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Key Moments: Mexico’s gaming sector is set to experience a tax increase from 30% to 50% next January alongside tighter anti-money laundering measures. The United States continues its cautious expansion of regulated sports betting, while facing diverse state-by-state compliance requirements. Ontario leads Canada’s regulated gaming market, and Alberta is expected to adopt a similar, lighter regulatory model in the future. Expert Insights on Regulatory Developments A high-profile panel at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome provided a thorough look into the changing regulatory climate in North American gaming. Supported by WH…

Key Moments: Paysecure hosted its exclusive “Securing Faster Payments in iGaming” event at the Sunborn Hotel in Gibraltar on 16th October. Industry executives from operators, technology providers, and payment networks discussed balancing security, compliance, and player experience in payment innovation. Paysecure plans to continue its Payment Professionals – The iGaming Edition series in other major iGaming hubs in 2026. Event Overview Paysecure, renowned for its payment orchestration solutions tailored to the iGaming sector, recently organized an exclusive industry gathering titled “Securing Faster Payments in iGaming.” The event took place aboard…

Key Moments: JP Morgan expects Macau’s gaming revenue to increase by up to 17% in December. The mid-tier mass market recovery has reached 80% to 85% of pre-pandemic levels, according to Vitaly Umansky. Seaport Research Partners forecasts 9.2% GGR growth in 2025 and about 7% annual growth through 2027. Strong Recovery Fuels Industry Optimism Macau’s casino sector has experienced a robust rebound, with packed gaming floors and rising confidence after years of instability. Analysts from leading financial institutions have indicated that the recovery story is still unfolding. Forecasts from JP…

Key Moments: Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission participated in the IAGR 2025 conference in Toronto Key topics included artificial intelligence, RegTech, and responsible gaming strategies Cyprus highlighted its leadership overseeing Europe’s only Integrated Casino Resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean Expanding International Engagement The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) 2025 conference in Toronto gathered regulators worldwide to discuss emerging trends and approaches in gaming. Among the participants, the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission presented its ongoing commitment to responsible oversight and technological advancement. Dr Pieris Chouridis, President of…

Key Moments: Northern Nevada HOPES has introduced a six-week outpatient program for individuals with gambling problems. The program offers scheduled meetings three days per week, totaling at least nine hours weekly. Nationwide, the prevalence of gambling issues among adults ranges from 1% to 3%, with rates on the rise. Structured Recovery for a Range of Gambling Behaviors Northern Nevada HOPES has initiated a comprehensive outpatient program to address a spectrum of gambling issues, extending beyond traditional casino gaming to include sports betting, lotteries, horse racing, and cryptocurrency-related activities. This initiative…

Key Moments: Super Group reported Q3 2025 revenue of $556.9 million, marking a 26% increase from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 65% to $152.1 million, with international markets contributing the majority. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to between $2.17 billion and $2.27 billion. Q3 2025 Performance Outpaces Expectations Super Group, the parent entity of Betway and Spin, posted record-breaking financial results for the third quarter of 2025, prompting the company to upgrade its full-year guidance. Revenue climbed to $556.9 million, up 26% from the comparable period last year.…

Key Moments: Playtech transferred over £1.8 million ($2.4 million) to Black Cube between 2021 and 2024 for a confidential investigation into Evolution. Undercover agents posed as investors to collect evidence on Evolution, leading to a regulatory complaint and significant market volatility. Regulators in the U.S. ultimately dismissed allegations against Evolution as “baseless” in 2024. Unveiling Playtech’s Covert Operations A legal proceeding in New Jersey has exposed that Playtech, a key player in gambling software, directed more than £1.8 million ($2.4 million) in payments to the private intelligence firm Black Cube…

Key Moments: Brian Armstrong’s closing statement during Coinbase’s Q3 call activated payouts in a live $84,000 mention market on Kalshi and Polymarket Coinbase prohibits employee participation in related prediction markets and described the incident as “lighthearted and offhand” Regulatory uncertainty and ethical concerns surge as prediction markets attract greater scrutiny amid rapid growth CEO’s Closing Remarks Trigger Surprise Market Shake-Up Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong created unexpected disruption during the company’s third-quarter earnings call when he closed by stating: “Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, staking, and Web3.” What seemed like a simple list…

Key Moments: The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has reported that approximately one-third of all Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) are situated in the UK’s most economically disadvantaged 10% of neighborhoods. The number of AGCs nationwide increased by 7% between 2022 and 2024, with significant clustering in deprived areas. The SMF has outlined six policy recommendations aimed at strengthening local regulation, including removing the “aim to permit” rule and increasing council powers. Concerns Over AGC Distribution in Deprived Communities A recent report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has brought attention to…

Key Moments: The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has unveiled a four-point action plan focused on enhancing sports betting safeguards. Recent investigations into insider betting involving NBA participants prompted the new regulatory measures. The MGCB now requires sportsbooks to improve integrity monitoring and to reassess controls on high-risk prop bets. Regulatory Response to NBA Betting Controversy Following an alleged insider betting scheme tied to current and former NBA athletes and at least one coach, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has responded with a comprehensive strategy to reinforce integrity within…