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Diller’s People Inc rescinds MGM takeover bid as operator commits to standalone strategy
MGM shares have fallen markedly since Diller's offer was lodged in June.
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Swaibu eyes transformative move to US after launch of GameChanger360
Swaibu is launching the sports integrity tech company to help sports bodies move from reactive enforcement toward proactive prevention.
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BetStop failures put Palmerbet’s self exclusion controls under scrutiny
Palmerbet failed to provide accurate personal information for a self-excluded player, which enabled them to have continued access to the operator for an additional 18 months.
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How operators can leverage agentic AI in sports betting
Waterhouse VC sees huge opportunity in consumers learning from professional punters and streamlining their processes through the use of AI agents. It reignites the build-versus-buy technology debate.
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Over £20,000 seized in another UK illegal gambling operation
PC Nial Vivian of Manchester’s City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team described the operation as a co‑ordinated and intelligence-led effort.
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Prosecutors to focus on nearly two dozen pitches in Clase micro betting case
Ahead of the November trial, prosecutors have narrowed the scope of the case to 18 Clase pitches over a two-year period.
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Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta merger while FTC review continues
The approval brings the deal one step closer to completion.
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Betting revenue in Brazil reaches BRL9.91 billion across first eight months of 2026
Data from the Federal Revenue Service indicates a 69% growth compared to the same period in 2025.
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Rank to bear brunt of potential UK MGD increase, Deutsche Bank says
The bank warned land-based operations would be hit harder by the tax hike than online operations.
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Funding: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
Jon Bruford explores the argument against industry-funded gambling harms research.
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Tim Miller sets sights on gambling black market with new consultancy
The former Gambling Commission executive cautioned against “simplistic, blunt approaches like ever-increasing tax hikes or blanket prohibitions".
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French financial sanctions authority fines sports betting operator over AML failures
The anonymised operator and its former CEO also received suspension and fines for the failures.
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Player props and performance markets: how bettors engaged with the World Cup
WSF Odds Sales Director Sam Hill and product owner Filippo Celleno reveal the key data-driven betting trends during sports betting’s biggest-ever event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Polymarket launches European lobbying push to secure financial services status
Prediction markets operator Polymarket is targeting European regulators as it seeks a route into restricted markets.
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Trading transformed: Inside Kambi’s first fully AI-powered World Cup
The 2026 World Cup subjected Kambi’s AI-powered trading platform to its biggest test yet. After more than 100 million bets, zero downtime and an 18% operator trading margin, Oliver Lamb, the supplier’s SVP of trading, explains what the tournament revealed about the future of sportsbook trading.
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Malta’s AI guidance flags human oversight alongside gambling innovation
The Charter questions environmental sustainability in AI operation, urging due diligence among suppliers.
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Sex sells… or does it? Can Novig leverage its Sydney Sweeney controversy?
Novig’s Sydney Sweeney campaign won attention, but converting controversy into lasting customers presents the test, says industry communications veteran Tony Kenny.
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Brazil regulator deputy secretary appointed to IAGR board of trustees
Fabio Macorin has secured a new international role as gaming regulation faces increasingly global challenges.
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Wiesbaden’s higher slot machine tax upheld despite alleged ‘strangling’ effect
The German state court dismissed claims that a 2024 machine tax increase had strangled operators.
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New pan-African responsible gaming network promotes ‘common principles’
African responsible gambling organisations are joining forces as the continent's online betting market continues to expand.
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Betfred founder warns MGD hike could put retail betting out of business by 2030
Betfred has already closed 132 betting shops due to the Remote Gambling Duty tax hike in April of this year.
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Top of the stocks: Why gambling shares have lost their shine
As growth slows, taxes rise and prediction markets reshape US betting, gambling companies are being judged less on what they might earn and more on what they can prove.
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Prediction market roundup: Sides clash at heated legislative hearing in Texas
The AGA advised Texas to sue prediction markets, while Kalshi warned legislators on offshore alternatives at the Austin hearing.
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KSA issues first eight online licence renewals
Applicants have faced tighter scrutiny around any compliance failures recorded during the first five years of the legal dutch market.
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Entain renews call for unlicensed sponsorship ban after DCMS consultation closes
Entain has urged the government to act "without delay" after identifying 11 Premier League clubs with unlicensed sponsorship arrangements.
Read more →UK gambling yield up 4% to £17.5bn, as latest GC data shows growing gaming machine activity
Gaming machines in arcades recorded £800.1 million in GGY (up 10.7%), mainly across adult gaming centres (£761.4 million, +11.3%).
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São Paulo football clubs unite against bills banning betting ads in the city
Brazil’s betting advertising debate is reaching São Paulo’s football clubs, with lawmakers considering measures that could hit sponsorship revenues.
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The tech providers behind the prediction markets boom
As prediction markets scale, a fast-growing infrastructure industry is supplying the data, liquidity and technology needed to keep contracts trading. But there are still notable gaps in the systems.
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Brazilian football clubs advocate for regulated betting market
Federations and teams have issued a manifesto opposing a potential ban on online casinos.
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The battle for leadership in Peru: What’s working and what’s not?
Peru’s regulated market is in its third full year, and with around 60 operators now licensed, how are operators competing and battling for market share?
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Dabble Sports fined over AU$1 million for breaching self-exclusion regulations
"These were serious breaches by Dabble," says ACMA member Carolyn Lidgerwood.
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House of Lords committee urges near-total ban on gambling advertising in updated report
The report, a follow up from their 2020 inquiry, called for the Gambling Commission to become the primary statutory regulator for gambling advertising, instead of the ASA.
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Lula again threatens to shut down Brazil’s online betting sector
President Lula has blamed online betting for mounting social problems while questioning whether authorities are doing enough to protect vulnerable gamblers.
