Macau’s casino industry saw a sharp revenue drop in October, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) decreasing 10% despite an influx of visitors during the National Day Golden Week holiday, traditionally one of the region’s busiest periods. Together with the last few months’ disappointing results, the gambling industry’s rec…

Charles Taylor, a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, has sued a political group for defamation for running campaign ads that tied him to an allegedly illegal gambling operation. The Republican candidate says the Sandhills Citizens Alliance (SCA) falsely accused him of running a casino and being…

How The Initiative Works The program combines social media monitoring with investigative work to identify people responsible for online threats… The post NCAA Joins Bettor Harassment Reporting Program appeared first on iGaming Express.

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The NFL has found that just as game rulings can be overturned, so can multi-billion-dollar court rulings. The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a jury verdict finding the NFL liable in an antitrust lawsuit over its Sunday Ticket package. In doing so, it overturned a lower court decision that wiped out a…

A joint operation by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Highland County Sheriff’s Office culminated in the seizure of 63 illegal slot machines. The devices were located in a Greenfield business that had been under investigation for illegal gambling. The venue was located on State Route 753, though authorities …

Aristocrat announced on Monday that it will continue to support the National Native American Hall of Fame and the organization’s efforts to recognize and support achievements of Native Americans in contemporary history. As legacy sponsor of the 2026 National Native American Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Gala, Aristo…

Nevis, a federal state part of the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has launched its own prediction markets licensing regime. The news was announced by the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA), which controls the domestic gambling landscape through strict regulations that bar locals from participating in iGa…

Romania’s gambling authority, the ONJN, has started work on reviewing and revising the national gambling legislation. The gambling office noted that there is a necessity to address a variety of “outdated” regulations that have brought fragmentation and inconsistencies across the whole sector, but fell short of naming …

Ohio’s casinos brought in $87.7 million in revenue in September, marking a 12.6% year-over-year increase. Figures released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission showed that slots generated the largest share of revenue at $65.4 million, up 12%, while table games accounted for the remaining $22.2 million, up 14.7%. Holl…

Clever Advertising, an iGaming marketing company, has signed an agreement with Spotlight Sports Group to acquire the Pickswise sports betting picks brand. The acquisition will complement Clever Advertising, allowing it to better serve its US customers. Spotlight Sports Group Sells Pickswise for an Undisclosed Sum Acco…

Josh Nichols of B Riley Associates on October 29 viewed Genius Sports: “Buy-rated Genius Sports reports 3Q results on November 5. We expect the third quarter to kick off the seasonally strong second half by validating that Legend accretive and free cash flow is inflecting, setting the stock up for a potential re-ratin…

A Channel 4 documentary into gambling addiction disguised as a game show was met with a chilly reception by the UK betting industry, but the show’s message and the story shown within it cannot be ignored by the industry. Hosted by veteran TV presenter Bradley Walsh, Million Pound Shot was presented as the first game […

Dutch iGaming trade body VNLOK is intensifying its scrutiny of Meta and similar Big Tech companies in light of a new European Commission (EC) study that identifies potential shortcomings of how advertisers are being verified. The research identified a total of six fields being used by criminals to conduct online fraud…

The Chief Financial Officer of GiG Software has left his role just days after the business released its Q3 2026 results. Phil Richards’ departure was confirmed by GiG today, with the company confirming that he will leave the position which he took up in July 2024. Throughout Richards’ time as CFO, GiG floated on the […

The origin story of gambling giant Paddy Power is set to hit the big screens, with a feature film in the works. As reported first by Variety, a host of well-recognised Irish actors are to star in the film, which is the product of Ireland-based media production firm Playhouse Studios. It will be based on […]

DragonBet’s Co-Founder, David Lovell, is confident that the bookmaker has crafted itself a “genuinely competitive product” to stand out in a highly competitive and challenging market. The Wales-focused operator, which agreed a deal with the BVGroup last month to migrate onto the platform, joins several competitors on …

Prediction markets remain on Codere Online’s radar as the operator explores opportunities to expand its offering and reach.

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Year-to-date GGR rises 1.6% to $25.89B

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has taken one more step in the battle against online harassment by joining the Bad Actor Program in its latest attempt to keep athletes safe and properly protected. First Sports Governing Body to Join Bad Actor The program, joined by Fanatics at the end of June, is a…

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GRAF and SiGMA to host Nov. 5 workshop

The ground-breaking ceremony on Friday marked Holland Casino's return to the region of Groningen, the largest city in Northern Netherlands.

