Mauritius will repeal its hotel casino licence category and require casinos to connect to the Central Electronic Monitoring System under the 2026/27 budget. The reforms also expand digital gaming rules.
The High Court of Kenya has issued a stay order suspending the Gambling Control Licensing Regulations 2026. The case challenges increased capital requirements on constitutional grounds.
ACMA imposed more than AU$2.7 million in penalties on Tabcorp for unlawful telemarketing calls and non-compliant marketing messages. The company must also undertake an independent review of its systems.
Evolution has ended its planned $85 million acquisition of Galaxy Gaming after outstanding regulatory approvals delayed the deal. The companies will continue their existing licensing partnership.
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold for allegedly leaking draft information tied to betting. Gold denies wrongdoing and is appealing the decision.
The Paraíba Court of Appeals denied Pixbet’s request to lift a nationwide suspension. The platform must implement facial recognition with liveness detection before resuming operations.
Peru’s regulated iGaming market, launched in 2024, is expected to approach 100 licensed operators by year end. Flexible licensing and a 12% plus 1% tax structure have fueled rapid expansion.
Rwanda has granted gambling licenses to Betway, ElephantBet and ForteBet following a competitive review process. The move aims to formalize supervision and strengthen consumer safeguards.
Italy generated €6.66bn in gambling taxes in 2025 and revised its 2026 forecast upward by €807m. New online licences and higher GGR rates are central to the adjustment.
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has opened an expression of interest process for 15 online casino licences. Final approvals are expected in early 2027.