Higher gambling tax drives Holland Casino to a loss of €6.1m in the first half

Holland Casino suffered a loss before corporate income tax of €6.1m in the first half of 2026. Despite stable revenues and previous cost-saving measures, the result was strongly influenced by the higher gambling tax and rising costs.
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iGaming veterans back professional network Intro

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Intro.community has named a board and investor line-up spanning iGaming, sports media and Nordic banking as it prepares to expand access to its professional network this autumn.
Where bookies lost ground during the World Cup

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Where bookies lost ground during the World Cup

The “Over/Under 2.5” goals bet drove 2/3 of the World Cup's bookmaker margin swingBlask's Match Profitability Index, published for the first time in the company's World Cup 2026 Report, scores every match by bet type (1X2, total goals, and so on), not by who won the game. 

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Marco Balliano is the new COO and President, EMEA at Interblock

September 04, 2026

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Interblock appoints Marco Balliano as COO and President, EMEA

Interblock has appointed Marco Balliano as Chief Operating Officer and President, EMEA, effective 1 September 2026.
Boldt ownership set for major shake-up

September 02, 2026

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Boldt ownership set for major shake-up

Boldt, one of Argentina's most historically significant gaming conglomerates, is heading toward a major ownership shift after Antonio Eduardo Tabanelli (pictured) launched an operation to acquire the entire stake his sister, Rosana Beatriz Martina Tabanelli, holds in the group - ending the near-even ownership split the siblings inherited following the
Tiki Fire

September 04, 2026

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Lightning Link by Aristocrat expands online presence on platforms across North America with new game, Tiki Fire

Following Aristocrat’s introduction of its phenomenally popular Lightning Link slot brand to online casino platforms across North America, the reaction was as fast as lightning, and the launch title High Stakes rocketed to the top of the charts. Now, Aristocrat Interactive, the online RMG division of Aristocrat, is expanding the Lightning
Parx Casino in Pennsylvania

September 01, 2026

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betPARX Casino & Sportsbook App and Chickie’s & Pete’s team up to deliver the ultimate Philadelphia football fan experience

Two iconic names in Philadelphia sports entertainment, Chickie's & Pete's and betPARX, are proud to announce a new partnership that will enhance the game-day experience for football fans across the Delaware Valley.
EGT is approved to sell into the future UAE market

September 03, 2026

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EGT granted gaming-related vendor license in the UAE

Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the United Arab Emirates, authorising the company to supply its portfolio of land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators in the country.

September 02, 2026

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Lottomatica to merge with Cirsa to create ‘second-biggest gaming company in the world’

Two giants of European gaming, Lottomatica Group and Cirsa Enterprises, have announced a merger which they say will create the second-largest gaming company in the world with pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of €2bn.

September 03, 2026

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Pragmatic Play partners with Kevin Hart for a landmark live casino

Pragmatic Play is teaming up with award-winning actor, comedian, and global superstar Kevin Hart for a landmark live casino event like no other.

August 27, 2026

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Nebraska petition pushes referendum closer to decide on online sports betting launch in 2026

Nebraska's Secretary of State’s office announced that signature thresholds have been met for both the Online Sports Wagering Authorisation Constitutional Amendment petition and the Online Sports Wagering Regulation Initiative petition to appear on the 2026 general election ballot.

September 01, 2026

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Novomatic once again named as a Superbrand Austria

The world’s largest independent organisation for brand evaluation has awarded Novomatic the prestigious Business Superbrand Austria seal for the years 2026/2027.
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New York Gaming Commission is now responsible for directly distributing casino funds to horse racing

September 04, 2026

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Resorts World New York City wants horse racing payment included in its state tax

Resorts World New York City, New York City's first fully-fledged casino, is fighting hard to persuade New York Governor Kathy Hochul to include a tax it has to pay to the horse racing industry in its overall tax.
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BetMGM has relaunched Borgata Online

September 04, 2026

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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa unveils $107m transformation of the Borgata Tower

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has announced plans to reimagine the Borgata Tower, introducing a refreshed experience across all guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors and the tower’s main lobby, known as The Living Room. 
100 Paddy Power shops could close

