Finland's National Police Board has received 75 gambling license applications, exceeding initial expectations, ahead of the market's planned opening on July 1, 2027. The NPB, acting as the temporary regulator, has not yet issued any decisions regarding these applications.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued fines against MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH for licensing violations. MGM Resorts received a $50,250 fine for failing to timely file a Principal Licensing application.
A Provisional Measure signed by President Lula da Silva on September 25th prohibits all online betting operations, offerings, intermediation, and advertising in Brazil. The measure immediately bans platforms from accepting new bets and outlines the cessation of betting activities within the country.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting and online casino games, effectively halting the country's recently regulated betting market. This measure, signed on September 25, prohibits the exploitation, offering, intermediation, and advertising of these activities across Brazil.
Play’n GO has released Lawn n’ Complete Disorder, a ways-to-win video slot built around a single Coin symbol that triggers bonus features. The game uses a suburban garden setting featuring a conflict between homeowner Frank and neighbouring gnomes.
PENN Entertainment and NASCAR, through their Kansas Entertainment joint venture, have broken ground on a new boutique hotel adjacent to the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. The hotel will be affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio and developed by Prime Group US and Shaner Hotels, with Kansas Entertainment providing the land.
Betable will present its single-stack iGaming platform and new AI data layer, Copilot ATOM, at SBC Summit Lisbon. This technology allows operators to obtain direct answers from live data through plain language queries, addressing issues like GGR decline or payment problems.
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will showcase its compliance, testing, cybersecurity, and regulatory technology solutions at G2E 2026. The company plans to highlight its services for land-based gaming, iGaming, lottery, and sports betting sectors, alongside participating in conference sessions.
Brazil's online betting market is awaiting the potential signing of a provisional measure (MP) today, September 25, which could ban betting. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to make an official announcement regarding this measure, which aligns with his campaign against online betting.
Moon.com has launched a new online market-betting platform, allowing users to wager on financial asset price movements with leverage up to 1000x. A key feature is the automatic closure of positions once losses equal the initial stake, ensuring users cannot incur a negative balance or face margin calls. This structure limits user risk to their original wager.
BetMGM has launched its first poolside sportsbook at the Tailgate Beach Club in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. This new offering provides guests with an in-person outdoor wagering window and the ability to register for BetMGM accounts while enjoying the poolside environment.
Greater Manchester Police, supported by the Gambling Commission, arrested four individuals and seized over £20,000 during raids on four illegal gambling premises in Manchester. This operation is part of an ongoing investigation targeting unlicensed betting activities in the city center.
Bulgaria's Prime Minister has introduced a bill to amend the Gambling Act, proposing a near-total ban on gambling advertising and revised financial requirements for operators. These measures aim to limit gambling promotions and address addiction concerns within the country.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) plans to investigate licensed sportsbooks, including DraftKings, regarding their use of artificial intelligence in betting promotions. This inquiry follows a New York Times investigation into how machine learning targets customers with promotional offers, prompting the MGC to seek to understand these practices.
New York State has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket US, alleging the prediction market operator is running an illegal and unlicensed gambling operation. The suit claims Polymarket, which launched in the US in December 2025, allows users to bet on various outcomes, violating state gambling laws.
The UK government has initiated a six-week consultation on a proposal to ban licensed gambling operators in Great Britain from offering third-party bets on Powerball draws. This move aims to align Powerball with existing National Lottery product regulations and would introduce a new license condition under the Gambling Act 2005.
GR8_TECH has announced a rebuilt frontend architecture for its iGaming platform, claiming an average Lighthouse score of 90-95 points and a load time of 1.72 seconds. The provider states this makes its platform the fastest in the industry, based on benchmarking against over 15 leading iGaming B2C sites.
South Korea has expanded its Tourism Promotion and Development Fund loan program to include casino operators for the first time since 1998. Revised guidelines allow operators to borrow up to KRW15 billion (US$11 million) for construction, expansion, and renovation projects. This initiative aims to support the development of integrated resorts and boost tourism infrastructure.
The Ho-Chunk Beloit Casino in Wisconsin is scheduled to open to the public on October 23, operating 24/7. The new property will feature approximately 1,300 slot machines and 40 table games.
Operators are increasingly seeking greater control over sportsbook product customization and presentation to differentiate in competitive markets. While still relying on suppliers for core technology and risk management, they want to adapt offerings based on player insights without external roadmaps.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has criticized a UK House of Lords committee's call for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising. The BGC argues such a ban could weaken consumer protection rather than strengthen it. They maintain that Britain already has stringent regulations governing gambling advertising.
People Inc., led by Barry Diller, has withdrawn its $18 billion offer to acquire the outstanding public shares of MGM Resorts International. This decision concludes months of negotiations regarding a transaction that would have privatized the casino operator.
Fast Track has launched 'True Value,' a new tool designed to measure the underlying economic value of player activity from the initial session. This product aims to separate player value from luck, providing operators with an alternative metric beyond traditional Gross Gaming Revenue for commercial decision-making.
ICE Barcelona is introducing a revamped content program for its 2027 event, featuring a new invite-only C-suite gathering. This includes the debut of the WorldGaming Council, an invite-only Chatham House event for up to 350 attendees, and a refocused conference on critical industry issues.
Former UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller will take on three key roles at Regulating the Game 2027 in Sydney. He is slated to be a keynote speaker, Conference Chair, and a judge for the RTG Global Awards at the event held March 8-10, 2027.