Bally's Corporation's Chief Financial Officer, Mira Mircheva, is resigning for personal reasons. George Papanier, the company's President, will serve as interim CFO while Bally's searches for a permanent successor.
Brazil's Senate Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and Informatics (CCT) has approved comprehensive legislation aimed at reshaping consumer protection and harm reduction for the country's betting and online gaming market. The bill includes significant restrictions on advertising, sponsorships, and promotional incentives, marking a critical step in regulatory development for the major emerging market.
Brazilian lawmakers are debating stricter controls on betting advertising and sponsorship through Bill 2,470/2026, with government and health officials advocating for tougher restrictions. A recent Senate hearing highlighted divisions regarding the proposed changes, which could significantly impact operator marketing strategies in the burgeoning Brazilian market.
Holland Casino reported a loss of €6.1 million before corporate income tax in the first half of 2026, despite a slight increase in turnover to €361.5 million. The loss is primarily attributed to higher gambling taxes and rising costs, impacting profitability despite stable revenues and cost-saving efforts.
Euro Games Technology (EGT) has secured a Gaming Related Vendor License from the UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This license permits EGT to supply its land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators within the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant step for EGT into the newly regulated UAE market.
Pragmatic Play has announced a partnership with actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who will host live casino games from their studio on November 6th and 7th. This collaboration aims to leverage Hart's global appeal for a high-profile promotional event within the live casino sector.
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched Fanatics Sports & Casino, a new integrated app combining its Sportsbook, Casino, and prediction markets. This single platform provides customers with one account and a unified FanCash balance across all products, adapting the experience based on their location.
Giuseppe Cipriani has announced a new target opening of October 2027 for the Hotel Casino San Rafael in Punta del Este, Uruguay, following the resolution of a construction dispute. The luxury resort and casino project, which is significant for Uruguay's tourism and gaming industry, is now back on track after delays.
Digital betting transaction volumes in Mexico surged by 431.75% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament, according to Mexican payments company STP. This significant increase highlights the growing engagement and market potential within Mexico's online sports betting sector, especially during major events.
Jaime Vives Pinedo has been appointed as the new president of Coljuegos, Colombia’s gaming regulator. He takes over leadership of one of Latin America's key regulated markets amidst challenges from illegal operators and the complexities of digital oversight.
Antonio Eduardo Tabanelli is acquiring the entire stake of his sister, Rosana Beatriz Martina Tabanelli, in Boldt, a prominent Argentine gaming conglomerate. This move will end the siblings' near-even ownership split, resulting in a significant ownership shake-up for the company.
A new Match Profitability Index from Blask's World Cup 2026 Report indicates that 'Over/Under 2.5' goals bets were responsible for two-thirds of bookmakers' margin fluctuations during the tournament. This analysis, scoring matches by bet type rather than outcome, highlights specific markets where operators lost or gained ground. The report offers valuable insights into betting market dynamics for major sporting events.
SBC will host its inaugural Global Prediction Markets Forum on October 1st in Lisbon, running alongside the SBC Summit 2026. This new event aims to address the complex regulatory and definitional questions surrounding prediction markets, which currently sit ambiguously between financial and betting products.
Lottomatica Group and Cirsa Enterprises are merging in a deal that will see Cirsa absorbed by Lottomatica, creating what they claim will be the world's second-largest gaming company with pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of €2bn. This significant M&A move will reshape the European iGaming landscape.
GoldenRace has partnered with African operator Bwinners to expand its virtual sports and betting solutions across six key African markets, including Senegal, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This agreement aims to leverage Bwinners' established operational presence to deliver GoldenRace's virtual gaming content to a broader audience on the continent.
Booming Games, a prominent content provider, has appointed Michael Waterfield as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Waterfield brings nearly two decades of gaming industry experience, joining from White Hat Studios, to support Booming Games' growth initiatives.
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.
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 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.
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.