Banned in Brazil, Taxed in Britain, Capped in Spain: Lucky Lou's Weekly Rake Report
Lucky Lou on a week of bans, taxes and caps: Brazil's betting shutdown, Britain's 25% machine duty, the KSA's record €37m fine and Spain's deposit leash.
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Kalshi Ends Donald Trump Jr. Advisory Contract After 1789 Capital Doubles Down on Polymarket
Kalshi ended Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory contract after 1789 Capital deepened its Polymarket stake, as a Democratic Congress eyes prediction markets.
Sportradar Adds DATA.BET, Esportsbull and GRID to Unified Odds Feed for Esports
Sportradar has added DATA.BET, Esportsbull and GRID to its Unified Odds Feed, letting operators pick esports odds providers title by title.
Play North Wins Five-Year Finnish Licence Ahead of 1 July 2027 Market Opening
Play North's Play Suomi Ltd has a five-year Finnish licence from 1 July 2027; the Police Board listed 18 licensees and 63 pending applications.
EGBA Sustainability Report: Members Paid €4.5bn in Taxes in 2025, Harm Funding Restated
EGBA's sustainability report says members contributed over €5.5bn in 2025, including €4.5bn in taxes, and revises 2024 harm-prevention funding to €64.8m.
Ireland Notifies Brussels of Draft 1% Social Impact Fund Levy for Licensees
Ireland has sent draft regulations to the European Commission setting a 1% turnover levy for the Social Impact Fund from 1 April 2027.
High Court Rejects Duty of Care Claim Against Betfair Operator TSE Malta in Ashton Case
Swift J dismissed the Ashton negligence claim against TSE Malta LP, finding no proof of gambling disorder, so the narrow duty of care never arose.
ESIC Awards BETBY First CPU v CPU Gold Standard Certification
ESIC named BETBY the first holder of its CPU v CPU Gold Standard on 12 November 2026, certifying 17 control areas for automated esports betting.
ONLYPLAY Releases Thanksgiving Riches: Hold & Win With a 10,000x Max Win
ONLYPLAY launches Thanksgiving Riches: Hold & Win, an autumn video slot with four fixed jackpots, five bonus levels and a 10,000x maximum win.
Colorado Proposes Involuntary Exclusion for Bettors Who Threaten Athletes
Colorado's Division of Gaming workshopped a rule to add bettors who threaten athletes to the involuntary exclusion list, with a comment period still open.
Bragg Gaming Q3 2026: Revenue Falls 23% to €20.6m as Brazil Suspension Hits and Net Loss Widens to €4.3m
Bragg Gaming Group Q3 2026 revenue fell 23% to €20.6m, net loss widened to €4.3m and Brazil supply stopped, while gross margin rose to 56%.
Around the world
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EMEA
- Bet365 Appoints Carat UK to Run £50m Media Account, Ending Republic of Media Tie
- Bulgaria's Cabinet Sends Gambling Advertising Ban and Fee Overhaul Bill to Parliament
- Codere Online Q3 2026: Spain Deposit Rules Cap Q4 Growth at Single Digits After 31% Revenue Rise to €62.6m
- Commission Proposes Digital Fairness Act: Dark Pattern Ban, Pay-to-Win Limits for Minors
North America
- Plaee Adds Underdog Exchange to White-Label Prediction Market Stack for Operators
- Digital Pack Rips Reach $2bn Run Rate as Sportsbooks Move In, BofA Estimates
- Aristocrat Names Dafne Guisard CEO-Elect as Trevor Croker Plans April 2027 Exit
- MGC Chair Maynard Tells House Panel Prediction Markets Evade State Sports Betting Rules
Latam & Caribbean
- Codere Online Q3 2026: Spain Deposit Rules Cap Q4 Growth at Single Digits After 31% Revenue Rise to €62.6m
- BC.GAME Launches CrashX, a Crash Game With Buy-and-Sell Positions and a 99% RTP
- Chile Senate Economy Committee Backs Amendments to Ban Online Betting Platforms
- Meridian Writes Off $5.5m Brazil Licence as Congress Extends Betting Ban
Asia
- Wynn Resorts Q3 Net Income Falls 80% to $17.3 Million as Revenue Drops 7.9% to $1.69 Billion
- Macau GGR Falls 10% in October to MOP21.68 Billion, Fifth Straight Decline
- HKJC Adds Six Up Pools as Local Turnover Slides but Total Racing Betting Rises 12.5%
- Konami Gaming & Systems Revenue Rises 41% to ¥25.1 Billion in First Half as Solstice 49C Lifts Slot Sales
Oceania
- Aristocrat Names Dafne Guisard CEO-Elect as Trevor Croker Plans April 2027 Exit
- KenoGo v Commonwealth Listed in NSW Supreme Court as Online Keno Ban Nears
- ASIC Says It Is Not Convinced Retail Prediction Markets Serve the Public Interest
- PointsBet Posts First Half-Year Loss Under New March Year-End as Australian Revenue Drops 19%
Africa
- Super Group Q3 2026: Tribunal Win Frees Duty Provision, Austria Refunds Taxes, Revenue Guidance Cut
- South African High Court Sets Aside Sizekhaya Lottery Licence Award, Operator Keeps Running
- Tanzania Collects TZS307.8 Billion in Gaming Tax as Gaming Board Plans Central Self-Exclusion Register
- Namibia Pushes Gambling Reform and Real-Time Monitoring While Its Regulator Is Still Hiring
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