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ASA upholds complaint against Midnite over AI-generated character in TikTok ad
White Hat Gaming were also reviewed by ASA for age-restricted promotion but the ruling was not upheld.
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Overreliance on legacy VIP systems threatens ‘silent churn’, new survey finds
"VIP operations are the most human function in iGaming" said report co-author Viktoriia Grygorenko, CEO at The Playa.
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If interest rates keep rising, how will that impact the US gaming industry?
The Fed typically raises rates multiple times, not just once, and gaming companies might have to battle worsening headwinds.
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Kalshi, Polymarket take early lead over prediction market rivals for first week of the NFL season
Pure play operators Kalshi and Polymarket dominated the competition in the opening week of the NFL regular season, leading to historic output across the industry.
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From gambling addiction to black market intelligence: the story behind Trace2Trace
As illegal gambling networks expand and become increasingly harder to track, a Danish entrepreneur is building an intelligence platform designed to map the infrastructure behind them. His motivation comes from personal experience.
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GC study participants call for more empathetic retail staff and ‘clearer’ gambling information
The study found that bettors preferred to play without disruptive interventions whereas casino players sought real-time support during play.
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Entain warns prime minister against raising Machine Games Duty as hike could add £100m in annual costs
The company has also announced 400 customer care roles may be cut from its UK team as its internal consultation and operational restructuring continues.
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SmartSoft joins AiA as Africa focus intensifies
SmartSoft has stepped up its focus on Africa, joining industry stakeholders in efforts to support responsible and sustainable gambling growth.
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OpenBet to acquire OmniLogic to enhance lottery sportsbook offering
OmniLogic will provide OpenBet access to leading lottery operators across Europe's regulated markets.
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US sports leagues unite on memo aimed at curbing athlete harassment from sports bettors
The first-of-its-kind collaboration between the leagues urges states to pass mandatory bans on bettors who violently threaten athletes.
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Finance minister says Brazil doesn’t depend on betting taxes as calls to ban gambling grow
Brazil’s finance minister defended betting regulation and tougher controls, while stopping short of calling for a ban on gambling.
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Australia’s NSW regulator eyeing ClubGRANTS pokies funding scheme exit
The funding scheme, which funnels gambling proceeds into community causes, faces mounting scrutiny from politicians. Some have cited a conflict of interest as machine owners benefit from tax rebates through the scheme.
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Study finds over 80% of betting sites recommended by Instagram are illegal in Brazil
New research has raised fresh concerns over Instagram’s role in recommending illegal betting operators to Brazilian users.
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Gyeonggi education office partners with regulator in youth gambling prevention pact
The agreement will link with a "phone free" strategy that is already prevalent in South Korean schools.
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Brazil regulator targets banks and payment firms in illegal betting crackdown
Brazil’s betting regulator is tightening its financial controls, putting banks and payment firms at the forefront of its illegal betting crackdown.
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Turkish authorities seize 17.75 billion lira in illegal betting crackdown
At a panel event last week, Interior ministers pledged to curb gambling addiction in Turkey in an effort to tackle growing illegal gambling activity in the country.
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Cubeia’s road to AI-assisted code (part three): It’s no longer about the code
This month Cubeia is confronting a big question: what should a software company look like when writing code is no longer the thing that holds it back?
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Prediction market roundup: Top operators snap up celeb deals for unprecedented opening week of NFL football
As the NFL season kicks off, LeBron James, Sydney Sweeney and Marshawn Lynch are among the celebs who have begun to endorse prediction markets.
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Nevada regulators to consider slew of technical standard revisions next month
The NGCB has worked for several years to overhaul the state's technical framework, and those changes are ready for review.
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What we learned from Spectrum Gaming’s Evolution report
In Spectrum Gaming's 63-page dossier the adviser unpacks Evolution's lacking compliance systems, while also confirming that its games had been available in prohibited markets.
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Two more plead guilty in UK election betting case
Anthony and Laura Lee become the latest Conservative figures to admit cheating over bets placed on the 2024 general election date.
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FATF publishes new risk indicators for gaming and gambling sectors
The new indicators single out casinos and betting as top money laundering exposure across the sectors.
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How Yggdrasil is rethinking the economics of game creation
Sitting down with iGB, Yggdrasil's James Curwen explains how Game in a Box™ and Studio in a Box™ aim to lower the cost and risk of experimentation in game creation.
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Playtech expecting 2027 Brazil launch amid political uncertainty
Playtech CEO Mor Weizer said the supplier is expecting to launch in Brazil early next year after facing delays partly due to political uncertainty.
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AiA CEO hopes Africa Safer Gambling Week can drive lasting change
Peter Kesitilwe wants Africa Safer Gambling Week to become more than an annual campaign and to create a foundation for year-round collaboration across markets.
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Lottomatica/Cirsa tie-up shines spotlight on North Africa’s online betting licensing gap
Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt are blocking and criminalising offshore betting while offering no online licence route, as Lottomatica absorbs Cirsa's casinos.
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Why fans at NFL Aussie game won’t trade on Kalshi from their seats in Melbourne
Top prediction markets are banned in Australia, prohibiting fans from trading on event contracts for the historic game.
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Codere Online secures multi-year NFL partnership in Mexico
The multi-year deal covers Super Bowl LXI and the 2026 Mexico City game.
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Opportunity knocks for GiG as 888Africa acquisition expected to ‘strengthen B2B pipeline’ CFO says
GiG returns to B2C and CFO Phil Richards says 888Africa presented a "time-limited" opportunity as Evoke was restructuring earlier this year. Analysts highlight possible B2B headwinds for the group.
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German law enforcement raids suspected €5.8bn illegal online gambling ring
DSWV and DOCV have called for the GGL's channelisation estimates to be reviewed after German prosecutors raided a suspected illegal gambling operation.
