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Daily Brief — 21 October 2026
Ontario's regulator settles with PointsBet Canada, Australia's ACMA clarifies ad ban on notable people, and Flutter plans up to 1,400 UK, Irish job cuts.
By iGG News Desk ·
Today's brief covers a regulatory settlement in Ontario, new Australian advertising guidance and a major restructure at Flutter, plus one external pick on an affiliate debt deal.
- Regulation
AGCO and PointsBet Canada settle: two-day Ontario suspension and independent audit
AGCO said on 20 October PointsBet Canada accepted a two-day suspension and an AGCO-approved independent audit, ending a proceeding opened in February.
- Regulation
ACMA publishes guidance on notable-person ban in wagering ads from 1 January 2027
The regulator says the definition is deliberately broad, with no minimum follower count, and that licensed operators carry responsibility for compliance.
- Operators
Flutter to cut up to 1,400 UK and Ireland jobs after gambling duty rises
Flutter blames higher UK gambling duties for the restructure of its division of about 9,000 staff, with costs of $80m-$90m due in Q4 2026.
Elsewhere · SBC News
Raketech secures 60% discount on Casumba earnout obligation
Raketech agreed with Casumba's former owners to settle its remaining earnout for €8.2m, against a €20.3m liability. It will fund the payment with a €5.5m Bank of Valletta facility plus €2.7m of cash, and its shares rose sharply.
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