September 04, 2026

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Flutter to close up to 100 UK betting shops

UK betting company Flutter Entertainment has said it could be forced to close up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland, with 400 jobs at risk due to tax increases.
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September 04, 2026

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Bally’s Corporation announces CFO transition and commences search for permanent successor

Bally's Corporation's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mira Mircheva, has notified the Company of her intent to resign her positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The Palms is offering 200 slots on its new non-smoking slot floor

September 04, 2026

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Palms unveils non-smoking gaming expansion with 200 slots

Now open at Palms Casino Resort, a new 7,300-square-foot, fully enclosed non-smoking gaming space is giving guests even more ways to play with more than 200 of the newest and most popular slot games, its own full-service bar and a new permanent Al Vapor Street Tacos food truck.

September 03, 2026

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Rank shuts the doors to its Grosvenor Casino in Swansea

British operator Rank has shut its Grosvenor Casino in Swansea, with the operator blaming 'significant and sustained financial challenges' for the closure.

September 03, 2026

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Higher gambling tax drives Holland Casino to a loss of €6.1m in the first half

Holland Casino suffered a loss before corporate income tax of €6.1m in the first half of 2026. Despite stable revenues and previous cost-saving measures, the result was strongly influenced by the higher gambling tax and rising costs.

September 03, 2026

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MGM Resorts and BetMGM commit £300,000 to responsible gaming research

MGM Resorts and BetMGM have announced that they are once again partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2026) throughout September.

September 02, 2026

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Cipriani targets 2027 opening for San Rafael

Italian hospitality entrepreneur Giuseppe Cipriani has set a new opening target for the Hotel Casino San Rafael in Punta del Este after resolving a construction dispute with contractor CRIBA, with the luxury resort and casino now expected to open in October 2027 ahead of Uruguay’s 2027-28 summer season.
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iGaming veterans back professional network Intro

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September 04, 2026

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Lightning Link by Aristocrat expands online presence on platforms across North America with new game, Tiki Fire

Following Aristocrat’s introduction of its phenomenally popular Lightning Link slot brand to online casino platforms across North America, the reaction was as fast as lightning, and the launch title High
Playson gains access to PlugNPlay’s operator network

September 03, 2026

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Playson partners with PlugNPlay to expand premium casino content reach

Playson has signed a global distribution deal with PlugNPlay, a leading aggregation platform, bringing its award-winning titles to regulated markets.
Lucky Charms Trio 10,000

September 03, 2026

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Booming Games releases Lucky Charms Trio 10,000

Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, has today launched Lucky Charms Trio 10,000, an entertaining new slot game with a Lucky Pots feature and a Grand Prize
Zitro is gearing up for SBC Summit Lisbon

September 03, 2026

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Zitro to attend SBC Summit Lisbon

Zitro Digital, the online division of global gaming supplier Zitro, has announced its attendance at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, taking place from September 29 to October 1 at the Feira

September 03, 2026

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PopOK Gaming expands PRAG lineup with Bon Bon PRAG

PopOK Gaming has launched Bon Bon PRAG, a newly released title in its Prag lineup, bringing a colorful candy-themed experience to players worldwide. Designed as a fresh take on a classic concept, the game combines playful visuals with dynamic mechanics and strong win potential, enhanced by innovative features.

September 03, 2026

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Yggdrasil expands presence in Romania through Kaizen Gaming partnership

Yggdrasil, the fast-growing online gaming supplier, has strengthened its position in Romania through a new content partnership with Kaizen Gaming, one of the leading operators in the country’s regulated market. 

September 03, 2026

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ICONIC21 broadens market reach through Alea distribution deal

iGaming content provider ICONIC21 has partnered with aggregator Alea, making nearly 90 of its games available through Alea's network and expanding access to the provider's portfolio for operators using a single integration.