Read more →‘Exceptional growth’ in Americas supports Playtech H1 growth, Sun Bingo business impacts B2C revenue
US and Canada revenue for Playtech grew 161% in H1, supporting broader growth for the company's B2B business. Weizer told analysts that although it was increasing regulated revenue, it would continue to support markets that had not yet been regulated.
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Read the full Spectrum Gaming Group report, published in the latest twist in Playtech vs Evolution saga
Read the Spectrum Gaming Group report, which sits at the heart of the ongoing dispute between Evolution and Playtech, below in full on iGB.
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Polymarket vaults past prediction market rivals on App Store as celebs join Lebron in star-studded ad
James' move from DraftKings to Polymarket has resulted in a spike of app downloads, but has also drawn backlash from some RG advocates.
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Supreme Court appeal highlights latest chapter in feud between Station Casinos, Culinary Union
The highest court in the US has denied an emergency stay request from Station Casinos in its fight with the Culinary Union over unionisation of its Red Rock Casino property.
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Playtech highlights Evolution compliance failures as Spectrum Gaming report is released
Playtech has reported that a number of Black Clube's claims against Evolution have been corroborated in a report commissioned by Evolution to refute claims it had acted illegally.
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iGB MIW 2026: What does the next phase of DEI look like for the gambling sector?
For years, conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in gambling have centred on representation. Now, the industry is asking whether those efforts are creating better workplaces, retaining talent and improving business performance.
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Bet365 confirms plans to cut 340 jobs in response to UK tax headwinds
Bet365 has confirmed a significant round of job cuts as higher taxes continue to mount pressure on the UK gambling sector.
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Brazil president preparing provisional measure to tighten betting regulations
Using household debt and gambling addiction as a backdrop, the president is appealing to the more conservative segment of society in an attempt to win votes and secure re-election.
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DRC Ministry of Finance reaffirms sole authority of gambling oversight
The DRC government is seeking greater control over gambling regulation as concerns grow over the sector’s limited tax contribution.
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KVA flags Google search autocomplete link to illegal online casinos
Dutch affiliate watchdog KVA says Google's search suggestions are pointing consumers straight towards unlicensed operators.
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Sun International considers M&A and expansion outside of SA in SunBet growth drive
SunBet is primed for further expansion both inside and outside of its core South African market. CEO Bengtsson hints at 'inorganic' M&A opportunities to drive its next phase of growth.
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Why does the UK gambling industry keep shooting itself in the foot?
The collapse of Bresbet and Bet St George after what appears to have been severe AML and safer gambling failures has supplied fresh ammunition to the industry’s critics. But is weak licensing really the problem, or are enforcement notices creating a distorted picture of the regulated market?
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Industry stakeholders join forces for first Africa Safer Gambling Week
Africa’s gambling sector is stepping up its focus on player protection with the launch of a continent-wide safer gambling initiative.
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Cyprus explores options to ban wefare recipients from gambling
Cyprus lawmakers are considering checking banking data to stop welfare payments from funding gambling habits.
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Dutch parliament united on black market enforcement, government pledges open dialogue with Meta and Google
Dutch government to maintain communication with Big Tech on illegal gambling ads across social media. Once the black market is dealt with, it will revisit the possibility of raising the gambling age in Netherlands.
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Cambodia tightens casino licence renewals amid anti-scam crackdown
Cambodia moves to formalise casino licence renewal standards as its anti-scam crackdown shows no signs of slowing.
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SunBet outpaces South African market growth in H1, driving group income up 7%
Despite growth across various channels, Sun International is eyeing a "lower-cost, more centralised operating model", meaning a restructure is on the horizon.
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Entain removed from FTSE 100 Index, but analysts remain bullish on digital turnaround
Despite a five year share price downturn, Entain's turnaround efforts have been paying off, and analysts believe its shares offer the "highest theoretical upside potential within Europe".
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More role changes as Veikkaus continues march towards competitive market opening
The state-owned operator also reported a 1% increase in sales revenue for the first half of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025.
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Brazil Ministry of Justice defines rules for recovering funds frozen from illegal betting operations
Procedures will be conducted by the National Public Security Secretariat based on reports generated by Brazil's betting regulator.
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Holland Casino CEO: Dutch public sentiment towards gambling is negative, but sector’s black market battle is good news
Petra de Ruiter talks about her journey running a state gambling monopoly through tax hikes and regulatory tightening, and why the Dutch sector teaming up to fight Meta and the black market is a hugely positive move.
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Spotlight Sports Group enters games vertical with Engage Games partnership
Spotlight Sports Group is expanding beyond its traditional racing and betting technology offering with a new move into games.
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Lottomatica insists Cirsa merger is low risk as CEO talks up Spain and Italy opportunities
Angelozzi is confident that Cirsa is already 'well-managed'. He said previous deals had fallen through after Lottomatica tried to make too many changes to an asset.
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Brazil Senate Committee approves restrictions on ads and betting sponsorship
The CCT is imposing one of the biggest setbacks for licensed companies, and the restrictions could give even more space to illegal platforms.
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Botswana parliament passes gambling bill retaining proposal to lower age to 18
Botswana’s parliament has backed sweeping gambling reforms, including a controversial proposal to lower the legal gambling age to 18.
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Nederlandse Loterij moves to shut down illegal Skyhills platform following Lalabet victory
The operator also criticised the government's proposals for a blanket advertising ban claiming it could send players to the black market.
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Lottomatica and Cirsa agree merger to form ‘second-largest listed global operator’
As part of the deal Cirsa has been valued at 6x its expected 2026 EBITDA of €800 million.
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Meet the invisible sportsbook powering the prediction market boom
Prediction exchanges promise peer-to-peer markets, but professional firms are increasingly responsible for pricing the bets, supplying the liquidity and taking the other side of retail trades.
