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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has unveiled its regulatory agenda for 2025–26, aiming to elevate industry standards following the official launch of the regulated gambling market on 1 January 2025, marking a major shift from grey to regulated operations. #EGRGlobal #igaming #Latamigaming #Brazil #regulation #gambling #SPA

Better Collective has wrapped up its latest share buyback programme, spending SEK110.2m (€9.9m) in a bid to “optimise and improve” its capital structure. Launched on 19 February, the initiative ran until 16 April and covered 5,069,762 shares, each with a nominal value of €0.01.   #EGRGlobal #igaming #BetterCollective #capital #shares

Another #EGRPower50Summit done and dusted!🚀🌴   A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us at the Puente Romano Resort in Marbella for three days of insightful discussions, strategic networking, and memorable activities. From engaging panels and roundtables to golf, padel, wine tasting, and cocktail masterclasses, the Summit provided a unique platform for industry leaders to connect and collaborate.🤝   Check out the Summit highlights here: https://lnkd.in/e5Rtv-e6 - and don’t forget to use #EGRPower50Summit when posting your favourite shots!   Big thanks to all our fantastic sponsors for helping make it possible!   Headline sponsor: Pragmatic Play   Platinum sponsor: SmartSoft   Sponsors: Alea, Arnold Ash Group, BDO, BetConstruct, Continent 8 Technologies, Digitain, Enteractive, Inpay, Kambi, Live88, Logifuture, Mitchell Winter Bell, Oddin.gg, Optimove, Playtech, Servers.com, Soft2Bet and Xace   See you next year!🙌   #EGRGlobal #EGRPower50Summit #igaming #networking #igamingevents

All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from ThrillTech, Ebaka Games and Playbook Fusion.🎲   👉 GTG Network to power Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub 👉 ThrillTech secures UK licence 👉 Ebaka Games emerges 👉 Thunderkick expands Nordic presence 👉 Network Gaming platform goes live in Brazil …plus even more updates, read on for the full breakdown 👇   #EGRGlobal #igaming #supplier #EbakaGames #PlaybookFusion #ThrillTech #HardRockBet #Thunderkick #NetworkGaming #GTGNetwork

Light & Wonder has acquired a 20% equity stake in London-based slots studio Bang Bang Games for an undisclosed sum.   As part of the deal, Bang Bang Games will join the Light & Wonder Spark programme, gaining access to expanded support and distribution channels to accelerate its growth. #EGRGlobal #igaming #LightandWonder #BangBangGames #growth #equity #MandA

The Amsterdam District Court has ordered Sega Sammy to proceed with its acquisition of live casino supplier Stakelogic, rejecting the Japanese firm’s attempt to withdraw from the deal.   The company now has two weeks to complete the transaction or risk a €20m penalty for non-compliance. #EGRGlobal #igaming #SegaSammy #casino #Stakelogic ##compliance #MandA #Amsterdam #AmsterdamDistrictCourt

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council has called on the CFTC to respect state laws and reject the offering of sports event contracts.   In a letter to acting chair Caroline Pham, executive director Mary Beth Thomas urged the federal agency to consider state-level concerns, joining a growing chorus of regulators opposing the controversial vertical. #EGRGlobal #igaming #Tennessee #law #sports #contracts #regulation #TennesseeSportsWageringCouncil #Robinhood #Kalshi #Cryptocom #predictionmarkets

PENN Entertainment, Inc has launched Mint Club, expanding account-linking features between ESPN Bet and ESPN.   The new offering, available immediately to linked account holders, provides access to exclusive perks such as weekly promotions, deposit bonuses, profit boosts, and merchandise giveaways.   #EGRGlobal #igaming #PENN #MintClub #ESPN #ESPNBet

Last year, GambleAware filed a complaint with the ASA over a Fitzdares social media post, featuring former England cricketer Stuart Broad, but the regulator has ruled that the ad was not of strong appeal to under 18s. #EGRGlobal #igaming #GambleAware #ads #regulation #advertising #cricket

The Swedish Administrative Court of Linköping has significantly reduced Hacksaw Gaming’s SEK2.6m (£200,000) fine to just SEK20,000 (£1,535). The original fine, issued in May 2024, followed the discovery of Hacksaw’s games on two unlicensed websites, which the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) said violated licence conditions. #EGRGlobal #igaming #Sweden #HacksawGaming #gambling #unlicensed