Paraguay's Senate has begun reviewing government-backed legislation to replace current gaming board CONAJZAR with a newly created regulatory body, DINAJZAR. The proposed agency will operate with enhanced institutional and budgetary autonomy. The reform is aimed at strengthening regulatory enforcement over online betting and combating illegal gambling operations.
Buenos Aires provincial deputy Roberto Vázquez has submitted a bill proposing a mandatory access fee for consumers entering physical gaming venues or logging into online betting platforms. Revenue from the proposed levy would be directed toward the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harm. The legislation also introduces stricter safer-gambling requirements, including enhanced identity verification and tighter player limits.
LOTERJ President Fabíola Esteves has publicly defended the state lottery's regulatory safeguards amid broader national uncertainty surrounding fixed-odds betting in Brazil. Addressing attendees at SBC Digital Brasil Day, Esteves underscored LOTERJ's regulatory framework and proactive enforcement against unauthorized gambling ahead of an upcoming Supreme Federal Court review.
Brazil's betting sector has cautioned that proposed prohibitions on fixed-odds betting could trigger widespread job losses and drive consumers toward the illegal market. Speaking at SBC Digital Brasil Day ahead of an upcoming Supreme Federal Court hearing, industry stakeholders highlighted the financial and regulatory threats facing operators.
Colombia's online sports betting sector achieved an 84.24% increase in revenue during the first eight months of 2026, driven largely by the FIFA World Cup. Regulator Coljuegos reported total collections of COP 977.22bn (US$301m) from January through August, reflecting a 39.38% increase overall.
Chile's Association of Casinos and Games (ACCJ) has raised concerns over unequal tax treatment between retail and digital operators within the government's online gambling bill. While welcoming the regulatory initiative currently being reviewed in the Senate, ACCJ President Cecilia Valdés warned that disparate tax obligations between sectors remain unresolved.
MGM Resorts has amended its voting agreement with People Inc. following the withdrawal of the latter's takeover proposal. The revised terms cap People Inc.'s share acquisitions at 29.9% and mandate that the entity vote in alignment with MGM's board. The update comes amid reported revenue downturns across MGM's Las Vegas Strip and regional casino properties.
Bally’s Corporation has expressed support for The Star’s acceptance of the Federal Court of Australia’s ruling regarding historical anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing violations. The company acknowledged the seriousness of the past conduct while emphasizing the operational, regulatory, and leadership improvements made since its investment.
Polymarket US has agreed to stop offering sports-related event contracts in Michigan and will settle remaining open customer positions, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The decision aligns Polymarket with operators like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Coinbase in withdrawing unlicensed sports contracts from the state market.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported revenues of Php64.41 billion for the first nine months of 2026, marking a 23.41% decrease year-on-year from Php84.09 billion. The decline was largely driven by a contraction in the licensed casino vertical, the agency's second-largest revenue generator behind Electronic Gaming.
Australia’s Federal Court has ordered The Star Entertainment Group to pay a $260 million penalty for breaching the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The ruling follows a series of regulatory actions and significant penalties previously imposed on the casino operator across Queensland and New South Wales.
The Chilean government has submitted updated online gambling regulatory amendments that maintain a five-year licensing framework while introducing a complete advertising ban across all platforms. The revised package, currently under review by the Senate Economy Committee, also outlines adjusted taxation terms and a transitional pathway for incumbent operators.
MGM China set new third-quarter records for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, with revenue increasing 5% year-on-year to approximately HK$8.9bn. The operator also expanded its overall Macau gaming market share to a record 17.1%, driven by MGM Cotai's 10.5% share.
The North Fork Mono Casino has officially opened ahead of schedule in California's Central Valley. The new gaming resort is managed by Red Rock Resorts subsidiary Station Casinos in partnership with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians.
Euromat has called for a dedicated European taskforce to address an unregulated online gambling market that generated an estimated €12bn in net revenue in 2025. According to research by Regulus Partners and Helios, the illegal segment has tripled since 2019 and now represents approximately 25% of the total European online gambling sector.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that the UK Chancellor's decision to increase Machine Games Duty to 25% will harm high-street venues and could cost nearly 9,000 jobs. While retail betting shops and casinos avoided a higher proposed 40% machine tax rate, the industry body cautioned that the approved hike still poses a severe threat to land-based operations.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has scheduled a hearing for 3 November to address legal challenges surrounding the nation's betting ban. Presided over by Justice Luiz Fux, the session will gather testimony from government representatives, gambling industry leaders, and football clubs.
Star Entertainment Group is reviewing its VIP customer treatment to prevent high-value players from defecting to competitors. Chairman Soo Kim expressed concern over excessive friction from enhanced due diligence measures and aims to balance strict regulatory compliance with quality customer service.
SkillOnNet has secured a Finnish iGaming licence ahead of the country's regulated online gambling market launch scheduled for July 1, 2027. The approval will allow the operator to expand its Nordic presence with brands including PlayOJO once the competitive licensing regime goes live.
Seven operators have launched legal challenges against Chilean telecommunications regulator Subtel regarding its enforcement of domain blocks on unlicensed betting sites. Following a Supreme Court mandate, Subtel ordered internet service providers to disable 174 domains, sparking six administrative objections, three protection appeals, and a civil lawsuit.
Light & Wonder has completed the debut installation of its RapidPlay cashless gaming solution at Crystal Bay Casino in Nevada. The technology allows patrons to securely fund slot machines directly from their personal mobile devices. Currently approved for deployment in Nevada, the supplier plans to expand the system into additional jurisdictions subject to regulatory approval.
Brazil’s betting ban emerged as a key issue in the closing days of the country's presidential runoff campaign. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reiterated his opposition to reopening the market, while challenger Flávio Bolsonaro faced scrutiny regarding proposed alternatives for operators and football clubs impacted by the prohibition.
Gonzalo Atanasof, head of the Buenos Aires Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC), has urged lawmakers to take stronger action against unlicensed online gambling. The regulator warned that unregulated platforms operate outside state oversight and facilitate underage betting as provincial legislators evaluate new safeguard measures.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) has put forward a draft proposal to lower maximum fines across minor, serious, and very serious gambling infractions. The proposed framework also introduces tighter marketing safeguards, establishing explicit operator liability for promotional material distributed by influencers.
Argentina has not yet determined how it will oversee prediction markets, according to National Securities Commission (CNV) President Roberto Silva. Authorities are currently assessing whether the sector falls under the CNV's jurisdiction before deciding whether to apply a financial-market regulatory approach.