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Betting shops drive high street spending as tax pressures mount

New research fuels the industry’s argument that retail betting contributes more to local economies than gambling activity alone.

The future of online gambling remains uncertain in Brazil after Lula’s re-election

The STF may suspend the ban, and Congress is studying around 100 amendments to modify it. Sports betting and sponsorship contracts are among the main points of dispute.

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Premier League betting ban shifts ads rather than reducing exposure

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Louisiana grants DraftKings a 4-month licence extension

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NBA orders sportsbooks to drop prop bets for 2026-27

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Gianluca Crimaldi, Booming Games: “In the regulated market, the legacy providers are those who keep performing best”

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Yury Makarov, Evenbeter: “We have grown from a pure poker provider to a mature, solid and well-trusted software partner”

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Legislation

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First election betting convictions signal wider UK crackdown

Latvia’s gambling crackdown could cost jobs and close venues

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Bristol candidates seek bigger Hard Rock Casino share

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Alberta iGaming revenue climbs to C$56.6m in September

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue hits US$555m in September 2026

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FDJ United bets on turnaround as taxes and jackpot drought force second outlook cut

Pronet Gaming: Why casino localisation drives growth

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

Pronet Gaming: Why casino localisation drives growth

Regulation

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IAGR launches free tool to check licensed gambling sites

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French study warns video games may be gateway to teen gambling

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Why one-size-fits-all anti-black-market campaigns are failing

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Türkiye live betting manipulation case exposes risks in real-time data feeds

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Insider access allegedly used to identify winning Gratta e Vinci tickets

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Louisiana lawsuit targets FanDuel and DraftKings betting apps

Interviews

Charcy Liu, Director of Marketing, TaDa Gaming 86 certified titles, new markets and a clear European roadmap: TaDa Gaming at SiGMA World 2026

Charcy Liu, TaDa Gaming: “We want people to experience our games rather than simply read about them, especially our fish-shooting titles”

Halloween in igaming: How providers turn holiday buzz into profit

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Yevhen Krazhan, GR8_TECH: “We help our partners perform better in their markets, without technology becoming a limitation”

Finance

Codere Online sees record first quarter results

Massachusetts issues September 2026 gaming revenue: $82.7M in casinos

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BetGoodwin eyes London IPO as gambling stocks struggle

A towering digital tax percentage sign casts a shadow over a diminishing stack of virtual betting chips.

MGD hike to 25% could spare UK gambling from the brunt of feared tax shock

Casino

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Encore Boston Harbor tax revenue falls in September

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Casinos Austria picks Andreas Bierwirth to lead next licence battle

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NYC Design Panel delays Metropolitan Park Casino vote

Business

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PointsBet Ontario goes offline for 48 hs in AGCO settlement

Massachusetts HHR plan opposed by casinos and Tribe

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Flutter Entertainment to cut up to 1,400 jobs across UK and Ireland gambling business

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UNLV: 7 per cent of Colorado sports bettors report serious problems

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US states left US$43m in problem gambling funds unspent despite rise in demand

French gambling regulator’s new algorithm sparks concerns

NBA and WNBA target problem gambling in NCPG campaign

Shows and Conferences

SiGMA World - Beyond the booths

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Andy Cunningham joins the twelve-member judging panel for the 2027 RTG Global Awards

Regulating the Game 2027 targets cross-border gambling crime

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LatAm & Caribbean

A digital screen displays an enticing game, but a magnifying glass held over it reveals a fragile, crumbling foundation beneath its polished surface.

IAGR launches free tool to check licensed gambling sites

The future of online gambling remains open in Brazil after Lula’s re-election

The future of online gambling remains uncertain in Brazil after Lula’s re-election

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GR8_TECH’s Brazil igaming report: What happens when one of LatAm’s biggest betting markets faces a ban?

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