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Uncertainty surrounding Brazil’s gambling market dominated discussions at this year’s SBC Summit in Lisbon, with operators and suppliers weighing the implications of the latest regulatory developments for their businesses. For platform providers, the situation has added another concern to an already challenging operating environment marked by rising costs, pressure on margins and increasingly demanding customers. Speaking to Yogonet on the sidelines of the event, Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer at Comtrade Gaming, discussed the impact of developments in Brazil, including the potential consequences for the black market and operators’ expansion plans elsewhere in Latin America. He also addressed the growing…

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., operator of Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort Quezon City in the Philippines, has launched OnlyFun.PH, a digital platform integrating regulated online gaming with livestreamed entertainment and interactive content hosted by digital creators. Introduced on October 8 as part of the company’s FUNaloMAX portfolio, the new service allows users to participate in gaming activities while watching live broadcasts and interacting with hosts and other viewers through a single platform. Bloomberry described OnlyFun.PH as the first regulated platform of its kind in the Philippines to bring together online gaming, livestreaming and creator-led entertainment. The company said the…

Operator expectations are becoming more specific as suppliers expand into new regulated markets, with greater focus on localization, performance, and the kind of support providers can offer beyond the initial integration. Speaking with Yogonet during SBC Summit, Rachel Pien, Business Development Manager for LatAm and Europe at FA CHAI Gaming, discussed how those expectations are shaping its conversations with operators, the importance of adapting games to local player preferences, and the role experimentation continues to play in its development strategy. The company also showcased Power of Vikings for the first time, while discussing the performance of its recent releases, its expansion…

Stake Brasil has secured a partial preliminary injunction from a federal court in São Paulo allowing it to continue operating its licensed betting platform until October 25, 2026, while its legal challenge to Brazil’s Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 remains unresolved. The 9th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo ruled that Stake’s authorisation would remain valid until that date, prohibiting authorities from blocking or redirecting its stake.bet.br website or imposing sanctions for operations conducted in compliance with the court’s conditions. Federal Judge Cristiane Farias Rodrigues dos Santos signed the decision, partially granting Stake’s request to suspend the provisional measure. The operator had…

Social casino brand LoneStar Casino is operating a pop-up activation at Oria’s on Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas, across both weekends of the Austin City Limits festival this October. The company has also put branded pedicabs on the city’s streets, and these will run until midnight on festival days and remain in Austin through the end of the month. The pop-up is open from noon to 7 p.m. on October 2 and October 3, and again on October 9 and October 10. According to the company, the venue gives festivalgoers a place to stop, cool off, and eat before…

FanDuel has restored a 50-cent transaction fee on qualifying wagers in Illinois to cover the state’s per-wager tax, which charges operators 50 cents per bet after their first 20 million qualified online wagers. Under Illinois law, operators pay 25 cents on each of the first 20 million qualified online bets that customers make during the relevant period, and the rate rises to 50 cents for all further bets. FanDuel entered the highest tax rate once it surpassed the 20 million-wager threshold, and the company then introduced the 50-cent transaction charge on eligible bets to cover that expense. The American digital…

Here’s a twist we didn’t see coming: People’s proposed buyout of MGM Resorts fell through. However, recent developments indicate potential takeover talks involving the companies may have completely flipped. In the same week that Barry Diller’s People Inc rescinded an $18 billion offer to acquire the remaining shares in MGM that it does not already own, reports have surfaced that the tables could be turning. Sources close to the matter suggest that MGM may now be considering a takeover bid for People Inc instead. From a market perspective, the rescinded offer and the potential shift in dynamics have proven favourable…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has approved an initial revision to remove references to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) from a gaming regulation and replace them with Nevada-specific problem-gambling resources. The proposal comes about two months after the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severed ties with the NCPG over its partnership with prediction market platform  Kalshi. The revision to Regulation 5.170(2) updates the problem-gambling helpline number and assistance information to direct people to a Nevada nonprofit organisation. “The updated reference will initially direct those who need help to receive Nevada-specific information for referral sources,” said Cahn Lengsavath, Chief…

