The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published guidance explaining new restrictions that will prohibit prominent public figures from appearing in gambling advertisements from January 1, 2027. The prohibition covers professional athletes, celebrities and social media influencers, applying to wagering promotions across television, radio and digital platforms. Licensed interactive wagering operators will also be prevented from entering into sponsorship agreements or other promotional arrangements involving individuals classified as notable. The guidance, published on October 19, follows Parliament’s passage of […]

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South Korean police have apprehended 77 suspects connected to an illegal gambling network accused of handling KRW23 trillion ($17.3 billion) in wagers through 188 websites, making it the largest operation of its kind identified in the country. The Chungnam Provincial Police Agency announced the arrests on October 19, confirming that 21 individuals had been detained and another 56 referred to prosecutors without detention. The organisation allegedly operated between March 2023 and July 2026, maintaining facilities in South Korea, Vietnam and […]

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The NBA has introduced new sports betting restrictions for the 2026-27 season, prohibiting several types of wagers considered vulnerable to manipulation following high-profile gambling investigations involving current and former players. In a memorandum distributed to sportsbook partners on October 16, the league instructed authorised operators, including DraftKings and FanDuel, to stop offering parlays combining multiple under bets on the same player’s statistics. The restrictions also cover wagers on the winner of the opening tip, whether individual players will miss specific […]

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France’s gambling market recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €5.66 billion in the first half of 2026, representing an increase of just 0.5% compared with the same period last year. The result marks a slowdown from the 4.1% growth recorded in H1 2025, as weaker performance from exclusive-rights operators offset gains in online gambling. According to figures released by gambling regulator Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the online sector generated €1.45 billion in GGR, up 11% year-on-year. Its share of […]

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has signed a binding agreement to sell The Grand Hotel in Auckland and its associated business assets for NZ$221 million (US$124 million), continuing its efforts to reduce debt through property disposals. The buyers, Eden Global Capital Private Limited (EGC) and Auckland City Collective Limited (ACCL), belong to a privately owned property investment and development organisation with interests across Australia and Southeast Asia, including Singapore. Announced on October 16, the transaction requires several approvals, including consent from New […]

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Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center will welcome its first visitors on November 19, 2026, bringing a $275 million gaming and entertainment development to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The property will hold its official grand opening on December 5, approximately six weeks ahead of its original New Year’s Eve target. General Manager and Executive Vice President Kim Pang confirmed the opening schedule during an Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting in Dubuque on October 15. The regulator also approved several contracts […]

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Indian tax authorities have reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands against Dream11 operator Sporta Technologies, Gameskraft Technologies and Play Games24x7 by approximately ₹52,915 crore following a Supreme Court ruling on the taxation of online money gaming. The combined principal demands declined from approximately ₹70,212.87 crore to ₹17,297.62 crore, representing a reduction of 75.4%. The revised assessments follow the Supreme Court’s May 27, 2026 judgment, which upheld retrospective taxation while requiring authorities to calculate liabilities using verified player deposits. Under […]

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Sports technology provider Sportradar is facing competition complaints from rival Altenar Technologies over allegations that its exclusive sports data agreements restrict access for other sportsbook suppliers. Altenar approached the European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on October 14, seeking regulatory intervention in a dispute that began earlier this year. The allegations concern Sportradar’s exclusive agreements with major sports organisations, including Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL) and the […]

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has implemented new restrictions on incentives offered to slot machine players at licensed land-based casinos, setting a maximum combined allowance of 1.5% of betting turnover. The regulator approved the amendments on October 8 and issued a memorandum outlining the requirements on October 13. The changes took effect immediately upon publication on PAGCOR’s official website. Under the revised framework, casinos may offer cash rebates of up to 1.4% of slot machine turnover. Non-cash incentive […]

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Philippine gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has withdrawn from New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction following a review of market conditions and investment opportunities. The company confirmed the decision in an October 14 disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, having previously submitted an expression of interest in August. “After further market analysis and determination of market values, the company has decided to abstain from the final rounds of the New Zealand auction on the right to apply for an online […]

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