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 death of their father, Antonio Tabanelli, on June 25, 2025.
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Different Minds, Different Games

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At a time when thousands of games are competing for the same lobby space and player attention, Maxxi Labs has entered the market with a clear idea: difference, not duplication. One collective, six fiercely independent creative teams and no expectation that any of them should think, look or build the
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September 02, 2026

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Where bookies lost ground during the World Cup

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Novomatic remains an Austrian superbrands in 2026

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.
CIRSA will be absorbed by Lottomatica following a merger

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.
Avinho R10

September 01, 2026

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Pascal Gaming takes Ronaldinho’s ‘Avinho R10’ to Brazil

Created in official collaboration with football legend Ronaldinho Avinho R10 brings his unmistakable energy to a colourful, fast-paced crash experience made for the Brazilian market.
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.
Zitro at G2E 2026

September 01, 2026

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Zitro to show its Serious About Fun at G2E Las Vegas

Zitro will be at this year's G2E Las Vegas with a campaign slogan showing that it is Serious About Fun.

September 01, 2026

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3 MIN READ

Merkur makes move to buy seven casinos in France

Merkur Casinos has struck a deal to buy 95 per cent of French operator Casigrangi, owner of the Stelsia casino brand, from GPG Groupe Philippe Ginestet and DOFA for around €€31.5m.

September 01, 2026

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3 MIN READ

Caesars launches Ball Rush Jackpots in New Jersey, the latest proprietary online title from Empire Creative

Caesars Entertainment launched Ball Rush Jackpots, a new ball-and-peg style online casino game developed by Empire Creative, the company's in-house game development studio.

August 27, 2026

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2 MIN READ

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.

August 27, 2026

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3 MIN READ

Ainsworth blames a ‘lack of a compelling new product’ for North America as revenues fall by 23 per cent

Ainsworth Game Technology saw its six-month revenue fall by 23 per cent to $116.5m, due to challenging trading conditions experienced across all geographic markets with weak consumer sentiment and tough macro economic conditions prevailing.
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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.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Boldt ownership set for major shake-up

September 02, 2026

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4 MIN READ

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
CIRSA will be absorbed by Lottomatica following a merger

September 02, 2026

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12 MIN READ

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.
Merkur opens new venue in West London

September 02, 2026

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MERKUR Slots invests £400k in new Hayes venue and 10 new jobs

MERKUR Slots has opened a new venue as part of a wider £5 million UK investment programme, with further venue expansion planned across the country. 
The UK and Spain online businesses reached an all-time high

September 01, 2026

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Record online quarters in Spain and UK see Bally’s Intralot accelerating through tax increases

Record quarters in Spain and the UK's online gaming sectors, Bally's Intralot generated revenues of €544.2m and AEBITDA of €184.8m in the first half of the year, with margin at 34 per cent. Performance was affected by market seasonality in Turkey and the timing of US jackpot activity, with no

September 01, 2026

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3 MIN READ

Viage has appealed the award of the Brussels casino licence to Napoleon Games

Viage, the current owner of the Brussels casino licence, has contested its award to Napoleon Games with the Belgian Council of State, who's Auditor General has recommended the suspension of the award.

September 01, 2026

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Merkur makes move to buy seven casinos in France

Merkur Casinos has struck a deal to buy 95 per cent of French operator Casigrangi, owner of the Stelsia casino brand, from GPG Groupe Philippe Ginestet and DOFA for around €€31.5m.

September 01, 2026

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Turning Stone completes $400m evolution with the opening of The Grand Expo

The Oneida Indian Nation has completed the historic $400m Turning Stone Evolution project, transforming Turning Stone Resort Casino into New York’s largest meetings and conventions resort.

September 01, 2026

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Jon Hamm and BetMGM bring fans inside the Legends Lounge for new football season campaign

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, unveiled It Happens Here, a new campaign created in collaboration with independent creative agency CAPE and featuring EMMY Award-and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jon Hamm.
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Different Minds, Different Games

September 02, 2026

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Soft2Bet is bringing its Player Experience Academy back to the SBC Summit

September 02, 2026

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Soft2Bet launches Player Experience Academy initiative at SBC Summit

SBC Summit 2026 will host the return of Soft2Bet’s industry-focused educational programme on September 29.
Kanggiten partners with 1spin4win

September 02, 2026

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Kanggiten partners with 1spin4win

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Kendoo will be showing Locomotoro at SBC

September 02, 2026

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Kendoo brings growing game portfolio to SBC Summit Lisbon 2026

Kendoo, the fast-growing slot provider, is set to showcase its growing portfolio of games at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, taking place from September 29 to October 1 at Feira Internacional
Relax Gaming launches JPX, a new side-bet jackpot solution

September 02, 2026

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Relax Gaming launches JPX, a new side-bet jackpot solution

Relax Gaming has launched JPX, a jackpot solution that gives operators a new gamification tool through an optional side-bet across their existing casino offerings.

September 02, 2026

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Booming Games appoints Michael Waterfield as new Chief Commercial Officer

Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, today announces that Michael Waterfield joins the business as Chief Commercial Officer.

