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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 29 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 880 fresh industry signals this cycle. Brazil leads the GEO heat board, while Caesars Palace Online is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- Manila’s Entertainment City casinos to be given 1 January 2027 deadline to start process of installing smart table technologyPhilippine gaming regulator PAGCOR will require Manila’s four Entertainment City integrated resorts to begin the process of implementing smart table […]IAG
- Michigan Tribal Casino Payments Plunge 71% as Gambling Expansion Tests Exclusivity DealsMichigan Native American tribes are increasingly withholding casino revenue-share payments from the state, arguing that Michigan’s expansion of gambling has undCasino.org
- ICE Barcelona Registration Opens as the Global Industry Prepares to Head for BarcelonaICE Barcelona has cemented itself as one of the top gaming exhibitions in the world, providing companies with a platform to showcase their new products and techGamblingNews
- SBC Summit Lisbon 2026: Brazil betting ban drives discourseToday’s the day. Day one of the 2026 edition of the SBC Summit in Lisbon is underway, with speeches and insights from the CEOs of the likes of DraftKings, SporSBC News
- Best sports to bet on: Which sports are most suited to betting?The best sports to bet on are football, basketball, tennis, horse racing, baseball, ice hockey and cricket. You’ll… The post Best sports to bet on: Which sportsEuropean Gaming Industry News
- Ex-Stoke Player Tony Kelly’s Journey From Gambling Addict To RedemptionGambling consumed Tony Kelly both on and off the pitch to the point where he went bankrupt. He now faces a new financial challenge: funding his charity, which wGambling Insider
- Spanish Operators Signal Strong Opposition Against Gambling Reform Ahead of Gaming in Spain ConferenceAs the Spanish government is preparing another round of gambling restrictions, licensed operators are now indicating that they will resist these measures...ReadiGaming Future
Risk watch
- Crown Resorts Sues Insurance Group for Not Helping It with $51M SettlementAustralian casino company Crown Resorts has launched a lawsuit against RiverStone International, a leading global insurance group. The operator’s lawsuit claimsGamblingNews
- Should Underage Gambling Be a Crime? Some New Jersey Lawmakers Say ‘No’Bipartisan legislation in New Jersey would decriminalize underage gambling, reducing the wrongdoing from a criminal offense to a civil penalty. New Jersey SeCasino.org
- Dutch trade body escalates legal case against MetaDutch gambling trade body VNLOK has summoned Meta to court, making good on its promise to legally challenge the tech giant over allowing illegal gambling ads onSBC News
- VNLOK summons Meta to court in latest action against illegal gambling ads in NetherlandsA motion to grant the KSA with powers to fine digital platforms over illegal gambling ads is on the parliamentary docket for tomorrow.iGB
- Play Social Casino Apps? You Might Qualify for a RefundA leading social casino app developer has agreed to a $3.2 million settlement that allows consumers in certain states to recover money they spent purchasing virCasino.org
Deals & new programs
- Parimatch offers 30K USDT for a legal name change - AffPapaParimatch offers 30K USDT for a legal name change AffPapaGoogle News
- Vegastars Casino Affiliate Program Overview and Benefits - Odessa HeadlinesVegastars Casino Affiliate Program Overview and Benefits Odessa HeadlinesGoogle News
- 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
- How Affiliate Marketing Powers iGaming Success - AffPapaHow Affiliate Marketing Powers iGaming Success AffPapaGoogle News
Worth studying
- SOFTSWISS unveils 2027 iGaming Trends report - Focus Gaming NewsSOFTSWISS unveils 2027 iGaming Trends report Focus Gaming NewsGoogle News
- Best Sportsbook Providers for Multi-Market Expansion in 2026 - ChimpReportsBest Sportsbook Providers for Multi-Market Expansion in 2026 ChimpReportsGoogle News
- Altenar: Powering growth in Peru’s sports betting market, Atlantic City Casino case study - Focus Gaming NewsAltenar: Powering growth in Peru’s sports betting market, Atlantic City Casino case study 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
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