Namibia is advancing amendments to its gambling regulations by proposing a real-time monitoring system. Implementation delays remain likely as the national regulator struggles with ongoing staffing shortages.
Evolution temporarily closed its Sao Paulo live casino studio following a sudden gambling ban in Brazil, while third-quarter company revenue reached €526.1 million.
Codere Online avoided major financial losses following Brazil’s sudden betting ban. The operator is now shifting its focus toward regulated markets in Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
Brazil’s recent provisional measure banning sports betting is causing operational disruptions and damaging long-term investor confidence. Providers warn that the lack of a regulated framework will push bettors toward illegal platforms, severely limiting the ability to combat match-fixing.
Hippos ATG has received regulatory approval to operate in Finland’s upcoming re-regulated iGaming market. The joint venture will offer sports betting, horse racing, and casino games starting in July 2027.
France’s regulated online gambling sector generated 1.45 billion euros in gross gaming revenue during the first half of 2026. The market recorded an 11 percent growth over the period.
The first five-year Dutch online gambling licences expire in October 2026. Several major operators have secured renewals, while others face upcoming deadlines.
A Wisconsin law firm has filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s new mobile sports betting law. The case argues Act 247 violates constitutional limits on gambling expansion.
Holland Casino Online has received a five-year licence extension in the Netherlands, valid until at least 2031. The renewal follows a gambling tax increase to 37.8% of gross gaming revenue.
The Danish Gaming Authority has opened a three-month window for new land-based casino permits. The move aims to expand beyond seven existing venues in a market where online gambling dominates revenue.