PIX Payments Drop 10% After Brazil's Online Betting Ban
Brazil's PIX transactions fell about 10% in the three days after a provisional measure banned online betting, as officials target thousands of sites.
Casino Mogul Leads Lawsuit Against Mamdani’s New York Tax
The tax applies a recurring surcharge to homes worth more than $5 million and co-ops and condominiums believed to be worth more than $1 million.
NCPG Executive Director Resigns Following Kalshi Partnership Fallout
Heather Maurer is stepping down as NCPG executive director following member departures tied to its Kalshi partnership.
Michigan Regulators To Review Concerns Raised in DraftKings AI Reports
Michigan regulators are reviewing player-protection concerns raised in recent reports about DraftKings.
Caesars, MGM Not Interested in Joining Prediction Markets
CEOs of both companies this week made it clear that they would keep the bubbling industry at arm’s reach, continuing with their typical gaming offerings.
Brazil Online Betting Ban: All Sites Go Offline Oct. 6
Lula signed a provisional measure banning online betting in Brazil days before the election. Bettors must withdraw funds by Oct. 5 before sites go dark.
Former Entain Chief Gavin Isaacs Takes Advisory Role at GLI
Former Entain chief Gavin Isaacs has an advisory role at GLI as the testing business prepares for its next phase of growth with CVC backing.
SOFTSWISS Report Puts AI and Regulation at Centre of 2027 Outlook
AI, tighter regulatory oversight and reliable payments are reshaping online gambling, according to SOFTSWISS’ new industry outlook for 2027.
Norway proposes online poker with loss caps to tackle unregulated play
Norway wants Norsk Tipping to run online poker under strict safeguards, giving players a domestic alternative to unregulated overseas websites.
Dutch gambling body takes Meta to court over illegal betting adverts
VNLOK wants a Dutch court to force Meta to prevent illegal gambling adverts, raising questions about platform duties and licensed marketing.