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Tech Race Summit 2026 run-up: an honest interview with SOFTSWISS CTO
SOFTSWISS's CTO gets candid on AI hype, Tech Race and why the room matters more than the stage.
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France tightens operator guidance on player fraud
The guide has also refined the evidentiary standards needed from operators to evaluate player fraud.
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Betnacional owner NSX Group targeted in tax evasion probe
Six search and seizure warrants have been executed in Pernambuco, Paraíba and São Paulo as part of the investigation.
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GC suspends BresBet and Bet St George operating licences
The GC's recent report found that operator-side failings remained a major contributor to money laundering risks.
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What the UK’s election betting scandal reveals about insider information
What can one suspicious bet reveal about insider information – and how are bookmakers and prediction markets equipped to spot it?
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Major upset by Leading Change in Travers disrupts race for 3-Year Old Horse of the Year
Leading Change surprised the racing world with an upset of Golden Tempo, but still is not a certainty to enter the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Prediction market roundup: Nevada’s Ninth Circuit win over Kalshi sets the stage for potential SCOTUS review
The stinging loss for Kalshi bolsters the chances that the Supreme Court will hear a case on event contracts, as the odds spiked above 60% on Friday.
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Caesars sets September date for shareholder vote on Fertitta bid to take casino giant private
Fertitta's acquisition of Caesars will take the operator private.
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Ukraine unveils gambling addiction strategy as war recognised as exacerbating harm
Illegal gambling websites and advertising will be blocked systematically po protect consumers.
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Sweden licensed market reports 5% increase in turnover for Q2
State-run lotteries and slot machine games contributed SEK1.43 billion, remaining largely stable compared to Q2'25.
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Eswatini gambling probe expands as police investigate organised crime
Eswatini's illegal gambling crackdown has uncovered alleged links to politicians, officials, cryptocurrency transfers and an international fraud network.
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Rise of the betting dev shop: Why operators are turning to specialist developers
Angstrom’s move from sports modelling into free-to-play gaming shows how the boundary between supplier, operator and internal product studio is becoming increasingly blurred.
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Allwyn net revenue surges 27% as PrizePicks acquisition drives Q2 growth
Allwyn has reported another strong quarter, with PrizePicks helping to drive significant revenue growth across its expanding global business.
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Malaysian government denies new gambling permits have been issued since the 1990s
The rebuttal follows an earlier rejection of an application that sought to overturn rulings that barred the government from refusing to renew gambling licences.
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Pagcor launching app to help identify licensed online casinos from unlicensed
The app is intended to prevent consumers moving towards illegal online gambling, as Pagcor gross gaming revenue drops 20.33% year on year for Q2
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PGA Tour suspends Matt Gogel for six months for betting on golf
The PGA Tour Champions golfer is accused of betting on golf competitions, but not on tournaments that he entered, according to the Tour.
Read more →Cubeia’s road to AI-assisted code (part two): How is the development team adapting?
Cubeia's 100 days to AI-assisted code transition is in full swing, but along the way senior management has found it challenging to navigate the development team's legacy skillset, as the speed of new releases ramps up significantly.
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Romanian city bans new gambling halls with existing venues facing closure by 2027
Earlier this year, the central Romanian government transferred responsibility for gambling licences to local councils.
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GiG Software eyeing €8.5m raise to acquire 888Africa
888Africa will be GiG's first entry back into the world of B2C gambling in the last few years, after it pivoted to B2B in 2023.
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AiA pens MoU with Kenyan gambling trade body AGOK to strengthen collaboration
A new three-year agreement aims to bring the experiences of the regulated Kenyan gambling sector into wider African regulatory and policy discussions.
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Central Bank data finds betting is not driving indebtedness in Brazil
Gabriel Galípolo stated that increased access to credit, through credit cards and payroll loans, is the real problem for families.
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New South Wales government prioritising player protection in sweeping gambling reform proposals
From facial recognition to advertising restrictions, New South Wales is proposing sweeping changes designed to strengthen gambling harm protections.
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Has pirate sports streaming become the black market’s main benefactor?
Illegal streaming is not just a copyright problem: it has become a powerful customer-acquisition channel for unregulated bookmakers. But regulators are not ready to make a direct link yet.
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South Africa’s NGB blocking plan advances as EOI deadline approaches
South Africa is moving to strengthen its fight against illegal online gambling, although questions remain over how the blocking would work.
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Culpability of Las Vegas Sands in spotlight as Nevada regulators approve $7.2 million Venetian AML fine
The Venetian's current owners, Apollo Global Management, accepted a significant AML penalty while downplaying its role in comparison to Sands.
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CME’s Duffy and Selig exchange fireworks at CFTC committee hearing
A hearing meant to assist the CFTC in formulating a prediction market roadmap was marred by several tense encounters.
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How is football betting evolving ahead of the new season?
Genius Sports, LeoVegas and the European Leagues tell iGB why micro-betting and the rising importance of data are behind the next evolution of football betting.
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Match-fixing alerts in Helsinki derby sparks investigation in Finland
Veikkaus announced last year that it would halt bets on elite men's football following discovery of betting rule violations.
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Asia Q2 round-up: Macau hit by reduced visitation but Singapore powers ahead
Despite a temporary soft patch in Macau, Asian gaming markets presented a broadly positive picture in the second quarter. iGB summarises Asian Q2 earnings from Wynn, MGM and LVS.
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The Star Sydney and Crown Sydney fined for underage entries
The penalty comes not long after The Star Sydney had its licence suspended following NICC inquiries.
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KSA finds one in 10 gambling accounts opened by Dutch 18-year-olds created on their birthday
Earlier this year, a Christian Democratic Party representative called for a raise of the minimum online gambling age from 18 to 24.
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How the UK’s prize draw sector is handling its rapidly maturing M&A outlook
As VAT uncertainty grows, buyers are becoming more selective – and scale, compliance and acquisition-readiness are reshaping which prize draw businesses get bought, which get discounted and which get left behind.
