Russia's State Duma passed a bill imposing significant fines on casinos that accept bets from individuals on the new self-prohibition registry. This move aims to strengthen protections for gambling addicts who have opted out of gambling.
Pragmatic Play has entered the newly regulated Alberta market, making its full portfolio of slots, including popular titles like Gates of Olympus, available to players in the province. This marks a strategic expansion for the provider into an emerging Canadian iGaming jurisdiction.
Bet365 has officially launched its online sportsbook and casino products in Alberta, expanding its Canadian operations beyond Ontario. This move marks the operator's entry into another regulated Canadian province and is accompanied by a partnership with the CFL.
Citigroup analysts predict Macau's casino industry will experience its 'toughest quarter since reopening,' with a projected 7% year-on-year revenue drop in the second half of the year. This decline is attributed to the impact of the FIFA World Cup, potentially leading to the lowest EBITDA since Q3 2024.
Everton FC's new shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with Stake could be jeopardized by potential changes in UK gambling regulations. This comes as the Premier League is already implementing a ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors, and a complete ban on sponsorships from unlicensed gambling companies is being considered by the UK government.
Gentoo Media has appointed Måns Svalborn as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 2026. Svalborn, formerly CFO at Raketech, will replace Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen and oversee the affiliate group's financial strategy.
Light & Wonder has launched its content and platforms in Alberta, Canada, on the first day of the province's newly regulated iGaming market. This move allows them to offer their portfolio to players across Alberta, leveraging a significant new regulated market in North America.
The UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) plans to launch a consultation soon to ban unlicensed betting operators from sponsoring British sports. This move addresses growing concerns from licensed operators, like Entain, regarding the prevalence of black market sponsorship in the Premier League.
BetRivers, operated by Rush Street Interactive, has officially launched its online casino gaming and sports betting mobile platform in Alberta, Canada. This expansion marks a significant market entry for the company, offering its award-winning services to players across the province.
Brazil's gambling regulator and industry defended current betting advertising standards after health experts expressed concerns about societal harm. A public hearing addressed these concerns, with Federal Deputy Saulo Pedroso advocating for stricter advertising rules.
High 5 Games has received supplier approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), allowing them to offer their games to all licensed B2C operators in the province, beyond the current Play Alberta platform. This expansion signifies a broader market entry for High 5 Games within Alberta's online gaming landscape.
44Aces has launched its regulated online casino in Spain, marking an expansion of its European presence into an established licensed gaming market. The launch went live on June 8, 2026.
Tonybet has received an iGaming license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), making Alberta the second Canadian province to introduce regulated iGaming. This move allows Tonybet, already licensed in Ontario and Kahnawake, to expand its operations into Alberta's newly regulated online market.
Digitain has appointed Terry Lee as Head of Asia, leveraging his 15 years of industry experience. He will lead regional growth, strengthen partnerships, and oversee the company's expansion in key Asian markets.
Pragmatic Play has entered Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market, launching its portfolio of certified slots including 'Fury of Anubis' and 'Big Bass Blast'. This move signifies a significant expansion for the supplier in the Canadian gaming sector.
Sportsbook provider Altenar has received approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) to operate in Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market. This marks a significant step in Altenar's North American expansion and opens new opportunities for operators in the Canadian province.
Spanish gaming operator Cirsa has acquired a majority stake in Slots del Sol, marking its entry into the Paraguayan market. This acquisition continues Cirsa's aggressive expansion strategy in Latin America, having acquired over 130 businesses since 2015.
BetCris is launching a new conversational betting experience with ChatBet, aiming to revolutionize customer acquisition and retention in the iGaming sector. This initiative explores generative AI's potential to create a more intuitive and engaging betting journey for users.
Gibraltar is set to become the first jurisdiction globally to establish a dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets, with two platforms already licensed or approved in principle. This move positions Gibraltar at the forefront of regulating this emerging financial and betting sector.
Gibraltar has become the first jurisdiction to introduce a dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets, as announced by Minister Nigel Feetham. This new regulation incorporates safeguards against market manipulation and strengthens Anti-Money Laundering (AML) provisions.
Denmark is considering new regulations that would severely restrict gambling advertising during live sports streaming by January 2027, aiming to limit public exposure to gambling promotions. This potential move could significantly impact operators offering sports streaming services in the country by requiring adherence to stricter marketing rules.
Richard Harris has been appointed as the permanent CEO of Rank Group, having served as interim CEO since former leader John O'Reilly's retirement. This move solidifies the leadership of a major iGaming operator.
Simon Westbury, chair of 1xCare, outlined the organization's focus on enhancing player protection through industry collaboration and discourse in an interview with SBC News. He discussed the current state of responsible gambling and 1xCare's operational approach to influence a more player-centric environment.
SiGMA North America is holding its summit in Mexico City due to the country's growing maturity as a gaming market. This event aims to draw international industry attention to Mexico's evolving iGaming landscape.
Blurify, an iGaming software development company, has launched Openora, an AI-native framework designed to help operators build, extend, modernize, and migrate their platforms efficiently. This open-source, modular solution aims to give operators greater control over their platform technology's evolution and address existing iGaming platform challenges.