https://gamblingsatellite.com/Betting and gaming industry news, sourced and checked.enTue, 10 Nov 2026 06:19:18 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-supreme-court-halts-lower-court-actions-over-federal-online-gambling-banhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-supreme-court-halts-lower-court-actions-over-federal-online-gambling-banregulationMinister Luiz Fux has frozen all regional lawsuits challenging the provisional measure banning online casino gaming and sports betting to prevent conflicting judicial rulings.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:19:18 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-policy-commission-opens-independent-review-into-uk-gambling-act-2005https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-policy-commission-opens-independent-review-into-uk-gambling-act-2005regulationAn independent panel led by academic economists is examining whether Great Britain requires entirely new legislation to replace its existing regulatory framework.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:17:08 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/british-horseracing-authority-raises-alarm-over-fourteen-fold-surge-in-unlicensehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/british-horseracing-authority-raises-alarm-over-fourteen-fold-surge-in-unlicenseregulationA fresh study from the IFHA reveals a dramatic expansion in UK black market gambling activity alongside a 34% drop in traffic to regulated platforms.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:17:05 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-policy-commission-opens-call-for-evidence-on-prospective-new-uk-gamblinhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-policy-commission-opens-call-for-evidence-on-prospective-new-uk-gamblinregulationAn independent panel led by academic economists is examining whether the Gambling Act 2005 requires full replacement in response to the rise of digital gaming.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:17:03 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/lithuanian-governing-coalition-reaches-agreement-on-progressive-gambling-taxhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/lithuanian-governing-coalition-reaches-agreement-on-progressive-gambling-taxregulationLithuania's incoming coalition government has agreed in principle to introduce progressive taxation for gambling operators as part of wider fiscal and regulatory reforms.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:16:59 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/tiktok-shop-us-prohibits-sweepstakes-casinos-and-chance-based-seller-promotionshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/tiktok-shop-us-prohibits-sweepstakes-casinos-and-chance-based-seller-promotionsigamingThe social commerce platform has updated its prohibited items roster to bar sweepstakes casinos, rewarded gaming, and merchant gamification mechanisms across the United States.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:16:55 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/arkansas-files-lawsuit-against-kalshi-over-alleged-unlicensed-wageringhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/arkansas-files-lawsuit-against-kalshi-over-alleged-unlicensed-wageringregulationArkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has launched legal action against Kalshi, accusing the prediction exchange of running unlicensed sports betting and enrolling underage users.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:08:55 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/french-competition-authority-approves-banijay-acquisition-of-joa-grouphttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/french-competition-authority-approves-banijay-acquisition-of-joa-groupcasinoThe French Competition Authority has cleared Banijay Group's purchase of land-based operator JOA Group and its portfolio of 33 casinos.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:08:53 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/cambodia-revokes-18-prince-group-casino-licences-in-sweeping-enforcement-campaighttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/cambodia-revokes-18-prince-group-casino-licences-in-sweeping-enforcement-campaigregulationCambodian regulators have stripped 18 casino licences linked to Prince Group and suspended 10 others as part of a wide-ranging campaign against illicit gambling operations.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:08:50 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/european-regulators-and-egba-urge-tech-firms-and-banks-to-tackle-unlicensed-gambhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/european-regulators-and-egba-urge-tech-firms-and-banks-to-tackle-unlicensed-gambregulationEvolving channelisation estimates and persistent black-market visibility have prompted European authorities and trade groups to demand stronger intervention from online platforms and payment providers.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:08:47 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/haiti-establishes-national-gambling-regulator-anjhahttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/haiti-establishes-national-gambling-regulator-anjharegulationThe Ministry of Economy and Finance has formalised the creation of a national authority to supervise casinos, betting, and borlette banks under a newly defined legal and tax framework.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:08:44 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/genius-sports-lifts-2026-revenue-target-past-1bn-following-strong-q3https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/genius-sports-lifts-2026-revenue-target-past-1bn-following-strong-q3sports-bettingSupplier raises medium-term financial outlook to over $1bn as betting and media technology revenues grow, despite widening year-to-date net loss.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:08:41 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nevis-launches-dedicated-prediction-market-licensing-regime-via-nogahttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nevis-launches-dedicated-prediction-market-licensing-regime-via-nogaregulationThe Nevis Online Gaming Authority has established a formal licensing framework for B2B and B2C prediction market operators, barring local participation while targeting international markets.