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UK National Audit Office opens review of fourth National Lottery licence and Gambling Commission oversight
The National Audit Office has begun an inspection of the fourth National Lottery licence, held by Allwyn UK, to assess regulatory oversight and returns to Good Causes. Its findings are due in spring 2027.GamblingSBC NewsSBC and Dutch operator body VNLOK agree multi-year partnership for SBC Summit Europe in Amsterdam
SBC and VNLOK, the trade association of licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed a multi-year partnership ahead of SBC Summit Europe, which debuts at RAI Amsterdam on 19-21 April 2027.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © European Gaming
Maxxi Labs releases AviaX, its first crash game, with dual bet panels and auto cash-out
Maxxi Labs, the six-studio iGaming collective that launched in September, released its first crash title AviaX on 19 October 2026. The game offers two simultaneous bets, an Auto Cash Out feature and stated win potential of up to 10,000x.GamblingEuropean GamingPhoto: © SBC News
BGC calls MPs' push for 40% Machine Games Duty 'deeply misguided', citing EY shop closure modelling
BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst has rejected a letter from Labour MPs urging a 40% duty on Category B machines. Bacta also warned the Chancellor against an increase, nine days before the Autumn Budget.GamblingSBC NewsBetConstruct AI's Fabio Tiberia says Brazil's betting ban will leave lasting scars on LatAm industry
BetConstruct AI's new VP of Latin America, Fabio Tiberia, says Brazil's Provisional Measure No. 1,394 has created deep uncertainty. He expects lasting damage to investor confidence even if the regulated market returns.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © SBC News
Norsk Tipping and Sportradar report record World Cup as Norway's run lifts betting activity
Norsk Tipping says it tripled revenue and doubled customers versus Euro 2024 during the World Cup. Sportradar, its technology partner, reports peaks of 172 bets per second and around 20% of Norwegian adults betting.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
iGaming Ontario accused of withholding 2022 problem gambling study, Toronto Star reports
Internal documents obtained by the Toronto Star allegedly show iGaming Ontario withheld a study that found higher problem gambling rates than expected. The agency says the study's methodology was not robust enough to inform policy.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
UK arcades face political and fiscal pressure as budget nears, with higher machine games duty under review
Adult gaming centres in Britain are under scrutiny from politicians, peers and bookmakers as the Treasury models higher machine games duty for the 28 October budget. Industry voices dispute the political case against them.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © igamingtoday
GameOn adds Laura Taylor, ex-Games Global, to its Fractional CMO team for iGaming clients
B2B marketing and PR agency GameOn has appointed Laura Taylor, a former Games Global Senior Brand Manager with over 15 years in iGaming, as a Fractional CMO working directly with client teams.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
Macau Q3 gaming revenue slips 3.7% to MOP$60.4bn as mass baccarat weakens
Macau's third-quarter gross gaming revenue fell 3.7% year on year to MOP$60.4 billion, driven by a drop in mass baccarat. The government has kept its MOP$236 billion full-year forecast.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
New Jersey Senate panel backs bill replacing criminal penalties for underage gambling with civil fines
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-0 to advance S597, which would make underage gambling a civil matter with fines of up to $2,000 and direct the proceeds to problem gambling programmes.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
São Paulo court rejects lawyer's R$163m damages claim against Blaze over gambling losses
A São Paulo civil court denied lawyer Willer Tomaz compensation for losses on Blaze, ruling he knowingly assumed the risks of high-stakes play. Tomaz is separately under Federal Police investigation for alleged money laundering through betting.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
River Cree Resort & Casino picks GiG to power its entry into Alberta's online gambling market
First Nations-owned River Cree Resort & Casino has chosen Gaming Innovation Group to supply online casino and sportsbook technology for its planned Alberta launch. It becomes GiG's fifth operator partner in the province.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © iGaming Business
US midterm prediction markets near $1bn in volume as NBA restricts props and CFTC defends swaps proposal
Trading on 2026 US midterm event contracts has passed $750m and could reach $1.6bn, while the NBA and its sportsbook partners agreed to limit certain props and the CFTC's chair defended a proposed broader swaps definition.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © GamblingNews
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid partnership, with focus on responsible gambling campaigns
BetMGM has renewed its agreement with NHL star Connor McDavid, who will keep fronting its responsible gambling campaigns. The operator says its "Mullet Over" campaign has driven a 27% year-over-year rise in accounts with deposit limits.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Louisiana regulators hold off on DraftKings licence renewal, grant conditional extension pending probe
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously not to fully renew DraftKings' licence, instead granting a conditional extension while it examines shareholder suitability, AI use and responsible gaming practices.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Boyd Gaming named in negligence lawsuit over alleged assault of a minor at Orleans Las Vegas
A lawsuit names Boyd Gaming, owner of the Orleans Hotel & Casino, and Masque Nightclub as defendants. It alleges staff failed to protect a teenager who was allegedly assaulted by a performer in a hotel room. The plaintiff seeks over $15,000 in damages.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
BGaming launches Aviamasters 2 Halloween with 97% RTP and 1,000x maximum multiplier
BGaming has released Aviamasters 2 Halloween, a seasonal take on its Aviamasters crash-style game, with a 97% RTP, medium-low volatility and a 1,000x maximum multiplier. It follows two other Halloween titles from the provider.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Florida sheriff probes suspected illegal betting after brawl at under-9 youth football game
Police in Polk County, Florida, are investigating whether illegal betting sparked a mass brawl among adults at a game between eight-year-olds' teams. No arrests have been made so far.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Kent couple claim $15M top prize from Ohio Lottery's 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off
An Ohio couple from Kent won the $15 million top prize on a $50 scratch-off ticket sold in Ravenna. The Ohio Lottery confirmed the win on October 15, 2026, and the winners chose a lump sum over annual payments.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
89 Labour MPs urge Chancellor to consider higher Machine Games Duty on Category B machines
A letter led by APPG for Gambling Reform chair Alex Ballinger and backed by 89 Labour MPs asks the Chancellor to consider raising Category B machine duty. The BGC and Bacta oppose the move, citing shop closures and job losses.GamblingGamblingNewsOpenBet completes Loterie Romande sportsbook migration as it targets state lottery operators
OpenBet has moved Loterie Romande's JouezSport omnichannel sportsbook onto its own platform. The migration supports the company's aim of becoming the preferred sportsbook provider for World Lottery Association members.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
ANJ: French gambling GGR flat at EUR 5.66bn in H1 2026 as online growth offsets FDJ and PMU declines
France's regulator ANJ reports H1 2026 gross gaming revenue, excluding casinos and clubs, of EUR 5.66 billion, up 0.5%. Online GGR rose 11%, while FDJ and PMU both recorded declines.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Wildz Group says it is first operator to secure a Finnish iGaming licence ahead of July 2027 market launch
Malta-based Wildz Group says the Finnish National Police Board has authorised it to offer gambling in Finland for five years. The regulator also reported 4 prohibition orders and 6 conditional fines in 2026 so far.GamblingGamblingNews