The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland shared key findings from an Economic and Social Research Institute study examining domestic gambling behaviors. The research revealed that 54% of online gamblers in Ireland hold accounts across multiple platforms, offering new operational insights for industry stakeholders.
TikTok has reaffirmed that promoting gambling products within its TikTok Shop feature is strictly prohibited, applying a blanket ban that makes no distinction between legal and unlicensed operations. The clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny from regulators, operators, and industry trade bodies over gambling advertising across social media platforms.
Grupo CIRSA highlighted the ongoing stability and profitability of its Spanish operations ahead of a 30 November shareholder vote on its proposed merger with Lottomatica SPA. In its Q3 trading update, the operator reported record year-to-date profits of €128m, reflecting a 37% surge in underlying pre-tax profit.
Flutter Entertainment reported a third-quarter net loss exceeding $1bn, prompting the operator to lower its full-year guidance. Despite the bottom-line headwinds, group revenue rose 2% year-on-year to $3.87bn during the first trading period under new Chief Executive Officer Dan Taylor.
Super Group generated $350m in profit for the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing its full-year 2025 profit of $218m. The operator maintained a steady growth trajectory throughout the third quarter as performance continued to outpace the prior year.
Kambi reported increased revenue and profit in the third quarter of 2026 despite headwinds from a post-World Cup slowdown and Brazil's September ban on online gambling. The sports betting supplier expressed confidence that the regulatory setback in Latin America will not significantly compromise its full-year performance.
Super Group maintained a steady growth trajectory in the third quarter, putting the operator on track to surpass its full-year 2025 performance. Profit for the nine months ending September 30, 2026, reached $350m, rising past the $218m generated over the entirety of 2025.
Brazilian football stakeholders have warned the Supreme Court that the sport will be severely impacted by a pending federal ban on online gambling. Despite these concerns, President Lula and the ruling Workers' Party (PT) maintain that prohibition remains the necessary solution for the country's betting regime regardless of the financial fallout for football.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has pushed back against prediction markets, stating that the products carry all the features of traditional betting. ASIC Chair Sarah Court confirmed that the regulator is not convinced these platforms warrant regulatory treatment separate from gambling services. This stance places Australia in contrast with jurisdictions that have increasingly accepted prediction market models.
New research from the UK Gambling Commission indicates that bettors who repeatedly gamble with unlicensed operators also continue to engage with licensed platforms. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions within both the regulatory body and the broader industry regarding consumer behavior in the black market.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has secured a $40 billion valuation following a $1 billion Series G funding round. The investment tests investor confidence as the company faces mounting legal and regulatory challenges across the United States regarding its sports event contracts.
Sportradar reported a 24% year-on-year revenue increase to €363m for Q3, driven by a 47% surge in its US market operations to €98m. Profit for the period rose 20% to €27m, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 21%.
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has defended the government's decision to raise player taxes on online casino winnings to fund public services. The policy justification follows figures showing taxes withheld from gambling winnings rose 27.3% year-on-year to €369 million between January and August 2026. The increase coincided with broader growth in total gaming gross revenue across the market.
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched two new educational campaigns aimed at mitigating the impact of gambling advertising and gambling-related harm on young people. The initiative arrives as the Dutch government pushes for a complete ban on gambling advertising amid a broader regulatory overhaul. The rollout also coincides with an ongoing dispute between Dutch gambling association VNLOK and Meta.
The High Court of South Africa has set aside the decision to award the Fourth National Lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings, reopening the tender process. Sizekhaya, which is majority owned by Goldrush Holdings, had previously assumed operational control from incumbent operator Ithuba. The court ruling follows a successful legal challenge brought by Ithuba to contest the award process.
Leadstar Media has warned that Finland's proposed ban on affiliate marketing under its incoming licensing regime could ultimately compromise player safety. As the country prepares to dismantle Veikkaus' monopoly ahead of a 2027 launch, more than 50 companies have registered licensing interest, with 18 already cleared by the National Police Board. Stakeholders caution that restricting regulated affiliates risks driving traffic to unlicensed operators.
Grupo Codere is reportedly exploring the separate divestment of its three core business units to improve the prospects of a company sale. Investors are considering individual transactions for its European retail, Latin American retail, and US-listed online gaming divisions following limited interest in an outright group purchase. The split approach aims to unlock market value by catering to specialized regional and digital buyers.
Lottomatica has reaffirmed its position as Italy's gambling market leader as it moves to complete its all-share merger with Spanish operator CIRSA this November. The Milan-listed company reported continued domestic dominance, securing a 31.7% share of the Italian online betting sector as of the third quarter.
Dutch iGaming trade association VNLOK is increasing its scrutiny of Meta following a European Commission study that highlighted systemic weaknesses in how digital platforms verify advertisers. The research identified multiple sectors, including marketing campaigns used for online fraud, prompting calls for stricter advertising standards across Big Tech channels.
GiG Software Chief Financial Officer Phil Richards has stepped down from his position shortly after the company released its Q3 2026 financial results. Richards, who took on the CFO role in July 2024, oversaw the company during its public listing.
Romania's national gambling authority, the ONJN, has initiated a comprehensive review of the country's gambling legislation to address outdated and fragmented rules. While specific regulatory changes have not yet been disclosed, the regulator aims to resolve existing inconsistencies across the sector.
The Nevis Online Gaming Authority has launched a dedicated licensing regime for prediction markets. Under the newly established regulatory framework, the Caribbean jurisdiction will issue licenses for international operations while continuing to prohibit local residents from participating in iGaming activities.
Hungarian Finance Minister András Kármán has hijacked the CEO appointment process at state-owned operator Szerencsejáték Zrt, naming Zoltán Sólyom as the group's new leader. Announced via social media, the appointment is pending official publication in the government gazette. Sólyom fills the vacancy left by former CEO Zoltán Guller, who was recently dismissed by the minister.
Global gambling operators experienced a strong performance across public stock exchanges in October as third-quarter financial results began to roll in. Major companies including Flutter Entertainment, Entain, and Rank Group saw significant share price gains despite broader market pressures from tax increases, job cuts, and strategic market exits.
The Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, Canada, has launched the first-ever indigenous regulatory framework for prediction markets. Administered by the community's independent gambling regulator, the initiative introduces formal rules for the sector within the sovereign jurisdiction.