Polymarket contests Dutch gambling ban and €420,000 penalty in court
Polymarket is challenging the Ksa's Dutch ban and €420,000 penalty, arguing its event contracts are financial derivatives, not bets.
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Former UKGC policy chief Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting and joins GCI
Former UKGC policy chief Tim Miller has founded GamReg Consulting and joined Gaming Compliance International as a strategic adviser.
EU Digital Fairness Act expected to ban paid loot boxes targeting minors
European Commission to propose Digital Fairness Act in November 2026, banning paid loot boxes for minors while CPC probes nine game firms.
Entain Brazil revenue falls 36% as JPMorgan cuts target to £9.65
Entain's Brazil online gambling revenue fell 36% in Q3, and JPMorgan trimmed its target to £9.65 while keeping overweight.
NFF Briefs Flamingos on Anti-Match-Fixing Rules Before U-17 World Cup
Nigeria's NFF Integrity Unit held a mandatory briefing for the Flamingos on spotting and reporting match-fixing before the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup.
Monarch Casino Q2 2026 EPS $1.78, Revenue $142.6 Million Top Estimates
Monarch Casino reported adjusted EPS of $1.78 and revenue of $142.6m for Q2 2026, beating Zacks consensus estimates by 1.71% and 2.07%.
France H1 2026 GGR up 0.5% to €5.66bn as online grows 11%
ANJ half-year review shows online GGR rose 11% to €1.45bn while retail operators FDJ United and PMU declined, despite World Cup betting boost.
BC.GAME BC Engine surpasses $10m rewards in six months
BC.GAME said its BC Engine programme passed 10m BCD, worth more than US$10m, six months after launch, with nearly fivefold growth since May.