Today’s roundup spans regulatory shifts from Poland to Nebraska, with social responsibility checks and licensing changes reshaping markets. Meanwhile, the industry mourns the passing of Merkur Group founder Paul Gauselmann, and major partnerships and product launches continue to drive growth.
Regulation & Policy
- Polish bookmakers to undergo social responsibility checks — Polish bookmakers are set to face a new round of social responsibility checks conducted by the country’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).
- Bulgaria opens up affiliate licensing route — Bulgaria has officially activated its affiliate licensing framework, requiring all affiliate companies operating in the country to obtain a licence and comply with the new rules.
- Nebraska voters to decide on online sports betting in November — Nebraska voters will head to the polls on November 3 to decide whether to legalize online sports betting in the state.
- New South Wales government prioritising player protection in sweeping gambling reform proposals — The New South Wales government has unveiled a broad set of gambling reform proposals aimed at strengthening player protections, with measures ranging from facial recognition…
- Poland starts marking bookmakers’ homework — Poland’s competition and consumer protection authority, UOKiK, has launched a new round of social responsibility assessments targeting the country’s licensed bookmakers.
- Premier League Gambling Ban Creates Buyer’s Market for Shirt Sponsors — The English Premier League season kicked off on Friday with a historic change: for the first time, clubs are not allowed to display gambling sponsors on the front of their shirts.
Fines & Penalties
- Swedish gambling regulator raps operators over breaches of lottery compliance rules — Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has reprimanded several licensed operators after a supervisory review found they breached lottery compliance rules.
Deals & Acquisitions
- Evolution Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Kenneth Dart Takeover Offer — Evolution’s board of directors is urging shareholders to reject a mandatory cash takeover offer from Candle Lake Limited, an investment vehicle linked to Kenneth Dart.
Partnerships
- Kalshi Officially Announces Deals With 5 MLB Teams & Pursues Partnership With The Athletic — Kalshi, the prediction market platform, has officially announced partnerships with five Major League Baseball teams: the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San…
- 1spin4win partners with Kanggiten to expand the global reach of its classic slots — 1spin4win, a game studio known for its classic-style slots, has signed a partnership with Kanggiten, a modular B2B iGaming platform.
- Lazio pens Kaiyun Sports deal after Polymarket partnership collapses — Serie A club SS Lazio has signed a new commercial partnership with Kaiyun Sports, an Asia-focused betting and gaming company, after its previous deal with Polymarket collapsed.
- Nottingham Forest partners with BOYLE Sports as Premier League gambling deals continue — Nottingham Forest has signed a partnership with Ireland-headquartered bookmaker BoyleSports, making the operator an official betting partner of the Premier League club.
Product Launches
- Plaza Hotel & Casino opens new high-limit slots room in Las Vegas — The Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has opened a new high-limit slots room, adding more than 50 slot machines with higher maximum bets.
- ICONIC21 hunts by moonlight with the release of Wolf’s Moon Fortune — ICONIC21, an igaming content provider, has released a new online slot called Wolf’s Moon Fortune, set in a moonlit desert landscape.
- “We’re proud of our record” – Sky Bet lauds latest evolution of flagship bet builder — Sky Bet has launched a new football betting feature called Ghost Leg, which the operator says represents the latest evolution of its flagship Bet Builder product.
People Moves
- Altenar appoints Giannis Papakonstantinou as Director of Sportsbook Product — Altenar, a sportsbook technology supplier, has promoted Giannis Papakonstantinou to Director of Sportsbook Product.
- Midnite enters international waters with Canada in sight — Midnite, the UK-based online betting and gaming operator, has appointed Dale Tang, formerly Senior Commercial Director at FanDuel Canada, to lead its first international…
Across the Industry
- Tesouro Nacional amplia orientação e capacitação sobre identificação contábil de emendas parlamentares — Brazil’s National Treasury has expanded its guidance and training on the accounting identification of parliamentary amendments, according to a report from iGaming trade press.
- Investimentos no Tesouro Direto somam R$ 11,67 bilhões em julho, mostra balanço publicado pela STN — Investimentos no Tesouro Direto somaram R$ 11,67 bilhões em julho, conforme balanço publicado pela Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (STN).