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:15 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-supreme-court-opens-hearings-on-provisional-measure-prohibiting-online-gahttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-supreme-court-opens-hearings-on-provisional-measure-prohibiting-online-garegulationJustice Luiz Fux hears evidence from ministers, legal officers, and football executives as the Supreme Federal Court examines the constitutional challenge to federal betting prohibition.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:13 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/australian-regulator-casts-doubt-on-retail-prediction-marketshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/australian-regulator-casts-doubt-on-retail-prediction-marketsregulationThe head of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cautioned that prediction market contracts mirror gambling rather than genuine financial investment.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:12 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/super-group-reports-q3-profit-of-142m-and-approves-150m-share-buybackhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/super-group-reports-q3-profit-of-142m-and-approves-150m-share-buybackigamingThe online gambling operator achieved higher quarterly profit and revenue increases across African and international divisions, backed by a new share repurchase programme.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:10 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/city-of-brussels-grants-viage-six-month-casino-licence-extensionhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/city-of-brussels-grants-viage-six-month-casino-licence-extensionregulationIncumbent operator Viage has secured a six-month concession extension to keep the Brussels-City casino open following the annulment of a 15-year tender awarded to ECK.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:09 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/greece-defends-online-casino-tax-increase-as-withholding-receipts-rise-27https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/greece-defends-online-casino-tax-increase-as-withholding-receipts-rise-27regulationThe Greek Ministry of Finance expects higher player withholding rates to yield €100m annually, supported by increased regulatory resourcing and severe penalties for unlicensed activity.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:31:13 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/sportradar-reports-24-revenue-rise-to-363m-in-third-quarterhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/sportradar-reports-24-revenue-rise-to-363m-in-third-quartersports-bettingNasdaq-listed sports data provider Sportradar recorded significant third-quarter growth, bolstered by a 47% surge across its United States operations and strong technology division sales.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:31:12 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/new-zealand-political-leaders-indicate-openness-to-sports-gambling-advertising-bhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/new-zealand-political-leaders-indicate-openness-to-sports-gambling-advertising-bregulationChris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon have voiced tentative openness to prohibiting sports gambling advertisements, though policy details remain unconfirmed.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:31:10 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-commission-bank-data-shows-91-of-repeat-unlicensed-bettors-use-licensedhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-commission-bank-data-shows-91-of-repeat-unlicensed-bettors-use-licensedregulationA Gambling Commission study analysing consumer bank transactions found that nine in ten individuals who repeatedly use unregulated operators also continue to gamble with licensed firms.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:31:08 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/south-african-high-court-overturns-national-lottery-licence-award-to-sizekhaya-hhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/south-african-high-court-overturns-national-lottery-licence-award-to-sizekhaya-hregulationThe North Gauteng High Court has instructed the trade minister to reconsider the Fourth National Lottery licence award within 12 months after voiding the agreement with Sizekhaya Holdings.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:21:16 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/romanias-onjn-launches-legislative-review-under-new-leadershiphttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/romanias-onjn-launches-legislative-review-under-new-leadershipregulationRomania's gambling regulator has commenced a review of national sector laws following the appointment of Valentin-Ioan Tomescu as president.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:21:14 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/lottomatica-revenue-rises-5-to-171bn-ahead-of-cirsa-merger-votehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/lottomatica-revenue-rises-5-to-171bn-ahead-of-cirsa-merger-voteigamingStrong online expansion lifts nine-month revenue and EBITDA for the Italian operator as shareholders prepare to vote on its proposed tie-up with Spain's CIRSA.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:21:13 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/codere-investors-weigh-separate-sale-of-european-latin-american-and-online-unitshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/codere-investors-weigh-separate-sale-of-european-latin-american-and-online-unitscasinoGrupo Codere's investment owners are exploring a breakup of the business into three standalone units after seeking a buyer for the entire €2bn enterprise earlier this year.