Codere Online reported a 31% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue to €62.6 million ($69.2 million), driven primarily by strong performance in Mexico. Adjusted EBITDA rose 45% to €4.2 million, with net income reaching €5.5 million. Chief Executive Aviv Sher maintained the company's full-year outlook despite regulatory changes and foreign exchange headwinds.
The UK Gambling Commission has expanded its enforcement strategy against unlicensed operators to directly target their money, assets, and operational business models. The shift moves beyond traditional domain takedowns to disrupt the broader financial networks sustaining the black market. The regulator announced the updated approach at the start of Illegal Gambling Awareness Week.
Casino Pauma has launched a retail sportsbook on the Pauma Indian Reservation in California, permitting guests aged 18 and older to place wagers via self-service kiosks. The opening ceremony featured Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians leadership and former NFL player Shawne Merriman, who placed the venue's first bet. The facility introduces on-reservation sports betting within the state's tribal gaming landscape.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna has urged federal lawmakers to ban sports prediction markets, characterizing them as sports wagering platforms disguised as financial exchanges. Khanna argued that these operators circumvent state and tribal gambling regulations, evade local taxes, and undermine consumer protections. He called for federal intervention to address consumer exposure and gambling addiction concerns.
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a congressional hearing to address the growing prevalence of sports betting among college students. Lawmakers and industry experts scrutinized the role of mobile betting apps, targeted advertising toward young demographics, and rising rates of underage and problem gambling. The session highlighted increasing federal oversight on the collegiate wagering environment.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a 13% increase in normalized earnings per share before amortization (EPSA) in constant currency for the 2025/2026 financial year ended September 30, 2026. The Australian gaming company generated normalized net profit after tax and amortization (NPATA) of A$1.58 billion. During the period, Aristocrat returned approximately A$1.9 billion ($1.29 billion) to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
Alliance Global Group Inc expects to open its $1.25 billion Westside Resort casino development in Manila’s Entertainment City by the end of 2026. The timeline was confirmed by President and CEO Kevin Tan alongside the conglomerate's nine-month financial results. The update follows reported earnings growth at AGI's existing casino property, Newport World Resorts.
The Federation of Romanian Gambling Organisers has warned that approximately 80% of the country's authorised gambling venues and slot machines could disappear by the end of 2026. The association attributes the potential closures to widespread delays in local licensing decisions under Emergency Government Ordinance No. 7/2026. Consequently, operators have been left without a clear regulatory pathway to renew their operating permits.
Lithuania's Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the Gaming Law that would mandate player cards and eliminate cash transactions across the sector starting in 2029. The policy would require individuals to obtain a physical or digital player card to gamble either online or at land-based venues. Authorities framed the measures as part of an effort to curtail gambling accessibility and reduce industry-related harms.
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has called on gambling operators to review and enhance their anti-money laundering (AML) controls following the release of updated risk guidance. The revised framework highlights heightened financial crime risks, specifically within online gambling and business-to-business arrangements, based on the island's latest National Risk Assessments.
The Pennsylvania State Police reported a 99.4% compliance rate in its enforcement campaign against illegal skill games, with 12,134 of 12,202 inspected establishments removing the devices. Following the expiration of a 120-day safe harbor period on October 14, authorities seized 14 machines and $1,913 in cash. Alongside the ongoing skill game actions, state regulators have also issued warnings targeting sweepstakes operators.
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has submitted proposed amendments to the Gambling Act to the National Assembly, aiming to tighten financial and regulatory controls on the sector. The draft legislation includes a ban on gambling advertising, covering the promotion of games, licensed organizers, and associated brands. In addition to marketing restrictions, the bill proposes higher taxes and increased licensing fees for operators.
Brazil’s National Congress President, Davi Alcolumbre, has extended the validity of the country's betting ban by 60 days, moving the deadline for congressional approval to March 4, 2027. Formalized through Act No. 118, the extension grants lawmakers additional time to resolve disagreements over the proposed prohibition amid a congested legislative calendar.
A U.S. federal judge has rejected sports prediction market platform Novig’s request to block New York regulators from enforcing state gambling laws against the company. U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that Novig's sports event contracts do not qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, affirming the state's authority to apply its betting regulations.
Prediction market platform Polymarket has confirmed a round of layoffs and contractor terminations as part of an internal company restructuring. The staff reductions come as the platform faces intensifying competition from rival operator Kalshi.
Kambi Group has finalized an agreement granting multinational lottery operator Allwyn a perpetual, global licence to its sportsbook source code. The deal also establishes a long-term partnership under which Kambi will continue to provide trading services and technical support.
Bet25 has launched a Zero Margin Sportsbook model that eliminates traditional bookmaker margins, pricing odds purely on true statistical probability. Rather than building a house edge into the pricing, the platform charges a flat 5% service fee on the stake per bet slip.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its enforcement against illegal online gambling by joining international regulators for Illegal Gambling Awareness Week. As part of the initiative, the regulator highlighted its recent enforcement actions against unauthorized prediction-market platforms operating within the state.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) hosted its inaugural State of the Industry conference in London, convening operators, regulators, and policy experts. The event provided a platform to discuss changing regulatory frameworks, player protection standards, and the future outlook for the UK betting and gaming sector.
Soft2Bet brand Betinia has officially launched its online casino and sportsbook in Ontario, expanding the Canadian province's competitive commercial iGaming market. Operated locally by Canadix Limited, the platform is now live and accessible across web and mobile app stores.
Bally’s Corp. reported a 21% year-over-year increase in preliminary third-quarter revenue to $807.6 million, primarily driven by its Intralot operations. Group adjusted EBITDAR rose 2% to $179.6 million during the period. The financial growth comes as the casino operator navigates ongoing financing challenges, regulatory scrutiny, and development project delays.
Ohio State Senator Bill DeMora has introduced legislation to bring sports prediction markets under state gambling regulations and ban election-related betting. The move follows a federal appeals court decision affirming Ohio's authority to enforce state gambling laws against these platforms. Among the proposed measures is Senate Bill 430, which seeks to classify sports-based prediction contracts under the state's gambling framework.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has launched "Check Before You Play," a free online tool designed to help consumers verify whether gambling websites are licensed in their jurisdiction. The platform was introduced alongside the association's first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week as part of broader international efforts to combat illegal online gambling.
MGM National Harbor has appointed Chris Gumiela as its new president and chief operating officer, succeeding Melonie Johnson following her retirement. In this role, Gumiela will oversee the property's daily operations and strategic direction, with a focus on community relations and workforce engagement.
DraftKings has received stock downgrades from JPMorgan, UBS, and Stifel following its third-quarter earnings report and a lowered 2026 financial outlook. Analysts cited concerns over the near-term returns of the operator's expanding prediction markets vertical, which contributed to a 21.3% drop in share price to a new 52-week low.