September 03, 2026

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Gaming Corps partners with PlayWin to bring NHL legends to new gaming experiences

Gaming Corps has partnered with North American sports and entertainment company PlayWin, securing access to the NHL Alumni Association licence and its roster of more than 1,000 retired NHL players. 
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September 03, 2026

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Singapore gamblers bet the most per head on the World Cup

A 2026 report on World Cup wagering found that Singapore is the most gambling-obsessed country during the tournament. A new study by the entertainment platform broke down total money wagered, search interest, and soccer fan numbers across 50 countries to see which nations are most engaged with football wagering.
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betTOM at Turf Moor

September 03, 2026

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betTOM nets landmark sponsorship deal with Burnley FC

betTOM have agreed a one-year partnership with Burnley FC to become the Championship club’s Official Betting Partner.
Fanatics launches all-in-one sports and casino app

September 02, 2026

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Fanatics launches all-in-one sports and casino app

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched Fanatics Sports & Casino, a new app combining Fanatics Sportsbook, Fanatics Casino and Fanatics Markets within a single customer experience. The app provides customers with one account and FanCash balance across the company’s betting, casino gaming and prediction markets products, with the experience automatically
World Cup sends Mexico betting payments soaring

September 02, 2026

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World Cup sends Mexico betting payments soaring

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a powerful signal for Mexico’s online-betting ecosystem: the volume of digital transactions processed during the tournament rose 431.75 per cent compared with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to internal data from Sistema de Transferencias y Pagos (STP), a Mexican financial-infrastructure and payments
Where bookies lost ground during the World Cup

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Where bookies lost ground during the World Cup

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SBC to launch Global Prediction Markets Forum

September 02, 2026

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SBC launches Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront the sector’s toughest questions

Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a betting product, or something regulators haven’t caught up to yet? SBC’s new Global Prediction Market Forum will bring the industry’s leading voices together to confront that question head-on,

September 02, 2026

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BETBY releases 10 World Cup Insights for the Next 10 Months of Football

BETBY, the industry-leading B2B sportsbook supplier, has released 10 World Cup Insights for the Next 10 Months of Football, a study of what changed in football betting behaviour between the 2022 and 2026 World Cup edition, and what it asks of sportsbooks over the season now underway.

September 02, 2026

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GR8_TECH brings Acceler8 Lab to SBC Summit 2026

Acceler8 Lab is back at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, bringing practical operator education to GR8_TECH’s Champions Arena at booth C416.

September 02, 2026

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GoldenRace and Bwinners partner to expand virtuals across Africa

GoldenRace, global leader in Virtual Sports and betting solutions, has partnered with leading African operator Bwinners to deliver its suite of virtual gaming content across key markets on the continent.

September 02, 2026

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Kambi launches a brand refresh with a strategic promise of Powerful Network. Proven Edge.

Kambi has unveiled a new brand identity and strategic promise: Powerful Network. Proven Edge. 
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DATA.BET reveals the numbers behind the eSport World Cup

September 01, 2026

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DATA.BET wraps up the Esports World Cup 2026

DATA.BET has published its analysis of wagering activity during the Esports World Cup 2026. The seven-week event ran from 2 July to 23 August at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the first edition staged outside Saudi Arabia, and carried a prize pool of $75,000,000.
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Phil Martin

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BETER is all set for Virginia

August 25, 2026

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BETER reaches tenth US state with Virginia Vendor Registration license

BETER, the award-winning provider of live streams, live data, and odds for esports and sports, has expanded its US footprint into a tenth state after being granted Vendor Registration license to supply its exclusive content to operators in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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August 14, 2026

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Thunderpick World Championship returns to Malta with US$1m prize pool

Thunderpick has confirmed that the Thunderpick World Championship Finals 2026 will take place at BLAST Studios Malta from October 14-18.
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OG Esports Returns to The International: Filipino Roster Ready to Fight for the Aegis

August 11, 2026

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OG Esports Returns to The International: Filipino Roster Ready to Fight for the Aegis

In 2018 and 2019, OG Esports became the first organisation to win The International back-to-back, cementing its place in esports history.
Lewis Pek

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DATA.BET launches eSports with Hollywoodbets

August 07, 2026

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DATA.BET brings Esports betting to Hollywoodbets

DATA.BET, a leading sportsbook solution supplier, has signed a new partnership with Hollywoodbets, South Africa's most prominent sports and entertainment betting operator.
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Phil Martin

Editor, G3 Newswire

August 05, 2026

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BETBY launches two brand-new titles: ePadel Tennis and eSumo

BETBY has expanded its award-winning proprietary esports feed, Betby Games, with the launch of two brand-new titles: ePadel Tennis and eSumo.

