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iGaming industry news directly from Operators, Affiliates, B2B platforms. Industry updates about Casino and Sportsbook Affiliates and Operators.

Philippines
New Philippines bill proposes online gambling ads ban Cebu Representative Karen Hope Garcia has introduced House Bill 10982, called the Online Gambling Advertising Prohibition Act of 2026, in an effort
new philippines bill proposes online gambling ads ban
Lottomatica to merge with Cirsa in $3.2B all-share deal Lottomatica and Cirsa have announced an all-share merger, under which Lottomatica will absorb the Spanish operator in a deal valued at $3.2
lottomatica to merge with cirsa in $3.2b all share deal 2
Botswana lowers legal gambling age from 21 to 18 The Parliament of Botswana has amended the country’s gambling framework, approving Bill No. 15 of 2026 on August 13, which is set
botswana lowers legal gambling age from 21 to 18
Kalshi
Kalshi imposes first-ever lifetime ban on George Santos Prediction market operator Kalshi has imposed its first-ever lifetime ban on former U.S. Congressman George Santos following a federal investigation that revealed
kalshi imposes first ever lifetime ban on george santos
Europe
Dutch Lottery takes action against illegal operator Skyhills The Dutch Lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched legal action against unlicensed gambling operator Skyhills, accusing the company of offering illegal gambling products
dutch lottery takes action against illegal operator skyhills
AffPapa
Nordic Partners Gaming as Esports Sponsor at AffPapa Conference Cancun AffPapa is pleased to announce Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG) as a Strategic Esports Partner for AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026, taking place in
nordic partners gaming as esports sponsor at affpapa conference cancun
Russia
Russia introduces new gambling self-exclusion register Russia has introduced a new government-led gambling self-exclusion register, which became effective on September 1, 2026, allowing citizens to voluntarily ban themselves
russia introduces new gambling self exclusion register
AffPapa
New Major Operator Big Bola Joins AffPapa’s iGaming Directory AffPapa is pleased to welcome Big Bola, a major Mexican betting and gaming operator, to its iGaming directory, bringing one of the
new major operator bigbola joins affpapa’s igaming directory
SkyCity Entertainment Group
SkyCity finalizes $44M sale of Auckland properties SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that it has finalized the sale of its 99 Albert Street office building and Victoria Street investment
skycity finalizes $44m sale of auckland properties