Crypto-gambling platform Stake has blocked access for users in Ireland after engagement with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). This action follows the GRAI's increased enforcement under the country's new online betting licensing regime, signaling a crackdown on unlicensed operators.
Spotlight Sports Group has partnered with Sporting Solutions to launch "Upside Betting," a new global progressive payout football product for operators. Betsson Group already successfully deployed Upside Betting across its brands during the last Champions League semi-finals.
A Danish entrepreneur, motivated by personal experience with gambling addiction, is developing an intelligence platform called Trace2Trace to map and understand the infrastructure of illegal gambling networks. The platform aims to combat the growing and increasingly complex challenge of tracking offshore black market operations. This initiative addresses a significant industry concern regarding unregulated gambling.
Golden West Casino in Bakersfield, California, has indefinitely postponed its planned relocation, citing legal and competitive concerns stemming from Senate Bill 549. This proposed legislation threatens to prevent California cardrooms from offering blackjack, creating significant operational uncertainty for the casino.
SBC has partnered with the Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) to enhance Ghanaian operator participation and knowledge exchange at the African Gaming Forum 2026. This collaboration aims to bolster Ghana's voice and market expertise within the African iGaming landscape.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco announced that the agency anticipates a swift decision from the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or-Controlled Corporations (GCG) regarding its proposal to separate PAGCOR's regulatory and commercial functions. This move is a critical step in the long-discussed decoupling of the Philippine gaming regulator and operator roles.
A new study commissioned by the UK Gambling Commission indicates that retail bettors prefer uninterrupted play, while casino players desire real-time support. Participants also called for more empathetic retail staff and clearer gambling information to be available. The findings suggest a need for tailored intervention approaches across different gambling environments.
Brazil's Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA) has introduced Ordinance SPA/MF No. 2,750/2026 to combat illegal gambling by implementing direct bank controls. This regulation mandates procedures for financial institutions to identify and disrupt money flows supporting unlicensed operators within the Brazilian market. It signifies a major governmental effort to enforce compliance and protect the regulated sector.
Entain has warned the UK Prime Minister that a potential hike in Machine Games Duty (MGD) could increase its annual costs by £100 million. The company also announced a potential cut of 400 customer care roles as part of an ongoing operational restructuring.
Playtech and London's Hippodrome Casino have partnered to launch 'Live from London,' a new live casino offering streamed directly from the venue. This collaboration will feature Dual Roulette, Studio Core Roulette, Blackjack, and Baccarat, leveraging Playtech's technology to bring the casino experience to a global online audience.
Entain, owner of Ladbrokes Coral, plans to cut up to 400 customer care jobs in the UK, citing new tax burdens as the reason for this 'simplification' of its division. The company is simultaneously intensifying its lobbying efforts to prevent further tax increases ahead of the Autumn Budget.
The UK Gambling Commission has published its inaugural study on consumer understanding of 'informed choice,' as part of its 2024-2027 strategy. This research, conducted by the Behavioural Insights Team, aims to better understand player perceptions to foster a safer gambling landscape in the digital era.
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and other Tribal organizations have urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to close a loophole that allows prediction market platforms to offer sports-event contracts, arguing they constitute illegal gaming. This stance highlights a growing industry concern about unregulated sports betting offerings under the guise of prediction markets. The groups emphasized that these platforms bypass federal, state, and tribal gaming laws and regulations.
The African Gaming Forum, an invite-only event in Lisbon, will gather senior stakeholders to discuss the sustainable growth of Africa's gaming industry. The agenda focuses on evolving regulation, taxation, and market structures across the continent.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned operator Midnite for a TikTok ad featuring an individual appearing under 25, created by an affiliate. Although the ad was quickly removed, the ASA ruled it breached CAP Code rules and must not reappear. This highlights the ongoing challenges operators face in monitoring affiliate marketing compliance, especially on platforms like TikTok.
OpenBet, a prominent sports betting technology provider, announced its intent to acquire OmniLogic to bolster its lottery sportsbook offering. This acquisition aims to expand OpenBet's reach into regulated European lottery markets by leveraging OmniLogic's expertise.
A UK House of Lords committee has called for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, stating it is the most effective way to reduce gambling harms. This recommendation follows up on a 2020 report and advocates for a public health approach to gambling regulation.
Play’n GO has expanded its presence in the Spanish market by launching its portfolio of slot content with CasinoBarcelona.es. This move makes a selection of Play’n GO's popular titles available to players at the online casino.
Aristocrat Leisure, a prominent gaming content and technology company, announced an update regarding its ongoing share buy-back program. This move is typically aimed at returning capital to shareholders and can signal confidence in the company's financial health and future prospects.
Morgan Stanley will lead a discussion at NEXTPredict NYC focused on institutional capital within the iGaming industry. The conversation will explore investment opportunities, participation barriers, and issues related to capital structure and risk. This indicates growing interest in the financial stability and growth potential of the sector from major financial institutions.
Major US sports leagues have collaborated on a memo urging states to implement mandatory bans on bettors who threaten athletes. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to protect players from harassment linked to sports wagering outcomes.
Buenos Aires Province has implemented a new 2% levy on prizes from online immediate-resolution games, drawing criticism from opposition politicians and creating internal divisions within the ruling party. The debate extends beyond the levy's mechanics to the broader use of gambling-derived revenue. This new regulation, enacted via Resolution 1149/2026, impacts online gambling operators in the region.
Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke informed investors that the demand for gambling and prediction platforms remains strong despite anticipated regulatory changes, especially concerning prediction markets. He asserted that the company's value proposition and data services are robust enough to ensure they will continue to be compensated, regardless of shifts in the market.
Solas Compliance has partnered with entertainment technology company Super to enhance marketing oversight across Super's international operations. Super will leverage Solas' AI-powered platform to review marketing materials against regulatory requirements, internal policies, and market standards. This collaboration aims to identify potential compliance concerns proactively.
Fabio Macorin, Deputy Secretary of Brazil's gambling regulator and involved in the country's upcoming betting framework, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). His addition strengthens the IAGR's global expertise, particularly given Brazil's significant emerging market. This move highlights Brazil's growing influence in international regulatory discussions.