Following a government ban, all but one of Brazil's 188 previously authorized betting websites have ceased operations, according to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. This shutdown leaves R$1.325 billion awaiting repayment to approximately 26.5 million bettors.
The AGEM Index fell by 6.1 percent in September 2026, decreasing by 118.24 points to 1,811.01. This marks the first month-over-month decline for the index since March, with the drop partly influenced by the news of the SciPlay CEO stepping down, impacting Light & Wonder's stock price.
Sportradar has agreed to sell Atrium Sports, the coaching and scouting business of its Synergy Sports subsidiary, to Teamwork Innovations for $170 million in cash. Sportradar will retain certain Atrium Sports assets that support its core sportstech and betting operations.
BOYLE Casino has expanded its live casino offering, now featuring over 300 games and 65 game shows from providers like Pragmatic Play, Evolution, and Playtech. This relaunch includes an exclusive Red Baron Live game and new mobile features, enhancing the platform's content.
SOFTSWISS was named Aggregator of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026 during the SBC Summit Lisbon. The company also launched its 2027 iGaming Trends report and participated in discussions on industry topics like AI and regulation.
Merkur Group presented new gaming content, hardware tailored for the North American market, and electronic table games at G2E 2026. This exhibition highlighted collaborations, including products developed with Gaming Arts, following their joint appearance at G2E 2025.
Evoplay has launched 11 of its slot and crash titles with Luckia Games, making them available to players on the operator's online casino in Spain. The selection includes games like Piggy Bank: 3 Pots Bonanza and Temple of Thunder II Bonus Buy, expanding Luckia Games' content portfolio.
The Balkan Gaming Federation has elected its new leadership team, with Dragan Skrbić named as its first president. This election took place six months after the cross-border initiative was founded in Belgrade.
The UK Tote Group will prioritize its World Pool offering as part of a broader restructuring and CEO transition. The operator plans to wind down its online betting business, retaining only the World Pool product.
France has enhanced the supervisory framework for advertising duties associated with online gambling licenses. This expansion follows a new cooperation agreement announced by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) regarding gambling ad campaigns.
Dieter John, CEO of Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG), emphasized that heritage is an asset as the CEE gambling group prepares for anticipated market consolidation. FEG sees potential in the Central and Eastern European markets, which have attracted significant interest recently. John's vision underscores the importance of a strong operational foundation for growth.
UK-focused bookmaker Midnite has secured a multi-year deal to become the National Football League's (NFL) official sports betting partner in the UK and Ireland. This partnership grants Midnite exclusive access to various NFL rights, including broadcast, content, and free-to-play elements. The agreement marks a significant move for Midnite, aligning with its recent sponsorship and marketing expansion.
Belatra Games has released Coins Blast, an online slot combining traditional fruit and BAR symbols with respin and multiplier mechanics. The title includes two feature-buy options and a maximum win of x10,000.
PG Soft has released Grimms’ Bounty: Princess & the Frog, the latest title in its Grimms’ Bounty series. The three-reel, five-row slot features 35 connecting ways, accumulating multipliers during free spins and a maximum win of 10,000 times the bet.
Ethiopia is planning a betting relaunch following a Br27.5 billion audit finding, moving towards a stricter gambling regime. This comes after regulators revoked all sports betting licenses late last year.
New York's gaming machine revenue dropped by 37% to $124.8 million in September. This decrease reflects the ongoing upgrade of Resorts World NYC to a full casino.
A review of sweepstakes casinos in Wyoming concluded without a definitive decision. Lawmakers considered both a ban and regulation for these operations, but no vote was held, leaving their legal status unchanged.
Coinbase has agreed to cease offering sports-related event contracts to customers in Michigan. This action follows the Michigan Gaming Control Board's stance against unlicensed operators offering sports wagering disguised as prediction markets.
SBC Summit Europe is set to focus on regulated gambling markets, bringing together businesses, regulators, and policymakers. The event will take place at RAI Amsterdam from April 19–21, 2027, and is expected to host over 3,000 operator representatives.
Brazil’s Attorney General, Jorge Messias, has requested a meeting between the Supreme Court and the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office. This meeting concerns the ongoing betting ban in the country before a decision is made regarding the licensed sector.
Banijay Rights has expanded its Gaming & Gambling team following its merger with All3Media International. Mark Woollard has been appointed Senior Vice President of Gaming & Gambling, tasked with maximizing Banijay Rights' expanded portfolio.
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy (DE) is actively combatting illegal online gambling, meeting with public health organizations to develop joint strategies. A key pillar of these strategies includes exploring direct collaboration with social media platforms. This initiative aims to leverage official government communication channels in the fight against illicit gambling activities.
Brazil's Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) announced that the Receita (tax authority) has updated the balance of requests for opting into the Simples Nacional and the regular IBS and CBS regimes. This update reflects the number of applications received as of October 7th and will be continuously revised as new requests are processed.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will conduct an adjudicatory hearing concerning BetMGM, LLC and its individual qualifier, Stella David. This hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held remotely.
Nevada regulators have set a late 2027 adoption date for new technical standards. Proposed changes are expected to take effect in October 2027 following an initial hearing this week.