The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed two regulatory measures to clarify federal oversight of prediction markets. These proposals aim to classify event contracts as swaps while explicitly excluding traditional casino-style gambling products from the definition of a swap.
Stake Italy's Country Director, Fabio Angeli Bufalini, discussed Italy's regulated online gambling market, which is undergoing a new phase with a revised concession regime. This regime has reduced licensed domains and introduced stricter compliance requirements, reshaping competition and emphasizing market reliability for players.
BetMGM reported a significant 112% increase in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025, reaching $41 million, providing strong support for co-owner Entain. Despite this performance in North America, BetMGM maintains a cautious outlook regarding its full-year expectations.
Spain's DGOJ is initiating a new consultation process to move away from operator-by-operator gambling risk detection. The first phase of this consultation in 2025 gathered feedback regarding the operational costs and accuracy of the existing model.
Tim Miller, former executive director of policy and research at the Gambling Commission, is beginning a new chapter. He provided insights into his departure, the controversy surrounding financial risk assessments, and his perspective on his new advisory role.
France's national gambling regulator, ANJ, has identified excessive risks in French sports betting despite significant market growth. In 2025, sports betting stakes increased by 12% to €11.5bn, with Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) rising 10.4% to €1.7bn.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has advanced 11 entities to the next stage of its online gaming licensing process. These selections are part of the ongoing iGaming licence auction in the country.
Novibet’s Executive Director of Sportsbook, Giannos Grivas, discussed the company's plans for two major product launches. He also highlighted a 180% year-on-year increase in player props betting post-World Cup and the future role of data in betting.
YouTube Masthead access will be available to registered gambling operators starting in 2026. Eligibility for this advertising space, including certification and market coverage, will remain subject to Google's specific rules and requirements.
Greece is aiming to unify player verification processes and enhance the certification for online gamblers, specifically targeting VIP gamblers. This initiative seeks to improve player identification and regulatory oversight of online gambling activities.
Ireland has omitted a common tax on iGaming from the first draft of the EU Budget 2028-2034. The Irish Presidency decided against a proposed review for such a tax during its role as chief negotiator for the budget.
Stake's ability to operate in Brazil has been halted again after a federal court overturned a previous injunction. This decision suspends the resumption of operations for the betting company in the country.
Week 5 of the Circa Survivor contest saw a significant reduction in entries. The Dallas Cowboys' loss to Tampa Bay eliminated 2,554 participants, accounting for 42.8% of the remaining field.
Rightlander has launched Partner Intelligence, a new technology solution. This tool provides brands with continuous visibility into the activities of their affiliate partners across various platforms, including websites, social media, networks, and sub-networks.
Hard Rock Casino has launched its online sports betting product in the Netherlands after receiving regulatory approval from the Kansspelautoriteit. The brand, operated by SpinCore Group, announced its debut into the Dutch market.
Betfred's retail operations accounted for 55% of its £995.6m turnover for the fiscal year ending March 29, 2026. This represents a narrowing from 61% in the previous year.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a direct warning to the UK government regarding potential mass job cuts if Machine Games Duty (MGD) increases to 40%. The BGC states that thousands of casino workers could lose their jobs and venues could close due to such a rise.
Maarten Haijer, former Secretary General of EGBA, has been appointed as the first Director General of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA). The WGBA, formed in July 2026 with members including bet365 and Flutter, aims to combat the black market.
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is progressing towards its planned 2027 opening. The resort, located in Petersburg, has announced plans for 20 restaurant and bar concepts, including Sports & Social, The Prime Rib, and Luk Fu.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed a new rule to regulate contracts traded on prediction markets for sports, political events, and weather. This initiative would exclude traditional sports bets and casino games from the CFTC's oversight.
An EU-wide tax debate has prompted horse racing stakeholders to unite to protect the sport from a potential EU-wide gambling tax. European and Mediterranean racing representatives have approached Irish ministers regarding this issue.
MrBit has launched as a fully licensed operator in the Serbian market. This expansion includes a partnership with SYNOT Games, making their portfolio of over 190 slot titles available to Serbian players.
Kalshi is actively seeking partnerships with tribal gaming entities for its prediction market platform. This initiative comes despite ongoing legal challenges from other tribal groups regarding Kalshi's business operations in court.
A potential increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) to 40% is seen as an existential threat to British casinos. This could lead to up to 3,800 job losses and force some operators to consider closing a significant portion of their venues.
Allwyn UK is collaborating with the Gambling Commission on responsible gaming and player monitoring following calls for National Lottery draws to be included in Gamstop. A British coroner suggested extending Gamstop's self-exclusion scheme to National Lottery draw games.