July 29, 2026

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HyperCon 2026 aims to establish Sri Lanka as South Asia’s next esports hub

HyperCon 2026 will take place in Colombo on August 1 and 2, bringing together Sri Lanka's gaming, esports and digital entertainment communities for what organisers expect to be one of the country's largest events of its kind.

July 16, 2026

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PandaScore powers Thrillzz esports expansion

PandaScore, the award-winning provider of esports odds, stats and betting products, has signed a partnership with Thrillzz, the US social sportsbook built by Geckos Games.

July 16, 2026

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Esportes Gaming Brasil Group receives unprecedented three-brand nomination for Reclame Aqui Awards 2026

The three brands operated by Esportes Gaming Brasil (EGB) have all been shortlisted for the Reclame Aqui Awards 2026, one of Brazil's leading awards recognising excellence in corporate reputation and customer relationships.
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas

September 04, 2026

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Aristocrat powers Fontainebleau’s new high-limit slots lounge

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has launched its all-new High Limit Slots lounge on the casino floor on 2 September 2026; a revamp and expansion that includes three of the player-favourite $5 Million jackpot Dragon Link games and seven new-to-floor $1m jackpot game, including Phoenix Link, Lightning 10 Year Storm and MONOPOLY Big
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September 04, 2026

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Interblock appoints Marco Balliano as COO and President, EMEA

Interblock has appointed Marco Balliano as Chief Operating Officer and President, EMEA, effective 1 September 2026.

September 03, 2026

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Scientific Games’ new Scratch Connect sees 40 per cent of Ohio players click to engage after online play

Scientific Games has announced that the Ohio Lottery's first Scratch Connect game, which moves players seamlessly from the retail Scratch-Off game to a mobile digital game, has generated strong early player adoption.

September 03, 2026

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EGT granted gaming-related vendor license in the UAE

Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the United Arab Emirates, authorising the company to supply its portfolio of land-based gaming solutions

September 03, 2026

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TCS John Huxley prepares for a standout showcase at G2E Las Vegas 2026

TCS John Huxley, a leading global provider of live gaming solutions, is set to return to G2E Las Vegas from September 29 to October 1, 2026, bringing its latest products,

September 03, 2026

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IGSA is hosting Gaming Standards Technical Summit in Seattle

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is thrilled to announce the next instalment of the Gaming Standards Technical Summit (GSATS), to be held in Seattle, WA, on November 17-18, 2026 in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This event is FREE to attend. The opening Keynote Address will be given by Kevin Mullally,

September 03, 2026

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Global Gaming Women announces event lineup for  2026 Global Gaming Expo

Global Gaming Women (GGW), a non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of women in gaming, today announced its event lineup for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2026, GGW will host a variety of events focused on networking, education, celebration,

September 01, 2026

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IAGR elects Argentina’s Ida López to Board of Trustees

Dr. Ida Magdalena López of Argentina has been elected to the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Board of Trustees.

September 01, 2026

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IGT names David Meacher as new Senior Director of EMEA Sales

David Meacher has now been officially confirmed as IGT's new Senior Director of EMEA Sales.With more than 35 years of gaming industry experience, Meacher brings extensive expertise spanning both customer and supplier sectors. Throughout his career, he has led gaming businesses and driven growth across numerous international markets, including Europe,
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Over 320,000 people self-exclude from online gambling in Brazil

September 03, 2026

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Brazil Senate committee advances broad betting-harm and consumer-protection bill 

Brazil’s Senate Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and Informatics (CCT) has approved legislation that would reshape consumer protection and harm reduction rules for the country’s betting and online gaming market, including sweeping curbs on advertising, sponsorship and promotional incentives.