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:21:12 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/over-12-million-indonesians-drew-286-trillion-rupiah-into-unlicensed-igaming-inhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/over-12-million-indonesians-drew-286-trillion-rupiah-into-unlicensed-igaming-inigamingOfficial monitoring details the scale of Indonesia's black market as regulators target millions of websites and enforce historical gambling prohibitions.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:11:17 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/high-roller-technologies-launches-us-prediction-markets-platform-rolrhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/high-roller-technologies-launches-us-prediction-markets-platform-rolrsports-bettingLas Vegas operator High Roller Technologies has commenced full commercial operation of its ROLR prediction markets platform in the United States using an NFA-regulated brokerage model.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:11:16 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/anj-grants-betsson-france-online-poker-licence-and-shared-liquidity-approvalhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/anj-grants-betsson-france-online-poker-licence-and-shared-liquidity-approvalregulationFrance's gambling regulator has awarded Betsson a five-year online poker licence alongside conditional authorisation to join shared player pools with Spain, Italy, and Portugal.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:11:15 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/oman-extradites-mahadev-betting-syndicate-promoter-sourabh-chandrakar-to-indiahttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/oman-extradites-mahadev-betting-syndicate-promoter-sourabh-chandrakar-to-indiaregulationSourabh Chandrakar, a promoter of the Mahadev online betting operation, has been extradited from Oman to India to face fraud and money laundering proceedings.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:11:14 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/flavio-bolsonaro-flees-miami-bestbet-betting-inquiryhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/flavio-bolsonaro-flees-miami-bestbet-betting-inquiryregulationFlávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for Miami despite a Supreme Court travel ban, as federal police investigate his alleged links to the betting site BestBet.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:40:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/rutgers-study-teen-gambling-43-percenthttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/rutgers-study-teen-gambling-43-percentsports-bettingA national Rutgers study finds 42.7 per cent of US teens aged 13 to 17 gambled last year, often with family members, and one in nine teen gamblers is at high risk.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:35:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/888-casino-jackpot-glitch-c13m-evokehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/888-casino-jackpot-glitch-c13m-evokecasinoAn Alberta player is still fighting 888casino over C$1.3 million in wiped jackpots, as an internal report reveals 35,072 erroneous hits across Evoke sites.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/cftc-launches-legal-action-against-utah-over-prediction-market-oversighthttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/cftc-launches-legal-action-against-utah-over-prediction-market-oversightregulationThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued the state of Utah to stop local authorities using state laws to shut down federally registered event contract operators.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:32 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/india-supreme-court-rejects-review-petitions-over-tamil-nadu-and-karnataka-gaminhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/india-supreme-court-rejects-review-petitions-over-tamil-nadu-and-karnataka-gaminregulationThe Supreme Court of India has dismissed review petitions from Junglee Games and other operators seeking to overturn state-level restrictions on skill games played for stakes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:31 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/italian-authorities-target-15-in-cosenza-slot-machine-fraud-and-corruption-inquihttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/italian-authorities-target-15-in-cosenza-slot-machine-fraud-and-corruption-inquiregulationCarabinieri police and customs officials seize 145 tampered gaming machines and €80,000 in cash amid allegations of tax evasion and regulatory bribery.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:30 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-chancellor-raises-machine-games-duty-to-25-for-higher-stakes-terminalshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-chancellor-raises-machine-games-duty-to-25-for-higher-stakes-terminalsregulationJohn Healey confirms a five percentage point increase in gaming machine tax to fund high street support, whilst carving out adult gaming centres from business rate relief.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:29 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-gambling-stocks-rally-as-autumn-budget-sets-25-machine-games-duty-ratehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-gambling-stocks-rally-as-autumn-budget-sets-25-machine-games-duty-rateregulationShares in Rank Group, Entain and evoke climbed after Chancellor John Healey announced a five-percentage-point increase in duty on Category B gaming machines from 2027.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:28 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-budget-machine-games-duty-raised-to-25-as-adult-gaming-centres-face-rates-carhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-budget-machine-games-duty-raised-to-25-as-adult-gaming-centres-face-rates-carregulationChancellor John Healey has increased Machine Games Duty on Category B machines to 25% while excluding adult gaming centres from business rates relief.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:27 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/eu-digital-fairness-act-poised-to-bring-online-gambling-under-broader-consumer-rhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/eu-digital-fairness-act-poised-to-bring-online-gambling-under-broader-consumer-rregulationThe European Commission's planned legislation is set to target manipulative interface design, aggressive marketing, and player profiling across digital services.