Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Aviatrix has received certification to offer its crash game in Colombia. The move follows a Coljuegos regulatory update that added crash games to the country’s online casino rules. Licensed operators in Colombia can now add Aviatrix’s crash game to their platforms. Aviatrix plans to launch with several major Colombian gaming brands soon. The company already holds licenses or certifications in more than a dozen markets, including Italy, Spain, and Peru. Aviatrix has secured certification in Colombia. The approval lets licensed operators in the country add the company’s crash game to their platforms. The certification comes after Colombian regulator Coljuegos…

TLDR Games Global has launched a new progressive jackpot network called Jackpot Madness™. The product features four prize tiers and six individual jackpot pots. It is available across the provider’s game portfolio through a single integration. Operators can customize themes, contributions, payouts, and margins for their markets. The network is live in regulated markets including the UK, Sweden, Ontario, Brazil, and Malta. Games Global has introduced a new progressive jackpot network called Jackpot Madness™. The company announced the launch on August 4, 2026. The product is designed to expand the provider’s existing jackpot portfolio. It gives operators another tool to…

TLDR Hub88 has signed a global content distribution agreement with Whoah Labs. Whoah Labs is a new studio founded earlier this year, focused on casino games for sports betting and poker players. The deal gives Hub88 operators access to eight titles through one single integration. Games include Joker Streak, Crash Football, Crash Joker, and Plinko Poker. Executives from both companies say the partnership will help operators grow player value across different gaming verticals. Hub88 has entered into a global content distribution agreement with Whoah Labs. The deal gives Hub88’s operator partners access to a new portfolio of casino games. The…

TLDR Kalshi and Polymarket combined for $50.59 billion in trading volume in July, a new record. Kalshi processed $37.7 billion in trades, up 14% from June. Polymarket’s offshore platform dropped 26% to $7.9 billion, while Polymarket US grew 54% to $5 billion. The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drew about $1.9 billion on Kalshi and $4 billion on Polymarket for the tournament winner market. Open interest fell from about $2 billion to $1.2 billion after the tournament ended, and legal fights with state regulators continue. Prediction markets set a new record in July. Kalshi and Polymarket together generated…

TLDR Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court will hear a case questioning the constitutionality of the country’s online betting laws. The challenge was filed by the Office of the Prosecutor General. Justice Luiz Fux is the rapporteur assigned to the case. The case raises concerns over consumer debt, gambling harm, and public awareness of betting risks. A ruling could change how Brazil’s regulated betting market operates. Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court is set to review a case that questions whether the country’s online betting laws are constitutional. The case was brought by the Office of the Prosecutor General, known as the PGR. The…

TLDR Macau’s casino revenue fell 8.4% year-on-year in July, largely due to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Seaport Research Partners expects revenue to grow 4.5% year-on-year in August. The firm forecasts an 11% year-on-year increase in September. Analysts point to a stronger renminbi and easier visa policies as support for growth. Risks remain, including China’s economy and possible travel restrictions. Macau’s casino industry is expected to bounce back in August and September after a weak July, according to Seaport Research Partners. The brokerage says business slowed down last month mainly because of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Many gamblers stayed…

TLDR Flutter Entertainment delisted its shares from the London Stock Exchange at 8 am UK time on August 3. The New York Stock Exchange is now Flutter’s only primary listing. The company pointed to low trading volumes, high costs, and regulatory demands as reasons for leaving London. Flutter will keep running its UK and Irish brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Betting & Gaming, and tombola. Flutter shares closed at £75.88 on their final day of London trading, down from £81.38 earlier in the week. Flutter Entertainment has left the London Stock Exchange. The gambling company completed its delisting at…

TLDR Top online gambling operators in Chile have formed a new group called the Responsible iGaming Association (AGR). The group wants to help build a legal framework for online gambling, which does not yet exist in Chile. Attorney Sandra Kemp will serve as the association’s president. Founding members include Betano, Juegalo, Novibet, Betsala and Estelarbet. A regulated market could bring in about $625 million in gross gaming revenue within two to three years. Chile has a new industry group focused on online gambling. It is called the Responsible iGaming Association, or AGR. Top operators in the country formed the group…

TLDR Romania’s new gambling winnings tax took effect on August 1, 2026. The tiered system raises tax rates on larger payouts, up to 40%. The change is part of PM Ilie Bolojan’s plan to cut the budget deficit. Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, faces fresh corruption allegations. A deputy director general is accused of taking bribes to speed up approvals. Romania started a new tax system on gambling winnings on August 1, 2026. The change is part of a wider plan by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to fix the country’s budget problems. Romania’s budget deficit sits at 7% of GDP. That…

TLDR Playson has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market through a partnership with Betty Casino. This is Playson’s first content launch in the province, following an earlier partnership in Ontario. Betty Casino players in Alberta can now access Playson titles, including 4 Chili Amigos: Hold and Win and Rhino Coins: Hit the Bonus. The move adds to Playson’s growing presence in Canada’s regulated online gaming markets. Executives from both companies said the deal builds on past success and supports future growth plans. Playson has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market. The move comes through a new content deal with Betty Casino. This…