Today’s roundup sees European regulators and trade bodies clash over advertising bans and AML rules, while Brazil’s tax reform takes shape. Enforcement actions in the UK and Ukraine signal a tougher stance on compliance, and partnerships and product launches continue to reshape the industry.
Regulation & Policy
- Dutch trade body cautions against hasty ad ban — The Dutch online gambling trade body VNLOK has warned policymakers against rushing into an advertising ban, ahead of a key parliamentary debate on the future of gambling in the…
- Começou nesta terça (1º/09) o prazo para opção pelo Simples Nacional e para a escolha do modelo de recolhimento do IBS e da CBS em 2027 — Nesta terça-feira, 1º de setembro, começou o prazo para que empresas optem pelo Simples Nacional e escolham o modelo de recolhimento do IBS (Imposto sobre Bens e Serviços) e da…
- New anti-money laundering rules come into force land-based gaming in Sweden — Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has announced that land-based commercial casino gaming in the country is now subject to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
- France tightens operator guidance on player fraud — France has tightened its official guidance for gambling operators on how to handle cases of player fraud, according to a report from iGaming Business.
- Superbet stands by workforce against Romania gambling venue limits — Superbet, Romania’s largest gambling operator, has announced it will keep its staff and repurpose venues affected by new municipal gambling bans, rather than close locations and…
- BOS urges Spelinspektionen to return to the drawing board — Sweden’s online gambling trade body, BOS, is pushing back against parts of the regulator’s latest proposals, urging Spelinspektionen to go back to the drawing board.
Enforcement & Licence Actions
- British Gambling Commission suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences — The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of two online gambling operators, BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd, pending an investigation into suspected…
- Bet St George and BresBet suspended in UK five months after the former’s launch — The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the licences of two online betting operators, Bet St George and BresBet, just five months after Bet St George launched.
- GC suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences, six months after latter entered UK market — The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has suspended the operating licences of BresBet and Bet St George, a move that comes just six months after Bet St George entered the UK market.
Fines & Penalties
- Ukrainian regulator fines influencer over illegal gambling promotion — Ukraine’s state gambling regulator, PlayCity, has fined an influencer a record UAH 5.2 million (approximately €101,000) for illegally promoting gambling.
Partnerships
- Flutter and EPIC to extend FAI safer gambling support — Flutter Entertainment and EPIC Global Solutions have announced an extension of their safer gambling support programme with the FAI National League in Ireland.
- SBC and GRAF form strategic partnership to strengthen regulatory dialogue — SBC, a leading sports betting and iGaming media and events company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) to enhance regulatory…
- Kalshi becomes official prediction market partner of the US Open — Kalshi, the prediction market platform, has signed a multi-year partnership with the US Open, becoming the tennis tournament’s official prediction market partner.
- SBC and GRAF form strategic partnership to strengthen regulatory dialogue — SBC, a leading sports betting and iGaming media and events company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) to enhance regulatory…
Product Launches
- PopOK Gaming launched third Prag lineup game: Clover Tree x30000 — PopOK Gaming has released Clover Tree x30000, the third title in its Prag lineup of slot games.
- TaDa Gaming brings bigger coin rewards to Brazil with Clover Coins 4×4 Unlimited Fortune — TaDa Gaming is launching a new slot game, Clover Coins 4×4 Unlimited Fortune, in Brazil on September 1st.
- Alea: sportsbook launch creates complete product offering for iGaming competitiveness — Alea, a supplier known for its iGaming solutions, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new sportsbook product.
Market Launches
- Mozzartbet expands Simulate partnership with Logifuture into Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Logifuture has expanded its partnership with operator Mozzartbet, launching its Simulate product in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Across the Industry
- Governo Federal apresenta Projeto de Orçamento de 2027 com previsão de superávit primário de R$ 18,6 bilhões — O Governo Federal apresentou o Projeto de Orçamento de 2027, que prevê um superávit primário de R$ 18,6 bilhões.
- Receita Federal publica manual na forma de Perguntas e Respostas sobre o Imposto Territorial Rural 2026 — A Receita Federal, Brazil’s federal tax authority, has published a manual in the form of Questions and Answers (Perguntas e Respostas) regarding the Imposto Territorial Rural…
- CEASE renews call for smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos — Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) has renewed its push for a ban on indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos, arguing that going smoke-free could help draw visitors…
- Sportsbook localisation in iGaming: why surface-level adaptation is no longer enough, by Tom Light — Sportsbook operators entering new markets often think they’ve done the hard work of localisation when they translate their product and add local payment methods.
- Super Technologies to turn Romanian gambling venues into community centres in areas affected by bans — Super Technologies, the operator formerly known as Superbet Group, has announced plans to safeguard jobs and repurpose its land-based gambling venues in Romania as community…
- 1spin4win heads to SBC Summit 2026 with Lucky Foxilian Hold and Win — 1spin4win, an online slot provider, has announced it will exhibit at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon from September 29 to October 1.
- Sub-Saharan Africa awaits: Earn up to a US$4,000 bonus with MelBet Partners & Affiliates — MelBet Partners & Affiliates is offering new and eligible RevShare affiliates who work with Sub-Saharan African traffic the chance to earn up to US$4,000 in additional bonuses…
- Kalshi Penalizes Political Candidates in Five New Enforcement Cases — Kalshi, the prediction market exchange, has announced five new enforcement actions against traders, including a permanent ban for former U.S.
- TikTok’s Policies Questioned as Safer Gambling Talk Leads to Bans — Jim Curry, host of the Better Gaming Show podcast, says his social media accounts keep getting shut down when he talks about safer gambling and lottery compliance.
- Queens lawmakers urge Hochul to resolve Resorts World NYC tax dispute — Ten Democratic lawmakers from Queens are urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to step in and resolve a tax dispute involving Resorts World New York City, the casino at Aqueduct…
- Kalshi permanently bans George Santos over insider trading concerns — Kalshi, the US-based prediction market platform, has permanently banned former congressman George Santos after an internal investigation found that he allegedly traded using…
- Undercover Boss Stephen Cloobeck Exposed for Betting on Himself In California Governor Race At Kalshi — Stephen Cloobeck, the founder of Diamond Resorts and a familiar face from the reality TV show Undercover Boss, has been caught betting on himself to win the California governor’s…
- Betnacional owner NSX Group targeted in tax evasion probe — NSX Group, the owner of Brazilian betting brand Betnacional, is under investigation in a tax evasion probe that has led to six search and seizure warrants being executed across…
- DATA.BET: why live betting dominates esports — DATA.BET, a sportsbook solutions technology company, has highlighted the growing dominance of live betting in esports, citing the Esports World Cup 2026 as a prime example.
- What the UK’s election betting scandal reveals about insider information — The UK’s election betting scandal has thrown a spotlight on how bookmakers and prediction markets handle insider information, raising questions about the safeguards in place to…
- Beyond the World Cup: How SIS will continue making a splash for operators — SIS, a supplier of short-form eSports and sports simulation content, is positioning its 24/7 esports offering as a key tool for sportsbooks looking to keep bettors engaged beyond…
- SBC Stock Ticker: Evolution up again as Flutter continues plight and Bally’s concerns emerge — August proved a bright month for gambling stocks as several major operators credited early momentum from the 2026 World Cup for a lift in performance.
- Major upset by Leading Change in Travers disrupts race for 3-Year Old Horse of the Year — Leading Change pulled off a major upset in the Travers Stakes, beating favorite Golden Tempo and shaking up the race for 3-Year-Old Horse of the Year.