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:26 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/hmrc-proposes-remote-gaming-duty-reforms-on-promotional-play-after-jumpman-tribuhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/hmrc-proposes-remote-gaming-duty-reforms-on-promotional-play-after-jumpman-triburegulationHM Revenue and Customs has unveiled plans in Finance Bill 2026-27 to amend the Finance Act 2014, altering how promotional plays and prizes are taxed under Remote Games Duty.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:25 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/veikkaus-partners-with-viaplay-for-international-viabet-launchhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/veikkaus-partners-with-viaplay-for-international-viabet-launchigamingFinnish state gambling operator Veikkaus will make its international iGaming debut on 1 July 2027 through a joint venture with Viaplay in Denmark and Finland.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:24 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/machine-games-duty-raised-to-25-on-category-b-machines-in-healey-budgethttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/machine-games-duty-raised-to-25-on-category-b-machines-in-healey-budgetregulationChancellor John Healey has increased the duty on Category B terminals from 20% to 25% while excluding adult gaming centres from business rates relief.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:23 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/georgia-approves-legislation-permitting-international-casino-tournaments-with-tahttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/georgia-approves-legislation-permitting-international-casino-tournaments-with-taregulationThe Georgian Parliament has voted through legal reforms enabling casinos to stage international tournaments with tax exemptions, drawing scrutiny from religious authorities.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:22 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/kalshi-lawsuit-louisiana-new-york-subpoenashttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/kalshi-lawsuit-louisiana-new-york-subpoenasregulationKalshi has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against Louisiana, while New York's regulator has gone to court to force it to hand over records.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nba-kalshi-polymarket-prediction-market-partnershttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nba-kalshi-polymarket-prediction-market-partnerssports-bettingThe NBA has named Kalshi and Polymarket its preferred prediction market exchanges and signed an integrity agreement with the CFTC.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-betting-licences-revoked-lula-re-electionhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-betting-licences-revoked-lula-re-electionregulationBrazil's 85 betting licences lapsed the same day Lula won a fourth term, leaving operators to fight the ban in the Supreme Court and Congress.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:51:07 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/instant-casino-skyhills-operator-ksa-record-37m-finehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/instant-casino-skyhills-operator-ksa-record-37m-fineregulationThe Dutch regulator has fined the company behind Instant Casino, Skyhills and 10 other unlicensed sites €37.25 million, the largest penalty in its history.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:50:57 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/non-gamstop-casinos-gambling-commission-researchhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/non-gamstop-casinos-gambling-commission-researchregulationNew Gambling Commission research finds "not on GamStop" has become shorthand for sites with fewer checks, and one of the main routes into the black market.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:50:47 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/indian-authorities-freeze-150m-in-assets-during-3000-crore-parimatch-launderinghttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/indian-authorities-freeze-150m-in-assets-during-3000-crore-parimatch-launderingregulationIndia's Enforcement Directorate has targeted Cyprus-based betting operator Parimatch following allegations that the company siphoned ₹3,000 crore abroad using mule accounts and crypto rails.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:18 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/ll-europe-to-pay-900000-over-withdrawal-delays-and-compliance-failingshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/ll-europe-to-pay-900000-over-withdrawal-delays-and-compliance-failingsregulationThe Gambling Commission penalises the online casino operator for breaches of consumer protection, social responsibility and anti-money laundering rules.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:17 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/stake-to-contest-brazilian-federal-court-reversal-of-betting-ban-injunctionhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/stake-to-contest-brazilian-federal-court-reversal-of-betting-ban-injunctionregulationThe operator will challenge a TRF-3 ruling that struck down its interim permission to continue operating in Brazil following President Lula's betting ban.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:15 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-commission-reports-175bn-ggy-as-sarah-gardner-addresses-iagr-2026https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-commission-reports-175bn-ggy-as-sarah-gardner-addresses-iagr-2026regulationAddressing the IAGR conference in Lima, Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner outlined Great Britain's market figures, survey data, and recent executive appointments.