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UK think tank pushes for national gambling database and public health approach
The Social Market Foundation proposes treating gambling as a public health issue, including mandated local strategies and a national database to monitor harms, drawing on international examples like New Zealand and Norway.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Reshapes LATAM iGaming: Key Lessons for Operators and Affiliates
The 2026 World Cup exposed critical gaps in mobile readiness, payment infrastructure, and creative strategy across Latin America's iGaming market, with live betting surges and regulatory shifts demanding faster, more reliable platforms.
Cirsa expands in Latin America and Europe with acquisitions in Paraguay and Portugal
Cirsa has acquired a majority stake in Paraguay's Slots del Sol and purchased Casino Figueira in Portugal, advancing its omnichannel strategy across Latin America and Europe with funding from cash reserves, a recent IPO, and a €500 million bond offering.
Rio de Janeiro Bans Betting Ads in Public Spaces, Federal Government Tightens National Rules
Rio de Janeiro has banned betting platform ads in public spaces via Decree No. 58.274, becoming the first Brazilian state capital to do so, while the federal government concurrently issued new ordinances requiring mandatory warning labels and restricting promotional content for licensed betting operators nationwide.
Comtrade Gaming CEO: AI adoption is a people challenge, not a technology one
In an interview, Comtrade Gaming CEO Aleš Gornjec shares that AI adoption is a cultural and process challenge, not just a technical one, and that human oversight remains essential despite major productivity gains in document processing, coding and analysis.
Europe Takes Divergent Approaches to Prediction Markets as Gibraltar Licenses and Czech Republic Blocks
Gibraltar has launched the first dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets, distinguishing them from gambling, while the Czech Republic has blocked Polymarket as illegal betting, and the Council of Europe has called for stronger integrity measures following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DraftKings Debuts Multi-State Online Poker Network Linking Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
DraftKings has launched a multi-state online poker network across Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, approved by the Michigan Gaming Control Board after a regulatory review, becoming the second operator to connect Michigan players to a shared liquidity pool under the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement.
MGM Forms Special Committee as Diller Takeover Talks Intensify
MGM Resorts has formed a special committee and hired advisers to evaluate Barry Diller's $12.4 billion takeover bid as talks advance, though the board considers the $48.30-per-share offer too low and no deal is guaranteed.
Pascal Gaming Expands Reach Via EGT Digital Aggregator Deal
Pascal Gaming has signed a distribution agreement with EGT Digital to make its games available through the X-Nave Gaming Aggregator, expanding into Europe, South America, and Africa. The deal includes branded titles like Avinho R10 and follows recent game certifications in Brazil.
Alberta iGaming Market Launches as bet365, BetRivers, and theScore Bet Go Live; Prediction Markets and Pennsylvania Revenue Set Records
Alberta's regulated iGaming market launched on July 13, 2026, with bet365, BetRivers, theScore Bet, and over 15 other operators going live, while Pennsylvania posted record gaming revenue of $7.01 billion and prediction markets captured 27% of U.S. World Cup betting volume.
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Aristocrat Gaming debuts first $5 million progressive links at The Cosmopolitan
Aristocrat Gaming has installed the industry's first $5 million linked progressive machines at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, featuring Dragon Link and Phoenix Link pairings in the high-limit room.
RedCore’s structured five-step model for strategic startup selection
RedCore’s Investment Portfolio Manager Oleksandr Briukhovetskyi details the firm’s five-step evaluation framework for startup investments, from initial screening to final investment thesis, emphasising the importance of product maturity, clear unit economics, and strategic fit.