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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 23 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 909 fresh industry signals this cycle. United Kingdom leads the GEO heat board, while IGT is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment acquisition planThe proposed acquisition of US casino firm Caesars Entertainment, Inc by businessmen Tilman and Paige Fertitta has moved one step […]IAG
- Gambling Commission call to cut regulatory burdens closes on 25 SeptemberThe call invites the industry to suggest which rules, guidance and reporting processes could be simplified or streamlined. … The post Gambling Commission call tEuropean Gaming Industry News
- Things Are Getting Hot in Big Time Gaming’s Extra Chilli More ChilliBig Time Gaming has launched Extra Chilli More Chilli, a new slot that turns the heat up. Designed to appeal to fans of spicy food and spicy wins, this new gameGamblingNews
- National Council on Problem Gambling Continues Defense of Prediction Markets Membership SubcategoryThe National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) remains on the defense of its controversial prediction markets membership category that the nonprofit launched eCasino.org
- Bulgaria PM to open consultations on gambling overhaulBulgaria’s ruling party is preparing to launch a public consultation on amendments to the Gambling Act, which will see more restrictions being placed on advertiSBC News
- The Gambling Wire: CFTC Flags Prediction Market Manipulation Risk as Liga MX Sues KalshiThe CFTC is flagging manipulation risks in mention markets, while NCPG addresses its industry funding model amid criticism tied to prediction markets, and KalshGambling Insider
- Premier Padel Selects iGame Media as Exclusive Betting Data and Betting Streaming Technology and Distribution PartnerSports betting technology specialist iGame Media today announced it has been selected by Premier Padel as its first-ever official betting data and...Read More..iGaming Future
Risk watch
- Churchill Downs, NYRA Fight ‘Rigged’ Horse Betting Pools RICO LawsuitSome of the biggest names in US horse racing are fighting a lawsuit that accuses them of giving sophisticated computer-assisted gamblers an unfair advantage oveCasino.org
- Mexican Soccer Federation Sues Kalshi Over Use of Liga MX TrademarksA months-long dispute over Kalshi’s use of Liga MX trademarks and club names has landed in federal court. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has taken KalshiGambling Insider
- Australian sportsbook Palmerbet slapped with court-enforceable undertaking for breaching self-exclusion rulesAustralia’s communications watchdog has slapped family-run sportsbook Palmerbet with an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking after it breached self-exclusionIAG
- Former NFL Player Gets Involved in Circle K Lottery DisputeA former NFL player is supporting a former manager’s statements in a legal battle over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot, according to the manager’s attorGamblingNews
- Trump-Linked Firm Says Ex-CFO Gambled $29M on Slots at Hard RockA former executive at a social media firm with close ties to President Donald Trump spent 200 days gambling at a South Florida Hard Rock casino in a single yearCasino.org
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
- Netherlands renews 8 licenses for iGaming operators - AffPapaNetherlands renews 8 licenses for iGaming operators AffPapaGoogle News
- 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 - LinkedInBetsson Sweden to erase legacy affiliate deals amid licence transition | iGBA LinkedInGoogle 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
- 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
- Gaming Console Market Share, Trends, Growth Analysis [2035] - Business Research InsightsGaming Console Market Share, Trends, Growth Analysis [2035] Business Research InsightsGoogle 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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