Brazil's Lula pledges outright ban on online betting as election pledge, industry warns of blowback
Brazil's president is moving to scrap the regulated Bets Law, a move opponents say would double the illegal market, after regulated betting revenue reached BRL9
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Diller's People Inc withdraws $18bn bid for MGM Resorts, MGM commits to standalone strategy
People Inc, which already holds roughly a 27% stake in MGM, walked away after MGM shares fell markedly from the levels seen when the June offer was lodged.
Igamingbusiness · +4 outlets
Caesars shareholders approve $17.6bn sale to Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment
The shareholder vote advances the deal, which still faces an ongoing FTC review before completion.
Cdcgaming · +9 outlets
Bulgaria unveils sweeping gambling overhaul with near-total ad ban, new taxes and real-time monitoring
The ruling party's draft Gambling Act reforms, now in public consultation, include a EUR100,000 online licence fee and NRA-run monitoring, drawing warnings that
Sbcnews · +4 outlets
Massachusetts gaming regulators to evaluate AI and machine learning use by sports betting operators
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission ordered the review after a New York Times report on DraftKings, amid broader scrutiny of how operators target customers.
Cdcgaming · +11 outlets
Ontario igaming revenue rises in August as online casino sets record while sports betting falls 30%
Online casino growth carried the province's market in August even as sportsbook revenue dropped sharply year over year.
Casino.org · +10 outlets
Virginia online casino push builds for 2027 after near miss in this year's session
Lawmakers plan to revisit iGaming legislation next year after the 2026 effort fell short.
Play USA · +3 outlets
Three US states weigh online casino legalization as revenue needs grow
State budget pressure is reviving iGaming legalization debates after a string of failed sessions.
Play USA · +11 outlets
Michigan iGaming revenue hits $303m in August as Detroit casinos post $109.7m
Both the online market and Detroit's three casinos continued to grow year over year.
Betting News · +3 outlets
Maryland's online casino question remains unresolved after 2026 General Assembly session
Maryland legislators ended the session without advancing iGaming, leaving the issue open for a future year.
MarylandReporter.com
Massachusetts casino revenue tops $100m in August but slips 3% year over year
Slots and tables revenue declined slightly while the state's sports betting handle reached $571m for the month.
Gambling.com · +3 outlets
UK gambling trade bodies urged to unite against latest tax raid threat
A gambling licensing lawyer called for more cohesive lobbying, while Deutsche Bank warned Rank's land-based arm would bear the brunt of any MGD increase.
Sbcnews · +4 outlets
Nebraska casino revenue rises 16.5% to $27.5m in August
Slots accounted for most of the gain at the state's newly opened casinos, per Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission figures.
Cdcgaming
Spain online gambling revenue nears EUR1bn in first half of 2026
Spanish online operators approach a half-year record as the regulated market matures.
gamingintelligence.com
UK government moves to ban betting firms from offering Powerball UK bets
DCMS proposals would bar bookmakers from taking bets on the newly launched lottery format.
Sbcnews · +5 outlets
Florida non-tribal slots revenue drops 10.2% to $54m in August
Only one of Florida's eight non-tribal casinos recorded year-over-year revenue growth in August, per state gaming commission figures.
Cdcgaming
Indiana casino revenue dips in FY2026 even as gambling expands in new directions
Charity gaming income hit a decade high while a new casino is under consideration, offsetting weakness in traditional casino revenue.
CDC Gaming
Malta's tiered gaming tax regime takes effect October 1
The new structure splits gaming taxes into tiers, changing the cost base for Malta-licensed operators.
timesofmalta.com