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Gambling, & Poker News
Gambling, & Poker News
Brazil faces a committee bottleneck over its fixed-odds betting ban as the government seeks congressional approval by December 20. Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 still awaits formal committee installation, leaving 94 amendments without consideration. Good to know Committee members have nominations, but…
Existing online gambling customers in Spain must verify ownership of their payment methods before withdrawing winnings under rules effective October 28. Players have until April 28, 2027, to complete the checks or face account closure. Good to know Licensed operators…
Licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands generated approximately €670 million ($750 million) in gross gaming yield during the first half of 2026, up 11% from the previous six months. However, the number of people gambling with legal providers remained…
Jeju welcomed nearly 1.9 million visitors from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan in 2025. The Chinese consulate general now wants South Korean authorities to protect that tourism relationship by addressing casino recruitment targeting Chinese visitors. Good to…
Finland has approved 18 gambling licences ahead of its competitive market opening on July 1, 2027. The National Police Board (NPB) published the figures on October 29, with another 63 applications awaiting decisions. Good to know The licences generally run…
Betsson France has secured an online poker licence from the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), becoming the ninth company on the French list of licensed poker operators. A separate approval opens a route to shared tables with other European markets,…
Flutter Entertainment will withdraw Betfair Exchange, Sportsbook and Casino from Italy after regulatory changes made its exchange business commercially unviable. Sisal, Snai and PokerStars will continue operating in the country. Good to know Flutter has not announced a closure date…
Entain has retained its 2026 guidance and £500 million annual adjusted cash flow target for 2028 despite expecting a £25 million yearly cost from higher UK Machine Games Duty. Good to know Entain expects to fully offset the additional annual…
Nearly 9,000 jobs and around 1,000 betting shops and casinos could face closure risks following the increase in Machine Games Duty to 25%, according to the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). Good to know Machine Games Duty will rise from…
MGM Resorts International has closed takeover discussions with its largest shareholder, People Inc., after the investment firm withdrew an offer exceeding $18 billion. No transaction is currently under consideration. Good to know MGM and People agreed on a price, but…