Read more →QuinnBet to pay £609,104 over AML and safer-gambling failures
QuinnBet was found to have had “insufficient controls to act in a timely manner". It also failed to submit suspicious activity reports on time.
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President Lula steps up criticism of Brazil betting sector
The president of Brazil has stepped up his criticism of the industry to appeal to the more conservative segment of society, stating gambling is the “scourge of lies”.
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Morals in gambling journalism and why they matter
Jon Bruford tackles the growing threat of theft and AI scraping of original reporting in B2B gambling content.
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From Lakers to interest rates, numerous factors could impact Las Vegas’ NBA future
If Las Vegas could wish an NBA team into existence, it would. But it can't, thanks to multiple factors surrounding the league, the city and the economy.
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Fanatics inks NFL official sports betting partnership ahead of new season
The NFL has not indicated if the league intends to add several other partners before the start of the new season.
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Danish payments firm Inpay hit with injunction over AML failings
Denmark’s financial regulator said the payments firm had violated anti-money laundering lesiglation by failing to uphold due diligence on its iGaming customers.
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High-street fight
Gambling industry’s furious response to Andy Burnham’s attack on “dodgy businesses” reveals a sector tired of being cast as a convenient villain. But anger alone will not win the political argument.
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Mozambique approves dedicated framework for online games of chance
Mozambique has formally opened the door to a dedicated online gambling market, but key licensing details remain unresolved.
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How EveryMatrix’s Bonus Guardian is built to tackle the next generation of bonus abuse
Tetiana Dychenko, chief technical officer for casino at EveryMatrix, explains to iGamingBusiness why Bonus Guardian’s AI-driven product features are built for the evolving fraud landscape of 2026 and beyond.
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Adult gaming centre operator fined £150,000 for self-exclusion failings
The fine comes days after the UK prime minister proposed reforms to adult gaming centres, betting and vape shops on high streets.
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Australian government pushes last-minute opt-out gambling ad register despite inquiry warnings
The register forms part of a wider reform to the Interactive Gaming Bill that has been debated back and forth after MP Peta Murphy put forward an amendment in 2023.
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National Gambling Board warns South Africans against using betting as quick fix for financial issues
With unemployment on the rise in South Africa during Q2, the NGB has called for bettors to view gambling as entertainment rather than a source of income.
Read more →SPA orders immediate suspension of 14 licensed betting sites in Brazil
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting imposed the actions due to failures in the oversight system within Sigap and in the implementation of control measures over responsible gaming mechanisms.
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Tech Race Summit: Can CTOs really trust AI in production?
Maincard CTO Igor Borzunov explains why AI’s production potential is huge, but trusting it still requires careful guardrails.
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Bally’s shares tumble as company raises ‘substantial doubt’ about debt covenants
Bally's posted solid Q2 results, but investors were more concerned about the company's debt disclosures.
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How operators can turn regulatory complexity into growth opportunities
As sportsbooks expand across more markets, navigating an increasingly fragmented regulatory landscape is becoming a key driver of long-term success. Paul Finnigen, director of operational compliance at Kambi, tells iGB how the right technology can turn compliance from an operational challenge into a competitive advantage.
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GCGRA signs MoU with Abu Dhabi financial regulator to strengthen cooperation
The federal gaming regulator of the UAE was established in 2023 and has since granted licences to both iGaming and land-based operators.
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Fortuna Entertainment completes acquisition of TOPsport
Fortuna's acquisition marks its entrance into the Lithuanian gambling market, which saw a growth of 16.8% in the first half of 2026 year-on-year.
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Bally’s Intralot posts H1 revenue of €544.2 million as online division leads the way
Digital operations drove Bally’s Intralot’s H1 performance, although higher UK gaming duties weighed heavily on Q2 profitability.
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Coljuegos introduces temporary relief measures for land-based operators affected by earthquake
Online operators must, in general, adhere to existing payment schedules, though the regulator noted there would be case-by-case exceptions.
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As Albania prepares to bring sports betting out of the shadows, conditions favour international operators
After a seven-year ban failed to eliminate sports betting, Albania is preparing to license up to 10 online operators.
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Caesars proxy filing details months-long bidding war between Icahn, Fertitta
Nine months ago, two billionaires set their sights on Caesars Entertainment, but only one emerged victorious after a back-and-forth fight.
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Brazil Ministry of Finance releases over 2,000 documents on betting licensing
Published documents provide information on the various stages and criteria considered in the authorisation process.
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Scrapping ‘aim to permit’ risks triggering further UK gambling reform
Repealing the UK’s ‘aim to permit’ licensing principle risks messy and potentially major legislative changes for the UK’s already beleaguered retail gambling sector.
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More than 5 billion people barred from gambling in Brazil
Recipients of social programmes, people who have signed up for Desenrola, and those who have requested to be removed from the programme are unable to access the platforms.
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Brazil Ministry of Finance orders immediate suspension of Pixbet
The precautionary measure stipulates a daily fine of BRL200,000 ($38,512) in case of non-compliance. The seizure of up to BRL1.1 billion from the company was also ordered.
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Candle Lake eyes Evolution delisting if takeover offer is accepted
The Cayman Islands-based investment entity now holds nearly 32% of Evolution shares which trigged a mandatory offer obligation.
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Remote gambling accounted for 78% of total revenue in H1 says Lithuanian regulator
Total gross gaming revenue surged 16.81% in H1 year-on-year, with remote operators accumulating €119.9 million ($138.5 million) in GGR.
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Rokker white paper: Only 20% of UK prize draw operators have signed voluntary code
Rokker's white paper also outlined the regulatory uncertainty following HMRC's confirmation that prize draws will not be exempt from VAT.