September 03, 2026

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Brazil lawmakers debate tighter restrictions on betting advertising

A Brazilian Senate hearing has highlighted divisions over proposed restrictions on betting advertising, with government and health representatives calling for tougher controls.
Vives Pinedo takes charge at Coljuegos

September 02, 2026

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Vives Pinedo takes charge at Coljuegos

Jaime Vives Pinedo has taken over as president of Colombia’s gaming regulator Coljuegos, putting a Santa Marta businessman at the head of one of Latin America’s most established regulated gambling markets as it faces persistent illegal-operator activity and the growing complexity of digital oversight.
Dominican Republic signs landmark agreement to strengthen anti-money laundering measures

September 01, 2026

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Dominican Republic gambling bill faces alleged payment claims

Dominican civic organisation Fundación Primero Justicia has called for an investigation into alleged payments intended to secure approval of the country’s proposed gambling law, while warning that the legislation could lead to the regularisation of thousands of lottery betting shops.
World Cup data fuels Argentina gambling reform

August 31, 2026

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Tucumán legislator proposes province-wide ban on online betting

Alfredo Toscano, second vice-president of Argentina’s Tucumán Legislature, has introduced a bill that would prohibit online gambling and sports betting throughout the province, citing the accessibility of digital gambling and concerns over its effects on young people and families.
Boldt wins 20‑year licence for Hermitage, Tandil and Miramar casinos in Buenos Aires Province

August 31, 2026

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Buenos Aires restricts online betting access for child-support debtors

Buenos Aires City has approved a law barring people registered as delinquent child-support payers from opening or maintaining accounts with authorised online gambling and betting platforms.

August 27, 2026

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Brazilian lawmaker proposes betting ban

Brazilian lawmaker Rodrigo Rollemberg has introduced legislation that would effectively ban fixed-odds betting in the country, including operations run from overseas.

August 24, 2026

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Lula hardens stance on betting as gambling emerges as 2026 election issue

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has significantly hardened his position on sports betting, saying he would end online betting in Brazil unless he is convinced that the sector has a social purpose, as gambling increasingly emerges as an issue in the country's 2026 presidential election.

August 24, 2026

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Senator questions government focus on illegal land based gambling in Chile

Chilean senator Karim Bianchi has questioned the government's approach to illegal gambling, arguing that enforcement against unauthorised physical gaming venues should be accompanied by greater scrutiny of online betting platforms.

August 20, 2026

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Gama warns illegal gambling is thriving in the shadows

In a recently published opinion piece, Luis Alberto Gama - former director of Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Loterías y Quinielas and now managing partner at Gaming Consultores, the regional advisory firm he co-founded with fellow former regulators from Peru and Paraguay - makes the case that illegal gambling's biggest problem
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The NFL’s new battle for attention

For operators and affiliates, this new NFL season marks a change from previous iterations. Over the last couple of years, the customer acquisition battle has remained largely unchanged, with sportsbooks competing with one another across the same verticals. Sportsbooks battled it out for the same audience, across the same media
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Funteron describes itself as the "discovery layer" between broadcasters and bookmakers rather than an affiliate or sportsbook. What is fundamentally different about your model?
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September 03, 2026

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Relevance is the New Acquisition Advantage

With the emergence of prediction markets, regulatory scrutiny, and higher taxation inflating acquisition costs and increasing financial pressure on sportsbook operators, Nikolaus Beier, SVP Media and Marketing Services at Sportradar, explains why relevance - rather than simply more advertising - will increasingly determine marketing performance.
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September 02, 2026

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The Pitfalls of Emotional Betting

The 2026 FIFA World Cup provided a revealing test of American betting behaviour. Dimers’ survey of 2,000 regular US bettors found that 51 per cent backed Team USA even when the odds and predictive models suggested otherwise, while bettors relying on data substantially outperformed those following instinct. For Adam Fiske,
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Turning the Tables on Fake Casino Games

James Elliott has spent more than two decades working in the online gambling industry, but the idea behind Gamecheck emerged from a problem that conventional legal tools were struggling to solve.

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World Cup acquisition to long-term value

Nikolaus, ahead of the World Cup we spoke about flexibility, timing and real-time activation. Looking back, what did the tournament actually deliver?

August 26, 2026

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