Spain, expanding its presence in the regulated European market. The deployment provides the Spanish operator with Altenar's full betting technology stack, including pre-match and in-play coverage, risk management, and promotional tools.
Ukraine is advancing into a new phase of gambling reform focused on digitalization, stronger regulatory oversight, and player protection. Speaking at the SBC Summit Lisbon, Deputy Minister for Digital Economy Development Natalia Denikeieva outlined the government's objective to establish a transparent and predictable framework for the national gaming market.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is reportedly preparing to raise the Machine Games Duty to a 25% cap in the upcoming Autumn Budget. If confirmed on 28 October, the 5% increase from the existing 20% rate will directly affect land-based betting and amusement operators across the country.
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, aiming to halt its operations in the state and recover damages. The state argues that Kalshi's event contracts constitute illegal gambling that is functionally indistinguishable from traditional sportsbook wagering.
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi to stop the company from offering sports and election betting within the state. The legal action addresses Kalshi's continued acceptance of wagers from Utah residents.
Stake plans to legally challenge the reversal of an injunction against Brazil's betting ban. The operator's legal challenge could have major ramifications for the broader Brazilian market as companies navigate compliance hurdles to maintain market access.
Spain's Directorate General of Gambling (DGOJ) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap featuring a cross-operator joint deposit limits system and a dedicated Player Portal. The initiative is designed to bolster consumer protections and enhance transparency by allowing players to monitor and control their wagering activity across all licensed platforms.
Revolut’s crypto subsidiary has secured a distributed ledger technology permission in Gibraltar as the jurisdiction works to diversify its economy beyond iGaming. Gibraltar plans to issue three DLT permissions this week to offset market pressures on its gaming sector driven by UK tax increases.
The UK Gambling Commission has ordered operator L&L Europe to pay £900,000 following regulatory breaches that included a violation of the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The penalty stems from an unfair term across the operator's portfolio that restricted players to a single withdrawal at a time, resulting in payout delays.
Campeón Gaming has entered the Cypriot betting market for the first time through a new partnership with Nicosia-based B2C operator Bet on Alfa. The agreement marks the company's debut in the jurisdiction and aims to position it for further commercial expansion across the local market.
The Arizona Department of Gaming's Division of Racing has suspended the teletrack permit for Turf Paradise Racecourse, operating under Skyfall 7, LLC, effective October 16. The regulatory action was taken due to a lack of staff necessary to properly support pari-mutuel wagering operations. Regulators cited the need to protect the public and maintain the integrity of the state's racing and betting industry.
Flutter Entertainment has put more than 450 roles at risk in Leeds and approximately 240 in Dublin as its new CEO takes charge. The workforce reductions indicate a strategic downsizing across the group's core UK and Irish hubs amid rising tax burdens.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and operator PointsBet Canada have reached a settlement agreement.
New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to establish mandatory, data-driven responsible gaming requirements.
Buenos Aires provincial senator Federico Fagioli has introduced the "Lula Law," a legislative proposal seeking to prohibit online betting across the province. The measure aims to ban digital sports betting, slots, poker, and table games by repealing Chapter VIII of Online Gambling Regulation Law No. 15,079.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has published initial guidance regarding an upcoming ban on notable people appearing in gambling promotions. Effective January 1, 2027, the restrictions will apply to licensed interactive wagering services across broadcast television, radio, digital news platforms, and social media.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is expected to rule on the validity of a provisional measure banning online sports betting following the conclusion of the country's second-round elections. The Supreme Federal Court continues to review legal challenges against the measure brought by gaming industry associations, broadcasters, and football clubs.
The Arizona Department of Gaming has suspended the teletrack permit for Turf Paradise, effective 16 October. The regulatory enforcement was initiated due to a lack of required personnel and property access to properly support wagering operations.
Raketech has agreed to settle its remaining earnout obligation for Casumba Media in full for €8.2m, down from an existing liability of €20.3m. The agreement secures a 60% discount for the Malta-based affiliate group, which has signed a sanction letter with its bank to support the transaction.
Argentine Senator Federico Fagioli has tabled a draft bill dubbed the "Lula Law" to ban online gambling in the Province of Buenos Aires. The proposed measure aims to repeal Law No. 15,079/2018, which previously established the legal framework for the province's regulated iGaming market.
Wildz Group has outlined an aggressive expansion roadmap for Finland after successfully securing an operating licence. Chief Executive Sam Brown confirmed that the operator intends to launch 11 brands in the newly regulated market.