Sector: Operators
Blask: Philippines tops Index in September, surpassing Brazil, after 87% yearly increase in search demand
20 October 2026 at 7:07am UTC-4
The Philippines topped the Blask Index in September, surpassing even Brazil, after 87% annual growth in search demand, according to the firm’s recent update.
“The ...
Fitch upgrades Light & Wonder rating to “Positive,” praises online development
20 October 2026 at 6:41am UTC-4
Analysts at Fitch are praising Light & Wonder’s approach to its diversification across land-based and online content, expecting the company to “gradually increase its ...
New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation urges tighter controls on offshore casino ads
19 October 2026 at 8:06am UTC-4
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand has called for stricter controls on gambling advertising, warning that offshore operators continue to breach existing laws ahead of ...
NBA introduces certain wagering restrictions on sportsbooks
19 October 2026 at 7:57am UTC-4
The NBA has barred its partner sportsbooks from offering certain wagers it deems susceptible to manipulation, including some under bets and parlays, as the league continues to ...
ACMA to ban celebrities and influencers from gambling advertising
19 October 2026 at 7:43am UTC-4
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released initial guidance on restrictions preventing notable people from appearing in gambling advertisements, with ...
Three Indian firms get billions slashed off tax amount owed for retroactive GST
19 October 2026 at 6:19am UTC-4
New analysis has found that a reduction on India’s proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) on three major online gaming operators amounts to a combined INR529.15 billion.
The ...
Entain reports 2% 3Q26 revenue growth despite 36% drop in Brazil
16 October 2026 at 8:30am UTC-4
Global gaming group Entain has reported a 2% yearly increase in group net gaming revenue (NGR) for the third quarter of 2026, as growth across several international markets helped ...
Louisiana puts DraftKings license renewal on hold amid AI, shareholder probe
16 October 2026 at 8:09am UTC-4
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has delayed a decision on renewing DraftKings’ sports betting license until early next year while regulators investigate the operator ...
Entain CEO expects Brazil to reopen, plans conservative return
16 October 2026 at 8:01am UTC-4
Entain CEO Stella David is expecting Brazil’s online betting market to reopen following its sudden closure in September, but the operator indicates it will take a cautious ...
IBIA study points to Brazil betting ban sending market underground
15 October 2026 at 7:13am UTC-4
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released a study that casts scrutiny on Brazil’s online betting ban, saying the prohibition will only drive the market ...
DigiPlus abstains from New Zealand online gaming license process, international expansion curtailed
15 October 2026 at 4:27am UTC-4
Philippine igaming group DigiPlus Interactive Corp has officially stated that it “has decided to abstain” from obtaining an online gaming license in New Zealand, after the ...
Maryland online sports betting revenue plunges in September
14 October 2026 at 11:11am UTC-4
Winnings from online sports betting in Maryland fell 20.1% in September to US$56.6 million.
Online handle in the Free State was US$641.2 million. Sportsbooks held at 8.8% for ...
FTC reportedly reviewing FanDuel, DraftKings over betting practices
14 October 2026 at 7:17am UTC-4
The FTC has begun a preliminary review of the US sports betting industry, focused on online sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel, according to The Washington Sun.
The ...
South Korean authorities arrest three in UAE over illegal gambling network that sponsored Premier League team
14 October 2026 at 6:58am UTC-4
Three South Korean suspects have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates over their alleged links to illegal online gambling operations worth KRW2.6 trillion.
According to ...
Sportsbet told to stop using AI content of AFL players
14 October 2026 at 6:36am UTC-4
The Australian Football League (AFL) has told its sportsbook partner, Sportsbet, to stop posting AI-generated content of its athletes without permission from the players ...
