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Brazil's licensed betting sites went dark on 6 October under MP 1.394/2026. The timeline, the Supreme Court challenge, the 120-day clock in Congress — and what happens next.

September 2026 round-up: Lula bans licensed betting in Brazil, New Jersey takes Kalshi to the US Supreme Court, Bet365 cuts 340 jobs, the Dutch KSA renews its first licences.

Mid-September 2026 pulse: Australia's ad rules become law, prediction-market ads draw scrutiny, UK and Ontario enforce player protection, India cuts off money games.

August 2026 iGaming round-up: Brazil suspends licensed operators and faces a ban bill, prediction markets draw the CFTC and billion-dollar deals, UKGC fines for AML.

The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution's licence over AML and supply-chain failings before a £4.75m settlement. What it means for suppliers and affiliates.

Europe tightens on prediction markets: France blocks Polymarket, ESMA warns event contracts may be binary options, and Gibraltar opens the first dedicated framework.

July 2026 iGaming round-up: UK financial risk assessments, ESMA's prediction-markets warning, record Brazil revenue, tighter Dutch affordability rules and the black-market fight.

June 2026 iGaming round-up: Brazil opens licensing records, Finland readies its 2027 launch, New Zealand regulates online casino and prediction markets face scrutiny.

The 2026 affiliate and iGaming events calendar — iGB Affiliate, ICE, SBC Summit, SiGMA, Affiliate World — plus a practical guide to prep, meetings, and conference ROI.

VegasHunter iGaming Report 2026: the key trends, risks and opportunities for operators and affiliates — AI, compliance, new GEOs, payments and player trust.