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Bolsonaro allies behind bulk of pro-betting recommends to Brazilian ban:

A further 13 amendments assume a regulated market will continue will some form, touching on responsible gambling rules, levy changes or enforcement limits.

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Matchbook acquires Dermot Desmond’s Betdaq for undisclosed sum:

The deal will combine two heritage brands during a renaissance for betting exchanges globally .

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NBA and WNBA target sports betting and prediction markets with new RG campaign :

The campaign will target fans across both the NBA and WNBA, with a particular focus on young adults.

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Fixer in NCAA point-shaving scheme sentenced to six-years prison:

Fixers approached players and offered them bribes, usually ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 per game.

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BetMGM shifts focus to higher-value US markets amid rising competition:

CEO Adam Greenblatt said the strategy has allowed BetMGM to maintain its position in the US despite lower marketing investment.

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Ex-GGPoker ambassador sues over alleged unpaid commissions and 5% stake:

Bryn Kenney claims his annual commission income reduced by more than $3m compared with earlier earnings and is seeking damages.

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Scout Gaming CEO eyes platform-led growth through new channels:

The supplier is targeting media, telecoms and publishing partners while developing influencer-led gaming and monitoring opportunities in prediction markets.

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BetMGM revenue rises 7% in Q3 despite active customer decline:

The US JV operator saw iGaming revenue increase 6% to $483m and online sports betting revenue rise 7% to $216m.

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PointsBet projects H1 revenue dip driven by VIP compliance measures:

“We believe these have been important decisions to make in the context of an increasingly complex regulatory environment in Australia,” the operator told investors.

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Entain and Stake among 11 firms to advance in NZ casino licence auction:

B2C operators that failed at this stage must cease operations by 1 December 2026, with the full market launch expected at an unknown date in 2027.

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KTO to close down after Brazil betting ban:

The closure has not been officially confirmed by KTO, but employees on LinkedIn suggest this may be "the end of the company as we know it" .

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Hacksaw shares sink nearly 30% on projected Q3 slowdown:

Hacksaw highlighted it is exploring new verticals including a recently launched crash game.

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Brazil appeals court suspends Stake's injunction after just one day:

Federal appeals court halts previous order that would have allowed the operator to stay up and running in the country until 25 October 2026.

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Betfred turnover nears £1bn as retail accounts for majority of revenue:

Retail generated the most turnover at £544m, ahead on online operations with £451.7m.

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Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack:

CGA suggests “alternative arrangements” are being made to continue licensing, compliance, and supervision while an interim solution is being implemented.

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LOW6 acquires Splash Games to scale skill gaming platform:

LOW6 said the acquisition of Splash Games will support its new Rivals proprietary skill gaming platform that launched earlier this year.

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Brazil betting layoffs exceed 3,500 as job cuts reach affiliates:

A partial survey by industry association ANJL projects 5,600 job cuts within 90 days of the ban, with a further 4,167 workers in limbo while on collective leave.

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Former EGBA chief Maarten Haijer to lead brand new global gambling body:

International giants bet365, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and FDJ United will all support the WGBA as inaugural members.

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Dutch regulator warns 711 over ‘undesirable’ withdrawal conditions :

The operator claimed it put the conditions in place to help prevent the potential for money laundering through its online gambling offering.

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Finnish court freezes Magicporo marketing ban and €1.2m fine:

Cyprus-registered company said it had been preparing to apply for a Finnish licence, adding: “The decision is contrary to the principle of proportionality" .

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