Ceuta continues to attract iGaming and technology companies due to its tax incentives and business ecosystem. Companies that were previously hesitant are now relocating to or establishing a presence in Ceuta before the year-end deadline.
Apple and Google have removed betting applications from their digital stores in Brazil, following a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting in the country. This action resulted in the disappearance of multiple betting apps that were previously available.
Prediction market operator Kalshi has partnered with four Native American tribes to launch tribal-branded apps, including Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation and Greenville Rancheria. These deals expand Kalshi's presence despite opposition from established tribal gaming organizations.
Singapore is evaluating the need for tougher safeguards for high-risk artificial intelligence applications, given their increased autonomy and access. Concurrently, the country's gambling regulator is expanding its own use of AI technologies.
Coinbase Financial Markets will close all open sports-related event contract positions for Michigan customers by October 10, 2026. The company will also cease offering new sports-related event contracts in the state by the same deadline, as per an agreement with the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Zitro Digital, Zitro's online gaming division, has successfully renewed its B2B online gaming supplier license with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This renewal extends the license validity until 2036, enabling the company to continue supplying its digital gaming content within this key European jurisdiction.
SOFTSWISS was named Aggregator of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026 during the SBC Summit Lisbon. The company also launched its 2027 iGaming Trends report and participated in discussions on industry topics like AI and regulation.
Merkur Group presented new gaming content, hardware tailored for the North American market, and electronic table games at G2E 2026. This exhibition highlighted collaborations, including products developed with Gaming Arts, following their joint appearance at G2E 2025.
Evoplay has launched 11 of its slot and crash titles with Luckia Games, making them available to players on the operator's online casino in Spain. The selection includes games like Piggy Bank: 3 Pots Bonanza and Temple of Thunder II Bonus Buy, expanding Luckia Games' content portfolio.
Informa is set to acquire Clarion Events, organizer of ICE, from Blackstone for $2.96 billion. This deal expands Informa's presence in B2B events, including the gaming sector. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Entain has launched a campaign opposing a potential increase in taxes on British betting shops. This action comes as reports suggest Machine Games Duty could double in the UK government's upcoming Autumn budget. The 'What's at Stake' campaign will highlight the economic consequences of such a tax hike.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 10 prediction market operators and brokers. These companies are prohibited from offering sports event contracts in Ohio, following a federal appeals court ruling regarding the preemption of Ohio’s sports-gaming laws by federal commodities law.
Rank Group has agreed to pay a £5,012,261 ($6.6 million) financial settlement to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This settlement addresses significant failings identified in anti-money laundering (AML) and safer-gambling controls at three of its land-based casino operators.
Brando Benifei, an EU lawmaker and co-rapporteur on the Artificial Intelligence Act, will deliver a keynote address at SiGMA World in Rome. He is scheduled to speak on November 4, discussing the AI Act within the event's regulatory program.
GR8_TECH, showcasing an expanded 'Champions' concept at the SBC Summit, emphasizes solutions simplifying technology and operations for betting businesses. The company projects Latin America and Africa as significant sources of growth and attention for the industry in 2027.
CT Interactive highlighted its growing aggregation offering at SBC Summit Lisbon, viewing it as the next stage of its business development. The company sees aggregation as a natural progression built on its experience in game development and market distribution.
Betsson Group has established the Betsson Foundation, a registered public benefit foundation, to consolidate and expand its charitable, community, and sports initiatives. This new entity will coordinate and scale Betsson's social impact activities across its various markets, collaborating with employees, partners, and local organizations.
SAGSE LATAM unveiled its 2027 regional roadmap at G2E in Las Vegas, focusing on connecting Latin American gaming markets with the global industry. Buenos Aires, Panama, and Paraguay are central to this strategy, which was presented during G2E 2026.
The Dominican Republic has enacted a new law regulating gambling, with President Luis Abinader appointing Teófilo “Quico” Tabar Manzur to lead the newly formed General Directorate of Gambling (DGJA). This follows the publication of Law 86-26 and the issuance of Decree 684-26.
The Pennsylvania State Police will begin seizing unregistered skill game machines and filing criminal charges on October 14. Businesses operating these devices are advised to remove them and related equipment before the enforcement date.
Betsson Group has launched its flagship Betsson brand in Belgium, replacing its betFIRST operation three years after acquiring it. This rebrand aims to strengthen the global recognition of the Betsson brand and enhance its presence in the Belgian market.
Fanatics plans to invest between $800 million and $1 billion in betting and gaming marketing in 2027. This significant increase from $350 million in 2024 aims to narrow the market share gap with competitors like FanDuel and DraftKings.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked Illinois from enforcing new rules against prediction-market platforms, siding with Kalshi. The judge ruled that sports event contracts offered by platforms like Kalshi likely qualify as swaps under federal law, granting preliminary injunctions.
Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson plans to reacquire eight Washington casinos that were subject to closure notices. This action is expected to save approximately 850 jobs, with the properties remaining open during the ownership transition and employees being rehired by the new company.
An editorial from BNLData suggests that Brazil's recent betting ban may have had negative political consequences. The editor argues that warnings about potential electoral risks from alienating bettors were ignored by the government.