Parents Encouraged to Start Conversations OpenOverGokken is aimed at parents of young people aged 16 to 25. The Ksa says… The post Dutch Regulator Launches Gambling Harm Campaigns appeared first on iGaming Express.

A higher betting tax landed in January, and search did not step down. Zimbabwe betting tax rates changed on 1 January 2026 by jumping 6.5 times, but the measure did not cool the Zimbabwean market. Blask Index gained 112.8% from January through September, 137.4% above September 2025. Blask Metrics Blask Metrics used in…

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You’ve been involved in gambling regulation since 2020. How has the Czech market evolved during this period, and what are… The post Tomas Bures: “Illegal online gambling is a challenge that affects all jurisdictions” appeared first on iGaming Express.

Campaign comes a week after the Ksa published its annual report and separate semi-annual report, which found that people aged 18-23 accounted for around 22% of legal gambling accounts.

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Relatórios da LegitBet para a ANJL, obtidos pelo BNLData, registram 1.065 novos sites suspeitos voltados ao público brasileiro entre 29 de outubro e 1º de novembro, 540 deles confirmados. A divulgação de links bateu recorde às vésperas da audiência pública no STF The post Enquanto o debate se arrasta, o ilegal ocupa o…

Sri Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority is now aiming to publish its casino and online gambling rules by 31 December, after failing to meet its earlier deadline of 30 June. The revised date also comes after 30 November, when the authority had intended to become fully operational. GRA Director General Wickramasinghe …

Artigo de Gustavo Delbin e Mariana Chamelete publicado no Poder360 destaca que a medida provisória do governo federal, de 25 de setembro, fez o setor de apostas ilegais saltar de R$ 17 bi para R$ 42 bi em 2026 The post Proibição de apostas movimenta R$ 25 bi para mercado ilegal no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.

MGM Resorts International’s Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is set to put an end to its iconic Jewel Nightclub. While the company provided no official reason for the closure, reports suggest that the venue might have been struggling for a while. MGM and Tao Group Hospitality Agreed to Close the Club As it […]

Liberia has formally included prediction markets under its gaming regulatory framework with the introduction of licensing regulations that will allow authorized operators to offer contracts linked to future occurrences and verifiable results. Resolution No. 005 of 2026’s requirements define prediction markets as a sep…

A lucky player in Delaware has become the latest recipient of a $1 million prize after matching all five white numbers for the Monday Powerball drawing. At the same time, the game’s jackpot remained elusive and has now officially exceeded the $800 million mark. The Player Narrowly Missed the Jackpot The Powerball resu…

Colombian Federation of Gaming Entrepreneurs (Fecoljuegos) is developing a technical proposal to examine the government’s proposed Economic Rescue Bill that it presented on October 29. The goal of the initiative is to stimulate investment and employment as well as tackle the nation’s public finances. President of Feco…

The popularity of prediction markets has been indisputable, despite the continued regulatory headwinds faced by the sector. This has once again been proven by Kalshi, one of the leaders in this sector, as the company’s valuation reached a staggering $40 billion. Kalshi Hits a New Milestone Prediction market platform K…

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Authority, has imposed an immediate ban on Immortal Snail LLC, the company behind the notorious offshore gambling operator Duel.com, claiming it illegally targets the Swedish market. Sweden Bans Duel.com Spelinspektionen stated that the ban was imposed to protect consumers, as the r…

Italy is set to raise taxes on gaming machines, double the maximum stake and prize limits on slot machines, and extend existing land-based gambling concessions until the end of 2029 under proposals contained in the country’s 2027 Budget Bill. The certified text, which is now heading to Parliament, would increase the P…

Police in Malaysia arrested 282 people and seized RM32,149 in cash during a nationwide operation targeting online gambling and unlicensed lotteries. The raids covered 201 business premises over the weekend, with investigators now working to identify the syndicate leaders behind the activities. Bukit Aman Criminal Inve…

Sri Lanka’s recently created Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has set itself a 31 December deadline to publish its casino and […]

Paraguay’s Senate has begun examining government-backed legislation to establish an autonomous gambling regulator, replacing the National Gambling Commission (CONAJZAR) and strengthening controls over online betting and illegal gambling. The proposed National Directorate of Gambling (Dirección Nacional de Juegos de Az…

Now in the US after the election, Flávio Bolsonaro faces a money laundering inquiry with lawyer Willer Tomaz over Loterj-licensed BestBet The post Flávio Bolsonaro heads to the US after runoff, facing Supreme Court money laundering inquiry appeared first on NEXT.io.

