A new survey indicates that the proportion of 11 to 17-year-olds in Great Britain gambling with their own money has decreased to 26%, with few accessing age-restricted products. Despite the drop, advertising recall remains elevated, with 89% of respondents remembering gambling ads. The survey and its findings have drawn scrutiny and renewed debate ahead of Safer Gambling Week.
Codere Online reported a 30% increase in gaming win for the third quarter, driven by strong performance in Mexico despite facing higher gaming taxes. Management maintained its full-year guidance but warned that revenue growth is expected to slow to single digits in the fourth quarter. The company's parent entity is also currently evaluating a standalone sale of the online division.
Aristocrat Leisure has appointed former Entain COO Dafne Guisard to succeed Trevor Croker as Chief Executive Officer in April 2027. Guisard originally joined the supplier in February to lead its European operations from London. The executive transition coincides with financial results showing a 6.2% decline in segment profit for the company's Interactive division, despite an increase in revenue.
Bally’s Intralot accelerated its UK online growth rate during the third quarter, offsetting more than half of the financial impact from the 40% duty. Meanwhile, the operator's planned takeover of William Hill parent company evoke has faced delays and will now not complete until 2027.
Playtech has raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to over €300m, driven primarily by the rollout of its US product with Hard Rock Digital. However, the supplier cautioned that performance in 2027 will soften due to headwinds including increased UK online casino duties, the shutdown of Brazil's betting market, and heightened competition in the US.
Matevž Mazij has stepped down as chief executive of Bragg Gaming Group just a week prior to the release of its third-quarter financial results. Chief operating officer Morten Tonnesen has been appointed to serve as interim CEO. The leadership change comes several months after shareholders voted Mazij off the board, as the supplier faces declining revenue and widening losses.
Melco Resorts achieved a record quarter at its Cyprus property during the third quarter. However, overall group net income fell close to zero due to a softer Macau market and unfavorable VIP hold results.
Super Group has lowered its 2026 revenue and earnings targets following customer-friendly sports outcomes that reduced third-quarter revenue by approximately $40m. Despite the setback, the operator is seeing sustained growth in its online casino division and UK operations, alongside launching a $150m share buyback program.
Wynn Resorts reported a third-quarter profit decline to $17.3m, driven by unfavorable table hold in Las Vegas and softer performance in Macau. The performance reflects a broader Las Vegas market slowdown recently noted by competitors MGM and Caesars. Despite the lower earnings, Wynn continues to allocate capital toward the construction of its upcoming UAE resort development.
Flutter reported a 12% revenue increase in its UK and Ireland online casino division for the third quarter, but International EBITDA dropped 14% after remote gaming duty nearly doubled to 40%. In response to the headwinds, the operator lowered its guidance, paused share buybacks, and shifted its focus to debt reduction under a new chief executive.
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has issued a binding instruction to B2B slot supplier Endorphina after its content was identified on unlicensed websites targeting the Netherlands. The enforcement action signals increasing regulatory scrutiny on game developers regarding the distribution and downstream availability of their titles in regulated European markets.
The Malta Gaming Authority has softened planned reforms to its Recognition Notice regime following pushback from the gaming industry. The framework, which permits foreign-licensed operators to base operations in Malta, was previously designated as a medium-high money-laundering risk in national assessments. Implementing firmer regulatory oversight on these entities is now expected to require new legislation.
French gambling regulator ANJ has granted Betsson France an online poker licence, clearing the operator to participate in the shared liquidity pool alongside Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The approval allows the Nordic operator to expand its presence in France amid rising player numbers, despite a reported decline in average revenue per account.
The Gambling Commission's first open banking study into black market activity revealed that 91% of repeat illegal site users continue to bet with licensed operators. The research linked unlicensed platforms to a high concentration of gambling harm. These findings challenge the betting industry's argument that tax increases and regulatory pressures primarily drive players offshore.
MGM Resorts' LeoVegas-led international digital division narrowed its third-quarter loss to $4 million, approaching break-even behind strong performance in Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK. However, the segment's revenue growth decelerated sharply to 6% compared to the prior quarter. The slowdown comes as operators across the UK and Europe navigate an environment of rising tax burdens.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confirmed that the gambling sector will contribute €700m toward the country's 2027 national budget. According to a leaked draft, the fiscal burden is expected to target land-based concessions and gaming machines. In response, venue operators have warned that the proposed tax measures could render many retail gaming halls unprofitable.
The Dutch licensed gambling market contracted to €4.1bn in 2025, according to the latest market scan from regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). The downturn was largely driven by sharp revenue declines across the online casino and sports betting verticals.
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.
Caesars Entertainment reported revenue growth for the third quarter, though its net loss widened alongside sliding earnings across its Las Vegas segment. In contrast, the operator's regional properties and digital divisions continued to expand during the period.
A review by the Malta Gaming Authority found that low volumes of Suspicious Betting Reports are often an indicator of tight operator risk controls. However, the regulator emphasized that licensees must implement clearer and more defined escalation procedures.
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has launched a campaign targeting gambling-like mechanics in children's video games. The initiative aims to raise awareness among parents regarding features such as virtual storefronts and other gambling-style elements embedded in gaming software.
ComeOn and SuomiVeto have secured Finnish gambling licences, bringing the total count of approved operators to four. The approvals come ahead of Finland opening its market to commercial competition on 1 July 2027.
Spain's gambling regulator, the DGOJ, has established a combined €700 daily deposit cap for players across all licensed online operators. Scheduled to take effect in March 2027, the measure will see the regulatory authority track compliance across platforms in real time.
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a record €37m fine to operator EOD Code. The turnover-based penalty was handed down after the company was found to be operating twelve unlicensed online casino websites targeting the Netherlands.
Three individuals connected to the Conservative Party have received suspended sentences for cheating related to wagers placed on the 2024 General Election date. The rulings conclude an integrity investigation into insider political betting ahead of the election announcement.