Today’s briefing covers regulatory developments across Europe and the US, major mergers reshaping the industry, and the latest product launches. From France’s new anti-fraud guidance to Pennsylvania’s skill game deadline and Estonia’s tax debate, regulators are tightening oversight. Meanwhile, Lottomatica’s €2.8bn deal to absorb CIRSA signals continued consolidation, and new slot releases from top providers offer fresh entertainment.
Regulation & Policy
- Player fraud subject to new guidance from French gaming regulator — The French gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has published new guidance aimed at helping licensed operators identify, investigate, and respond to player…
- Pennsylvania Oct. 13 Skill Game Deadline Nears as New Regulation Plan Surfaces — Pennsylvania lawmakers are racing against an Oct.
- Estonian MP defends online gambling tax cut amid calls for early review — An Estonian MP is defending the country’s recent cut to online gambling taxes, even as the prime minister pushes for an earlier-than-planned review of the measure.
- Pennsylvania lawmakers propose new framework for skill games — Pennsylvania lawmakers are preparing to introduce two bills that would bring skill game machines into the state’s regulated gambling system, potentially reshaping the legal…
Fines & Penalties
- Kalshi suspends congressional candidate over trades on her own campaign — Kalshi, the prediction market platform, has suspended Republican congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout for three years and fined her $2,500 after she placed trades on her own…
Deals & Acquisitions
- Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA in €2.8bn deal to create new global gambling giant — Lottomatica, the Italian gambling operator listed on Euronext Milan since early 2023, has agreed to absorb Spain-based CIRSA in an all-share deal valued at €2.8 billion.
- Lottomatica and Cirsa agree merger to form ‘second-largest listed global operator’ — Lottomatica and Cirsa have agreed to merge, a move that would create what the companies describe as the ‘second-largest listed global operator’ in the gambling industry.
- Lottomatica & Blackstone agree on terms to absorb CIRSA — Lottomatica Group has announced plans to merge with CIRSA Enterprises through an all-share transaction, a move that would create a dominant gambling operator across Italy and…
Partnerships
- EGT Digital expands presence in Brazil through Esportes da Sorte — EGT Digital has announced a new strategic partnership with Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil’s largest sports betting and online casino operators.
- Palms Merkur Casino named Official Badge Sponsor for BEGE Expo 2026 — Palms Merkur Casino has been named the Official Badge Sponsor for BEGE Expo 2026, the Balkans’ leading gaming and entertainment trade exhibition.
Product Launches
- BETBY transfers World Cup insights into new football season — B2B sportsbook supplier BETBY has published a new report titled ’10 World Cup Insights for the Next 10 Months of Football’, designed to help operators understand shifting betting…
- Lawn n’ Complete Disorder by Play’n GO — Play’n GO has released a new slot game called Lawn n’ Complete Disorder, a title that appears to lean into a playful, suburban-warfare theme involving garden gnomes.
- Triple Beasts of Fortune by Play’n GO — Play’n GO has released a new online slot called Triple Beasts of Fortune, a buffalo-themed game designed with a US market in mind.
- Infernal Trinity by Play’n GO — Play’n GO has announced the release of a new slot game titled Infernal Trinity, a title that appears to draw on themes of destruction and rebirth.
- Mad Ducks by Maxxi Labs & MicroGaming — MicroGaming has released a new slot game, Mad Ducks, developed by Maxxi Labs.
- Money Train 5 by Relax Gaming — Relax Gaming has released Money Train 5, the latest installment in its popular slot series.
- Big Marlin Rush by ICONIC21 — ICONIC21 has released a new online slot called Big Marlin Rush, taking players on a deep-sea fishing adventure where marlins are the stars of the reels.
Across the Industry
- Receita Federal aperfeiçoa regras de acompanhamento da fruição de benefícios fiscais — A Receita Federal do Brasil anunciou o aperfeiçoamento das regras de acompanhamento da fruição de benefícios fiscais, conforme noticiado pela publicação especializada.
- Digital IDs May Offer Gamblers Less Friction, More Security — A Game Changer for Operators Battling for Customers — Digital ID technology could soon make it faster and safer for gamblers to sign up with online casinos and sportsbooks, according to a new industry analysis.