Maverick Gaming co-founder Eric Persson is in the process of reacquiring two casinos in Elko, Nevada, in a move aimed at keeping the properties open after the properties warned of possible closure by November 30. Persson, a Las Vegas professional poker player, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he is acquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Casino. The transaction is expected to be completed within three weeks, although its financial terms have not been disclosed. Nevada gaming regulators are monitoring the deal. Two Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notices filed with the Nevada Department of…

BGaming is expanding its presence across Latin America, with the region remaining a key market as the company strengthens its operator partnerships and invests in locally relevant content. At the same time, the supplier is refining its game portfolio to address different player preferences and commercial needs. In an interview with Yogonet, Gian Carlo Ferrini, Sales Manager at BGaming, discussed the company’s participation at this month’s SBC Summit in Lisbon, the results of its Three Game Worlds strategy, the growing role of sports-themed content and local creators, and its priorities for Latin America heading into 2027. What did BGaming showcase at SBC…

Brazil’s gambling ban highlights the need for operators to prepare for regulatory changes, as the country’s licensed betting market moves from its January 2025 launch to a ban in less than two years, according to Jack.com.  The crypto sportsbook and casino operator shared its outlook on Brazil’s Provisional Measure (MP) 1.394 and its implications for the global iGaming industry. Signed on September 25, the measure prohibits sports betting and online casinos in Brazil, including those operated by foreign operators. Licensed betting platforms went offline on October 6. Account holders were allowed to withdraw their funds until 11:59 p.m. on October…

Online bookmakers licensed in Australia’s Northern Territory would face deposit caps for younger customers, an inducement ban and significantly higher penalties under a private member’s bill due to be introduced next week. Independent Northern Territory MLA Justine Davis’s proposed legislation would cap monthly deposits at A$500 ($347.65) for customers aged 18 to 21 and A$1,000 ($695.30) for those aged 22 to 24. It would also ban inducements such as bonus bets and VIP schemes. The Northern Territory licenses 50 online bookmakers, including Sportsbet, Ladbrokes and Bet365. The Territory’s regulator has become Australia’s de facto national watchdog for online bookmakers because…

The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) filed an urgent petition with Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Tuesday, asking Justice Luiz Fux to suspend Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 until a new public hearing on the betting market can be held. According to BNLData, the request was filed as part of ADI 7721, one day after the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) asked the STF to hold a public hearing to reassess the impact of online betting. The AGU also asked the court to keep in force the provisional measure banning betting operators from…

The recent Kalshi deal with tribal gaming operator partnerships has expanded to include four additional Native American tribes, highlighting a growing split across Indian country regarding prediction markets. The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Greenville Rancheria, and Alturas Indian Rancheria in California, alongside the Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town of Oklahoma, have formally joined forces with the platform. They follow a similar agreement reached with the Louisiana-based Tunica-Biloxi Tribe last month. Under the agreed terms, each participating sovereign tribe retains full ownership of its custom branded mobile application and oversees the primary customer relationship. Kalshi serves as the technical backend operator, managing execution,…

SiGMA World is expected to attract more than 30,000 delegates to Rome from 2 to 5 November, with more than 1,200 sponsors and exhibitors and over 1,000 stands across nine halls. The four-day event at Fiera Roma will feature more than 550 speakers across five stages, with SiGMA World, Affiliate Grand Slam, AIBC, and FX World taking place at the same location. The 2026 edition is powered by RedCore, which returns to Rome as the event’s main sponsor. More than 7,000 stand builders and event professionals will prepare the venue, transforming 120,000 square metres of space into a temporary business…

A Tonybet player in Opheusden, the Netherlands, has won €14,000 (US$15,649) from a €3.50 spin on Pragmatic Play’s Buffalo King Megaways. The win was achieved at 4,000x the player’s stake, matching the game’s maximum win. The player has been with Tonybet for more than a year. Buffalo King Megaways brings an American frontier theme to six tumbling reels, offering more than 200,000 ways to win. Landing four to six bonus symbols awards between 12 and 22 free spins. During the free spins feature, each wild symbol carries a 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier, while landing three or more bonus symbols…