Brazil Betting Ban Triggers Layoffs at 36 Licensed Brands
At least 36 of Brazil's 188 formerly licensed betting brands had begun cutting staff by October 5, with H2Bet eliminating 170 jobs and Rivalo dismissing most of its local team.
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Duel Launches PvP Gaming Section With 12 Player-vs-Player Titles
The new Duel Arena section lets users compete directly against each other across 12 games, with Duel saying it does not charge additional operator fees on the matches.
Informa Agrees £2.24B Acquisition of ICE Organiser Clarion Events
Informa will acquire Clarion Events from Blackstone in a £2.24 billion deal, adding ICE Barcelona and iGB Live to its global exhibitions portfolio.
Boomerang Casino Stops Accepting New Players From October 5
Boomerang Casino has closed new player registrations while keeping the product fully available to existing customers, as the group shifts its focus toward other projects.
Stake Secures Alberta Approval, Targets October 12 Launch
Stake Canada has secured Alberta regulatory approval and plans to launch its sportsbook and online casino on October 12, subject to completing an operating agreement with AiGC.
Thailand Blocks 945,075 Gambling URLs in 2026 Fiscal Year
Thailand blocked or removed 945,075 gambling-related URLs between October 2025 and September 2026, more than triple the number recorded in the previous fiscal year.
Brazil's Regulated Betting Sites Go Offline as Nationwide Ban Takes Effect
Licensed sportsbooks and online casinos stopped operating on October 6 under Brazil's temporary betting prohibition, leaving the industry's future dependent on legal challenges and congressional action.
India ED Traces $22.5M in Parimatch Funds to Singapore Investment Scheme
India's Enforcement Directorate suspects more than $225 million from illegal betting networks was moved abroad through investments in technology and AI companies with limited commercial activity.
UK Gambling Tax Receipts Rise 19% After RGD Hike
UK betting and gaming duties generated £1.93 billion between April and July 2026, up 19% year on year after Remote Gaming Duty increased from 21% to 40%.
Dominican Republic Overhauls Gambling Law With 12-Month Registration Window
Law 86-26 creates a unified framework for online and land-based gambling, gives existing operators 12 months to register and introduces a future 10-year licensing moratorium.
Curaçao Gaming Authority Says Portal Outage Does Not Affect Licences
The CGA has postponed portal filing deadlines until its online system returns, while stressing that existing licences, operator obligations and regulatory oversight remain fully in force.
GGL Says 77% of Germany's Online Gambling Market Is Legal
Germany's gambling regulator says regulated operators account for 77.03% of the online market as it marks five years since its creation and reports expanded enforcement against illegal providers.
