Author: Andrew Fletcher

The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the Kansspelautoriteit, known as the KSA, may lawfully continue operating a monopoly model across certain gambling categories. The decision reaffirms the legal foundation underpinning how the Dutch regulator has long structured licensing across key gambling verticals in the Netherlands. The KSA had already renewed Lotto BV’s three exclusive licences at the start of the week, covering lottery games, instant lotteries, and retail sports betting. Lotto BV is a subsidiary of the state-owned Nederlandse Loterij, making it a government-backed entity that has long held a privileged position in the Dutch gambling landscape. The…

Brazilian betting firms are bracing for significant disruption as reports emerge that President Lula da Silva is planning major moves against the online gambling sector. The President’s increasingly hostile stance toward the industry is creating friction within his own government, where opinions on how hard to push back against betting remain divided. While many Brazilian politicians want to see betting activity curbed, the majority fall well short of supporting an outright ban on the practice entirely. Dario Durigan, Finance Minister since March 2026, has outlined his preference for tighter restrictions on online gambling rather than a full prohibition on the…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will dedicate a full conference track to examining how affiliates can keep content visible and attract new audiences in a shifting search landscape. The Content and Discovery track takes place on Thursday, 1 October, bringing together SEO specialists, affiliate experts and performance marketers for a day of focused discussion. Sessions will cover organic search strategy, content planning and paid acquisition, giving attendees a comprehensive view of the challenges facing affiliate marketers right now. The track rounds off three days of programming on the Affiliate Leaders Summit Stage, following Platforms and Performance on Tuesday, 29 September,…

Brazil’s online gaming sector is bracing for serious disruption as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva moves closer to banning online casinos through a provisional measure. Leading gaming lawyer Neil Montgomery has warned the industry is heading for “a lot of turbulence” if the measure is published and enforced as expected. Montgomery’s warning is echoed by Pragmatic Solutions CEO Ashley Lang, who describes the potential ban as “a low probability but high-impact scenario” for operators currently active in the market. Brazilian outlet UOL reports that a provisional measure prohibiting online casinos is on the verge of being published, following Lula’s…

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has completed its first round of online gambling licence renewals, granting eight operators the right to continue operating in the country. The initial licences were issued in 2021 ahead of the Netherlands launching its regulated online gambling market, and had been due to expire at the end of September 2026. The newly issued licences will run through to September 2031, giving operators a fresh five-year window to offer their services to Dutch players. Among the eight operators to secure renewed licences were some of the most recognisable names in the Dutch online gambling market, including…

Betable managing director Daniel Brookes is making the case that iGaming operators are approaching artificial intelligence adoption from entirely the wrong direction. Rather than beginning with the technology itself, Brookes argues that businesses should first identify the specific operational problems they need to solve. AI has expanded rapidly across the iGaming sector, with applications already emerging in personalisation, customer support, compliance, risk management, and player protection. The pace of development has created pressure on operators to demonstrate they have an AI strategy in place, but Brookes warns that this pressure can lead businesses astray. Asking a room full of people…

Fish & Chips Games, the UK-facing slot studio celebrated for its unmistakably British sensibility, has launched its second title, Wolf of London, a Victorian Gothic werewolf slot with serious bite. The release marks a deliberate tonal shift from the studio’s debut effort, Bus Stop Bonanza, which found its comedy in a rain-soaked bus shelter rather than the gaslit fog of Victorian London. Wolf of London drops players onto fog-bound streets after dusk, where lantern light flickers and something unseen waits just beyond the window, setting a distinctly darker mood than anything the studio has attempted before. The game opens on…

The Curaçao Gaming Authority has disclosed that its online gaming portal was the target of a cyberattack, marking a significant security incident for the offshore regulator. The CGA confirmed the breach on Friday, 18 September 2026, stating that unauthorised access to its portal had been identified and subsequently contained. Alongside its own response teams, the regulator’s service provider was immediately brought into action once the incident was detected. The CGA said: “Upon detection of the incident, the CGA and its service provider immediately activated their incident response procedures and its provider commenced a forensic investigation to determine what happened.” A…

Yggdrasil has released its latest slot title, 3 Piggies of Bank, putting a financial spin on the beloved classic fairy tale. The game reimagines Mamma Pig as a wealthy banker who actively invests in her children’s real estate ventures, giving the story a distinctly modern angle. Yggdrasil describes itself as a fast-growing slot developer, and this release continues the studio’s tradition of blending familiar themes with innovative gameplay mechanics. The title introduces Lock’em & Load’em, Yggdrasil’s newest Game Engagement Mechanic, which forms the centrepiece of the bonus experience. During the Lock’em & Load’em feature, special Coin symbols lock in place…

Racecourse Media Group has announced the appointment of Nigel Railton as its new Chair, marking a significant leadership development for the organisation. Railton brings extensive board-level experience across media, consumer-facing industries, and highly regulated sectors to his new position at RMG. He currently serves as Chair of Post Office Ltd, a role he has held since May 2024, where he is leading a major transformation programme and rebuilding stakeholder relationships. Railton is also a trustee of The Social Mobility Foundation, reflecting his broader commitment to purpose-driven leadership beyond the commercial sphere. His most prominent previous role was Chief Executive Officer…