Flutter Entertainment has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs across its UK and Ireland operations following sharp increases in British gaming taxes. The company stated that the tax hikes have fundamentally altered the economic landscape of the regulated betting market. Flutter is currently the largest operator to implement workforce reductions directly attributed to the fiscal changes.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is targeting a December 2026 rollout for a mobile app designed to help players verify the licensing status of online gaming platforms. According to Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, the tool is intended to help consumers distinguish legitimate operators from unauthorized platforms as part of ongoing regulatory efforts.
EGT Digital has deployed its X-Nave platform in Spain for the first time via the launch of Hermanos Rubio's eldoradocasino.es. The partnership facilitates the digital transition of the El Dorado brand, connecting its retail gaming operations with a new online casino and sports betting offering.
BMM Testlabs has secured regulatory authorization from New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs to provide testing and certification services for online casino products. The approval expands the testing laboratory's presence in the country from land-based gaming into the newly emerging regulated online market.
Altenar has partnered with Greentube to power Admiral Bet’s online sportsbook in Spain, expanding its presence in the regulated European market. The deployment provides the Spanish operator with Altenar's full betting technology stack, including pre-match and in-play coverage, risk management, and promotional tools.
Ukraine is advancing into a new phase of gambling reform focused on digitalization, stronger regulatory oversight, and player protection. Speaking at the SBC Summit Lisbon, Deputy Minister for Digital Economy Development Natalia Denikeieva outlined the government's objective to establish a transparent and predictable framework for the national gaming market.
Buenos Aires provincial senator Federico Fagioli has introduced the "Lula Law," a legislative proposal seeking to prohibit online betting across the province. The measure aims to ban digital sports betting, slots, poker, and table games by repealing Chapter VIII of Online Gambling Regulation Law No. 15,079.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has published initial guidance regarding an upcoming ban on notable people appearing in gambling promotions. Effective January 1, 2027, the restrictions will apply to licensed interactive wagering services across broadcast television, radio, digital news platforms, and social media.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is expected to rule on the validity of a provisional measure banning online sports betting following the conclusion of the country's second-round elections. The Supreme Federal Court continues to review legal challenges against the measure brought by gaming industry associations, broadcasters, and football clubs.
Austria's plan to end its online gambling monopoly is currently held under an EU Technical Regulation Information System standstill period set to expire on November 5, 2026. National lawmakers are legally barred from adopting the reform legislation before that date. However, the Finance Ministry confirmed that parliamentary proceedings and discussions may continue while the standstill remains in effect.
Macau's casino gross gaming revenue fell 3.8% year-on-year to MOP60.22 billion (US$7.46 billion) in the third quarter of 2026, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The drop was driven primarily by declining mass baccarat revenue, which offset broadly stable VIP baccarat performance. Total GGR also fell 1.3% sequentially compared to the second quarter.
Wazdan has entered the South African market through a new partnership with operator Hollywoodbets. The rollout features an initial batch of 10 slot titles delivered via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
iGaming Ontario reportedly withheld a problem gambling study that indicated significantly higher-than-expected rates of gambling harm. Records obtained through freedom of information legislation show the agency commissioned the study before Ontario's regulated online market launch in April 2022. The findings were originally intended to be published by iGaming Ontario.
Metropolitan Park, the casino and entertainment complex backed by Hard Rock International and Steve Cohen, has committed $10 million to the new Jackson Heights community center of the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens. This investment is part of Metropolitan Park's commitment to over $1 billion in community benefits.
Bet365 parent company Hillside lost its appeal in Sweden regarding breaches of duty of care and unlimited deposits. The Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal upheld earlier rulings that found Hillside (Gaming) and Hillside (Sports) in violation of player protection obligations under Swedish gambling law.
Alberta's regulated iGaming market has expanded to 50 licensed websites operated by 29 companies, marking a significant increase since its inception. This growth coincides with the province beginning enforcement against unlicensed betting platforms following an October 13 transition deadline.
BetMGM has launched "LegendSCARY," its largest seasonal casino campaign of the year, running through November 1. This month-long Halloween program includes a themed casino title, promotions, sweepstakes, and leaderboard competitions.
A New Jersey bill, S597, advanced in the state Senate Judiciary Committee, proposing to redirect fines from underage gambling violations. These funds would be allocated to compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment programs.
EGT Digital has partnered with SportPesa to expand its gaming presence across Africa. This collaboration integrates EGT Digital's casino games into SportPesa's platform, offering its customers access to the provider's in-house developed portfolio.
The NBA has banned certain player prop bets and parlays, specifically those involving multiple under bets on the same player's statistics. This decision follows recent gambling investigations involving current and former players, with authorized sportsbooks being informed of the new restrictions.
Brazil has seen a surge in suspicious betting sites following its online gambling ban, according to data from the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL). This increase raises concerns that gambling activity is shifting to unauthorized platforms.
BetMGM has renewed its partnership with NHL player Connor McDavid, extending his role as an ambassador. McDavid, who has been with BetMGM since March 2022, will continue to appear in the operator's responsible gambling initiatives. This renewal aims to further promote responsible gambling efforts.
Playing card manufacturer Cartamundi and gaming equipment supplier Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) have opened a Bee playing card manufacturing facility in Macau. This joint venture will produce Bee playing cards for distribution to gaming markets across Asia-Pacific and internationally.
Spain has implemented new rules requiring online gambling operators to verify that payment methods used by players belong to the account holders. These regulations amend existing laws on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, focusing on the authorization and monitoring of gambling transactions.
Entain reiterated its full-year 2026 financial guidance after reporting a 2% increase in Q3 group net gaming revenue (NGR). Online NGR rose 3% for the period, supported by growth in online gaming and the UK and Ireland, which offset adverse sports results and challenges in Brazil.