Ksa reports a smaller 2025 market, then an online rise
The regulator's 29 October reports show an annual decline and a later online increase. Active accounts and the estimated number of people also tell different stories.
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Sweden names Lufilight and Immortal Snail in gambling bans
Two announcements published on 28 October name companies without the required Swedish licence. Neither identifies a website or dates the underlying decision.
One licence, two stages: Ksa sets the 2027 horse-race betting procedure
A non-refundable assessment fee precedes qualification and a possible lottery. The single Dutch licence covers physical pool-betting outlets from July 2027.
Ksa asks newsrooms to rethink gambling words and pictures
A new Dutch newsroom handbook addresses stigma, exceptional win stories and help notices. Its recommendations concern reporting choices, with no measured adoption announced.
Malta takes a multi-agency gaming stand to Rome
MGA will join banking, business-support and identity organisations at SiGMA World on 3–5 November; the initiative itself is not new.
Malta regulators formalise cooperation on gambling complaints
MGA and MCCAA set out a coordination framework; the announcement leaves complaint deadlines and outcomes unspecified.
Evoke reports £406m Q3 revenue as shop closures reshape its comparison
The reported decline and the comparable figure use different bases. Evoke also gave an expected takeover window, with conditions still outstanding.
ACMA warns former AFL players over Vegastars promotions
Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson received formal warnings, not fines. The notices predate the 22 October announcement and concern March-April promotions.
Flutter plans up to 1,400 UK&I job cuts, subject to consultation
Employee notifications have begun. Flutter's filing sets out the expected timetable and previously guided costs, while redundancies remain subject to consultation.
Bet St George customers get an administrator contact
The UKGC's 16 October update names a BTG contact for funds enquiries. It gives no payout timetable and keeps BresBet's position separate.
New Zealand casino auction winners face licence checks
Eleven entities won rights to apply for fifteen licences in the auction that ended on 12 October. The named companies are not an approved casino-brand list.
Ksa says Google task force is drafting an EU gambling whitelist
The Dutch regulator describes talks and a list still being assembled. Its announcement does not replace checking permission in the country where a player lives.