The Irish government notified the European Commission of plans to establish a mandatory Social Impact Fund requiring annual contributions from licensed gambling operators starting 1 April 2027 [1].
The National Police Board of Finland granted gambling licences to operators 711 and Play North ahead of the launch of Finland's regulated market [2].
The UK Gambling Commission expanded its enforcement strategy against unlicensed operators to directly target their money, assets, and financial infrastructure [3].
Brazil’s Supreme Court is preparing to resume legal proceedings examining the constitutionality of the nation's historic betting ban [5].
A new survey indicates that the proportion of 11 to 17-year-olds in Great Britain gambling with their own money has decreased to 26%, with few accessing age-restricted products. Despite the drop, advertising recall remains elevated, with 89% of respondents remembering gambling ads. The survey and its findings have drawn scrutiny and renewed debate ahead of Safer Gambling Week.
Dave Phillips has been appointed as the Vice-President of the International Association of Gaming Regulators.
A crackdown on skill games in Pennsylvania has highlighted growing regulatory concerns regarding the emergence of sweepstakes machines across the state. Authorities noted that while traditional skill-based devices are being removed, some operators and manufacturers are shifting toward sweepstakes alternatives.
Finland's forthcoming regulated gambling market continues to expand, with operators 711 and Play North both securing licences from the National Police Board of Finland. The approval establishes Finland as the third licensed operating territory for Belgium-based 711, joining Belgium and the Netherlands.
Codere Online reported a 31% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue to €62.6 million ($69.2 million), driven primarily by strong performance in Mexico. Adjusted EBITDA rose 45% to €4.2 million, with net income reaching €5.5 million. Chief Executive Aviv Sher maintained the company's full-year outlook despite regulatory changes and foreign exchange headwinds.
The UK Gambling Commission has expanded its enforcement strategy against unlicensed operators to directly target their money, assets, and operational business models. The shift moves beyond traditional domain takedowns to disrupt the broader financial networks sustaining the black market. The regulator announced the updated approach at the start of Illegal Gambling Awareness Week.
Casino Pauma has launched a retail sportsbook on the Pauma Indian Reservation in California, permitting guests aged 18 and older to place wagers via self-service kiosks. The opening ceremony featured Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians leadership and former NFL player Shawne Merriman, who placed the venue's first bet. The facility introduces on-reservation sports betting within the state's tribal gaming landscape.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna has urged federal lawmakers to ban sports prediction markets, characterizing them as sports wagering platforms disguised as financial exchanges. Khanna argued that these operators circumvent state and tribal gambling regulations, evade local taxes, and undermine consumer protections. He called for federal intervention to address consumer exposure and gambling addiction concerns.
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a congressional hearing to address the growing prevalence of sports betting among college students. Lawmakers and industry experts scrutinized the role of mobile betting apps, targeted advertising toward young demographics, and rising rates of underage and problem gambling. The session highlighted increasing federal oversight on the collegiate wagering environment.
Donald Trump Jr. and prediction market operator Kalshi have mutually agreed to conclude his advisory role with the platform. The decision comes after a venture capital firm tied to the relationship increased its investment in competing platform Polymarket.
Pennsylvania authorities are reporting widespread compliance following a statewide crackdown on unauthorized skill games. State Police have inspected more than 12,200 establishments since October 14, identifying non-compliant devices in only 68 locations. Enforcement operations against illegal gambling machines remain active throughout the commonwealth.
The Irish government has notified the European Commission of its plans to establish a mandatory Social Impact Fund under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. Starting 1 April 2027, licensed gambling operators will be legally required to make annual contributions to support the initiative.
Sportradar has expanded its Unified Odds Feed by integrating content from esports odds suppliers DATA.BET, Esportsbull, and GRID. The agreement broadens the range of esports betting content available to operator clients, allowing them to select their preferred odds provider on a title-by-title basis.
An estimated £500m is forecast to be staked with unregulated black market operators throughout Britain's National Hunt jump racing season. The Betting and Gaming Council highlighted the escalating threat posed by unlicensed betting to British racing's funding, estimating that £10m will be wagered illegally during the Cheltenham November meeting alone.
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned that unlicensed operators are projected to take £500 million in wagers over the current British jump racing season. The trade body highlighted independent data showing a surge in illegal online gambling traffic in the UK ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
High Roller Technologies subsidiary ROLR FCM LLC has signed a commercial agreement with ProphetX to offer access to its federally regulated prediction markets exchange. The integration will feature a ROLR-branded interface allowing eligible customers to trade contracts on sports outcomes and individual player performances.
The European Commission has introduced new articles to the proposed Digital Fairness Act, which aims to update consumer protection frameworks for the digital market. In response, a European gambling trade association warned Brussels that additional layers of regulation do not inherently translate to improved consumer safeguards. The legislative push raises concerns across the industry over potential cross-border regulatory friction.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a 13% increase in normalized earnings per share before amortization (EPSA) in constant currency for the 2025/2026 financial year ended September 30, 2026. The Australian gaming company generated normalized net profit after tax and amortization (NPATA) of A$1.58 billion. During the period, Aristocrat returned approximately A$1.9 billion ($1.29 billion) to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
Brazil’s Supreme Court is preparing to resume its evaluation of the constitutionality surrounding the country's historic betting ban. Magistrates are currently weighing whether to conduct a joint hearing to settle various disputes involving sports betting rules, broader gambling legislation, and municipal lottery operations.
Canadian operator Highfield Investment Group has announced plans to launch Spire Casino venues at two recently acquired and renamed racetracks in Alberta. The gaming facilities will be developed at Chinook Downs Racetrack in Calgary and Northern Mile Racetrack in Edmonton. The move follows Highfield's acquisition of the racing and gaming operations of Century Downs in October.
Romania's Federation of Gambling Organisers, FEDBET, has warned that 80% of the country's legal gambling market will be eliminated by year-end due to blocked authorisations. The trade body projects that the number of legal slot machines will plummet from over 43,000 in March to approximately 9,000 by early 2027. FEDBET cautioned that the regulatory freeze will not curb consumer demand, but rather shift it toward unregulated channels.
Genting Singapore reported a 22% decline in third-quarter revenue to SG$566.1m, with adjusted EBITDA falling to SG$161.8m. The operator attributed the downturn to softer premium gaming activity, reflecting broader regional market trends. Overall profit also declined during the three-month period ending September 30, 2026.
Data from the UK Gambling Commission reveals an overall decline in under-18 gambling participation, indicating that young people are largely steering clear of licensed operators. The regulator's findings point to the success of stringent age-verification measures and compliance investments made by domestic gambling companies.
South African Trade Minister Parks Tau is considering whether to appeal a court ruling that struck down the award of the national lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. During a parliamentary briefing on the matter, the lottery regulator disclosed that Sizekhaya's ticket sales have fallen well below its licensing bid forecasts.
Romanian gambling trade association FEDBET has called on the government to intervene and protect the country's rapidly shrinking land-based casino sector. The trade body warns that Emergency Government Ordinance 7/2026 has created a licensing limbo that has already impacted approximately 8,500 jobs across retail venues.
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