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Catena Media's venture arm invests in Collectbase, parent of Repackz, to enter 'rips' vertical
Catena Media, through its Catena Growth Ventures arm, has invested in Collectbase Inc., the company behind Repackz, as it looks for revenue streams beyond traditional iGaming affiliate marketing.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © igamingtoday
CreditSights: Genting Singapore may borrow up to SGD2bn from 2027 to fund Resorts World Sentosa expansion
CreditSights says Genting Singapore could raise up to SGD2 billion in debt from 2027 to fund the SGD6.8 billion RWS 2.0 project, while questioning whether future earnings will justify the cost.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © iGaming Business
Poker pro Damien Leforbes' sentencing in Resorts World bookmaking case postponed to 10 December
A US federal judge has delayed the sentencing of poker professional Damien Leforbes, who pleaded guilty to money laundering and running an illegal gambling business, to 10 December and asked for more detail on a proposed probation deal.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © igamingtoday
Brazil's Novo party asks electoral court to remove Lula and Alckmin, citing timing of betting ban
Novo has filed an electoral investigation action with Brazil's TSE, alleging the government used 35 regulatory measures, including a fixed-odds betting ban, to influence the presidential election. The court has not found that any abuse occurred.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
Peru's MINCETUR plans stricter gambling ad rules and weighs changes to ISC gambling tax
Peru's gambling regulator says it is preparing amendments on advertising, sanctions and technical standards, while reviewing the Selective Consumption Tax. Yuri Guerra Padilla also outlined responsible gambling and mental health plans.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © GamblingNews
Polymarket removes contract on Cornell rape case charges after public backlash
Polymarket pulled a market on whether any of seven men accused in a Cornell University case would face felony sex crime charges. The contract had drawn more than $450,000 in volume and criticism from advocates.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Brennan Center study: Kalshi odds sway voters' expectations of election winners
A Brennan Center for Justice study found that prediction market odds from Kalshi measurably shift voters' views on who will win elections, and that warnings about their limits did not reduce the effect.GamblingGamblingNewsBetGoodwin reportedly weighs £80m Junior AIM flotation as UK-listed gambling stocks struggle
Sky News reports that UK bookmaker BetGoodwin is exploring a London Junior AIM listing valuing it at about £80m. The move would come as major listed operators have seen sharp share price falls and face further tax pressure.GamblingSBC NewsACMA outlines ban on notable persons in Australian gambling ads ahead of 1 January 2027 start
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has explained the new marketing rules that bar notable persons from gambling advertising from 1 January 2027. Licensed wagering providers will carry sole responsibility for compliance.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © SBC News
University of Bristol study says Premier League betting shirt ban has done little to cut gambling visibility
A University of Bristol study counted 15,571 gambling messages on the Premier League's opening weekend. Reform campaigners say the voluntary front-of-shirt ban is failing, as sleeve and pitchside marketing grow.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
MaxiLabs to release Turkeys Gone Wild, a six-reel Pay Anywhere slot, on 28 October
MaxiLabs is preparing to launch Turkeys Gone Wild, a six-reel medium-volatility slot with Free Spins, Rolling Reels and Increasing Multipliers. The game is expected to go live on 28 October.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © igamingtoday
Solidarity Research Institute: South Africa's online gambling activity up 390% from 2021 to 2025
A Solidarity Research Institute report says online gambling in South Africa grew 390% over four years, driven by mobile technology and advertising. It warns of financial risks for households and calls for tighter regulation.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © iGaming Business
Stakelogic to release Stitchers Get Stitches, a six-reel claw machine slot, on 29 October
Stakelogic has announced Stitchers Get Stitches, a high-volatility six-reel slot with 4,096 paylines and an expected go-live date of 29 October 2026.GamblingiGaming BusinessGreece's gaming regulator starts hiring 40 staff for new Inspection and Enforcement unit
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has received funding to recruit 40 people for a new Inspection and Enforcement division. The unit will carry special investigative powers as Greece tightens its fight against illegal gambling.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
ELA Games releases Odysseus Wild Journey, a 5x4 slot with Athena respins and Super Free Spins
ELA Games has launched Odysseus Wild Journey, a mid-volatility 5x4 slot with 20 paylines and a 94.04% RTP. The game reimagines the Greek myth as a yacht trip with Athena respins and a Super Free Spins round.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
Peter&Sons launches Barbarossa: Beyond the Edge, a 5x3 cascading slot with multiplier ladder
Peter&Sons has released Barbarossa: Beyond the Edge, a high-volatility 243-payline slot built on a 5x3 cascading grid. The game features a Multiplier Ladder, Cannon Ball symbols, Free Spins and several Buy Free Spins options.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
Galaxsys releases BeeInfinity, a timing-based game with 97.62% RTP
Galaxsys has made BeeInfinity available, a probability-type game in which each bet locks in the current coefficient and the player predicts whether it will rise within five seconds. The listed RTP is 97.62%.GamblingiGaming BusinessReport: UK Chancellor John Healey may lift Machine Games Duty to 25% in 28 October Budget
The Times reports, citing unnamed sources, that the Chancellor will raise Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25%, well below the 40% some campaigners want. Industry bodies continue lobbying ahead of the Budget.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © European Gaming
BF Games launches Honey Beast slot and adopts honey badgers at Exmoor Zoo
BF Games released the Honey Beast slot on 7 October 2026 and marked the launch by symbolically adopting two resident honey badgers at Exmoor Zoo in North Devon. The game offers a 5,525x maximum win and a 96.32% RTP.GamblingEuropean GamingFIRST.bet CEO Tom Light on AI-built sportsbooks, bet builder simulations and expansion beyond Latin America
At SBC Summit 2026, FIRST.bet's Tom Light outlined the provider's SportOS product, its Monte Carlo approach to bet builder pricing and its plans to expand from Latin America and Brazil into Europe and Africa.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
Stake to challenge court's reversal of injunction against Brazil's licensed betting ban
Stake's lawyers say they will contest a ruling that suspended its injunction against Brazil's betting ban. The firm argues the ban undermines legal certainty for licensed operators and was not backed by evidence.GamblingiGaming BusinessSpain's DGOJ unveils joint deposit limits system and Player Portal, targeting full rollout on 26 March 2027
Spain's gambling regulator DGOJ has announced a combined deposit limits system across all licensed operators and a new Player Portal. Testing runs through 2026, with definitive implementation targeted for 26 March 2027.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Pennsylvania regulator bars eight adults from casinos for leaving minors unattended while gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has added eight people to its Involuntary Casino Exclusion List after they left children unattended at casinos. The list now holds 1,512 individuals.GamblingGamblingNewsUK Gambling Commission orders L&L Europe to pay £900,000 over unfair withdrawal terms and other failings
The Gambling Commission has secured a £900,000 settlement from L&L Europe after finding that withdrawal terms breached the Consumer Rights Act 2015, alongside anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.GamblingSBC News