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:13 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/utah-sues-kalshi-susquehanna-illegal-gamblinghttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/utah-sues-kalshi-susquehanna-illegal-gamblingregulationUtah has sued Kalshi and two Susquehanna trading firms in state court, seeking up to $61.2 million and a ban on its sports and election contracts.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/polymarket-us-sues-ohio-sports-betting-licence-ruleshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/polymarket-us-sues-ohio-sports-betting-licence-rulesregulationPolymarket US has sued Ohio in federal court, arguing its sports betting licence rules discriminate against out-of-state firms and are pre-empted by federal law.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/catena-media-withdraws-2026-targets-as-preliminary-q3-revenue-falls-29https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/catena-media-withdraws-2026-targets-as-preliminary-q3-revenue-falls-29igamingThe affiliate group abandons its organic growth projections after quarterly revenue slid to €8.3m and adjusted EBITDA tumbled by more than 75%.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:43:43 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/flutter-to-cut-up-to-1400-uk-and-ireland-jobs-following-tax-increaseshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/flutter-to-cut-up-to-1400-uk-and-ireland-jobs-following-tax-increasessports-bettingThe operator faces a $540m annual hit from duty increases, prompting restructuring across hubs in Leeds, Dublin, Porto and Cluj-Napoca.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:43:42 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/french-regulator-anj-highlights-hybrid-video-game-links-to-youth-gamblinghttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/french-regulator-anj-highlights-hybrid-video-game-links-to-youth-gamblingregulationA joint study by the ANJ and ARPEJ reveals that hybrid digital games frequently act as a direct pathway to real-money gambling for French teenagers.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:43:41 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/curacao-gaming-authority-cuts-ties-with-portal-provider-following-data-breachhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/curacao-gaming-authority-cuts-ties-with-portal-provider-following-data-breachregulationThe jurisdiction's gambling regulator will roll out a replacement system on 19 October after an intruder accessed and published sensitive licensee data.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:43:15 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/premier-league-gambling-ads-surge-42-despite-front-of-shirt-ban-study-findshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/premier-league-gambling-ads-surge-42-despite-front-of-shirt-ban-study-findsregulationUniversity of Bristol researchers documented more than 15,000 gambling messages over the Premier League's opening weekend as promotion shifted to sleeves, training kits and pitchside screens.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:43:01 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/ak-bets-opens-market-on-machine-games-duty-as-labour-backbenchers-urge-40-ratehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/ak-bets-opens-market-on-machine-games-duty-as-labour-backbenchers-urge-40-rateregulationAK Bets has priced a 40% Machine Games Duty rate at odds-on following a letter from 90 Labour backbench MPs calling for tax hikes on Category B machines.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:43:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nba-betting-scandal-under-parlay-ban-shane-hennen-guilty-pleahttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nba-betting-scandal-under-parlay-ban-shane-hennen-guilty-pleasports-bettingThe NBA has banned same-player under parlays before the new season, days after Shane Hennen admitted his role in basketball fixing schemes.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:59:24 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-gambling-tax-machine-games-duty-budget-betting-shops-arcadeshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-gambling-tax-machine-games-duty-budget-betting-shops-arcadesregulationHealey is weighing a Machine Games Duty rise that would fall on betting shops and arcades, as six betting bosses urge him to rule out new gambling taxes.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:59:24 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/kalshi-vs-polymarkethttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/kalshi-vs-polymarketregulationKalshi traded $19.03 billion in a record week, almost seven times Polymarket US. How the two compare on ownership, fees and where each is legal.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:14:00 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/pennsylvania-begins-enforcement-against-70000-unlawful-skill-game-terminalshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/pennsylvania-begins-enforcement-against-70000-unlawful-skill-game-terminalsregulationEnforcement has commenced across Pennsylvania against an estimated 70,000 skill game machines, which became unlawful to operate on 14 October. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that classified the devices as illegal slot machines and the subsequent failure of lawmakers to pass regulatory legislation within a 120-day period.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:37 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/kto-founder-refutes-closure-reports-following-brazil-gambling-banhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/kto-founder-refutes-closure-reports-following-brazil-gambling-banregulationKTO Group founder Andreas Bardun has contradicted a statement from his own Head of Affiliates that the company was closing, describing reports of its demise as 'greatly exaggerated' amidst the turmoil caused by Brazil's recent presidential ban on gambling.