September 02, 2026

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Symplify launches redesigned App Push editor for faster, smarter campaign creation

Symplify, the Stockholm-based market leader in CRM and AI cloud solutions, has launched its redesigned App Push editor, delivering a more intuitive and streamlined campaign creation experience for operators and CRM teams.The new App Push editor has been enhanced to align with the wider Symplify UI, creating a seamless and

September 02, 2026

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CT Interactive grows operator footprint across Greece and Bulgaria

August brought another month of activity for CT Interactive, with new games added to the portfolio, several operator launches across Greece and Bulgaria, and new opportunities for the company’s content to reach a wider audience. The company continued to grow its presence in key markets while working closely with operators

September 01, 2026

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Galaxsys Games launch on Stake, taking award-winning games to a global audience

Galaxsys, the award-winning game development studio, has launched its portfolio of games on Stake, the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook.
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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 adapting according to the customer’s location.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

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

September 02, 2026

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4 MIN READ

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,
BETBY has launched 10 World Cup Insights

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.
Acceler8 Lab will be hosting at SBC 2026

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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2 MIN READ

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. 

September 01, 2026

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FanDuel introduces new sportsbook experiences to give customers more value and choice this NFL season

FanDuel has announced a new slate of product experiences coming to FanDuel Sportsbook for the NFL season designed to give customers more control and choice over their rewards while bolstering their in-app research capabilities.

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.
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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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Lewis Pek

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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

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

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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3 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

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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Dr. Ida Magdalena López

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.
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Phil Martin

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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

September 01, 2026

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2 MIN READ

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.

September 01, 2026

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Zitro to show its Serious About Fun at G2E Las Vegas

Zitro will be at this year's G2E Las Vegas with a campaign slogan showing that it is Serious About Fun.

August 28, 2026

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2 MIN READ

Metropolitan Gaming expands Monopoly Blackjack Progressive rollout following strong performance in London

Galaxy Gaming has announced the successful expansion of its Monopoly Blackjack Progressive with Metropolitan Gaming following a strong launch across the operator's London portfolio.

August 27, 2026

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Scientific Games’ omnichannel Game Show Experience has launched in four US markets

Scientific Games' omnichannel SG Signature Linked Game, the Game Show Experience, has officially launched in four US markets, with another nine set to launch by December 1, 2026.

August 27, 2026

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3 MIN READ

Ainsworth blames a ‘lack of a compelling new product’ for North America as revenues fall by 23 per cent

Ainsworth Game Technology saw its six-month revenue fall by 23 per cent to $116.5m, due to challenging trading conditions experienced across all geographic markets with weak consumer sentiment and tough macro economic conditions prevailing.

August 26, 2026

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DRGT to present player-first, live-tested systems and jackpot technology at G2E

DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) returns to Booth 4405 at The Venetian Expo for the 2026 edition of G2E Las Vegas, where it will showcase how its casino management, cashless, player engagement and jackpot technologies are increasingly working together to deliver a genuinely player-first casino ecosystem.

August 26, 2026

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GLI earns official regulatory listing in Uzbekistan

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority, the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NAPP), among the laboratories whose testing and certification reports are accepted.With this official listing, operators and suppliers can now use GLI's certification reports to launch their gaming
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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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3 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

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.
Brazil pledges to open up betting authorisation files

August 27, 2026

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3 MIN READ

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.
Lawmaker calls out Lula for hypocritical stance over sports betting in Brazil

August 24, 2026

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3 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

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

August 17, 2026

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3 MIN READ

Chile deputies call for betting advertising ban on television

Two Chilean deputies have asked the National Television Council (CNTV) to suspend television advertising by online betting operators at all times, arguing that continued promotion of the platforms is incompatible with the country’s efforts to block unauthorised betting websites.

August 17, 2026

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Chile deputies call for betting advertising ban on television

Two Chilean deputies have asked the National Television Council (CNTV) to suspend television advertising by online betting operators at all times, arguing that continued promotion of the platforms is incompatible with the country’s efforts to block unauthorised betting websites.
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Adam Fiske, CEO Dimmers

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,
When the Favourites Kept Scoring

August 28, 2026

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When the Favourites Kept Scoring

Jeevan, the 2026 World Cup was the largest betting event the industry has ever experienced. From Abelson’s perspective, what did those seven weeks reveal about the industry’s readiness for events of this scale?I don’t think you can ever be quite ready for an event of this magnitude, there are always
Turning the Tables on Fake Casino Games

August 28, 2026

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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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August 27, 2026

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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?
A Fundamental Shift: what removing ‘aim to permit’ could mean for betting shops

August 26, 2026

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A Fundamental Shift: what removing ‘aim to permit’ could mean for UK betting shops

Gareth, how significant would it be to remove the ‘aim to permit’ principle from the Gambling Act 2005?
Why football traffic needs more than "Odds and Offers"

August 26, 2026

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Why football traffic needs more than “Odds and Offers”

The Premier League does not begin when the first ball is kicked, not really.

August 21, 2026

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TrafficGuard: The World Cup exposed the hidden cost of player acquisition

Matt, TrafficGuard estimates that more than $100m of betting advertising spend delivered no new player value during the World Cup. Was that higher than you expected?

August 21, 2026

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Beyond betting: Prediction markets’ next frontier

Pierre, you’ve described this as the first-ever use of a prediction market to hedge a conference. Where did the idea come from, and how much was about reducing risk as opposed to demonstrating a real-world commercial application for prediction markets?

August 20, 2026

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Racing Risks Pricing out the Bookies

Greg, you’ve raised the issue of media rights as a major factor in the pressure faced by retail betting shops. How significant have increases in racing media rights become?The increases have been substantial. Five years ago, our media rights costs were approximately £40,000 per shop per year including VAT. Three

August 20, 2026

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Beyond the baseline

Peter, what convinced you that Elite Competitions - and the prize competition sector more broadly - was the right next challenge after bet365?

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