iGamingTV Daily Brief
iGaming Daily Brief — 31 October 2026
iGamingTV News Desk · 31 October 2026
The most important iGaming stories from the last 24 hours, summarized by iGamingTV.
Image: Yogonet International 1. Business
Italy aims to secure €1.9bn from gambling in budget plan
The government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to collect nearly €1.9 billion, or $2.13 billion, from gambling between 2027 and 2029. Under a draft budgetary plan submitted to Brussels, Italy expects €718 million, or $804.16 million, each year in 2027 and 2028, followed by €478 million, or $535.36 million, by adjusting lottery commissions, concession fees, and taxes.
Why it matters
For gambling companies active in the market, these proposed changes to concession fees, lottery commissions, and tax rates could alter operating costs and potentially reshape future revenue expectations under the multi-year national budget strategy.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
2. Regulation
HM Treasury targets £655m over five years from Machine Games Duty hike
HM Treasury expects to generate £655m across a five-year cycle through an increase in Machine Games Duty. The UK government published the primary considerations behind its move to raise machine duties by 5%, even as the wider UK gambling sector continues to face exposure to additional potential taxation on its operations.
Why it matters
For UK operators, this development establishes higher tax obligations on machine gaming while indicating that the broader domestic gambling industry could still encounter further tax measures from the government.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
Image: Yogonet International 3. Operators
Digitain names Domenico Mazzola as Head of Sales for Italy
Technology provider Digitain has named Domenico Mazzola as its Head of Sales for Italy. In the new role, Mazzola will oversee relationships with Italian operators and adjust the company technology offerings to suit local regulatory rules. Mazzola joins the business with more than a decade of commercial and iGaming technology background.
Why it matters
This appointment reflects Digitain strategic push to grow its footprint within Italy regulated iGaming sector by securing local partnerships and aligning its technical products with domestic market requirements.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
Image: Yogonet International 4. Business
GLPI posts record third-quarter revenue of 435.4 million dollars
Gaming and Leisure Properties reported record financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2026. Third-quarter revenue increased by 9.5 percent year-on-year to reach $435.4 million. Adjusted funds from operations climbed 10.5 percent from $282 million in the prior-year period to $311.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA advanced 13 percent to $413.9 million compared to $366.4 million previously.
Why it matters
These record results highlight sustained earnings expansion for the company, as simultaneous growth across revenue, adjusted funds from operations, and adjusted EBITDA indicates strong operating performance over the prior-year period.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
5. Regulation
Spelinspektionen issues immediate Swedish ban against Duel.com operator Immortal Snail LLC
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has imposed an immediate prohibition against Immortal Snail LLC. The firm operates duel.com, an offshore gaming website. The brand has gained widespread attention in recent years for controversial marketing approaches that have drawn sharp industry criticism.
Why it matters
This action highlights how Swedish regulators are actively targeting prominent unlicensed offshore websites. For the wider market, enforcement moves against entities using disruptive marketing tactics demonstrate ongoing regulatory scrutiny over consumer acquisition practices.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
6. Regulation
Gambling Commission study highlights illegal site use by British problem gamblers
A study released by the Gambling Commission has revealed significant use of unregulated online gambling platforms among problem gamblers in Great Britain. The domestic betting sector welcomed the findings amid ongoing debates surrounding player channelisation and the announcement of a government budget raising Machine Games Duty to 25%.
Why it matters
The findings are significant for regulated operators managing both heightened tax burdens and player retention. Demonstrating player leakage to black-market sites provides vital evidence for industry arguments against stricter fiscal and regulatory measures.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
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