BigBet, an online sports betting and iGaming brand by BIG Brazil, has appointed Eduardo Luqueze as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations in the Brazilian market. Luqueze brings experience from previous senior roles at Betmais, Aposte Fácil, and NossaBet, as BigBet aims to strengthen its presence in Brazil.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has achieved several key milestones in its review of the country's pokies sector. This includes securing an additional $11.5 million for community organizations, issuing new regulatory guidance, and taking enforcement action against an unnamed gambling operator.
VGW Holdings, operator of sweepstakes casinos like Chumba Casino and Luckyland Slots, has been ordered to pay New York Attorney General Letitia James $8 million. This settlement addresses claims that VGW unlawfully operated online gambling platforms in New York by allowing users to play traditional casino games with virtual coins.
Leaders from the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) provided an update to tribal gaming commissioners and regulators at the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) Conference. This event facilitates discussions on regulatory matters and industry developments within tribal gaming in the US.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) stresses the necessity for iGaming regulatory frameworks to evolve alongside rapid technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence. PAGCOR aims to support innovation while ensuring a fair, responsible, and transparent market. This proactive stance reflects a growing industry-wide recognition of AI's impact on compliance and operations.
Chilean operator Enjoy reported a 16.4% loss for the first half of 2026, attributing its deteriorating financial performance primarily to the unchecked growth of unregulated online betting in the country. This highlights the significant challenge licensed operators face from the black market.
Better Collective and Yahoo Sports have announced a partnership to provide comprehensive sports betting coverage, data, and technology to fans. Yahoo Sports will integrate Better Collective's data and tech across its products and distribute select Action Network content within its betting hub. This collaboration aims to enhance sports betting understanding for a broad audience.
Illegal betting operators were projected to profit significantly from the Betfred St Leger Festival, with an estimated £8 million staked with black market bookies across the Doncaster meeting. This includes £2 million wagered illegally on the St Leger race itself, highlighting the ongoing challenge of unlicensed gambling during major events.
FIRST.bet, a Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider, has appointed Victor Arias, previously a LATAM leader at Pragmatic Play, as its VP of LATAM and Head of Commercial LATAM. This strategic hire emphasizes FIRST.bet's focus on the Latin American market and aims to leverage Arias's extensive experience and network in the region.
BETER, a provider of live streams, data, and odds for esports and sports, has secured Gaming-Related Supplier Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This registration allows BETER to offer its services to licensed operators in the Canadian province, marking its official entry into the Ontario market.
Connecticut has issued cease-and-desist orders to nine prediction market operators, targeting illegal gambling activities within the state. Governor Ned Lamont and Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli initiated these actions to curb unlicensed operations. This move follows an estimated $40 billion wagered on NFL games via prediction markets, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny.
The UK House of Lords International Agreements Committee has endorsed the government's plan to ratify the Council of Europe's Macolin Convention, an international agreement designed to combat match-fixing. This move signifies the UK's commitment to strengthening legal frameworks against sports competition manipulation, impacting sports integrity and betting operations.
Codere Online has secured a multi-year agreement to become the official betting partner of the NFL in Mexico. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Codere Online's brand presence and market share in the Latin American region by aligning with a major global sports league.
BetMGM has secured a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the team's Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner in Canada. This agreement grants BetMGM rights to utilize Vikings branding for sports betting, online casino, and marketing activities, and will include an exclusive Vikings-themed casino game launch.
Penn Entertainment announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, scheduled for September 14. This land-based casino, expected to open in 2028, will replace the company’s existing Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino.
Brazil's National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has formally protested its exclusion from a government meeting convened by President Lula to discuss the social impacts of online sports betting. ANJL highlighted that no regulated industry representatives were invited, despite their significant role in the sector. The association emphasized the importance of industry input for creating effective and balanced regulations.
FeedConstruct has secured exclusive worldwide data and streaming rights for the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA). This agreement covers CAVA's entire competitive portfolio across both men's and women's international and club volleyball competitions, enhancing FeedConstruct's sports data offerings for betting operators.
Chile's Senate Economy Commission has proposed a stricter regulatory framework for online betting, advocating for a licensing system that requires operators to be legally incorporated in Chile with transparent ownership and registered addresses. This aims to tighten control over the burgeoning online gambling market in the country.
Play’n GO has announced a new partnership with Ember Entertainment, the rebranded gaming division of Delaware North, to launch its portfolio of games in West Virginia. This deal signifies a further step in the Swedish gaming giant's North American expansion strategy.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is observing Responsible Gaming Education Month in September, emphasizing the critical role regulators play in player protection and advancing safer gambling practices. This initiative precedes global regulatory discussions in Lima, where topics like evidence-based player protection and self-exclusion will be examined across jurisdictions.
FeedConstruct has secured exclusive global streaming and data rights for Panama's top two domestic football leagues, the Liga Panameña de Fútbol (LPF) and Liga PROM. This agreement covers every match across both competitions, providing full global exclusivity to FeedConstruct's international network.
The studios responsible for Stake.com's previously exclusive games have launched as a new B2B iGaming provider named Juice. This move makes over 100 proprietary games available to all operators through a single integration for the first time, diversifying content options across the industry.
FanDuel has renewed its agreement to remain an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Football League through the 2026 season. This multiyear extension allows FanDuel to continue advertising during live NFL games and use official NFL marks in its marketing, solidifying a key partnership established in 2021.
Ruth Evans has been officially appointed as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Her appointment follows Charles Counsell's interim period in the role. This is a significant leadership change for the UK's primary gambling regulator.
Robinhood Derivatives has agreed to cease offering new sports-related event contracts to customers in Michigan and will close out existing positions by October 9th, following an agreement with the Michigan Gaming Control Board. This action comes amid ongoing litigation and makes Robinhood the second platform to withdraw such offerings from the state this year.