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Spain’s new gambling controls put operators on a March 2027 deadline

The new framework will give regulators real-time oversight of player deposits while creating a single view of gambling activity for consumers.

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The Brazil case: why banning a market that was already regulated sends the wrong signal to LatAm.

Brazil betting ban raises alarm across LatAm

Industry figures and legal experts from six countries warn that Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 could undermine investor confidence and strengthen illegal operators.

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Illinois proposes ID checks for video gambling machines

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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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Codere Online sees record first quarter results

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

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

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What makes quality traffic? Boomerang Partners looks beyond acquisition numbers

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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

GR8_TECH at SiGMA World: a faster platform, a white label ready in three weeks, and a Champions Arena to prove it Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8_TECH.

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

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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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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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PointsBet Ontario goes offline for 48 hs in AGCO settlement

Massachusetts HHR plan opposed by casinos and Tribe

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Legislation

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Latvia’s gambling crackdown could cost jobs and close venues

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Betting shops drive high street spending as tax pressures mount

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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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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

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

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GR8_TECH. Operator lens: Brazil.

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

GR8_TECH at SiGMA World: a faster platform, a white label ready in three weeks, and a Champions Arena to prove it Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8_TECH.

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

The Brazil case: why banning a market that was already regulated sends the wrong signal to LatAm.

Brazil betting ban raises alarm across LatAm

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