Trinidad and Tobago's remote gambling order has cleared the Senate, setting the stage for implementation. The country now faces a January 2027 deadline to establish comprehensive licensing, payment processing, and oversight frameworks.
A lawsuit in Brazil is seeking at least BRL1 billion from 17 betting companies. Concurrently, the Attorney General's Office (AGU) estimates BRL2.6 billion in public health system (SUS) costs attributed to gambling-related harm, bringing these figures into focus.
Brazil's Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) announced that the Receita (Revenue Service) has updated the balance of requests for opting into Simples Nacional and the regular regime for IBS and CBS. The data reflects the number of applications received up to Friday, October 2nd, and will be continuously updated as new requests are processed.
New gaming machine standards in the UK will introduce mandatory breaks, loss limits, and design rules. While these regulations will apply, most existing gaming machines will be largely exempt from upgrades.
The CFTC has sent proposed event contract rules to the White House for review. This proposal from the CFTC aims to broaden swaps, as discussions around sports event contracts continue.
RMG has secured long-term media rights renewals with British racecourses. These extensions cover RMG's full media and data rights portfolio, including streaming, direct-to-home broadcasting, terrestrial television, and international betting and non-betting rights.
Casino City's Friday Five edition reports on significant regulatory developments impacting the gambling industry. Brazil has enacted an executive order that bans online betting, while Polymarket has implemented new deposit limits specifically for its U.S. players.
Moses Swaibu's GameChanger360, a platform designed to combat corruption and match-fixing in sport, has officially launched. The initiative aims to strengthen sporting integrity through its new public-facing website.
The Receita Federal has published the first edition of its Questions and Answers document concerning the Additional CSLL. This new publication consolidates information regarding the application of Law No. 15.079/2024 and IN RFB No. 2.228/2024.
The Czech government is moving to block Kalshi, with internet service providers having less than two weeks to comply with a prohibition order. The Ministry of Finance added the US prediction markets giant to its list of unauthorised gambling operators on September 30, requiring ISPs to block access within 15 days by law.
SkyCity Entertainment Group is continuing discussions regarding a potential sale of the entire company, despite rejecting two prior takeover offers. The New Zealand-listed casino operator stated that previous bids from Oaktree Capital Management and Iris Capital undervalued the business. SkyCity remains open to further sale talks.
Continent 8 and FuturePath AI have partnered to launch Future8, a new solution designed for the iGaming industry. Future8 facilitates the deployment of auditable AI, ensuring compliance, data sovereignty, and operational control for operators.
BetFury has launched BetFury Futures, a new crypto derivatives product integrated into its platform. This offering allows for a multiplier of up to x1000, combining Bitcoin trading with its proprietary FuryWaves game tool. The product merges crypto market trading and in-house gaming on a single platform.
Maverick Washington LLC has warned that eight of its casinos in Washington state could close by November 30, potentially impacting 850 jobs. This action is part of bankruptcy proceedings, though the company indicates new operators could still take over the properties.
Increases to Machine Games Duty (MGD) are predicted to eliminate planned investment in the UK casino sector. Doubling MGD from 20% to 40% would immediately wipe out over £50 million in investment, jeopardizing more than £200 million in venue modernizations.
Premier Padel has appointed iGame Media as its exclusive official partner for betting data and live streaming. This partnership will cover the Qatar Airways Premier Padel tour, encompassing over 2,400 matches from the 2027 season onwards, making official betting products for padel available to sportsbooks for the first time.
Blueprint Gaming, in partnership with BetMGM and White Hat Studios, has launched the Game of Thrones slot in the U.S. This record-setting game is now exclusively available to American players at BetMGM Casinos and Borgata Online, following its successful performance in Canadian markets.
Century Casinos is selling its Century Mile Racetrack and Casino and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino operations in Alberta, Canada. Highfield Investment Group will acquire these properties for $16.4 million, allowing Century Casinos to enhance its financial flexibility and focus on core US assets.
IGT has secured a deal to provide its ADVANTAGE X casino management system (CMS) to Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California. This agreement follows a competitive bidding process, with Soboba Casino Resort integrating the new CMS while continuing to use Everi FinTech.
Euroopan rahapelitoimintaa valvovien viranomaisten yhteistyöelin refers to the cooperation body for European gambling regulators.
Lottery licence fraud was uncovered, falsely using the name of Dutch football club Quick Boys. Following this discovery, the regulator has increased scrutiny of verifications and domains to prevent similar incidents.
Genting Casinos has announced the closure of its land-based venue in Coventry, citing commercial pressures impacting the land-based casino sector. The company deemed the Coventry establishment, which opened in 2012, no longer commercially viable.
Kambi Group plc and Olimpo.bet have extended their turnkey sportsbook partnership through a new multi-year agreement. This renewal strengthens Kambi's presence in Latin America as Olimpo.bet continues to operate in Peru's regulated market.
The UK Gambling Commission is introducing new rules for category B gaming machines. These new standards will require machines to provide consumers with enhanced access to gambling management tools and session information.
Dutch lawyer Justin Franssen criticizes the Dutch regulator (KSA) for not utilizing existing powers to combat Meta's practices. VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs detailed the association's expected actions regarding their lawsuit against Meta.