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Q2 LatAm round-up: Mixed fortunes in Brazil for Flutter and Entain
Q2 earnings revealed mixed performances across the LatAm region. RSI posted strong growth among monthly actives, while Entain said it would not overspend in a challenging Brazil.
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Saratoga Conference: NBC’s Kornacki addresses Triple Crown reforms amid major changes
Issues surrounding the Triple Crown, a lawsuit against Kalshi and the Far Hills betting investigation dominated the three-day conference.
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Australia powers Entain H1 growth as David and Snape double down on CEE exit
CEO Stella David and Michael Snape highlighted the CEE exit as an opportunity to de-lever, unlock and return capital to shareholders.
Read more →Gambling Commission warns poor ID checks undermined FRA pilot scheme
The update on the pilot scheme comes after the Commission confirmed its data would not be published until September.
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Rank Group CEO: Anti-gambling campaigner ‘casts clouds’ over UK casino sector
Strong digital growth helped Rank Group deliver higher underlying profits during its FY'26 period, despite mounting tax and regulatory pressures in the UK.
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What is IG Group really betting on with its $1.3bn Underdog deal?
Beyond the headline price lies a wager on prediction markets, US regulation and whether Jeremy Levine can turn Underdog into the next big event-trading platform.
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Italian club SS Lazio ends Polymarket sponsorship as regulator blocks prediction markets
The sponsorship deal was signed in April and was intended to continue until the 2027/28 season
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BetMakers was ‘lowest risk’ and ‘cheapest’ option for Tabcorp’s tech overhaul
Tabcorp executives told analysts on Tuesday that BetMakers had much newer, cloud-based systems than Tabcorp's legacy stack. A new combined team will oversee the integration.
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Evoke H1 revenue hit by UK tax increases as Bally’s Intralot takeover edges closer
Evoke in H1 sought to offset tax rises in the UK ahead of its takeover from Bally's Intralot.
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Brazil study reveals illegal betting market share fell in H1 2026
The illegal betting market appears to be shrinking, although clandestine platforms still account for a significant share of online wagering in Brazil.
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Brazil Consumer Secretariat meets to align strategy on betting and illegal operations
The event in Brasília brought together government agencies and industry organisations to discuss betting regulations, misleading advertising and challenges in improving oversight methods for the sector.
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Kenya gambling licensing set to proceed following High Court ruling
While the substantive judicial review is set for judgment in October, the Kenyan gambling regulator can now proceed with the licensing process and its oversight duties.
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Burnham to scrap ‘aim to permit’ for UK betting shops amid continued closures
The prime minister also noted that adult gaming centres will need planning approval under new rules. He described betting shops and vape shops as "dodgy businesses".
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How the UK’s gambling tax hike is hurting B2B suppliers
As the sector adapts to a new landscape in the UK, operators are rethinking their B2B gaming supplier contracts. Where does the real value lie in future partnerships? Edge Marketing Institute investigates.
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Study shows Brazilian families lost $12.5 billion on gambling in 2025
The analysis suggests funds directed to illegal websites coincide with data projected by LCA, which indicates that between 41% and 51% of the market is unlicensed.
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Glasgow awarded levy grant to tackle gambling-related harms as cost of harm exceeds £15 million
The grant will fund The Glasgow Project which aims to expand work carried out by the city's established gambling harms group.
Read more →Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers in $267 million deal
The entertainment company almost acquired BetMakers late last year but talks did not advance past the "informal" discussion stages.
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Uganda removes land-based casino exemption from 15% winnings tax
The approval of the president's proposal brings land-based casino taxes in line with Uganda's online sector, with a 15% tax on net winnings now applying to both verticals.
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Italy’s two-horse race heating up as Flutter eyes Lottomatica’s top spot
Italy’s online gambling market increasingly resembles a two-horse race. The question now is whether Flutter’s playbook for SNAI can turn that race on its head.
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Over £110,000 cash and gold seized in South Yorkshire illegal gambling raid
Similar raids conducted in part by the Gambling Commission were undertaken in both Manchester and Bristol in recent months.
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DraftKings ready to go on ‘offence’ vs prediction rivals after mixed Q2 earnings
DraftKings devoted most of its Q2 call to laying out a blueprint for its attempt to outlast rivals when prediction markets go full throttle this autumn.
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DATA.BET in 2026: Sharp esports GGR rise, prediction markets product rollout
Q1 delivered a sharp rise in GGR and turnover for DATA.BET’s esports product, the company told iGB in an interview at iGB L!VE last month. It builds on the company’s momentum in the quick-growing vertical. “Esports is our heritgate,” head of sales Otto Bonning said. Esports might be a core competency, but the sportsbook solutions […]
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LeoVegas launches in-house sportsbook Tiger in UK
In July last year, Denmark was the first market to roll out its new Tipico US-powered sportsbook platform. Since then the product has also been gone live in Brazil and Sweden.
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Survey shows Ukraine’s channelisation at 86%, with vast majority having no interest in black market
Curiosity and excitement were given as the predominant reasons for players to gamble, with 17% suggesting monetary gain was their motivation.
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Super Group eyes three New Zealand licences as Q2 gains prompt FY guidance raise
Betway operator saw Q2 revenue in New Zealand increase 14%, helping its rest of world segment to report a 6% revenue uptick. It also saw market share gains in the UK during the period.
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Holland Casino online granted five-year licence extension
Holland Casino has hit back against the government's gambling tax hike last year after claims its profit would be hit moving forward.
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Episode 42: Nigel Eccles on the FanDuel lawsuit ruling
FanDuel's co-founder opens up on the court ruling, his AI dealer bet and why crypto casino wasn't the answer.
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Why the UK sector should prove its case to the Gambling Commission
Lee Hills, CEO of SolutionsHub, on how operators can make a case to the Gambling Commission via its call for industry feedback. Hills argues that in the current climate, its not a chance the sector can afford to waste.
