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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 22 September 2026
What's happening across the iGaming world today: regulation, risk, deals and insights — auto-compiled by the Affiliate Forge engine.
The engine processed 894 fresh industry signals this cycle. United Kingdom leads the GEO heat board, while Ignition Casino is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- PAGCOR looking to mandate smart table technology for all Philippine casinos and IRsPhilippine gaming regulator PAGCOR is looking to mandate the implementation of smart gaming table technology at all casinos and integrated […]IAG
- GCI Report Says Illegal Online Gambling in the EU Takes Up 75% of MarketAccording to a study conducted by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) on behalf of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, unregulated online gambling in the EuropeGamblingNews
- Rapper 50 Cent to Debut Casino Version of Street Dice Game at G2ERapper 50 Cent will unveil a casino version of an underground New York street dice game at this year’s G2E, held at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from Sept. 29Casino.org
- The Gambling Wire: Kalshi Faces Crypto Volume Scrutiny as Prediction Markets Hit $7.64B WeekendAs prediction markets continue to report record activity, fresh questions are emerging about how headline trading volume is generated and counted. Scrutiny of KGambling Insider
- bet-at-home swings from black to red in H1 2026 but leadership finds positivesEmbattled DACH bookmaker bet-at-home has swung into the red after a €1.8m (£1.5m) profit in H1 2025 turned to a €2.2m net loss for H1 2026. The Frankfurt-listedSBC News
- Polymarket lobbies EU and UK regulators for financial services statusESMA said in July that contracts qualifying as financial instruments fall under the EU’s retail binary options ban,… The post Polymarket lobbies EU and UK regulEuropean Gaming Industry News
- Missouri AG sends cease-and-desists to prediction marketsThe letters were sent to Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog, and Robinhood, with Hanaway’s office arguing that these companies offer unlicensed spoAffPapa
Risk watch
- Hacker Behind Massive Curaçao Leak Could Expose Who Really Owns Hundreds of Offshore Online CasinosA cyberattack disclosed last week by the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) was carried out by a self-proclaimed “white hat” hacker who previously breached the MaltCasino.org
- £20,000 illegal gambling den in Manchester raided by policeGreater Manchester Police (GMP) has revealed that it has arrested four people overnight following reports of illegal gambling operations. Four warrants and enfoSBC News
- Regulator tightens control on French gambling’s AML dutiesFrench gambling firms have been issued a conditional warning to ensure anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) guidelines are being follSBC News
- Chicago Suburb Mayor to Return Donations From Accused Illegal Gambling EnforcerThe mayor of the Chicago suburb Burr Ridge says he will return a $2,000 donation from a local restaurateur and social media chef accused of moonlighting as an eCasino.org
- Ken Howell’s Sports Betting remote gambling licence suspended over suspected AML breaches - Focus Gaming NewsKen Howell’s Sports Betting remote gambling licence suspended over suspected AML breaches Focus Gaming NewsGoogle News
Deals & new programs
- Why a Strong Product Matters for Affiliate GrowthThis became clear in a recent case handled by AffPapa’s Affiliate Management service, where the operator was working with a single GEO, didn’t yet have a licensAffPapa
- TRAILER | Don’t Play Small: How Makeberry Helps Casino Affiliates Scale Smarter - YouTubeTRAILER | Don’t Play Small: How Makeberry Helps Casino Affiliates Scale Smarter YouTubeGoogle News
- AffPapa Announces Partnership Extension with Makeberry - AffPapaAffPapa Announces Partnership Extension with Makeberry AffPapaGoogle News
- Betsson Sweden to erase legacy affiliate deals amid licence transition | iGBA - linkedin.comBetsson Sweden to erase legacy affiliate deals amid licence transition | iGBA linkedin.comGoogle News
- Entain to eliminate 400 jobs over UK gambling tax rises - AffPapaEntain to eliminate 400 jobs over UK gambling tax rises AffPapaGoogle News
Worth studying
- Powering growth in Peru's sports betting market: Atlantic City Casino case study - YogonetPowering growth in Peru's sports betting market: Atlantic City Casino case study YogonetGoogle News
- Best Sportsbook Providers for Multi-Market Expansion in 2026 - ChimpReportsBest Sportsbook Providers for Multi-Market Expansion in 2026 ChimpReportsGoogle News
- 2027 iGaming Trends Report coming in two weeks, SOFTSWISS says - Focus Gaming News2027 iGaming Trends Report coming in two weeks, SOFTSWISS says Focus Gaming NewsGoogle News
- Bill Simmons Says “I Learned My Lesson” After Admitting to Proxy Betting on Fanduel in Podcast Interview - The Hollywood ReporterBill Simmons Says “I Learned My Lesson” After Admitting to Proxy Betting on Fanduel in Podcast Interview The Hollywood ReporterGoogle News
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