Sportradar has sold Atrium Sports for $170 million as part of an effort to optimize and streamline its business operations. The company will retain key technological assets from Atrium Sports post-sale.
Brazil's newly regulated betting market is facing a constitutional test, as its betting laws are under challenge before the Supreme Federal Court. This challenge focuses on safeguards and puts the foundational aspects of the market under scrutiny.
Happy Brands Finland plans to launch on Finnplay's Titan platform. The company has submitted its Finnish license application, targeting a market launch when regulation begins in July 2027.
Coinbase Financial Markets has agreed to cease offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers. The company will also close all existing positions by October 10.
Kalshi continues to promote bonus codes offering new customers up to $2,000, despite a CFTC staff warning issued approximately eight weeks prior. These random, chance-based rewards appear to persist in the market.
Betano, owned by Kaizen Gaming, has renewed its sponsorship deal with UEFA, making it an official sponsor for UEFA Euro 2028. This long-standing partnership ensures Betano's involvement in the upcoming European Championship, scheduled for June 2028 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Betano will sponsor Euro 2028, further extending Kaizen Gaming's partnership with UEFA. This agreement signifies a continuation of Kaizen Gaming's extensive football sponsorship strategy.
Brazil's Attorney General is urging the Supreme Court to uphold the country's betting ban and has also requested a public hearing on the matter. This indicates ongoing legal challenges regarding the legality of betting in Brazil.
New Zealand's proposed iGaming policy could generate $20 million for community funding. The initiative will undergo a two-year review to assess the balance between operator costs and benefits to local communities.
Flutter expects to gain market share in the UK due to the 40% gaming tax impacting competitors. However, a Flutter MD warns that this growth could be overshadowed by an expanding black market, posing a significant risk.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $200,000 penalty to Score Media and Gaming (theScore.Bet). This fine was imposed for failing to meet Ontario's player protection standards by presenting cash-out offers that were not honored.
Tonybet has launched poker services in Canada, expanding its existing platform which includes sports betting, live casino, and slots. This addition provides Canadian players with a new gaming option within their current accounts.
A full review of Northern Ireland's 2022 gambling reforms is scheduled for 2027. Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons confirmed this commitment during a session at the NI Assembly. The review will assess the effectiveness of the implemented reforms.
Informa is set to acquire Clarion Events, organizer of ICE, from Blackstone for $2.96 billion. This deal expands Informa's presence in B2B events, including the gaming sector. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Entain has launched a campaign opposing a potential increase in taxes on British betting shops. This action comes as reports suggest Machine Games Duty could double in the UK government's upcoming Autumn budget. The 'What's at Stake' campaign will highlight the economic consequences of such a tax hike.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 10 prediction market operators and brokers. These companies are prohibited from offering sports event contracts in Ohio, following a federal appeals court ruling regarding the preemption of Ohio’s sports-gaming laws by federal commodities law.
Rank Group has agreed to pay a £5,012,261 ($6.6 million) financial settlement to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This settlement addresses significant failings identified in anti-money laundering (AML) and safer-gambling controls at three of its land-based casino operators.
Brando Benifei, an EU lawmaker and co-rapporteur on the Artificial Intelligence Act, will deliver a keynote address at SiGMA World in Rome. He is scheduled to speak on November 4, discussing the AI Act within the event's regulatory program.
Analysis indicates a clear shift by UK bookmakers away from horse racing, particularly concerning sponsorship, following increases in Remote Gaming Duty and General Betting Duty. This decline in horse racing sponsorship in 2026 confirms industry expectations.
GR8_TECH, showcasing an expanded 'Champions' concept at the SBC Summit, emphasizes solutions simplifying technology and operations for betting businesses. The company projects Latin America and Africa as significant sources of growth and attention for the industry in 2027.
CT Interactive highlighted its growing aggregation offering at SBC Summit Lisbon, viewing it as the next stage of its business development. The company sees aggregation as a natural progression built on its experience in game development and market distribution.
Greece's Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has issued a warning to influencers regarding the promotion of illegal gambling, asserting that the government will not tolerate such activities. This statement follows reports of an investigation into 18 popular online personalities suspected of unlicensed gambling promotions.
Sportradar Group AG has announced an agreement to divest the coaching and scouting business of Synergy Sports to Teamworks Innovations. This transaction aims to streamline Sportradar's business and sharpen its focus on core betting, gaming, and media priorities.
Merkur Bets has advanced its pan-European technological transformation by completing an integration with EveryMatrix. The company has migrated its Danish operations onto EveryMatrix’s omnichannel platform, with plans for Austria, Belgium, and Germany to follow.
Louie French MP met with Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members at Resorts World Birmingham during the Conservative Party Conference. Discussions focused on jobs, investment, the economic role of casinos, and concerns regarding higher Machine Games Duty.