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UAE delays overshadow solid Q2 in Macau for Wynn Resorts
It will be more than a year before Wynn Resorts' UAE project is finished, but the company still posted mostly positive numbers in Q2.
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Betway to become Manchester United’s official principal partner from 2026/27
Betway's branding will not appear on front of the team's shirts as the voluntary sponsorship ban comes into action in the 2026/27 season.
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Wynn Resorts confirms September 2027 opening for Al Marjan Island Resort
Speaking to analysts on Tuesday Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said it had increased the resort's budget by an estimated $600 million, with half attributed to the conflict in Iran.
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SABA CEO: Fight against illegal SA gambling still at advocacy stage despite legislative push
Three weeks after the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) declared the debate around illegal offshore gambling, Coleman says concrete legislative movement has yet to materialise.
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Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing
The proposed gambling regulations would allow 13 casino licences as well as a self-exclusion register and new mandated deposit limits.
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Allwyn digital CEO: Some M&A discussions in the pipeline, but no urgency to close a deal
Kresimir Spajic unpacks Allwyn's bullish M&A strategy, and why its discussions to acquire Novibet ultimately fell through.
Read more →Gambling Commission heal thyself: Could Sarah Fox’s appointment be a political strategy?
Sarah Fox joining the Gambling Commission on secondment from the culture ministry places renewed scrutiny on the body’s policymaking role.
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‘Stronger, faster and smarter’ – Slotegrator on its rebrand and betting big on prediction markets
Speaking with operators at iGB Live, Slotegrator COO, Olga Ivanchik, says many companies are struggling to find the right partner to launch new projects, with speed, flexibility and technical complexity front of mind – particularly for new markets.
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In an industry obsessed with product innovation, are we forgetting the customer?
Alina Mihaela Popa of ICONIC21 tells iGB why a back-to-basics approach should not be forgotten – and why innovation alone will not define the next generation of winners in the industry.
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Denmark invites new land-based casino bids to renew declining retail GGR
In 2025 land-based gambling accounted for 3% of Denmark's total market, with a GGR of DKK378 million ($58.26 million).
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Why Nigel Eccles is going all in on AI live dealer
FanDuel's co-founder believes live casino incumbents will lag behind on innovation. Eccles says BetHog's closure had nothing to do with regulatory strain on crypto casinos in the US.
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Betfred to close UK betting shops as ‘gambling tax hike left us with no choice’ says CEO
The operator is considering closing up to 132 bookies in the UK, as part of a consultation to mitigate the impact of UK gambling tax hikes.
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No luck, fate or rituals allowed in gambling ads warns New Zealand legislation guidance
Strict rules around appealing to minors and personal endorsements are banned from iGaming ads in New Zealand, new guidance has reported.
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Brazil collects nearly $1.46 billion from sports betting and online gaming in H1
The total represents an 83% increase over the results for the same period last year. Throughout 2025, the country collected nearly BRL10 billion from betting.
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IG Group makes billion dollar punt on Underdog in move into prediction markets
IG Group's Corcoran and Underdog's Levine have history, dating back to Paddy Power Betfair acquiring Levine's DFS app in 2017.
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Lack of white-label partnerships scrutiny is a money laundering risk, reports GC
The Gambling Commission risk assessment report determined remote casinos to be high risk for money laundering and terrorist financing with society lotteries coming in at a low risk.
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Rwanda regulator suspends operator for offering casino-style games outside of licence
As Rwanda seeks to attract major international operators, the regulator is signalling it will enforce licensing rules rigorously.
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Codere Online raises FY26 guidance after ‘outstanding’ World Cup fuels record Q2
A standout World Cup helped Codere Online deliver record quarterly results, prompting the operator to upgrade its full-year expectations.
Read more →MGM continues to mull Diller takeover bid as Q2 revenue reaches new record
MGM Resorts notched a solid Q2 in Las Vegas and beyond, as an $18 billion takeover offer from Barry Diller looms in the background.
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Bowyer reiterates claims that Ohtani did not bet after release of new recordings from Ippei interview
Close observers of the case waited nearly 30 months for expanded audio of a key interview – after the release, the ex-bookie is even more confident that the star did not wager with him.
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Study finds almost half of Norsk Tipping ‘care call’ recipients reduced gambling loss limits
The study compared gambling behaviour over 12 weeks before and after a care call was attempted.
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Tax pressures and lottery underperformance weigh on FDJ H1 revenue
FDJ United hinted at a review of the markets where its Kindred online betting business is active. This follows on from a planned turnaround of its UK business announced in Q1.
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Two arrested in alleged illegal casino operation in Bristol
The Gambling Commission was allocated £26 million of government funding in May of this year to enhance enforcement against illegal gambling.
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Wagers of up to $10 accounted for 74% of betting transactions in Brazil during Q2
A Paag study shows that smaller-value transactions sustain the continued operation of betting platforms in Brazil.
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Ethiopia reaffirms betting ban as scammers exploit regulatory vacuum
Ethiopia has reiterated that no licensed sports betting operators remain, despite recent court developments and ongoing industry speculation.
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Nevada gaming and Las Vegas tourism data largely flat in June as fiscal year draws to a close
The Las Vegas Strip ended the fiscal year with a slight GGR gain despite struggles with tourism and air traffic.
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Turkish minister calls illegal betting ‘scourge that corrupts society’
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi blamed the growth of digital currencies for illegal gambling's expansion in Turkey.
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Brazil operators challenge government on impact on household debt
A document from the ANJL pointed out significant flaws in a CNC study and stark discrepancies in the figures reported by the National Trade Confederation.
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Disruptor eyeing Austria’s land-based opportunity warns casino tender may favour incumbent
When Austria launches its tender for 13 land-based casino concessions, entrepreneur Niklas Sattler hopes he can take on Casinos Austria and win. But with the licences likely to be bundled into large packages, he is pessimistic about the chances of a fair fight.
