Argentina has collected $81 million in online gambling tax revenue between January and September 2026. This figure surpasses the total revenue collected for the entire year of 2025. The indirect tax revenue from authorized online betting platforms totaled ARS 123.856 billion.
BetMGM requires a record Q4 adjusted EBITDA of at least $115 million, which is 34% higher than its previous best, to achieve its 2026 guidance. This follows a Q3 where the company doubled its adjusted EBITDA to $86 million.
A proposed bill in Peru seeks to increase the selective consumption tax (ISC) on online bets from 1% to 5% of each wager. Proposed by the Civic Works Party, this measure aims to address problem gambling concerns and boost tax revenue. The increase would apply exclusively to online betting, leaving land-based gambling unaffected.
The NBA and WNBA are launching a responsible gaming campaign focusing on the risks of betting on sports outcomes. This initiative will direct fans to educational resources concerning the financial risks associated with sports betting.
Google has updated its policy to permit licensed gambling operators access to YouTube Masthead campaigns starting October 21. This allows gambling advertisers to utilize premium advertising placements on the YouTube homepage. The change enables a new high-visibility advertising channel for the iGaming industry.
Stake is adding New Zealand to its international online casino expansion plans. This follows its previous expansions into Alberta, Argentina, and Mexico, with the company progressing through New Zealand’s license auction process.
Slotegrator has released a new report, "No market left behind: Localize for growth," detailing effective localization practices for casino operators across five regions. The report highlights the performance differences between localized and non-localized operations and outlines successful strategies for each region.
The Dutch Gaming Authority has reprimanded online gambling operator 711. The regulator stated that 711 improperly required some customers to wager deposited funds before they could withdraw them.
Sportsbook technology supplier FIRST.bet has launched its sportsbook engine for Swedish operators, marking the first step in its new European expansion phase. This allows Swedish operators to integrate FIRST.bet's engine while maintaining their brand and frontend in one of Europe's established regulated betting markets.
Brazilian lawmakers have proposed amendments to safeguard sports betting as the country moves towards a ban on fixed-odds wagering. This development comes as the government reported submitting over 13,000 illegal betting websites for blocking within 12 days.
BETBY has expanded its presence in the regulated Polish market through a new sportsbook technology partnership with Lebull. Under this agreement, BETBY will provide its technology, betting content, features, and managed services to power Lebull's sportsbook.
GAMOMAT has entered the Austrian market through a partnership with Win2Day. This collaboration grants Win2Day access to GAMOMAT's popular slot titles, such as Ramses Book Deluxe and La Dolce Vita Deluxe, on its Austrian platform.
Detroit casinos reported $103 million in September 2026 revenue from table games and slots. This figure represents a 4.7% increase compared to September 2025 revenue. However, it also indicates a 5.6% decrease from August 2026 revenue.
Games Valley has integrated Clawbuster's content into its platform, enhancing its content offering. This agreement will make Clawbuster's portfolio available to Games Valley's growing network of operator partners across various regulated markets.
QTech is diversifying its content library by partnering with Solidicon. The deal involves the integration and distribution of Solidicon's proprietary titles, including crash games, mines, and virtuals, via QTech's aggregation platform.
R. Franco Digital has expanded its market reach in Peru through a new deal with Dorado Bet Peru. This agreement will see R. Franco Digital's portfolio of locally relevant games go live with the operator.
Matchbook has acquired Betdaq. The existing Betdaq service will operate until October 21 for trading, with customer accounts open for withdrawals until November 4 to facilitate an orderly transition.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warns that a proposed increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) to 40% could jeopardize up to 16,000 jobs in the UK betting and gaming sector. The BGC highlighted that further tax increases could threaten over 36,000 jobs supported by Britain’s betting shops.
BetMGM reported a 112% year-over-year increase in Q3 adjusted EBITDA, reaching $86 million, driven by growth in iGaming and online sports betting. The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, achieving net revenue of $710 million for the quarter.
New Zealand has advanced eleven companies in its online casino licensing process, with the regulated market launch scheduled for 2027. Operators who did not qualify must cease operations by December 1, 2026.
Kaizen Gaming, parent company of Betano, affirmed its commitment to its Brazilian staff despite an advancing ban on online betting in the country. The company made a pledge to keep its employees and urged the government to reconsider its measures.
Italy's Ministry of Finance and Economy (MEF) forecasts raising €1 billion from gambling companies for its 2027 Budget Law. This projection from 2027-2028 is based on significant reforms being undertaken to online gambling licensing.
A Brazilian federal appeals court has suspended an injunction that had allowed iGaming operator Stake Brazil to resume online betting operations. This decision by the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3) resulted in Stake's website and mobile app going offline again, two days after their brief return.
The KTO Group founder has refuted reports of the company's demise, despite mixed signals and social media activity. Concerns arose following news that KTO was reportedly closing its business due to Brazil's gambling ban.
Sun International has unveiled a responsible gambling charter that introduces new advertising restrictions. These commitments include implementing voluntary watersheds on the company's advertising content.