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Blask: US sweepstakes casinos gained 8.6 pp in interest share during Q3 2026

Blask: US sweepstakes casinos gained 8.6 pp in interest share during Q3 2026

US sweepstakes casinos strengthened their position in the online gambling search landscape in Q3 2026, even as overall demand for the segment began to decline after its July peak, according to data from Blask. The sector’s share of combined Blask Index, covering traditional gambling brands, predict…

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Leadstar Media: Finland’s affiliate ban may put player safety at risk

Leadstar Media: Finland’s affiliate ban may put player safety at risk

2027 is a significant year for Finnish gambling as Veikkaus’ long-established monopoly on legal online betting and gaming comes to a close. More than 50 companies have registered interest in obtaining a licence in Finland’s newly regulated sector, and as of the time of writing 18 have secured clear…

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Lottomatica maintains Italy stronghold as CIRSA merger comes to November close

Lottomatica maintains Italy stronghold as CIRSA merger comes to November close

Lottomatica‘s status as Italian gambling market leader has been reaffirmed by the group’s latest financial update, as leadership moves to close its ‘all-share’ merger with Spanish giant CIRSA. The Milan-Borsa group maintains its dominance of Italian gambling market share and claims a total market s…

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South Korea’s Paradise, GKL see October casino sales rise year-on-year

South Korea’s Paradise, GKL see October casino sales rise year-on-year

South Korean foreigner-only casino operators Paradise Co Ltd and Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd (GKL) both reported year-on-year increases in casino sales for October, according to separate Tuesday filings to the Korea Exchange. The two companies, however, recorded declines in casino sales when compare…

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After Ontario and Alberta: Another Canadian Province Ponders Online Gambling

After Ontario and Alberta: Another Canadian Province Ponders Online Gambling

Canada’s Nova Scotia province is trying to decide whether to expand its regulated online gambling market, with the government carefully assessing developments in Ontario and Alberta before making a final call. “Those Are Conversations That Are Underway” Finance Minister John Lohr has officially con…

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Swedish Gambling Regulator warns of EU AML reform challenges

Swedish Gambling Regulator warns of EU AML reform challenges

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, raised concerns about proposed changes to the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation ahead of the introduction of new European Union requirements in July 2027. Overall, the regulator supports proposed changes and the government’s proposed ch…

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DigiPlus reports $140M profit despite 17% drop in revenue

DigiPlus reports $140M profit despite 17% drop in revenue

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported PHP8.9 billion ($140 million) in net income for the first nine months of 2026. Still with the profit increase, net gaming revenue fell 17% year-on-year to PHP16.2 billion ($255 million). The company operates BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone. It reported that imp…

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NC Candidate Sues Political Group Over Illegal Gambling Allegations

NC Candidate Sues Political Group Over Illegal Gambling Allegations

Charles Taylor, a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, has sued a political group for defamation for running campaign ads that tied him to an allegedly illegal gambling operation. The Republican candidate says the Sandhills Citizens Alliance (SCA) falsely accused him of runnin…

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Imagine Live partners with Gaming1 to launch in Belgium and the Netherlands

Imagine Live partners with Gaming1 to launch in Belgium and the Netherlands

Imagine Live has partnered with Gaming1 to launch its live casino portfolio in Belgium and the Netherlands. The live casino’s fastest-growing premium provider marks its first operator agreement in both markets. Gaming1 will be the first operator to offer Imagine Live’s live dealer games and origina…

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Belle Corp year-on-year gaming revenue share rises 13%

Belle Corp year-on-year gaming revenue share rises 13%

For the first nine months of 2026, Belle Corp. reports a rise in its share of gaming revenue from City of Dreams Manila by 13% compared to the previous year. Gaming revenue share during the period amounted to Php1.48 billion (US$23.2 million). In Q3 revenue share was Php530 million (US$11.8 million…

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Bolsonaro probe puts Brazil’s betting oversight under scrutiny

Bolsonaro probe puts Brazil’s betting oversight under scrutiny

An ongoing investigation that involves Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has raised wider questions about ownership transparency, anti-money laundering controls and regulatory oversight in the country’s betting industry. The Supreme Court inquiry focuses on alleged links between Bolsonaro and bett…

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