Dr. Ida Magdalena López, President of Mendoza's provincial gaming regulatory agency in Argentina, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). Her appointment marks her involvement in a key global body for gaming regulation.
Bally's Intralot reported record online gaming quarters in Spain and the UK, achieving €544.2m in revenue and €184.8m in AEBITDA in H1. This growth occurred despite a significant increase in the UK remote gaming duty from 21% to 40% starting April 2026, which is projected to impact Q2 by €34m.
Viage, the current holder of the Brussels casino license, has appealed the decision to award the license to Napoleon Games. The Belgian Council of State's Auditor General has recommended suspending the award, indicating a potential legal challenge to the licensing process.
Merkur Casinos is set to acquire 95% of French operator Casigrangi, which owns the Stelsia casino brand, from GPG Groupe Philippe Ginestet and DOFA for approximately €31.5 million. This acquisition, involving seven French casinos, is expected to trigger a full takeover of Société Française de Casinos. The deal significantly expands Merkur's footprint in the French land-based casino market.
Dutch online gambling trade body VNLOK has warned policymakers against a hasty advertising ban, emphasizing the risk of boosting the illegal gambling market. This caution comes ahead of a key parliamentary debate on potential reforms that could further restrict licensed operators in the Netherlands. The industry body urges consideration of the wider implications for consumer protection and market channeling.
A Dominican civic organization, Fundación Primero Justicia, has requested an investigation into alleged payments intended to influence the approval of the country's proposed gambling law. The organization warns that the legislation could legitimize thousands of unregulated lottery betting shops and has actively opposed the bill in Congress.
Online game developer GAMOMAT has secured a B2B licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This achievement is crucial for the company's strategy to expand its reach and accelerate growth within Europe's regulated iGaming markets.
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of two betting operators, Bet St George and BresBet, following a series of enforcement actions against other companies. Nic Brereton is involved in both businesses. This move signals continued regulatory scrutiny within the UK iGaming sector.
French authorities have updated their guidance for gambling operators regarding player fraud, refining the evidentiary standards required to evaluate such cases. This aims to provide clearer rules for operators and courts in addressing fraudulent activities within the iGaming sector.
Brazilian federal police have launched an investigation into alleged tax evasion by NSX Group, owner of Betnacional, a major betting operator. Six search and seizure warrants were executed across three states, signaling a significant enforcement action within the burgeoning Brazilian iGaming market.
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has suspended the operating licenses of BresBet and Bet St George (BSG) six months after BSG entered the UK market. The suspensions follow a GC report highlighting operator-side failings as a major contributor to money laundering risks within the industry.
This article explores the implications of the UK election betting scandal, focusing on how insider information impacts betting markets and the methods bookmakers employ to detect suspicious betting patterns. It delves into the challenges and mechanisms for identifying and mitigating risks associated with individuals using non-public information to place wagers.
Sweden's Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has urged regulator Spelinspektionen to reconsider certain regulatory proposals. While supporting modernization of responsible gambling and tech infrastructure, BOS is pushing for a careful review of some specific measures to ensure effective implementation.
Alea is set to launch a new sportsbook solution, expanding its product offering to become a complete iGaming betting company. CEO Alex Tomic emphasized the necessity of a unified casino and sportsbook offering to remain competitive in the modern industry.
SBC and the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) have established a strategic partnership to enhance regulatory dialogue and collaboration within Africa's growing gaming markets. This collaboration includes SBC's support for the GRAF 2026 Conference, aiming to foster knowledge exchange among regulators.
The Oneida Indian Nation has completed a $400 million expansion of its Turning Stone Resort Casino, transforming it into New York’s largest meetings and conventions resort. The project adds substantial event space, hotel rooms, and amenities, positioning the resort as a major destination for large-scale events.
Superbet, Romania's largest gambling firm, is committing to protect its employees and repurpose venues affected by new municipal gambling bans in the country. The company will retain staff and adapt its physical locations instead of closing them down and making redundancies, in response to ongoing regulatory changes impacting land-based operations.
Bally's Intralot reported adjusted net debt exceeding €1.6bn in H1 2026, an increase of €135m year-over-year. This significant debt figure comes as the company proceeds with its acquisition of Evoke, parent company of William Hill and Mr Green.
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. has provided an update regarding its ongoing share buy-back program. This is a routine financial operation for a publicly traded company to manage its capital structure.
A legislator in Argentina's Tucumán province, Alfredo Toscano, has introduced a bill to ban all online gambling and sports betting across the region. Citing concerns about accessibility and its impact on young people and families, the proposal has garnered support from other local legislators.
Buenos Aires City has passed a new law that prohibits individuals registered as delinquent child-support payers from opening or maintaining accounts with licensed online gambling and betting platforms. Approved by the city's Legislature, this measure aims to restrict access to betting for those owing child support.
Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has blocked over 60,000 illegal betting websites since implementing its regulated fixed-odds betting regime. The SPA is actively targeting unauthorized operators through website blocking, financial restrictions, and other measures to enforce the new regulations. This demonstrates a strong commitment from Brazilian authorities to combat the black market as the regulated industry develops.
Brazil's advertising self-regulatory body, CONAR, has implemented stricter rules for betting advertising. These changes focus on enhanced protections for minors and increased compliance obligations for influencers, affiliates, and betting operators.
A recent Ninth Circuit ruling against Kalshi on prediction markets has created a Circuit split, potentially leading the case to the Supreme Court. Polymarket is now offering a market on whether the Supreme Court will hear this influential case. This development could significantly impact the legal landscape for prediction markets in the US.
Polymarket has ceased offering markets on NFL player availability after a request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which considers such markets to go against its policy on trading player injuries. However, rival platform Kalshi continues to offer similar markets, highlighting an ongoing regulatory discrepancy. Polymarket had previously self-certified these markets in an attempt to comply with regulations.