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:35 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/analysis-australian-gambling-lobbys-influence-halts-major-policy-reformshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/analysis-australian-gambling-lobbys-influence-halts-major-policy-reformsregulationA review of the Australian gambling sector reveals how substantial political donations and organised lobbying have consistently thwarted significant regulatory changes, despite recent parliamentary calls for a national strategy and a complete advertising ban.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:34 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/italy-targets-1bn-gambling-sector-contribution-for-2027-budgethttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/italy-targets-1bn-gambling-sector-contribution-for-2027-budgetregulationThe Ministry of Finance and Economy has outlined plans to raise €1bn from gambling companies from 2027, driven by a new online licensing regime and a high-value tender for the national scratchcard concession.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:33 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/finland-intensifies-illegal-marketing-crackdown-with-fines-up-to-12mhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/finland-intensifies-illegal-marketing-crackdown-with-fines-up-to-12mregulationThe Finnish National Police Board has issued substantial conditional fines and prohibition orders against illegal gambling marketers, as the country prepares to end its state monopoly and launch a licensed market in 2027.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:32 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/amelco-launches-amplify-ai-platform-to-enhance-operator-controlhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/amelco-launches-amplify-ai-platform-to-enhance-operator-controligamingThe London-headquartered technology supplier has unveiled an AI-powered development platform designed to give operators greater autonomy over their sportsbook, iGaming, and PAM systems.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:31 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nsw-regulator-audits-51-venues-over-new-gaming-machine-shutdown-ruleshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/nsw-regulator-audits-51-venues-over-new-gaming-machine-shutdown-rulesregulationLiquor & Gaming NSW has initiated a compliance campaign to enforce revised gaming machine shutdown rules, resulting in fines for two venues and a commitment to audit 70 more premises in the coming months.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:30 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/industry-warns-of-mass-closures-and-job-losses-from-potential-mgd-hikehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/industry-warns-of-mass-closures-and-job-losses-from-potential-mgd-hikeregulationAnalysis suggests a doubling of Machine Games Duty to 40% could lead to the closure of 4,000 betting shops and threaten the viability of bingo clubs, with the Treasury potentially seeing lower tax receipts as a result.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:30 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/altenar-files-antitrust-complaints-against-sportradar-with-uk-and-eu-authoritieshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/altenar-files-antitrust-complaints-against-sportradar-with-uk-and-eu-authoritiesregulationThe sportsbook technology provider has escalated its long-running legal dispute with the data giant, alleging Sportradar abuses its exclusive control of US sports data rights to hinder competition. Sportradar has dismissed the claims as an attempt to “inflame the news agenda”.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:29 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/entain-q3-ngr-up-2-as-uk-growth-offsets-brazil-impacthttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/entain-q3-ngr-up-2-as-uk-growth-offsets-brazil-impactigamingThe operator reported a modest rise in group net gaming revenue for the third quarter, driven by a strong showing in its UK and Ireland division which counteracted a sharp decline in Brazil and weaker results in Italy.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:28 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/entain-battles-brazilian-ban-and-uk-tax-fears-as-q3-ngr-rises-2https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/entain-battles-brazilian-ban-and-uk-tax-fears-as-q3-ngr-rises-2regulationEntain has revised its full-year earnings forecast downwards after a sudden gambling ban in Brazil hit its Q3 performance, while the company also voiced concerns over potential tax hikes on its UK retail estate during its latest earnings call.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:27 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/rank-group-q1-revenue-rises-5-as-mgd-hike-concerns-loomhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/rank-group-q1-revenue-rises-5-as-mgd-hike-concerns-loomigamingRank Group has reported a 5% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue to £216.1m for the first quarter of its financial year, driven by strong growth in its Grosvenor Casinos and digital divisions. However, the company's full-year guidance is conditional on the UK tax structure remaining unchanged.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:26 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/lahore-police-arrest-over-2000-in-major-gambling-crackdownhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/lahore-police-arrest-over-2000-in-major-gambling-crackdownregulationAuthorities in the Pakistani city have registered 545 cases and seized more than Rs8.3 million in stake money this year, as the city's police chief orders an intensified campaign targeting online gambling with modern technology.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:17:25 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazils-provisional-betting-ban-creates-distrust-warns-legal-experthttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazils-provisional-betting-ban-creates-distrust-warns-legal-expertregulationA leading lawyer has condemned the Brazilian president’s move to ban betting, warning it will interrupt market maturation, cause huge economic losses and likely trigger legal challenges from operators who had paid for licences.