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The gambling operator expects to cut roles across corporate functions, product and technology. UK.- Entain has confirmed plans to cut around 500 jobs as part of a restructuring programme. The layoffs, reported by Reuters and Bloomberg, represent roughly 2 per cent of the global workforce at the London-listed operator of Ladbrokes and Coral. The move follows the rise in British Remote Gaming Duty from 21 to 40 per cent in April.

The Swedish gaming operator has reported that the FIFA World Cup provided a significant lift to Q2 trading. Sweden.- The state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has posted its strongest second-quarter results yet, with the FIFA World Cup providing a significant lift to betting revenue. For the three months ending June 30, net gaming revenue (NGR) came in at SEK1.96bn (€177.8m), a rise of seven per cent year-on-year and four per cent sequentially.

Land-based gambling remains dominant, but remote gambling revenue continues to grow faster. Greece.- The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has reported a moderate rise in Greek gambling revenue for 2025. According to the commission’s annual report, gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €3.07bn, a 6.7 per cent increase compared with 2024. Greece’s land-based gambling sector continued to be strongest, accounting for 61.2 per cent of the total at €1.88bn.

Amendments to the Sports Events Bill have been rejected, but the UK’s new prime minister will receive increasing pressure from local authorities. UK.- Another proposal to ban gambling sponsorship and adverts in British sport failed to advance this week with the rejection of proposed amendments to the Sports Events Bill. However, pressure on the issue continues to mount, with some campaigners hoping that new prime minister Andy Burnham will be receptive to calls for reform.

Associação afirma que redução do indicador reforça os efeitos das regras do mercado regulado, mas defende intensificação do combate às plataformas ilegais. A Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) afirmou que a regulamentação do mercado de apostas tem contribuído para tornar o ambiente mais seguro para os apostadores brasileiros. A avaliação foi divulgada após a publicação de uma pesquisa do Datafolha, que apontou redução no uso de cartão de crédito para realizar apostas.

Aracaju passa a proibir anúncios de casas de apostas em locais públicos ( Foto: Ascom PMA) Decreto já está em vigor e prevê fiscalização para retirada de anúncios irregulares. Sergipe.- A Prefeitura de Aracaju publicou o Decreto nº 8.740, que proíbe a veiculação de publicidade de plataformas de apostas de quota fixa, conhecidas como bets, em espaços cuja exploração dependa de autorização ou licença do município. A norma foi publicada na quinta-feira (16) e entrou em vigor na mesma data.

Welcome to the newest installment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, a brief analysis of the week’s top stories that have captured global interest. As we break down the flurry of events into a succinct summary, we will delve into the key narratives that have molded perspectives, impacted policies, and sparked conversations.

AgruGaming busca agrupar a proveedores de juegos, casinos en vivo, apuestas deportivas, métodos de pago, agencias de marketing y de ciberseguridad. Chile.- La industria del juego online en Chile suma un nuevo actor institucional con el lanzamiento de AgruGaming, una agrupación gremial que busca representar a las empresas proveedoras de servicios y soluciones tecnológicas que integran el ecosistema del igaming y las apuestas deportivas en el país.

The company has begun operating its product in Michigan through the Bay Mills Indian Community as operator partner. US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board has confirmed that it has authorised DraftKings to offer multi-state internet poker in the state alongside Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company has begun operating its product in Michigan through the Bay Mills Indian Community as operator partner. The board said it determined that DraftKings met all regulatory requirements.

Welcome to the newest instalment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, a brief look at the top headlines of the week that have captured global interest. We will examine the key stories that have impacted the narrative, influenced decisions, and sparked conversations. Join us as we cut through the chaos to provide a concise summary of the week’s most important developments, keeping you informed on what truly counts in today’s fast-paced world.