- Atlantic City casino operating profits fall 9.3 per cent in the second quarter — Atlantic City’s nine casinos saw their combined operating profit fall 9.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of…
- Gambling Addiction Cost Chris Swett His Career, Ex-Attorney Seeks to Help Others as Federal Prison Looms — Former trial attorney Chris Swett, whose gambling addiction destroyed his legal career and led to a federal prison sentence, is now speaking out to help others avoid the same fate.
- Massachusetts casinos generate $95.78m in July revenue — Massachusetts’ three licensed casinos generated approximately $95.78 million in gross gaming revenue in July, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
- The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night — The Script will headline the opening night of SBC Summit 2026, performing on September 29 at Lisbon’s Pavilhão Carlos Lopes.
- South Korea’s Only Domestic Nationals-Admitting Casino Eyes Influx of Foreign Patrons — South Korea’s only casino that admits domestic nationals is reportedly preparing for an influx of foreign patrons, as financial analysts begin to talk about a recovery in the…
- Player Props & Single-Game Parlays Boosted World Cup Betting Boom — A new report indicates that the recent World Cup saw record betting volumes, driven largely by bettors building single-game parlays that include player props.
- Michigan online gaming revenue reaches $346.13m in July — Michigan’s online gambling market generated $346.13m in combined gross receipts from igaming and online sports betting in July, a 1.4 per cent increase from June, according to…
- World Jai Alai League Rob Gough: ‘I Bought This Thing to Make it the Next NBA’ — Rob Gough, the owner of the World Jai Alai League, has set his sights on turning the Basque sport into a major league, comparing his ambition to building the next NBA.
- Indonesian Province Reports 74% Surge in Online Gambling Among Civil Servants — Officials in Indonesia’s West Java province have sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in online gambling among government employees, with new data revealing that more than a…
- Battle For California Heats Up as DraftKings Goes Live & Kalshi Recruits Lobbyists — The battle over sports betting and prediction markets in California is intensifying, with DraftKings now live in the state and Kalshi hiring lobbyists to bolster its position.
- The story behind GamblingSites.com: Building a trusted resource for online players — GamblingSites.com, a digital media brand focused on online gambling, is positioning itself as a trusted resource for players by emphasizing original research, expert perspectives,…
- Alea and ALL IN Platform return to Marco Simone for exclusive golf rematch — Alea and ALL IN Platform are heading back to Marco Simone Golf & Country Club for an exclusive golf rematch, following last year’s 4.5–4.5 draw.
- Amusnet presents an urban art experience at SiGMA North America 2026 with Brazilian artist Sancler — Amusnet, a provider of online casino games, is set to bring a live art experience to SiGMA North America 2026, teaming up with Brazilian graffiti and acrylic artist Sancler.
- The French code for Canadian igaming, according to Royal Partners: Localisation that converts — Royal Partners, an igaming consultancy, is urging operators targeting Canada to treat the country as a bilingual market, not an English-only one.
- Google copyright filings raise questions around 1xBet and Sportradar’s relationship — Google copyright filings have raised questions about the relationship between online betting operator 1xBet and sports data provider Sportradar, according to an investigation by…
- Industry pays tribute to Paul Gauselmann after Merkur Group founder dies aged 91 — Paul Gauselmann, the founder of Merkur Group, has died at the age of 91, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the gambling industry.
- ADI Predictstreet CEO on predictions’ “Palmerston moment” and “opportunities from regulation” — ADI Predictstreet, the predictions markets firm that gained attention during the World Cup earlier this year, is positioning itself for what its CEO describes as a “Palmerston…
- The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night — SBC Summit 2026 will kick off its evening programme with a headline concert from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, organisers have announced.
- Marketing Leaders: what’s the secret to shifting from brand recognition to instant recall? — Marketing leaders across the iGaming industry are exploring how to move their brands beyond simple recognition and into the realm of instant recall, where a logo or slogan…
- Series of wildfires impact Reno community as gaming stakeholders race to help — Wildfires sweeping through the Reno area have forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, and the local gaming community is mobilizing to assist those affected.
- Tribute to Paul Gauselmann, founder of Merkur Group — Paul Gauselmann, the founder of Merkur Group, has passed away, prompting tributes from across the gaming industry.