iGamingTV Daily Brief
iGaming Daily Brief — 25 October 2026
iGamingTV News Desk · 25 October 2026
The most important iGaming stories from the last 24 hours, summarized by iGamingTV.
Image: Yogonet International 1. Business
Betsson posts record Q3 revenue as gaming taxes reduce profits
Betsson AB recorded a 23% drop in third-quarter EBITDA despite achieving record revenue of $365.7 million. Higher gaming taxes, lower B2B licensing income, and growing operating expenses hit margins, with EBITDA falling from €82.5 million to €63.4 million ($71 million). Operating income declined 31% to €46.1 million ($51.6 million), while gross profit decreased by 5%.
Why it matters
This highlights how rising regulatory duties and operational costs can pressure operator profitability, demonstrating that top-line revenue growth does not necessarily protect margins from expanding fiscal overheads.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
2. Business
Evolution posts 3.7% revenue increase in steady third quarter
Evolution AB reported a 3.7% year-on-year rise in third-quarter net revenue to €526.1 million (£440 million), supported by 10% growth in RNG games. Chief Executive Officer Martin Carlesund characterised the performance as uneventful. Adjusted EBITDA reached €345.9 million, climbing 2.7% from €336.9 million in the prior year, though the company experienced a margin drop.
Why it matters
This suggests that supplier growth may be moderating, showing how product segments like RNG can sustain steady income even as adjusted EBITDA margins face slight compression.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
3. Regulation
Evoke reports £406m revenue and warns UK government over potential tax rises
Evoke PLC reported third-quarter group revenue of £406m, marking a 7% year-on-year decline or a 2% drop on a like-for-like constant currency basis. The operator, which has accepted a takeover offer from Bally’s Intralot, used its quarterly financial update to urge the UK government not to introduce further tax rises.
Why it matters
For operators, impending fiscal decisions by the UK government present potential commercial risks. Any new tax increases could negatively impact performance at a critical juncture as the business prepares to complete its planned acquisition by Bally’s Intralot.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
4. Regulation
Italian regulator AGCOM consults on stricter rules for gambling infotainment sites
Italian communications regulator AGCOM has started a 30-day consultation regarding tighter rules for infotainment websites connected to online gambling operators. The review focuses on amendments to implementation guidelines for the 2018 Dignity Decree, a measure introduced by the Lega–Five Star Movement coalition that regulates gambling advertising and sponsorships across Italian sport and media.
Why it matters
This regulatory process could result in tighter oversight for media and promotional portals tied to online betting operators. The outcome may reshape how gambling companies maintain visibility within Italian media and sports under existing advertising restrictions.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
Image: Yogonet International 5. Regulation
L & L Europe to pay 900,000 pounds in UK Gambling Commission settlement
L & L Europe Limited has agreed to pay 900,000 pounds, equivalent to 1.20 million US dollars, in a regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission. An investigation into the operator identified regulatory breaches relating to customer withdrawals, anti-money laundering controls, and social responsibility across its business, which runs seven gambling websites such as allbritishcasino.com, casinocasino.com, and hypercasino.com.
Why it matters
For operators, this settlement highlights the severe financial impact of failing to meet regulatory expectations. It demonstrates that regulators will scrutinise anti-money laundering controls, social responsibility, and customer withdrawal processes across an operator's full network of active gaming websites.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
Image: Yogonet International 6. Providers
Sunbet renews long-standing platform partnership with Bede Gaming
Sunbet, the digital division of Sun International, has extended its technology agreement with Bede Gaming. The renewal lengthens a relationship that has lasted almost a decade. Under the arrangement, Bede Gaming provides platform technology powering Sunbet's digital betting services across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia as the operator reports higher digital revenue and targets broader African growth.
Why it matters
This extension secures key platform continuity for Sunbet across several African markets. For Bede Gaming, continuing the long-term relationship reinforces its role supporting the operator amid rising digital revenue and ongoing regional expansion.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
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