The Arizona Department of Gaming has suspended the teletrack permit for Turf Paradise, effective 16 October. The regulatory enforcement was initiated due to a lack of required personnel and property access to properly support wagering operations.
Argentine Senator Federico Fagioli has tabled a draft bill dubbed the "Lula Law" to ban online gambling in the Province of Buenos Aires. The proposed measure aims to repeal Law No. 15,079/2018, which previously established the legal framework for the province's regulated iGaming market.
Buenos Aires provincial senator Federico Fagioli has introduced legislation to prohibit online sports betting and casino games in the province. Dubbed the 'Ley Lula,' the bill proposes to repeal articles 146 to 173 of Law 15,079, thereby dismantling the current licensing framework. If approved, the measure would eliminate the legal authorization for regulated iGaming operations across the jurisdiction.
Austria's plan to end its online gambling monopoly is currently held under an EU Technical Regulation Information System standstill period set to expire on November 5, 2026. National lawmakers are legally barred from adopting the reform legislation before that date. However, the Finance Ministry confirmed that parliamentary proceedings and discussions may continue while the standstill remains in effect.
Mexican gaming association AIEJA has established a four-pillar framework focusing on regulation, prevention, education, and technology as part of its push for a fully regulated market. The trade body is advocating for broad collaboration among regulatory authorities, mental health specialists, civil society, and operators. The agenda aims to ensure betting remains a safe leisure activity with standard responsible gaming safeguards.
Casino operators Dreams and Corporación Meier have met with Viña del Mar Mayor Macarena Ripamonti after an August tender for the city's casino drew zero bids. Because the current municipal casino is licensed to operate through 2028, regulator Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego retains time to restructure the bidding process.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority is preparing to launch a temporary licensing portal after a data breach exposed confidential licensee data. The new portal is intended to replace the compromised system and restore core regulatory operations.
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings has cautioned Massachusetts state officials that further gaming expansion, including the potential introduction of historical horse racing machines, risks damaging private investments in the state's destination resort casinos. Writing in an op-ed for the Boston Globe, Billings warned that embracing such gaming technologies would destabilize the market dynamics established under the state's original gaming framework.
Swedish operator Hippos ATG has secured a licence to enter Finland's newly regulated market when it launches on 1 July 2027. A joint venture between AB Trav och Galopp and Suomen Hippos ry, the company will offer sports betting, horse racing, and its broader product portfolio to Finnish consumers.
Italian retail trade body AGSI has called for immediate bridging measures as land-based concessions approach expiration in ten weeks. With broader sector reorganisation decrees shelved, operators across gaming machines, sports betting, and horse racing are seeking interim stability ahead of delayed tenders.
French gambling regulator l'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published research warning that video games featuring hybrid gambling elements act as gateways to real-money betting. The study found that 39% of respondents engaged with hybrid gaming products, prompting concerns over gamification mechanics driving problem gambling patterns among adolescents.
SkillOnNet has advanced to the next stage of New Zealand’s online casino licensing process after being selected as one of 11 successful bidders in a competitive auction. The qualification grants the operator the right to apply for a full license under the country's newly established regulatory framework.
BMM Testlabs has secured approval from the Department of Internal Affairs to provide online gaming testing and certification services in New Zealand. The authorization builds upon the company's existing compliance work within the country's land-based gaming market.
Anjouan gambling licences are facing legal challenges as the Comoros government prepares legal action against those involved in the licensing network. Comoros has formally sought assistance from the UK to support its efforts.
An Illinois court has ruled in favor of Kalshi, blocking state gambling regulations from applying to the prediction market platform. The decision marks a significant legal victory for prediction markets, though broader disputes regarding sports contracts and state oversight remain unresolved nationwide.
iGaming Ontario reportedly withheld a problem gambling study that indicated significantly higher-than-expected rates of gambling harm. Records obtained through freedom of information legislation show the agency commissioned the study before Ontario's regulated online market launch in April 2022. The findings were originally intended to be published by iGaming Ontario.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced its total gaming revenue results for September 2026.
Bet365 parent company Hillside lost its appeal in Sweden regarding breaches of duty of care and unlimited deposits. The Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal upheld earlier rulings that found Hillside (Gaming) and Hillside (Sports) in violation of player protection obligations under Swedish gambling law.
Brazil's Congress has received 99 amendments to the provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting. These amendments propose various alternatives, from restoring a regulated market to permitting sports betting while prohibiting online casino games.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leveraging Brazil's prohibition of fixed-odds betting in his appeal to evangelical voters. He frames this ban as a defense of family and Christian values, aiming to reduce an opponent's lead among this demographic ahead of the 25 October presidential run-off.
Two online betting operators in Chile have legally challenged the country's website blocking regime. They allege that gambling and telecommunications authorities exceeded their judicial mandates in implementing website restrictions.
Chile's Senate has extended the deadline for amendments to its online betting bill until October 26. New proposals are emerging that challenge the original plan for a competitive licensing market, indicating a shift towards prohibition.
Hippos ATG has announced it has secured a Finnish gambling licence, making it the second company to do so. This announcement precedes any official licensee decisions from the Finnish regulator.
Alberta's regulated iGaming market has expanded to 50 licensed websites operated by 29 companies, marking a significant increase since its inception. This growth coincides with the province beginning enforcement against unlicensed betting platforms following an October 13 transition deadline.
A New Jersey bill, S597, advanced in the state Senate Judiciary Committee, proposing to redirect fines from underage gambling violations. These funds would be allocated to compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment programs.