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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 14 October 2026
What's happening across the iGaming world today: regulation, risk, deals and insights — auto-compiled by the Affiliate Forge engine.
The engine processed 1068 fresh industry signals this cycle. United Kingdom leads the GEO heat board, while Hard Rock Bet is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- BetMGM more than doubles adjusted EBITDA as actives fall 3%BetMGM Q3 results show net revenue up 7% to $710m and adjusted EBITDA more than doubling to $86m as average monthly actives fell 3%. The post BetMGM more than dCasinoBeats
- Alberta iGaming Market Hits 50 Live Sites as Grace Period ExpiresAlberta’ 90-day grace period for unregulated online gambling operators to transition to the legal market expired yesterday (Oct. 13), with 29 operators launchinCasino.org
- BGaming Unveils Spider Circus Hold and Win in Celebration of Spooky SeasonBGaming, which just launched Chicken Halloween, is also preparing a spooky seasonal slot called Spider Circus Hold and Win. The new game is not for the faint ofGamblingNews
- Okada Manila reports improved GGR of US$112 million in 3Q26 as mass table games offset further decline in VIPPhilippine integrated resort Okada Manila found some much needed improvement in the September 2026 quarter, with gross gaming revenue rising […]IAG
- Dafabet names Kevin Pietersen MBE as Global Brand AmbassadorThe appointment comes weeks after Pietersen joined England’s white-ball set-up as a specialist mentor. Dafabet has announced former… The post Dafabet names KeviEuropean Gaming Industry News
- Italy weighs €1bn gambling tax input for Budget 2027Italy’s Ministry of Finance and Economy (MEF) projects that it will raise €1bn in funding from gambling companies from 2027-to-2028. The forecast forms part ofSBC News
- Africa’s iGaming Market: The Next Phase of Essential World Gambling GrowthWhat, perchance, is the next phase of growth for Africa’s booming iGaming market? More operators are entering. Regulators are tightening their grip....Read MoreiGaming Future
Risk watch
- Three South Koreans Arrested in UAE for Running $2.3B Gambling SchemeAccording to South Korean police, three South Korean suspects accused of operating an illegal online gambling business worth KRW 3.1 trillion (about $2.3 billioGamblingNews
- Finland threatens €1.2m fines in illegal gambling marketing crackdownHead of group at the National Police Board emphasised that the purpose of the fines was to reinforce compliance, not to punish.iGB
- Spain tightens compliance controls on iGaming paymentsNew rules on the authorisation and mandatory monitoring of gambling transactions have been sanctioned by authorities in Spain. Announced by the government gazetSBC News
- Idaho Tribal Casino Meth Arrest Leads to Federal Lawsuit Over Contested Security VideoAn Idaho woman arrested on drug charges after methamphetamine was discovered at a tribal casino has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against law enforcementCasino.org
- Brazilian Lawmakers Propose Alternatives to Full Betting BanWith the deadline for proposed Congress amendments to Brazil’s controversial Provisional Measure (MP) No. 1,394/2026 now over, many submitted updates aim to temGamblingNews
Deals & new programs
- New York considers banning AI betting promotions - AffPapaNew York considers banning AI betting promotions AffPapaGoogle News
- Introducing AffPapa’s New Service: Affiliate Connect - AffPapaIntroducing AffPapa’s New Service: Affiliate Connect AffPapaGoogle News
- New Zealand chooses 11 operators for casino license auction - AffPapaNew Zealand chooses 11 operators for casino license auction AffPapaGoogle News
- 1win Partners brings affiliates to an F1 Track at SBC Lisbon - AffPapa1win Partners brings affiliates to an F1 Track at SBC Lisbon AffPapaGoogle News
- Stake loses Brazil injunction after Appeals Court ruling - AffPapaStake loses Brazil injunction after Appeals Court ruling AffPapaGoogle News
Worth studying
- Behind the numbers: New report fuels Europe’s black market enforcement debateAn analysis commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling puts the EU's black market at a number that exceeds other estimates. Everyone agrees enforcement isiGB
- US Open data shows why conventional sportsbook uptime can misleadBettormetrics’ analysis of $64m in exchange wagering across 39 US Open matches exposes hidden sportsbook unavailability during peak demand.iGB
- 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
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