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Matchbook has completed its acquisition of Betdaq, uniting two established betting exchange brands. Betdaq’s current service will stop trading on October 21, 2026, while customers can access accounts and withdraw available balances until November 4. Matchbook says combining the exchanges is intended to deepen liquidity and improve pricing, although Betdaq accounts will not automatically transfer to Matchbook.

Mexican cartel racetrack sanctions target Club La Molienda in Nuevo Laredo over alleged links to Cartel del Noreste. US officials say the horse racing venue generated revenue for the organization and had a betting partnership with the previously sanctioned Casino Centenario. The October 13 action targets four individuals and 11 entities across several commercial sectors.

A proposed Northern Territory betting bill would cap monthly deposits for younger adults, prohibit betting inducements and strengthen penalties for licensed wagering operators. The legislation also seeks new harm-prevention duties for bookmakers and greater transparency from the Territory's wagering regulator.

New York regulators have proposed new betting rules requiring sportsbooks to identify potentially vulnerable customers, review risky wagering patterns and limit AI-driven promotions designed to encourage gambling activity. The proposals would also establish dedicated responsible gambling leads and introduce a 60-day public comment period before a final decision.

Hard Rock Casino NL has secured approval from the Dutch Gaming Authority to add online sports betting to its existing casino operations. The licence extension took effect on October 12, 2026, marking a milestone for SpinCore Group and iCasino B.V. However, the sportsbook is not yet live, and the operator has not announced a confirmed launch date. The expansion would broaden the platform's offering in the regulated Dutch gambling market once the remaining preparations are comp

ProphetX has partnered with Juice Reel to bring event-contract trading into the sports-focused app. Users can access ProphetX’s CFTC-regulated exchange alongside Juice Reel’s trade-tracking tools and verified sports forecaster marketplace. ProphetX will manage clearing, custody, market operations, and core exchange responsibilities, while Juice Reel focuses on its existing user experience. The integration is live in jurisdictions where ProphetX is authorized to operate.

Sportsbet AI-generated content featuring AFL players has raised concerns over consent and image rights. The AFL has instructed its wagering partner to stop using players' likenesses without approval, as Australia prepares tighter gambling advertising restrictions.

BetMGM Q3 revenue increased 7% year over year to $710 million in the third quarter of 2026, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $86 million. Online gaming revenue reached $483 million, and sports betting generated $216 million as the operator benefited from World Cup activity and sportsbook enhancements ahead of the NFL season.

China has sentenced three leaders of the Wei family criminal network to death over Myanmar scam compounds, illegal casinos and telecommunications fraud. The first-instance verdicts, announced by courts in Fujian province on October 13, also handed life sentences to three defendants and prison terms to 55 others. Courts linked more than RMB12.2 billion ($1.7 billion) to gambling and fraud operations. The case highlights Beijing’s crackdown on cross-border criminal networks in

PAGCOR is considering the sale of its Casino Filipino business for an estimated ₱20 billion to ₱30 billion as projected losses reach at least ₱7 billion in 2026. The agency is targeting an exit from casino operations in the third or fourth quarter of 2027, subject to government approval and a formal valuation. The proposed restructuring would separate PAGCOR’s commercial casino activities from its gaming-regulation role, with 35 casino operations included in the planned dives

Wild Bounty Showdown explained for Indonesian readers, covering its Gold Framed Symbols, Wild transformations, Scatter trigger, Free Spins, cascading multiplier, RTP and high volatility. Learn how the game works, what three Scatters activate, why Free Spins begin at x8, and what the 96.75% RTP means. The guide also explains demo play, theoretical win potential and why no strategy can guarantee results.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formalized its position that casino-style gambling products, including sportsbook wagers, are excluded from the swap definition. A separate proposal seeks to clarify the treatment of sports and other event contracts traded on prediction markets.