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Brazil's New Betting Ad Rules: Safeguards vs. Overreach
Brazil's two new betting advertising ordinances mandate health warnings and curtail misleading content, but Oddsgate's Valter Delfraro warns that excessive restrictions could drive players to the illegal market, urging a focus on education rather than repression.
Accel Entertainment Adds 600 EGTs to Las Vegas Network via Green Valley Grocery Deal
Accel Entertainment adds 600 electronic gaming terminals through a route agreement with Green Valley Grocery in Las Vegas, expanding its partnership with Anabi Oil and strengthening its Southern Nevada presence. The company also announced executive changes, including a COO promotion and a forthcoming CEO transition.
Buenos Aires Province Orders ISP Blockade of 537 Unlicensed Gambling Sites
A court in Buenos Aires province has ordered ISPs to block 537 illegal gambling sites, citing lack of player protections and risks to minors. The operation, led by prosecutor Patricio Ferrari, involves ongoing collaboration between regulators and law enforcement.
PAGCOR proceeds with casino privatisation amid revenue slump tied to Middle East conflict
PAGCOR is proceeding with plans to privatise its casinos as Middle East tensions drag down revenues, with a recommendation due to the President in August and an Executive Order expected by year-end. The regulator's own casinos saw GGR drop to P3.17bn in Q1 2026, and Tengco blames the war for lost tourists and VIP players.
UK Tax Hike Fuels Illegal Gambling Surge, BGC Warns Using H2 Data
The BGC warns that the UK's tax increase on regulated online gambling is driving punters to unlicensed operators, with H2 data projecting the illegal market share will more than double to 22% by 2031.
Venezuela iGaming Set to Rebound After Earthquakes and Political Shift
Despite devastating earthquakes that killed thousands and delayed the country's first gaming expo, Venezuela's iGaming market is poised for expansion following US sanctions relief and political change, with projections of $500-700 million in annual GGR within five years.
Fighting slot fatigue: how affiliates can assess video-game-style progression in games
Affiliates can combat slot fatigue by prioritizing player retention metrics over RTP, evaluating balanced progression systems, and using educational content to explain gamified mechanics, with video-game-style features set to become much more common in future slot development.
Gambling Commission Mandates Swift Removal of Non-Compliant Gaming Machines from July 2026
From 29 July 2026, UK non‑remote gambling operators must immediately remove any gaming machine the Gambling Commission identifies as non‑compliant in a written notice, under new Licence Condition 18.1.1. The rule is the first measure enacted from the regulator’s wider consultation on modernising gaming machine technical standards, a commitment under the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper.
Super Technologies Secures Brussels Casino License Amid Belgian Market Downturn
Super Technologies won a tender to operate Brussels Casino from 2027, expanding its Belgian land-based presence despite a 4.86% decline in national GGR and new regulatory restrictions, while channelisation challenges persist with younger players moving to unlicensed operators.
Gordon Moody Secures NHS Funding as UK Gambling Support Sector Navigates Transition
Gordon Moody has secured NHS England funding to continue providing gambling harm treatment in England, easing immediate financial pressure but highlighting ongoing structural challenges in the UK's transition to a new funding framework for support services.
Kalshi Adds 3 Million Users as World Cup Fuels Record Trading Volume
Kalshi gained 3 million new users during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with over $1.2 billion traded on its winner market. The platform used broad partnerships—from soccer stars to a singer and an actor—to drive sign-ups, while facing ongoing regulatory pushback over whether sports-event contracts constitute gambling.
KSA Fines Casino Zoetermeer €21,500 for Cruks Compliance Failure
The KSA has fined Casino Zoetermeer €21,500 for failing to check the Cruks self-exclusion register, allowing two barred individuals to gamble. The original €25,000 penalty was reduced by a court due to excessive procedural delays.