Today’s roundup covers Austria’s submission of gambling reforms to the EU, a UK AML risk upgrade for software suppliers, and a flurry of deals and partnerships across the industry. Also in focus are new market entries, product launches, and key personnel changes.
Regulation & Policy
- Austria submits draft gambling reforms to European Commission — Austria has formally submitted its draft gambling reforms to the European Commission, kicking off a three-month review window during which other EU member states can raise…
- Austria submits Gambling Act changes for EC determination — Austria’s Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft revision of its Gambling Law to the European Commission (EC) for review, kicking off a three-month standstill period during…
- Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing — Austria has taken a significant step toward overhauling its gambling market by sending a draft gambling law to the European Union for review.
- UK gaming suppliers face increased money laundering risk — The UK Gambling Commission has raised the money laundering and terrorist financing risk level for the country’s gambling software suppliers from its previous guidance to ‘medium…
New Licences
- Circa Sports joins Arizona’s sports betting market with new ADG licence — The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has granted Circa Sports an event wagering licence, allowing the operator to enter Arizona’s sports betting market through a partnership…
- New land-based casino licences available in Denmark — Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has reopened the application window for land-based casino licences, giving both new operators and existing licensees a chance to…
- Digitain secures South African National Manufacturer Licence — Digitain, a sportsbook and platform provider, has been awarded a National Manufacturer Licence by the gambling regulatory authority in South Africa.
Deals & Acquisitions
- Betsson completes acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian B2C business — Betsson has completed its acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group’s B2C business in Canada, adding the CasinoDays brand to its existing operations in Ontario.
- Allwyn digital CEO: Some M&A discussions in the pipeline, but no urgency to close a deal — Allwyn’s digital CEO, Kresimir Spajic, has revealed that the company is engaged in several merger and acquisition discussions, but stressed there is no urgency to close a deal.
- City prices Underdog on symbiotic value to IG Group above regulatory risks — City analysts are weighing the transformative potential of IG Group’s acquisition of Underdog against the regulatory risks that could dent the deal’s value, according to reactions…
Partnerships
- Aston Villa to launch club-branded Villa Win with prize draw operator — Winvia Entertainment, a London-listed prize draw operator, has signed an agreement with Premier League club Aston Villa to launch a club-branded competition called Villa Win.
- Polymarket Strikes Streaming & Prediction Markets Deal With Men’s Top Tennis Body — Polymarket, the prediction markets operator, has signed an exclusive partnership with the ATP Tour, the governing body of men’s professional tennis.
- Betvip goes live with FIRST.bet — Betvip, one of Brazil’s most recognisable betting brands, has gone live with FIRST.bet as its new sportsbook provider.
- Man Utd secure Betway partnership over two months after rumours began — Betway has officially confirmed its partnership with Manchester United, becoming the club’s principal partner and exclusive global betting partner.
- BetConstruct beefs up horse racing content with BetMakers — BetConstruct AI, an Armenian betting technology provider, has signed a deal with Australian racing wagering firm BetMakers to expand its horse racing content offering.
- FIRST.bet continues LatAm push with Brazil firm BetVip — Bulgarian betting technology firm FIRST.bet has struck a partnership with Brazilian operator BetVip, marking another step in its push into Latin America.
- Winvia Entertainment pencils prize draw deal with Aston Villa — Winvia Entertainment, a company active in the prize draw sector, has agreed a partnership with Premier League football club Aston Villa.
Product Launches
- PopOK Gaming launches Prag by PopOK: A new studio dedicated to reimagining iconic slot games — PopOK Gaming has unveiled a new game development studio called Prag by PopOK, dedicated to reimagining some of the industry’s most iconic slot titles.
Market Launches
- Cedar Crossing Casino to open ahead of schedule in November — Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Centre, set to be Iowa’s largest casino, will open its doors in mid-November, ahead of its original schedule.
- Racing and Sports: you will see a lot of Stakemate in the future — Stakemate, a betting platform, has entered the UK market in partnership with Racing and Sports, according to a two-part special feature.
People Moves
- Andrei Popa takes lead on Super’s Romania expansion — Andrei Popa has been promoted to General Manager for Romania at Super Technologies, the company behind the Superbet brand, as part of a leadership reshuffle aimed at sharpening…
- Gambling Commission heal thyself: Could Sarah Fox’s appointment be a political strategy? — The UK Gambling Commission has taken on Sarah Fox on secondment from the culture ministry, a move that is drawing attention to the regulator’s role in shaping gambling policy.
Across the Industry
- New Horse Racing Series Skips Preakness But Offers Hope for Sport’s Future — Churchill Downs Inc.
- Ronaldo & Jake Paul Attract the Most Bets Among Athletes, Study Says — A new study from trading firm Atmos has found that Cristiano Ronaldo and Jake Paul are the most bet-on athletes across major sports.
- New Hampshire gaming revenue climbs 37% in first half of 2026 — New Hampshire’s gaming revenue jumped 37% year-on-year to $251.7 million in the first half of 2026, according to figures released this week.
- UK Jockey Club to leave Racecourse Association, joining Ascot to form breakaway group — The Jockey Club, which runs 15 of Britain’s most famous racecourses including Aintree, Cheltenham, Epsom and Newmarket, has announced it will leave the Racecourse Association…
- Horse racing plight continues as The Jockey Club ditches Racecourse Association — The Jockey Club has announced it will leave the Racecourse Association (RCA) at the end of 2026, following a similar move by Ascot.
- South Korean Horse Racing Body, Top Casino to Support Gambling Addiction Treatment Drives — South Korea’s horse racing governing body has agreed to team up with the casino operator Kangwon Land on new efforts to combat gambling addiction, according to a report in the…
- US Department of the Interior rejects Scotts Valley Tribe’s Vallejo casino proposal — The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has rejected a proposal by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians to build a casino in Vallejo, California.
- Illegal Online Casinos Losing Out to Permit-Holding Russian Operators, Data Shows — New data from Russia shows that illegal online casinos and sportsbooks are losing ground to licensed bookmakers, with visitor numbers to unlicensed sites falling to their lowest…
- What is an each way bet? horse racing examples and how it works — Each way betting is a staple of horse racing wagering, especially popular in the UK and Ireland, but it often confuses newcomers.
- Betfred reported to be ending Super League sponsorship deal after nine years — Betfred, the well-known bookmaker, is reportedly set to end its long-running sponsorship of rugby league’s Super League after nearly a decade.
- 1spin4win and TriunfoBet launch Rebuilding Lives to support vulnerable lives in Venezuela — 1spin4win and TriunfoBet have joined forces to launch Rebuilding Lives, a solidarity campaign aimed at supporting vulnerable communities and animals affected by a recent double…
- Sportradar Q2: Prediction Markets to Deliver ‘Tens of Millions’ in Revenue This Year — Sportradar, the sports technology company, said on its second-quarter earnings call that prediction markets are expected to generate “tens of millions” of euros in revenue this…
- SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates — SBC has announced the launch of its Education+ Masterclasses for 2026, a new hands-on training program for delegates attending the SBC Summit.
- ‘Stronger, faster and smarter’ – Slotegrator on its rebrand and betting big on prediction markets — Slotegrator, a supplier of online gambling platforms and services, has unveiled a rebrand that its chief operating officer says makes the company “stronger, faster and smarter” as…
- In an industry obsessed with product innovation, are we forgetting the customer? — In an industry that often measures success by the latest product launches and technological breakthroughs, a leading voice is urging operators to step back and refocus on the…