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iGaming Daily Brief — 4 November 2026
iGamingTV News Desk · 4 November 2026
The most important iGaming stories from the last 24 hours, summarized by iGamingTV.
Image: Yogonet International 1. Regulation
Sri Lanka targets December 31 deadline for casino and online gambling rules
Sri Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has established a December 31 deadline to release rules covering casinos and online betting. The updated schedule follows prior postponements alongside worries concerning tax collection and supervision. It arrives after Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance voiced issues regarding uncollected sector income and foreign-connected online firms operating in the market.
Why it matters
Establishing formal regulations could help Sri Lanka secure missing tax proceeds and bring foreign-linked digital platforms under direct regulatory control, resolving ongoing parliamentary scrutiny over uncollected revenues.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
2. Regulation
Greece defends higher player tax on online casino winnings
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis defended a tax increase on online casino winnings, explaining the move aims to build public service funding. Figures released in October indicate taxes retained from player winnings reached €369m between January and August 2026. This represents a 27.3% rise compared to €290m recorded during the corresponding period last year.
Why it matters
For online operators, sustained tax increases on player payouts could influence bettor behaviour and prize appeal, while offering the government a rapidly growing mechanism to boost state revenues.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
3. Regulation
Dutch regulator unveils youth campaigns amid wider advertising ban plans
The Kansspelautoriteit has introduced two fresh campaigns targeting gambling advertising and related harm among younger demographics. The rollout arrives as the Dutch government advances an initiative to enact a full prohibition on gambling advertisements. This effort constitutes part of a broader regulatory restructuring being considered by the country's policymakers.
Why it matters
For licensed operators in the Netherlands, this initiative highlights intensifying regulatory pressure surrounding marketing practices as authorities prepare for potential total restrictions on gambling promotion.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
4. M&A
Lottomatica affirms Italian leadership ahead of CIRSA merger closing
Lottomatica reinforced its leading position in Italy within its latest financial release as company executives prepare to finalise an all-share merger alongside Spanish firm CIRSA in November. The Milan-Borsa listed enterprise retained its domestic dominance, stating it commanded a 31.7% share across the online betting segment as of the third quarter.
Why it matters
Finalising this all-share transaction allows the combined business to solidify its Italian footprint and leverage extensive online betting market share heading into the final stages of the merger.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
Image: Yogonet International 5. Business
PointsBet reports 16 percent drop in first-half revenue
PointsBet experienced a 16% fall in first-half revenue, driven down by weaker sports betting performance in Australia even as operations continued expanding in Canada. Group revenue for the six months ended Sept. 30 dropped to A$112.7 million from A$134.9 million the previous year. Meanwhile, normalised EBITDA shifted from a prior profit of A$2.9 million to a loss of A$6.9 million.
Why it matters
This downturn highlights the operational impact of slowing Australian sports betting returns on group finances. For operators, sustained momentum in newer jurisdictions like Canada remains critical to offsetting domestic market declines and restoring underlying profitability.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
Image: Yogonet International 6. Events
RedCore founder Marina Ilina inducted into SiGMA Hall of Game
RedCore founder and CEO Marina Ilina was inducted into the SiGMA Hall of Game during the SiGMA Awards in Rome. The presentation occurred on 2 November during the opening night of SiGMA World 2026. The honour celebrates industry figures for notable leadership, vision, and influence across digital market solutions developed by businesses such as RedCore.
Why it matters
This honour highlights the visibility and standing of executive leadership within digital markets. For industry stakeholders, recognition at major sector events underscores the importance of technological innovation and executive influence across evolving commercial gaming environments.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
7. Compliance
Malta eases planned Recognition Notice reforms following industry pushback
The Malta Gaming Authority has softened planned restrictions on its framework permitting firms to operate locally under foreign licences following pushback from the industry. The targeted system had received a medium-high money-laundering risk rating in Malta's anti-money-laundering assessment, meaning stricter regulatory oversight may now require fresh legislation to take effect.
Why it matters
This retreat illustrates the tension between maintaining commercial appeal for foreign-licensed entities and addressing identified anti-money-laundering risks. For operators, compliance requirements remain temporarily stable, although upcoming legislation could eventually force stricter oversight measures across the jurisdiction.
Source: CasinoBeats · Read original at CasinoBeats
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