Brazil's online betting ban takes effect as industry warns of 100% jump in illegal operators
President Lula's provisional measure halting online betting ahead of October elections has triggered a surge in unlicensed platforms and a scramble by operators
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Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta takeover, company to go private
The deal, discussed by Caesars and MGM bosses at G2E, takes the operator private as executives frame it as a long-term benefit.
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Entain cuts 2026 online revenue forecast after Brazil ban, shares hit
Entain lowered its full-year online revenue outlook citing the abrupt loss of Brazilian market access, with Allwyn also flagging exposure.
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IMF says VIP gaming's share of Macau revenue will stay low as mass market dominates
The IMF and CreditSights both see a slow recovery in Macau gaming spend, with China capital rules weighing on high-roller sentiment.
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Norway proposes online poker with daily loss caps and four-table limit
The government consultation aims to bring players away from unregulated offshore sites by licensing domestic online poker with strict loss controls.
Igamingbusiness · +2 outlets
Brazil trade bodies and AG office press Supreme Court over betting ban challenge
Industry associations filed a statement on supervening fact arguing the provisional measure is unconstitutional, as the Attorney General's Office requested a 72
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G2E panelists say prediction markets are at odds with regulators and operators
Executives from Wynn, MGM and Caesars said Las Vegas remains the industry's center as prediction markets raise fresh regulatory questions.
Cdcgaming · +5 outlets
Dutch gambling body VNLOK summons Meta to court over illegal betting ads
The Dutch trade association escalated its legal challenge against Meta, while a parliamentary motion seeks power for regulator KSA to fine digital platforms.
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The Star Sydney licence suspension extended as regulator keeps oversight
New South Wales authorities prolonged the suspension, keeping the casino under intensified regulatory scrutiny.
Casino.com · +9 outlets
Michigan tribal casino payments plunge 71% as gambling expansion tests exclusivity deals
Falling revenue-sharing payments highlight the strain that new commercial and online gambling is placing on tribal compacts.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Century Casinos to sell racing and gaming assets at two Alberta properties
The divestment comes as Alberta builds out its new regulated iGaming market and directs CA$2.4 million to gambling treatment programs.
InterGame Online · +14 outlets
Florida AG demands TikTok, Instagram and Google block sweepstakes casino ads
The enforcement push adds to state-level pressure on sweepstakes operators and the platforms that carry their marketing.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
US online casino revenue reaches $1.02 billion in August
Pennsylvania alone topped $328.6 million as iGaming continued its steady national expansion.
Sports Betting Dime · +6 outlets
VICI Properties signs 20-year lease with Highfield for two Alberta racetracks
The triple-net lease starts at CAD$10.7 million annually, extending VICI's Canadian real estate footprint.
Cdcgaming · +10 outlets
IGT unveils major rebranding and ADVANTAGE X system deal with Soboba Casino
The supplier's new corporate identity and California systems win reflect its post-acquisition strategy.
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New Jersey sports betting revenue falls 25% in August 2026
The monthly decline comes amid broader questions about sportsbook margins and hold rates across mature US markets.
Betting News · +13 outlets
UK gambling industry reaches £17.5 billion as online casinos drive growth
The figure underscores online's growing share of the British market amid tighter regulatory scrutiny.
finchannel · +1 outlets
SBC Summit Lisbon opens with 40,000 attendees as Brazil ban dominates
Day one and two featured DraftKings, Sportradar and Michael Jordan appearances, with Brazil's betting ban driving debate.
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