The Brazilian Supermarket Association (ABRAS) has linked stronger food purchases in October to Brazil’s betting prohibition, an interpretation challenged by the betting industry’s representative body over the lack of evidence establishing causation. ABRAS reported year-on-year sales growth of 6.5% between October 5 an…

Presidente da LOTBA, Jesús Mariano Acevedo, rejeita proibição total e alerta para aumento do jogo ilegal, defendendo rigor contra plataformas clandestinas The post Loteria de Buenos Aires defende regulação de apostas online e cita Brasil como exemplo appeared first on BNLData.

BC Partners’ $300m pledge has kept the league out of liquidation for now… but more than a dozen exits, a DP World Tour ban and no route back to the PGA Tour leave the restructured league with little left to sell. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) put more than $5bn into LIV Golf over […]

Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) is preparing compensation claims for member companies affected by the shutdown imposed under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, while continuing its legal efforts to restore operations. In a statement to members, the association said it would coordinate preparat…

El encuentro se celebrará el 10 de noviembre en Berlín y abordará la evaluación del Tratado Estatal sobre el Juego de 2021, la competencia del mercado offshore y los posibles cambios en las facultades de supervisión de la GGL. La organización de la Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 ha anunciado la agenda completa y la…

Fabíola Esteves, president of Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery regulator LOTERJ, has defended the importance of regulatory safeguards and action against illegal gambling as Brazil prepares for a Supreme Federal Court hearing on the future of fixed-odds betting. Speaking during SBC Digital Brasil Day on 28 October, Estev…

La campaña internacional se desarrollará del 9 al 13 de noviembre y buscará promover entre los consumidores la verificación de licencias antes de utilizar plataformas de juego online. La Asociación Internacional de Reguladores del Juego (IAGR, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la primera edición de su Semana de Concie…

Brazil’s betting industry has warned that the government’s prohibition on fixed-odds betting could cause lasting damage to the regulated market, with operators facing financial difficulties and thousands of jobs potentially at risk. The concerns were raised during SBC Digital Brasil Day on 28 October, which brought to…

The final framework will treat B2B and B2C holders differently, and the regulator has acknowledged that some requirements… The post Malta Gaming Authority narrows Recognition Notice reforms after industry consultation appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Órgãos reguladores dos Estados Unidos, Guiné e Dinamarca foram reconhecidos pela excelência na aplicação da lei, inovação regulatória e iniciativas de jogo responsável The post IAGR anuncia os vencedores do Prêmio Internacional de Assuntos Regulatórios de 2026 appeared first on BNLData.

En la provincia de Buenos Aires, se presentó un proyecto de ley que busca que los usuarios de juego online se capaciten antes de realizar apuestas a través de billeteras […]

A MP 1.394/2026 não apenas proíbe as apostas de quota fixa, mas atinge contratos de patrocínio esportivo, publicidade e autorizações já concedidas — colocando em tensão a livre iniciativa, a proteção do ato jurídico perfeito e os limites do poder regulatório do Estado The post Proibição das bets expõe insegurança jurí…

The deal gives Imagine Live its first licensed operator footholds in two of Western Europe’s more tightly regulated… The post Imagine Live partners with Gaming1 for Belgium and Netherlands debut appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Gamblers who engage with illegal gambling websites in the United Kingdom are seven times more likely to experience problem gambling, compared to only 6% of those who visit legal websites. This is the conclusion of new research by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). UKGC Says People Gambling Illegally More Likely to Exp…

Cecilia Valdés, president of Chile’s Association of Casinos and Games (ACCJ), has welcomed the government’s latest proposals for regulating online gambling but warned that significant differences in the treatment of land-based and digital operators remain unresolved. The legislation, currently undergoing its second st…

The growth of illegal betting in Chile is diverting household spending away from savings, investment and debt repayment, according to Maximiliano Valdés, founder and director of financial news outlet Chócale. Speaking at the Second National Financial Education Meeting (ENDEF), held on 20 October, Valdés warned that th…