- Dutch lottery announces legal action against another unlicensed gambling site — Nederlandse Loterij, the state-controlled Dutch lottery operator, has announced it is taking legal action against another unlicensed gambling site operating in the Netherlands.
- DELULU Gaming brings its Universe to SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon — DELULU Gaming is set to make its biggest industry appearance yet with its first official stand at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, running from 29 September to 1 October.
- Brazil gambling stakeholders left out of President Lula’s ‘drastic’ strategy talks — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted a meeting at the Planalto Palace on Monday to discuss how the regulated gambling regime has affected families’ budgets, but…
- What Will it Take for the NFL to Embrace Prediction Markets? — The National Football League has not yet sanctioned any official prediction market, and according to a new report, the league has a list of requirements that exchanges must meet…
- Former Texas Tech Player Roy Alexander Sues NCAA Over Sports Betting Suspension — Former Texas Tech wide receiver Roy Alexander has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, seeking to overturn a six-game suspension he received for betting on sports during his college…
- EGT Digital’s Bell Link title Black Lounge named Best New Game Release 2026 at SiGMA North America Awards — EGT Digital’s slot game Black Lounge, part of the Bell Link series, has been named Best New Game Release 2026 at the SiGMA North America Awards, held during the SiGMA North…
- Encore Boston Harbor workers set Friday strike deadline — More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, could walk off the job as early as 7 a.m.
- Churchill Downs asks FTC to review Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority — Churchill Downs, the company behind the famous Kentucky Derby, has formally asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity…
- Kalshi CEO Says New Rules & Deals With Major Leagues are Coming to Aid Legal Battles — Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour says new rules clarifying the legal status of sports prediction markets could arrive within weeks, and the company expects to announce partnerships with…
- New Lawsuit Against NCAA Puts Betting Rules Under Scrutiny — A college football player has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over a six-game suspension for betting on sports, a case that could reshape how student-athletes are penalized for…
- BetMakers sees 205% EBITDA rise as Tabcorp takeover looms — Australia-based horse racing technology firm BetMakers has reported an 8.8% year-on-year revenue increase for FY26, bringing in AU$92.6m (£49m), while it navigates a proposed…
- Soft2Bet launches “Player Experience Academy” initiative at SBC Summit — Soft2Bet, a supplier of online casino and sportsbook platforms, has announced the return of its “Player Experience Academy” initiative at the SBC Summit 2026, scheduled for…
- GR8 TECH brings Acceler8 Lab to SBC Summit 2026: Three days of operator education inside the Champions Arena — GR8 Tech is bringing its Acceler8 Lab educational programme to SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, where it will host daily 30-minute sessions for operators inside the Champions Arena at…
- SBC launches Global Prediction Market Forum to confort the sector’s toughest questions — SBC is launching a new one-day event, the Global Prediction Market Forum, set to take place in Lisbon.
- Nederlandse Loterij moves to shut down illegal Skyhills platform following Lalabet victory — Nederlandse Loterij, the Dutch state-owned gambling operator, has taken action to shut down the illegal Skyhills platform, following a legal victory against another unlicensed…
- Born to swipe: Casino games made for the TikTok Generation — Swipe Games, a company founded by George Yashin, is aiming to capture the attention of younger players by blending short-form video, instant betting, and artificial intelligence…
- Meet the invisible sportsbook powering the prediction market boom — The headline-grabbing growth of prediction markets is being quietly powered by a layer of professional sportsbook operators that most bettors never see.
- Mozzartbet confirms end of Malta-licensed .com brand — Mozzartbet Group has confirmed it will stop operating its international .com brand, Mozzart.com, under its Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence from 1 October 2026.
- Bill Simmons Faces FanDuel Action, Massachusetts Review Over Proxy Betting — FanDuel has taken action against the account of Bill Simmons, founder of The Ringer, after he admitted on a podcast to using his daughter’s boyfriend to place bets on his behalf.
- Kambi makes identity switch amid growth of AI and popularity of bet builders — Kambi, a major sports betting technology provider, has unveiled a new brand identity and strategic direction centered on artificial intelligence and data.
- BetConstruct AI CEO Lena Yasir on the Purest Sportsbook offer & prediction market entry — Lena Yasir, CEO of BetConstruct AI, has outlined the company’s latest initiatives in an interview with SBC News, focusing on its Purest Sportsbook Offer, a new push into…