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Rio Prosecutors Challenge VLT Betting Decree
Rio de Janeiro prosecutors have challenged a state decree allowing electronic betting terminals, arguing the regulation exceeds Brazil’s federal gambling laws.
ArenaPlus Selects Altenar for Sportsbook Tech
ArenaPlus has chosen Altenar’s sportsbook technology to enhance live betting, localized wagering markets, and mobile sportsbook experiences in the regulated Philippine market.
MozzartBet Rolls Out Fast Track CRM Platform
MozzartBet has deployed Fast Track CRM across its regulated markets in the Balkans, Romania, and Africa, enhancing player engagement and AI-powered campaign management capabilities.
Brazil Debates Use of Betting Tax Revenue
Brazil’s regulated betting market continues generating rising tax revenue as lawmakers discuss directing funds toward sports, education and public security.
Entain Calls for Ban on Unlicensed Football Sponsors
Entain has called on the Independent Football Regulator to prevent Premier League clubs from accepting sponsorships linked to unlicensed gambling firms, warning that illegal operators are increasingly embedded in football advertising and broader commercial partnerships across England.
Apple Allows Licensed Betting Apps in Brazil
Apple has updated its App Store policies in Brazil, allowing licensed betting operators to distribute fixed-odds betting applications through official iOS channels.
iGaming AFRIKA Launches Charity Football Tournament
iGaming AFRIKA and Choplife Gaming launched a charity football tournament during Gaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, raising funds for sanitation projects and introducing a new CSR initiative focused on African communities.
DraftKings Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth
DraftKings delivered strong first-quarter 2026 results with higher revenue, improved profitability, and continued sportsbook and iGaming growth across regulated North American markets.
Codere Online Reports Record Q1 2026 Revenue
Codere Online reported record quarterly revenue and improved profitability in Q1 2026, supported by strong player growth and rising performance across its Spain and Mexico operations.
New Jersey Proposes World Cup Betting Surcharge
New Jersey lawmakers introduced HB4838, proposing temporary surcharges on online sports betting, hotels, rideshares, and Meadowlands sales to help fund costs tied to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Greentube to Acquire Kingsbet CZ in Czech Market
Greentube is set to acquire Kingsbet CZ, marking its entry into the Czech Republic’s B2C iGaming market and expanding its strategy beyond content supply into direct player operations.
US Senate Bans Members from Prediction Market Betting
The US Senate has banned members and staff from using prediction markets amid insider trading concerns, as lawmakers push for broader restrictions across government and increased oversight of betting on political and global events.
NCAA Bans Players Over Betting, Point-Shaving Probe
The NCAA has ruled multiple players permanently ineligible following a point-shaving and illegal betting investigation, highlighting ongoing integrity concerns across college sports and wider enforcement efforts.
Brazil Betting Tax Revenue Surges 123.7% in Q1 2026
Brazil’s betting tax revenue reached R$3.397 billion in Q1 2026, rising 123.7% year-on-year following regulation and fiscal reforms, although monthly figures showed a declining trend throughout the period.
Betsson Africa Launches Cameroon Platform with EveryMatrix
Betsson Africa has launched its igaming platform in Cameroon using EveryMatrix turnkey technology, supporting sportsbook and casino operations while strengthening its expansion strategy across regulated and emerging African markets.
Novibet Expands Brazil Offering with Incentive Games
Novibet has expanded its igaming portfolio in Brazil by launching three real-money titles from Incentive Games, strengthening its presence in the regulated market and enhancing its offering with crash and arcade-style gameplay.