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Review of Northern Ireland gambling reforms to come in 2027

A review will analyse the effectiveness of Northern Ireland’s Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Act 2022 but further reforms are likely to be some way off.

From regulation to ban: how Brazil reversed course on igaming in two years

A look back at the legislative twists, tax debates and political pressures that led to Lula’s abrupt shutdown of the online betting market in Brazil.

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Greek Finance Minister warns social media influencers amid probe over illegal gambling promotion

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Polymarket launches legal challenge against €420,000 penalty in the Netherlands

A scale tips as a digital sports contract fades away, while a hand holds a gavel in the background.

Coinbase exits Michigan sports contracts pending appeal

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Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “What we really try to do is create the connection with every aggregator, with every operator”

Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

Nikita Akulov, EvenBet Gaming: “Trust is a much more expensive and important currency”

Nikita Akulov, EvenBet Gaming: “Trust is a much more expensive and important currency”

Alexandra Kavelich, SOFTSWISS: “Our brand is more than just one product”

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Uplatform turns operator dreams into igaming solutions

Alea won Employer of the Year (Supplier) at the SBC Awards

Alea wrapped up SBC Summit Lisbon with speaking sessions, live activations and Employer of the Year win

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One brand, multiple touchpoints: 1xBet’s strategy at SBC Summit

Amusnet wins Multi-Channel Supplier award at SBC Awards Lisbon 2026

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Casino

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Two Maverick casinos in Nevada look set to close

A crumbling tower of digital casino chips surrounded by fading neon lights symbolizes the closure of multiple gambling establishments.

Maverick Gaming to close 10 WA casinos

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Stockman’s Casino completes renovation at Fallon property

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EMEA

1xBet shortlisted for EGR Operator Awards 2026: technological innovations earn international recognition in two categories

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Casino

Two Maverick casinos in Nevada look set to close

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EMEA

Yordan Georgiev, Amusnet: “We are positioned to lead with product excellence and shape where gaming goes next”

Business

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James Coxon to take the helm as UK Tote CEO as Alex Frost steps down

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Maverick Gaming owner to buy back 8 WA casinos

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Pennsylvania gaming regulator publishes Diversity Report

LatAm 2026: A closer look at gaming preferences in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile

Less routine, more partnership. How scalable processes can make B2B relationships more personal, not less, according to Gamzix

The privacy-security paradox: Architecting risk engines for high-risk digital platforms, according to Frogo

LatAm 2026: A closer look at gaming preferences in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile

iGaming

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Malware hit high-stakes poker players via software updates

Brazil’s betting and online casinos ban dominates SBC Summit Lisbon 2026

Dragan Skrbić elected president of the Balkan Gaming Federation

Legal

A towering digital hand casts a shadow over a group of fading online influencers surrounded by disappearing virtual gambling chips.

Greek Finance Minister warns social media influencers amid probe over illegal gambling promotion

A large, intricate web of interconnected gears and cogs symbolizing the complex regulatory challenges facing prediction markets in Europe.

Polymarket launches legal challenge against €420,000 penalty in the Netherlands

A scale tips as a digital sports contract fades away, while a hand holds a gavel in the background.

Coinbase exits Michigan sports contracts pending appeal

Interviews

From innovation laboratory to gaming ecosystem: how ETGs are reshaping the casino floor. Aljoša Krupenko, Senior Product Performance Advisor at Spintec.

Aljoša Krupenko, Spintec: “ETGs are the training ground of the future”

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Yordan Georgiev, Amusnet: “We are positioned to lead with product excellence and shape where gaming goes next”

Altenar: Finnish sportsbook localisation. Joakim Nils Erik Vikman, Nordik Sports Specialist.

Joakim Nils Erik Vikman, Altenar: “Minor sports and lower-turnover leagues serve as incredibly effective acquisition tools”

Finance

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Strong rise in UK gambling tax collections casts doubt on industry arguments

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Yahoo Finance ends Polymarket data partnership

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Arizona tribal casinos contribute $47.6m to state funds in Q1

Legislation

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Study finds US veterans have higher problem gambling rates

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Hungarian regulator’s powers over gambling concessions to be reduced

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Pennsylvania self-exclusion signups continue to rise

Sports betting

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UEFA extends Betano sponsorship deal to cover Euro 2028

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Loyola University Chicago launches course on sports betting

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Colorado sees record betting tax revenue

Social

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Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches new public awareness campaign

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Massachusetts issues consumer advisory ahead of World Cup

Shows and Conferences

SiGMA World. 02-05, 2026. Rome.

Four industries, one global meeting point: SiGMA World 2026 in Rome

Brazil’s betting and online casinos ban dominates SBC Summit Lisbon 2026

Responsible Gaming Foundation to equip adults on youth gambling risks

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OKTO PAYMENTS signs partnership with PXP in LatAm.

PXP partners with OKTO PAYMENTS to simplify LatAm payments

LatAm 2026: A closer look at gaming preferences in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile

A digital gateway opens in the sky, connecting a tropical island to a global network of opportunities.

Trinidad and Tobago online gambling legislation approved in bid to attract igaming operators

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