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.
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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.
Prediction
Polymarket US sues Ohio regulators over sports licensing rules, citing Commerce Clause
Polymarket US alleges in a federal complaint filed on 16 October that Ohio's in-state presence rules for sports betting licences violate the Commerce Clause.
Prediction
US midterm event contracts pass $750 million in volume, CNN reports
CNN says notional trading on 2026 US midterm contracts passed $750 million by 15 October, with more than 21,000 contracts listed on Kalshi and Polymarket.
Affiliates
Catena Media Q3 revenue falls 29% to EUR 8.3m as group drops 2026 growth target
The Malta-based affiliate group also expects a EUR 30-35m non-cash impairment and says search changes and lower operator budgets hurt the quarter.
Regulation
DGOJ extends Spain's player risk detection consultation to 26 October
Spain's gambling regulator has added four calendar days to the second public consultation on its draft risk behaviour detection mechanism for users.
Regulation
Massachusetts wants sportsbooks' answers on AI-driven promotions, reports say
Massachusetts wants sportsbooks to answer AI questions in writing by 3 November; Louisiana conditions require DraftKings to respond within 30 days.
Prediction
Underdog sues Tennessee officials in federal court over sports event contracts
Underdog filed in the Middle District of Tennessee on 13 October against eleven defendants, including Jonathan Skrmetti.
Operators
Rank Group Q1 revenue up 5% to £216.1m as CEO warns on Machine Games Duty rise
Rank reported like-for-like net gaming revenue of £216.1m for the quarter to 30 September 2026 and said a Machine Games Duty rise could cost venues and jobs.
Prediction
S&P Global survey: 70% of active prediction market users trade sports contracts
The Kagan Q3 2026 survey found 10% of respondents traded on yes/no exchanges in the past year, and 61% of traders are under 35.
Regulation
Swedish appeals court upholds Hillside warnings and fines of SEK 4m and SEK 40m
The court rejected both companies' appeals, leaving fees of SEK 4m for Hillside (Gaming) ENC and SEK 40m for Hillside (Sports) ENC, Spelinspektionen said.
Prediction
CFTC proposes swap definition covering sports event contracts, report says
iGaming Business reports the CFTC's 9 October proposal would define swaps to include sports, politics and weather event contracts, amid a circuit split.
Operators
Matchbook buys rival exchange Betdaq, open for trading until 21 October
Matchbook has completed the Betdaq purchase for an undisclosed sum. Betdaq customers must open Matchbook accounts, with withdrawals open until 4 November.
Regulation
Pennsylvania skill games face seizure from 14 October, State Police warn
Police can seize machines and pursue criminal charges against hosts. The Supreme Court ruled in June that the devices are slot machines.
Regulation
DGOJ reopens consultation on player risk test until 22 October
Spain's regulator has opened a new consultation on a draft resolution for player risk detection, with feedback open until 22 October 2026.
Prediction
Kalshi saw 598,464 contracts on Cardinals' No. 3 pick, Gambling Insider reports
Gambling Insider's review of Kalshi trade records shows Jeremiyah Love's third-pick contract drew the heaviest volume of 38 players, at 598,464.
Operators· Data
BetMGM Q3 net revenue rises 7% to $710m as active players fall 3%
BetMGM's adjusted EBITDA rose 112% to $86m as iGaming revenue reached $483m, while average monthly active players slipped to 878,000.
Operators· Data
Betfred reports £995.6m turnover as retail shops remain biggest contributor
Shops brought in £544m of turnover in the 52 weeks to 29 March 2026, against £451.7m online, according to the Companies House filing.
Operators
YouTube to open Masthead ads to certified online gambling operators from 21 October
Google will extend the format beyond sports betting from 21 October 2026, but has not said which markets are covered. Only registered operators qualify.
Regulation
Michigan regulator sends cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent the letters after issuing 45 orders in April, and said offshore sites do not respect self-exclusion.
Regulation
New York regulator lists AI wagering rules on 9 October meeting agenda
The NYSGC listed rules on AI use for wagering and safeguards for at-risk mobile sports wagering patrons on its 9 October 2026 meeting agenda.
Prediction
NFL files Supreme Court brief urging review of Kalshi sports contracts case
The league backs petitioners in Flaherty v. KalshiEx, LLC, arguing sports event contracts are not swaps under Dodd-Frank and citing game-integrity gaps.
Regulation
Maine regulator points to Q1 2027 online casino launch, pending legal review
Director Milton Champion says a legal review remains before launch, while comments on the third draft rules close on 30 October.
Prediction
39 states back New Jersey in Supreme Court case against Kalshi
Ohio led 39 states and the District of Columbia in a joint brief, while the Seminole Tribe of Florida sued DraftKings in state court.
Operators
AGEM Index falls 6.1% in September as Light & Wonder drops 16.8%
The supplier index closed September at 1,811.01 points, its first monthly decline since March, with Aristocrat and Light & Wonder the largest drags.
Prediction
Coinbase agrees to end sports event contracts in Michigan by 10 October
The Michigan regulator says Coinbase will stop listing sports event contracts and close open positions by 10 October; the legal dispute continues.
Prediction
IAGR and NAGRA file amicus brief in New Jersey's Kalshi Supreme Court case
The two regulator associations filed an amicus brief on 2 October in New Jersey's Kalshi case; states won in the Sixth and Ninth Circuits.
Telegram
Card breakers sue TikTok and Fanatics over bans
Three sellers allege TikTok Shop staff pointed banned accounts to Fanatics deals after trademark and gambling strikes, according to their lawsuits.
Sports
WSF Odds: player props rose to 14.2% of turnover during World Cup
Supplier data for June and July 2026 shows player props gaining share of turnover and GGR, while goalscorer markets stayed strong.
