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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CFTC Proposes Putting Event Contracts Inside the Swap Definition; Comments Due 18 November
The CFTC proposes to place sports, politics, culture and weather event contracts in the swap definition. Comments close 18 November 2026.
Dominican Republic Regulator Lists Seven Authorized Online Operators, Flags About 81
The DGJA lists seven authorized online operators in the Dominican Republic and warns of about 81 without state approval under Law 86-26.
Illegal Betting Traffic Stays Tenfold Above 2022 Despite UK Enforcement, IFHA Study Finds
An IFHA study of 301 racing betting sites finds illegal betting traffic in Britain eased in 2026 but stays above ten times 2022 levels.
Lithuania Working Group Backs Progressive Gambling Tax Worth About €36m
Lithuania's three-party working group backed a progressive gambling tax on 5 November; the coalition council decides on 11 November.
Ireland Gives No Date for Gambling Ad Watershed as Justice Department Works With Attorney General
Ireland's justice department says it is working with the Attorney General on gambling ad rules but cannot give a commencement date.
Bragg Gaming Names Morten Tonnesen Interim CEO as Matevž Mazij Moves to Adviser Role
Bragg Gaming appointed Morten Tonnesen interim CEO on 6 November 2026 as Matevž Mazij becomes Strategic Advisor after a 12% Q2 revenue drop.
DGOJ Extends Three Betway Spain Licences by Three Years
Spain's DGOJ extended Betway Spain's roulette, blackjack and fixed-odds horse-racing licences by three years, with decisions dated 29 October and 6 November.
Gambling Policy Commission Opens Review of UK Gambling Act 2005, Chaired by Cambridge Economist Jagjit Chadha
The Gambling Policy Commission has launched a review of the Gambling Act 2005; evidence is open until 12 February 2027 and a report is due in 2028.
Robinhood, Coinbase, Gemini and Moomoo Agree to Halt Ohio Sports Event Contracts
Robinhood, Coinbase, Gemini and Moomoo Financial have agreed to stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio after the OCCC's October cease-and-desist orders.
French Competition Authority Clears Banijay's JOA Casino Deal Without Conditions
France's competition authority cleared Banijay Gaming's JOA takeover without conditions on 4 November 2026, its first review of an online and casino operator.
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EMEA
- Gambling Commission Launches Illegal Gambling Index: 2.5% of British Online Gamblers Used Illegal Sites
- Allwyn UK Restructures National Lottery Leadership, Ends Three Senior Roles
- 7bet Launches Prediction Markets in Lithuania and Latvia Two Months After Polymarket Block
- Inspired Entertainment Cuts 2026 EBITDA Guidance to $109M–$112M on Brazil Shutdown as UK Duty Rise Looms
North America
- Inspired Entertainment Cuts 2026 EBITDA Guidance to $109M–$112M on Brazil Shutdown as UK Duty Rise Looms
- Scientific Games Names Dan Flynn CEO as Kevin Schneider Becomes Chairman
- CFTC Directs Exchanges to End Domestic Geographic Restrictions in 30 Days as Kalshi Is Enjoined on Tribal Lands
- PENN Entertainment Reports Strong Pennsylvania Month After Skill-Game Ban, Eyes Texas as Q3 Revenue Hits $1.84B
Latam & Caribbean
- Inspired Entertainment Cuts 2026 EBITDA Guidance to $109M–$112M on Brazil Shutdown as UK Duty Rise Looms
- Inspired Entertainment Cuts 2026 EBITDA Guidance to $109–112M as Brazil Ban and UK Duty Weigh
- Brazil Supreme Court Hears Clubs, Ministries and Operators on Betting Ban as Fux Sets No Ruling Date
- Kambi Q3 2026 Results: Revenue Up 23% to €46.0m, Adjusted EBITA Up 161% Despite Brazil 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
- 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%
- Federal Court Orders Star Entertainment to Pay A$260 Million AUSTRAC Penalty for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
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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