IZI Group reported a turnover of €1.172 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, marking a 27.4% year-on-year increase and surpassing €1 billion for the first time. Gross Gaming Revenue rose by 18.3% to €110.9 million, with profit doubling.
e-gaming and Novibet have partnered to offer a selection of online games to Novibet players in Mexico. This collaboration expands e-gaming's international presence and strengthens its position within the Latin American market.
ProphetX, a federally regulated sports-native prediction market, has announced a strategic technology partnership with Plaee, a prediction-native technology provider. This collaboration enables ProphetX to onboard new distribution partners and scale its prediction markets distribution business effectively.
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has secured long-term renewals for the audio-visual and data rights from 33 British racecourse shareholders. These extensions cover all aspects of RMG’s media and data rights portfolio, including streaming, direct-to-home broadcasting, and terrestrial distribution.
Increases to Machine Games Duty (MGD) are predicted to eliminate planned investment in the UK casino sector. Doubling MGD from 20% to 40% would immediately wipe out over £50 million in investment, jeopardizing more than £200 million in venue modernizations.
Premier Padel has appointed iGame Media as its exclusive official partner for betting data and live streaming. This partnership will cover the Qatar Airways Premier Padel tour, encompassing over 2,400 matches from the 2027 season onwards, making official betting products for padel available to sportsbooks for the first time.
Blueprint Gaming, in partnership with BetMGM and White Hat Studios, has launched the Game of Thrones slot in the U.S. This record-setting game is now exclusively available to American players at BetMGM Casinos and Borgata Online, following its successful performance in Canadian markets.
Century Casinos is selling its Century Mile Racetrack and Casino and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino operations in Alberta, Canada. Highfield Investment Group will acquire these properties for $16.4 million, allowing Century Casinos to enhance its financial flexibility and focus on core US assets.
IGT has secured a deal to provide its ADVANTAGE X casino management system (CMS) to Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California. This agreement follows a competitive bidding process, with Soboba Casino Resort integrating the new CMS while continuing to use Everi FinTech.
The UK Gambling Commission is introducing new rules for category B gaming machines. These new standards will require machines to provide consumers with enhanced access to gambling management tools and session information.
CreedRoomz has partnered with Groupe Partouche's Casino du Lac Meyrin to bring its live casino games to PASINO.ch, the Swiss online platform. The first CreedRoomz tables are anticipated to go live in Q1 2027.
Genting Casinos has closed its Coventry Casino, citing that the venue is no longer commercially viable due to rising sector pressures. The operator indicated that more casino closures could occur if Machine Games Duty increases.
Tranchant and Grand Casino Basel have opened the Grand Casino Prilly in Switzerland. The new A-licence casino features 280 slot machines and eight table games, becoming the 21st casino in Switzerland.
A Federal Judge has determined that Scotts Valley's attempt to revive the Vallejo Casino 'falters on every front.' The judge denied the Band's emergency request for a preliminary injunction, stating it failed on all four required factors and that their claimed economic harm was 'self-inflicted.'
Brazilian authorities are seeking to block 5,209 betting-related domains following the enforcement of a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting. Telecommunications regulator Anatel had already issued blocking orders for 2,387 of these domains by September 29.
Brazil's betting industry, represented by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), has filed a direct action of unconstitutionality before the Supreme Federal Court (STF). This challenge targets Provisional Measure No. 1,394, which bans the operation, offer, intermediation, and advertising of fixed-odds betting. The filing, ADI 8,027, occurred on September 28th.
iGame Media has been appointed Premier Padel's exclusive official partner for betting data and live streaming. This agreement covers over 2,400 matches annually from the 2027 season, providing sportsbooks and prediction markets with access to official padel betting products for the first time.
Colombia's gambling regulator Coljuegos collected COP977.220 billion for the country's subsidized health system from January to August, a 39.38% increase year-over-year. This growth, representing an additional COP276.099 billion, is primarily attributed to the robust performance of sports betting. The figures demonstrate significant revenue generation from the regulated gambling sector for public health funding.
Brazil has set an October 6 deadline for the shutdown of its regulated betting market, with operators prohibited from accepting new deposits and required to disable their websites and applications. Provisional Measure No. 1,394, signed by President Lula da Silva, bans the operation, offering, and intermediation of fixed-odds betting throughout the country. This measure outlines the timeline for the complete cessation of licensed betting activities.
The Brazilian betting industry is preparing a legal challenge against the newly imposed gambling ban and associated website shutdowns, with operators considering a Supreme Court appeal. This coordinated response follows President Lula da Silva's signing of Provisional Measure No. 1,394, which prohibits various betting activities. Operators aim to prevent their platforms from being closed down by the October 6 deadline.
Brazil's government is implementing a new enforcement regime targeting illegal betting, placing responsibilities on banks, payment institutions, telecom companies, app stores, and internet platforms. Provisional Measure No. 1,394 prohibits fixed-odds betting nationwide, including services offered from abroad to Brazilian residents, after the licensed market closes. This significantly broadens the scope of entities involved in combating unauthorized gambling operations.
Amusnet has officially entered the Greek land-based gaming market, installing its Type S 55J cabinets at Regency Casino in Thessaloniki and Mont Parnes. Type S 50F models were deployed at Casino Rodos and Casino Corfu, marking a key regional expansion for the company.
BetMGM has launched a new cabana sportsbook at the Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. This unique offering provides guests with poolside access to an in-person outdoor wagering window. The initiative aims to integrate sports betting into a dayclub environment on the Strip.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure to ban online betting, initiating the shutdown of the country's regulated fixed-odds sports wagering and virtual casino games industry. The government cited concerns about protecting families from gambling-related debt and social harms as the basis for the prohibition.
Genting Casinos UK has stated that 13 of its 32 British casinos would become unprofitable and face potential closure if the Treasury doubles the slot tax from 20% to 40%. The company estimates this increase could lead to 850 job losses across its UK operations. CEO Paul Willcock highlighted the severe impact on their business model.