Playdoit and QTech strengthen strategic collaboration
Playdoit and QTech have strengthened their strategic collaboration in Mexico. This partnership aims to expand and optimize the online casino content available for players on Playdoit.mx.
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Ladbrokes Ireland moves from red to black in 2025 but wider pressures remain visible
Ladbrokes Ireland reported a profit of €300,000 in 2025, up from a €1.3 million loss in 2024. The company, operating Entain shops, is implementing cost-cutting measures, including a reduction in staff costs.
SAGSE unveils 2027 LatAm roadmap at G2E in Las Vegas
SAGSE LATAM unveiled its 2027 regional roadmap at G2E in Las Vegas, focusing on connecting Latin American gaming markets with the global industry. Buenos Aires, Panama, and Paraguay are central to this strategy, which was presented during G2E 2026.
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Stake secures Alberta license as it prepares for Canadian expansion
Stake has secured a license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), preparing for Canadian expansion. This move brings the online casino and sportsbook to Alberta, Canada's newest regulated online gaming market.
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Dominican Republic enacts law regulating gambling and appoints Quico Tabar to head new DGJA
The Dominican Republic has enacted a new law regulating gambling, with President Luis Abinader appointing Teófilo “Quico” Tabar Manzur to lead the newly formed General Directorate of Gambling (DGJA). This follows the publication of Law 86-26 and the issuance of Decree 684-26.
Pennsylvania State Police to seize unregistered skill games and file criminal charges starting October 14
The Pennsylvania State Police will begin seizing unregistered skill game machines and filing criminal charges on October 14. Businesses operating these devices are advised to remove them and related equipment before the enforcement date.
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Betsson replaces betFIRST with flagship brand in Belgium
Betsson Group has launched its flagship Betsson brand in Belgium, replacing its betFIRST operation three years after acquiring it. This rebrand aims to strengthen the global recognition of the Betsson brand and enhance its presence in the Belgian market.
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Fanatics plans up to $1 billion betting marketing push in 2027
Fanatics plans to invest between $800 million and $1 billion in betting and gaming marketing in 2027. This significant increase from $350 million in 2024 aims to narrow the market share gap with competitors like FanDuel and DraftKings.
Costa Rica begins CRC361.5m sanction proceedings against 10 casinos
Costa Rica's Ministry of Finance has initiated sanction proceedings totaling CRC361.5m ($785,000) against 10 casinos. This action follows inspections that identified undeclared gaming activity, electronic-invoicing failures, and other tax irregularities.
Federal judge blocks Illinois prediction market rules, siding with Kalshi
A U.S. federal judge has blocked Illinois from enforcing new rules against prediction-market platforms, siding with Kalshi. The judge ruled that sports event contracts offered by platforms like Kalshi likely qualify as swaps under federal law, granting preliminary injunctions.
Finnish pro bettor wins right to deduct losses from taxable income
A Finnish professional bettor has won the right to deduct losses from his taxable income following a legal dispute. This ruling allows the bettor to include betting losses in his tax considerations.
Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson to buy back eight Washington casinos named in closure notices
Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson plans to reacquire eight Washington casinos that were subject to closure notices. This action is expected to save approximately 850 jobs, with the properties remaining open during the ownership transition and employees being rehired by the new company.
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IAGR and NAGRA Call for Supreme Court Review of Sports Event Contracts
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) are calling for a U.S. Supreme Court review of sports event contracts. They filed a joint amicus brief in Flaherty v. KalshiEX, LLC, highlighting implications for state gambling laws, consumer safeguards, and sports integrity.
Ex-Betsson CTO to spearhead Allwyn’s digital transformation
Allwyn has appointed former Betsson Group CTO, Fredrik Ögren, as its new Chief Technology Officer. Ögren will spearhead the multinational lottery company's digital transformation efforts, working closely with the CEO of Allwyn Digital.
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Informa buys ICE and World Gaming organiser Clarion for £2.24bn
Informa has acquired Clarion, the organizer of major industry events including ICE, World Gaming, and iGB Live, for £2.24 billion. This acquisition is expected to significantly boost Informa's revenues, accelerate its growth, and enhance earnings per share starting from 2027.
Turkish study links frictionless payments and targeted platform design to increasing gambling harm
A Turkish study has linked frictionless payments and targeted platform design to an increase in gambling harm. The report advocates for internationally learned restrictions and updated digital advertising regulations.
Brazil editorial: It wasn't for lack of warning
An editorial from BNLData suggests that Brazil's recent betting ban may have had negative political consequences. The editor argues that warnings about potential electoral risks from alienating bettors were ignored by the government.
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Informa buys ICE owner Clarion in £2.24bn deal
Global events company Informa is acquiring Clarion, the owner of ICE, in a deal valued at £2.24 billion. The transaction is expected to finalize towards the end of Q4 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
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Clarion Events acquired by Informa in £2.24 billion deal
Informa has acquired Clarion Events in a £2.24 billion deal. Informa highlighted Clarion’s WorldGaming business as a market leader expected to help build scale across its portfolio.
Regulation by vibes: Gambling Commission’s youth gambling data raises questions
When does spending money become a feeling? When the UK Gambling Commission is asked to explain an awkward finding in its Young People and Gambling Survey, apparently.
Paf unveils unique pilot project with Meta to fight unlicensed gambling
Nordic gambling firm Paf has partnered with Meta to launch a pilot project aimed at combating unlicensed gambling. This initiative represents a significant development in leveraging technology to address regulatory challenges within the industry.
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Brazil operators to start winding down local presence
Following Brazil President Lula da Silva’s provision to ban all legal gambling, licensed operators must now begin winding down their local presence. This involves removing websites and apps starting today, and providing banks with details on net amounts held over the next two days.
“Easier said than done” – iGaming’s top execs talk 2020s tech leadership
iGaming executives are discussing the complexities of tech leadership in the 2020s, with a focus on internalizing operations. This trend is driven by ongoing cost-cutting, market changes, and evolving regulatory conditions in the betting and gaming sector.
Alberta Leans on Legal Gambling Market to Curb Offshore Sites
Alberta's iGaming market aims to attract players from offshore gambling by offering choice, self-exclusion options, and funding for treatment. The effectiveness of these measures in curbing offshore activity and related enforcement is yet to be fully tested.
Pennsylvania gambling exclusions top 30,000 amid record revenue
Pennsylvania has seen its gambling self-exclusion numbers surpass 30,000, coinciding with a rise in online gambling revenue. This trend is increasing scrutiny on player protection measures and existing responsible gambling regulations within the state.