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:34 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-gambling-sector-presents-divided-front-on-tax-increaseshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/uk-gambling-sector-presents-divided-front-on-tax-increasesregulationAs the industry grapples with a recent Remote Gaming Duty hike and a potential Machine Gaming Duty increase, conflicting narratives have emerged, with some leaders warning of job losses while others anticipate market consolidation.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:32 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/sun-international-launches-responsible-gambling-charter-with-ad-curbshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/sun-international-launches-responsible-gambling-charter-with-ad-curbsregulationThe South African operator has committed to restricting advertising to minors and dedicating 10% of ad content to safer gambling messages, as regulators welcome industry initiative amidst a review of gambling laws and the growth of online betting.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:31 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/betby-secures-lebull-partnership-to-expand-polish-market-presencehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/betby-secures-lebull-partnership-to-expand-polish-market-presencesports-bettingThe sportsbook supplier will provide its platform, including its Betby Games esports product, to Lebull.pl, marking its second major deal in the Central and Eastern European country.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:29 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-plcs-back-nordic-compass-plan-for-unified-scandinavian-exchangehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gambling-plcs-back-nordic-compass-plan-for-unified-scandinavian-exchangeigamingBetter Collective and Betsson have expressed support for the Nordic Compass initiative, a new alliance exploring a unified stock exchange for Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway to counter capital flight from European markets.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:27 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/prize-competition-council-names-tom-banks-as-first-executive-directorhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/prize-competition-council-names-tom-banks-as-first-executive-directorregulationThe newly established UK trade body has appointed the former FDJ and Public First executive to lead its efforts in supporting members' compliance with the DCMS Voluntary Code of Practice.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:25 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/sydney-sweeney-and-novig-release-second-controversial-ad-amid-athlete-backlashhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/sydney-sweeney-and-novig-release-second-controversial-ad-amid-athlete-backlashsports-bettingThe American actor has appeared in a new commercial for the prediction market platform, weeks after an initial campaign drew criticism from prominent female athletes for its portrayal of women and sport.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:25 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/vnlok-launches-legal-challenge-against-meta-over-illegal-gambling-adshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/vnlok-launches-legal-challenge-against-meta-over-illegal-gambling-adsregulationThe Dutch online gambling association has summoned the social media giant to court, citing the proliferation of unlicensed operator advertising as a key factor in the country's declining channelisation rate and a threat to consumer protection.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:24 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/coroner-urges-gamstop-expansion-to-cover-national-lottery-drawshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/coroner-urges-gamstop-expansion-to-cover-national-lottery-drawsregulationA prevention of future deaths report following a gambling-related suicide has prompted a coroner to recommend that National Lottery draw-based games be included in the national self-exclusion scheme.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:23 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/european-horse-racing-bodies-oppose-eu-wide-gambling-tax-proposalhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/european-horse-racing-bodies-oppose-eu-wide-gambling-tax-proposalregulationLeading European horse racing organisations are lobbying against a proposed EU-wide tax on online gambling, warning it could damage the sport, reduce government revenues, and strengthen the black market.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:22 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-betting-ban-triggers-over-3500-job-losses-industry-survey-findshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/brazil-betting-ban-triggers-over-3500-job-losses-industry-survey-findsregulationData from the National Association of Games and Lotteries reveals that more than 3,500 people have been made redundant since President Lula's Provisional Measure banned licensed sportsbooks, with thousands more on furlough.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:21 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/bgc-warns-mgd-increase-could-cost-3800-jobs-and-close-venueshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/bgc-warns-mgd-increase-could-cost-3800-jobs-and-close-venuesregulationThe Betting and Gaming Council has cautioned the government that doubling Machine Games Duty in the Autumn Budget could lead to widespread venue closures and thousands of job losses, with Northern England, Scotland, and the Midlands expected to be hit hardest.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:20 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/spincores-hard-rock-casino-secures-dutch-sports-betting-approvalhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/spincores-hard-rock-casino-secures-dutch-sports-betting-approvalsports-bettingThe Malta-based operator has received a licence from the Kansspelautoriteit to add a sportsbook to its Netherlands-focused online casino platform, effective from 12 September.