The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has updated its lottery standards to allow the integration of built-in cameras for monitoring self-serve lottery terminals.
Sportsbook provider Altenar has partnered with Malta-based Wildz Group to power the operator's upcoming sports betting launch in Finland's newly regulated market, scheduled for July 2027. Wildz Group is the first operator to publicly announce it has secured an online gambling licence ahead of the market's opening.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Utah over the state's efforts to restrict prediction market platform Kalshi. The complaint marks the federal regulator's tenth action against states challenging prediction markets and its first against a Republican-led state.
A UK Gambling Commission study has found that ethnic minority groups in Great Britain experience higher rates of gambling-related harm than white participants, despite reporting lower overall participation. The research was conducted by NatCen and the University of Glasgow, drawing on data from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain spanning 2023 through 2025.
The UK government's decision to increase Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% has prompted polarized reactions across the political spectrum. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey introduced the duty hike in his first Budget under the current Labour administration, underscoring ongoing political division surrounding the taxation of gambling operations.
The Italian government is aiming to collect roughly €700 million through new gambling tax measures. While market experts express skepticism over whether this fiscal target is attainable, there is broad consensus regarding the potential fallout for the regulated sector.
Finnish operator Veikkaus has partnered with streaming platform Viaplay to launch Viabet across Finland and Denmark. The commercial deal marks Veikkaus's first direct-to-consumer venture in international markets.
MGM China set new third-quarter records for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, with revenue increasing 5% year-on-year to approximately HK$8.9bn. The operator also expanded its overall Macau gaming market share to a record 17.1%, driven by MGM Cotai's 10.5% share.
The North Fork Mono Casino has officially opened ahead of schedule in California's Central Valley. The new gaming resort is managed by Red Rock Resorts subsidiary Station Casinos in partnership with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians.
Finnish state-owned operator Veikkaus plans to launch its new gambling brand, Viabet, in Denmark and Finland on 1 July 2027, marking its initial entry into international iGaming markets. The expansion will be supported through a commercial partnership with Viaplay's OTT platform, leveraging the broadcaster's sports content and market expertise.
Chancellor John Healey's newly announced UK Budget has introduced gambling tax increases, prompting strong pushback across the betting and gaming sector. Industry stakeholders ranging from Entain to the Bingo Association have criticized the measures as detrimental and damaging to the industry following extensive lobbying efforts to avoid further tax hikes.
MGM Resorts is moving forward with plans to develop Japan's inaugural integrated resort in Osaka. MGM Japan's Ed Bowers emphasized that while pioneering casino gambling in the country poses substantial risks, it also presents significant long-term commercial upside.
Under changes announced in the UK Budget, Category B machines in bingo halls, betting shops, and casinos will be subject to the higher 25% Machine Games Duty rate from April 2027 due to a lowered threshold. Additionally, the government has launched a consultation on a potential shift in liability to machine suppliers beginning in April 2028.
MGM Resorts has confirmed that all strategic discussions with People Inc have been terminated, solidifying its trajectory as an independent operator. The announcement coincided with third-quarter results showing reduced losses, even as macroeconomic pressures continue to impact its Las Vegas performance.
Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market generated CA$122.1 million in total revenue between its launch on 13 July and the end of September. Growth accelerated over the third quarter, with September delivering a monthly high of CA$56.6 million, an increase of 31% from August.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has reached an agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices to serve as the preferred venue for event contracts linked to S&P DJI benchmarks. As part of the collaboration, S&P DJI will also leverage Kalshi's market data to help develop new financial indices.
Land-based gambling stakeholders have criticized the government's hike to Machine Games Duty (MGD), warning it poses serious operational challenges across the industry. Despite operator pushback, financial markets responded with relief as regulatory uncertainty cleared.
BC Game has appointed Ali “Ako” Muhanned as its new Chief Executive Officer. Muhanned, who previously managed the operator's international partnerships and brand strategy, will focus on driving international expansion, platform enhancements, and player trust.
The UK government has raised the Machine Games Duty on higher-stakes gaming machines from 20% to 25%, avoiding a previously anticipated increase to 40%. Lower-stakes Category C and D machines operating in pubs remain exempt from the rate adjustment.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has scheduled a public hearing for November 3 to address ongoing legal challenges to the country's ban on fixed-odds betting. Justice Luiz Fux has invited 26 participants representing the betting industry, football governance, and state bodies to the session while the suspension of operator activity persists.
Flutter Entertainment is closing Betfair’s exchange, sportsbook, and casino operations in Italy after recent regulatory adjustments undermined the commercial viability of its exchange model. The operator will maintain its presence in the Italian market through its Sisal, Snai, and PokerStars brands.
Euromat has called for a dedicated European taskforce to address an unregulated online gambling market that generated an estimated €12bn in net revenue in 2025. According to research by Regulus Partners and Helios, the illegal segment has tripled since 2019 and now represents approximately 25% of the total European online gambling sector.
Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in the US, landing in Miami on Wednesday after slipping out of Brazil while under investigation over alleged financial crimes tied to betting companies.
The UK gambling industry has warned that a five-percentage-point increase in Machine Games Duty to 25% could drive an expansion of the illegal market. Announced in the autumn budget, the tax hike has drawn mixed reactions from sector stakeholders concerned about channelisation and operational costs.