Greece is recruiting 40 gambling inspectors to tackle illegal gambling. New legislation has expanded the regulator’s investigative powers, while government figures suggest €1.8 billion was wagered through unlicensed channels in 2025.
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Curaçao Gaming Authority permanently retires its licensing portal after a major data breach. An interim system went live on 19 October, while the regulator pursues investigations across three countries.
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Polymarket US sued Ohio’s attorney general and the state’s casino regulators in the Columbus federal court that refused to block Ohio’s enforcement against Kalshi.
SBC Summit Lisbon, held from 29 September to 1 October, brought together 40,000 industry professionals from more than 150 countries. For SOFTSWISS, the event was an opportunity to share insights into industry direction and to discuss what operators should prioritise.
Flutter Entertainment reportedly faces potential job cuts across its UK and Ireland division, with around 20% of employees at risk. The reports come as higher UK gambling taxes add pressure to the operator’s costs.
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Better Collective launched Prediction Pro, a subscription service offering forecasting tools, expert analysis and trade tracking across prediction markets. The product uses data from Kalshi and Polymarket and includes a hub focused on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Austria’s gambling reform faces a key EU review deadline on 5 November 2026.
The proposal would end the online gambling monopoly, introduce open licensing and strengthen player protections.