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:19 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/betfred-profits-fall-sharply-as-online-share-grows-and-retail-estate-shrinkshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/betfred-profits-fall-sharply-as-online-share-grows-and-retail-estate-shrinksigamingThe bookmaker has reported a significant drop in post-tax profit for its 2025/26 financial year, with results showing a continued shift from retail to online operations amid further shop closures and warnings over future tax increases.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:18 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/better-gambling-forum-unveils-global-player-protection-frameworkhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/better-gambling-forum-unveils-global-player-protection-frameworkregulationThe Better Gambling Forum, a global initiative of the Brain Capital Alliance, has launched its Responsible Gambling Practice and Policy Pillars (RG3P) Framework and an accompanying UN Report. The initiative aims to establish a universal benchmark for harm reduction and player protection.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:17 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/maarten-haijer-appointed-first-director-general-of-world-gaming-and-betting-allihttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/maarten-haijer-appointed-first-director-general-of-world-gaming-and-betting-alliregulationThe former European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) head will lead the newly established global body, which aims to engage with policymakers on regulation and industry standards worldwide.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:16 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/neil-banbury-appointed-managing-director-at-sky-betting-and-gaminghttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/neil-banbury-appointed-managing-director-at-sky-betting-and-gamingsports-bettingThe former Kindred Group executive has taken leadership of the Flutter Entertainment subsidiary, stepping in amid a wider corporate reshuffle and significant market headwinds in the UK.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:15 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/tribal-nations-urge-us-supreme-court-to-review-kalshi-prediction-market-casehttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/tribal-nations-urge-us-supreme-court-to-review-kalshi-prediction-market-caseregulationA coalition of Tribal Nations has filed an amicus brief asking the US Supreme Court to hear a case involving prediction market operator Kalshi, arguing its sports-event contracts amount to unregulated sports betting that threatens Tribal sovereignty and established gaming laws.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:37 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/german-gambling-regulation-under-scrutiny-as-key-treaty-evaluation-loomshttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/german-gambling-regulation-under-scrutiny-as-key-treaty-evaluation-loomsregulationThe German gambling market is approaching a critical juncture with the first comprehensive evaluation of the 2021 Interstate Treaty due by year-end. The review comes as the national regulator details extensive enforcement actions and European courts provide key rulings on market restrictions and player refunds.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:36 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/pakistan-fia-targets-online-gambling-in-major-payment-network-crackdownhttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/pakistan-fia-targets-online-gambling-in-major-payment-network-crackdownregulationPakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has shut down over 100 payment accounts and made arrests in a wide-ranging investigation into online gambling and illicit financial networks, causing significant disruption to the country's digital payment ecosystem.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:34 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/atg-restructures-operations-with-new-product-department-and-tech-leadershiphttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/atg-restructures-operations-with-new-product-department-and-tech-leadershipsports-bettingSwedish totalisator operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has commenced a group-wide restructuring, establishing a new product department under Chief Product Officer Jesper Komstadius and appointing Therese Haeggblom Widmark as its new Chief Information Officer.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:33 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/databet-advances-african-expansion-with-sportsday-sportsbook-partnershiphttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/databet-advances-african-expansion-with-sportsday-sportsbook-partnershipsports-bettingSports data provider DATA.BET has signed a significant partnership with Africa-focused operator SportsDay, delivering its complete sportsbook iFrame solution as it continues to build its presence across the continent.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:28 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/banijay-rights-names-mark-woollard-svp-for-gaming-gamblinghttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/banijay-rights-names-mark-woollard-svp-for-gaming-gamblingigamingThe appointment follows the finalisation of the All3Media merger and comes as the wider group pursues significant expansion, including the acquisition of French operator JOA Group and German bookmaker Tipico.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:26 GMThttps://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gr8_tech-details-champion-building-strategy-at-sbc-summit-2026https://gamblingsatellite.com/article/gr8_tech-details-champion-building-strategy-at-sbc-summit-2026igamingChief Revenue Officer Sergey Ghazaryan explained the company's focus on creating market-leading partners, showcased through its 'Champions Arena' stand, a new product suite, and a brand ambassador deal with Jose Mourinho.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:25 GMT