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BC.GAME expands regulated African footprint with Ghana launch
BC.GAME has strengthened its African expansion strategy by launching in Ghana, one of the continent's fastest-growing regulated markets.
Read more →Las Vegas a sore spot for Caesars in Q2 amid Fertitta acquisition
The first quarterly results for Caesars post-acquisition were soft in Las Vegas but solid elsewhere.
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ChatBet partners with iSolutions to scale conversational betting across Africa
The partnership will enable sportsbook operators using the iSolutions platform to offer AI-powered betting experiences through WhatsApp, Telegram and web or app-based chat widgets.
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South African Bookmakers’ Association calls for ban on prediction markets amid integrity concerns
A trade body representing South African bookmakers has urged regulators to ban unlicensed prediction markets over concerns relating to integrity, AML and lost tax revenue.
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Public Health Wales pledges £1.4m in funding to ‘de-normalise’ gambling harms
Funding will be split between various charities and NGOs providing support services, particularly for those working with higher-risk populations.
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Netherlands gambling ad ban will ‘hand the entire stage to illegal operators’ warn experts
The Netherlands has a lot to learn from Denmark and Italy – two markets that are further down the same road of advertising prohibition. Observers warn that the black market, not lower gambling, will fill the gap.
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Where do World Cup bettors go after the final whistle?
Major tournaments bring sportsbooks a wave of first-time bettors, and the 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet. Oddin.gg's Marek Suchar shares research from the last World Cup to argue what operators should do to retain these customers.
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The DATA.BET blueprint: a practical guide to fast sportsbook launches
Speed to market has become a key competitive advantage in the online gaming space, but many operators face a trade off in terms of quality and reliability. DATA.BET head of integrations Eugene Ocheredko tells iGamingBusiness why operators should no longer accept such an inconvenient compromise, and the steps required to ensure a successful integration.
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DrawHouse warns VAT changes could slash prize draw operator margins
In response to a parliamentary question posed in February, HMRC confirmed that prize draws would be subject to VAT rates of 20%.
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Italian authorities shut down illegal betting centres, imposing fines over €20,000
The devices seized included computer terminals that evaded the single national gaming levy (PREU).
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Flutter’s US gamble enters a new phase following LSE delisting
Flutter's London exit didn't come as a suprise – but the question remains whether America can still deliver the growth story investors bought into.
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Episode 40: Behind Evolution’s Gambling Commission settlement
The Gambling Commission nearly pulled Evolution's licence. Ed and Robin unpack what happened, plus World Cup handle data.
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Gambling Commission makes final decision on where regulatory settlements should be spent
Repondents to a Gambling Commission consultation pushed back against its plans to send regulatory settlement funding to the government's central bank account.
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Colombia government makes another attempt to implement online gambling VAT
The Petro administration is making one final push to cement Colombia's 19% online gambling VAT before leaving office.
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Brazil regulator opens public consultation on new betting licensing regulations
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) is seeking contributions that will guide the drafting of a regulation revising the licensing procedure for betting operators.
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How football content can drive post-World Cup player retention
The World Cup may be over, but the challenge of retaining players is only just beginning. Alex Quigley, head of commercial at 1X2 Network, says that operators who use the right football-themed casino content can sustain engagement, reduce churn and maximise the value of the tournament's record traffic.
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How is an event market priced and created for a prediction market operator, and how are they are competing with sportsbooks?
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Brazil must not let up against illegal betting, ANJL president says
ANJL President Plínio Lemos Jorge reflects on record revenue, new advertising rules and the industry’s overall post-regulation expansion.
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Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution licence following AML failings
The Gambling Commission flagged that Evolution had overlooked various risks within its supply chain, and weaknesses in its AML processes, which led to its games being offered on the black market.
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BDO director: UK operators using RGD hike to re-evaluate cost base and consider M&A opportunities
Speaking to iGB, BDO director Ollie Woodward says the sector's overall sentiment towards the UK is one of "resilience and bullishness", despite margin strain from RGD hike.
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Play971 secures content deals with IGT and Endorphina
Play971 first gained its UAE license late last year and launched its football betting offering to customers last month.
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How Europe is calling time on prediction markets’ regulatory free ride
A French blocking order, a pointed reminder from the EU's financial watchdog and a Gibraltarian rulebook have, within a fortnight, brought the map for prediction markets in Europe into sharp focus.
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Africa Summit at iGB L!VE 2026: Experts unpack tax, localisation and growth
The Africa Summit’s debut at iGB L!VE 2026 brought together key stakeholders from the industry, with operators and regulators from across the continent present to discuss the exciting future of the region.
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Tabcorp fined AU$2.7m for telemarketing and spam law breaches
Tabcorp was also fined in 2025 for sending non-compliant SMS and WhatsApp marketing messages.
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Kenya High Court suspends new gambling licensing framework
The order was given in a case which claimed the regulation's capital requirement was not put to the public via consultation.
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The technology challenges every iGaming CTO is facing
SOFTSWISS CTO Sergey Kastukevich explains why the industry needs to do more to encourage collaboration and best practice sharing for technologists.
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Bulgaria rejects opposition gambling ad blanket ban and tax hike proposals
Government members warned increasing the gambling tax rate further could increase illegal activity among consumers.
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Mauritius budget scraps hotel casino licences and expands casino tax monitoring
All change in Mauritius as its hotel casino licence is abolished, the digital games regime expanded and casinos brought inside the Mauritius Revenue Authority's tax-monitoring net.
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Cardinals scout denies wrongdoing in NFL betting case, vows to appeal suspension
The Arizona Cardinals' head of college scouting has vehemently denied allegations that he leaked intel on the team’s draft picks for betting purposes.
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