Entain has reiterated its call for 10 Premier League clubs to cease affiliations with unlicensed gambling operators, following up on previous correspondence. The Ladbrokes Coral owner informed SBC News it has written to clubs regarding their sponsorship deals with bookmakers lacking proper licenses.
Buenos Aires Province has introduced a new 2% levy on online slot prizes and other instant-resolution online games. This measure, formalized by Resolution 1149/2026, aims to generate between ARS35bn and ARS40bn monthly for the provincial government.
Bet365 has officially launched its online sports betting platform in Washington D.C., marking its entry into the jurisdiction. The move is supported by three major sports partnerships, offering D.C. bettors a comprehensive sportsbook with over 100 sports and extensive live betting options.
Catalist Sports and Kalshi have entered a multi-year agreement granting Kalshi exclusive US prediction market access to Catalist Sports' live streaming portfolio. This partnership will allow Kalshi to integrate live sports content, enhancing its prediction market offerings for US users.
Spanish gaming supplier Zitro has secured a Gaming-Related Vendor License from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates. This approval enables Zitro to supply its products to licensed operators, marking its entry into the UAE's developing gaming market.
Latin American operator Enjoy has notified Chile's securities regulator and the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego of its request to cease operating the Casino Gran Los Ángeles in the Bío-Bío region. This follows Enjoy's previous exits from three other Chilean casinos. The company had a three-year notice period for withdrawal.
Dutch affiliate watchdog KVA has criticized Google for its search autocomplete feature, which it claims directs users towards unlicensed online gambling operators. KVA argues that Google's algorithm effectively promotes illegal sites, undermining efforts to regulate the market. The regulator urges Google to take action and prevent these suggestions.
Sun International is exploring significant expansion opportunities for its online betting brand, SunBet, both within and beyond its native South African market. CEO Bengtsson indicated a strategic focus on 'inorganic' growth, suggesting potential mergers and acquisitions to accelerate its development. This move signals a major strategic shift and growth initiative for the company.
The collapse of UK betting operators Bresbet and Bet St George due to apparent severe AML and safer gambling failures has reignited debate about the industry's self-inflicted problems. The article questions whether weak licensing is the core issue or if enforcement notices are creating a distorted view of the regulated market.
Armenia is implementing new reforms to tighten oversight of online gambling, with the State Revenue Committee planning to block unlicensed gambling websites via telecommunications operators. This move aims to curb illegal operations and increase regulatory control within the country's iGaming market.
Gaming Corps has entered a global distribution agreement with Playtech, significantly expanding its market reach. This partnership will give Gaming Corps access to Playtech's extensive network across 40 regulated jurisdictions, boosting its game distribution capabilities.
France's National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is scrutinizing the sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 club OGC Nice and fintech company Robinhood. The concern stems from Robinhood's nature, which the ANJ links to prediction markets, as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate such activities and their promotion in sports.
Industry stakeholders have collaborated to launch the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, a continent-wide initiative aimed at promoting player protection and responsible gaming practices. This marks a significant step for Africa's gambling sector in addressing safer gambling on a broad scale. The event will involve various educational and awareness campaigns across participating regions.
Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security has initiated an administrative process to pursue the forfeiture of over R$1 billion (approximately $200 million USD) in funds linked to illegal fixed-odds betting operators. This procedure, established by a new Portaria, aims to combat illicit gambling activities in the country.
Mexico's Secretariat of the Interior (Segob) is nearing the completion of its internal review of proposed reforms to the Federal Law on Games and Draws. This proposal will next be considered by the government's Security Cabinet before potential submission to Congress, marking a significant step towards regulatory changes in the country's gambling sector.
Chile's Telecommunications Subsecretariat (Subtel) has instructed six internet service providers to block 42 unauthorized online betting and gambling websites within 48 hours. This action continues a court-backed process to remove illegal gambling platforms in the country, impacting major ISPs like Entel, Movistar, and Claro.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has indicated the government may implement tougher measures on online betting following concerns raised by civil-society groups regarding gambling-related debt, addiction, and household losses. This signals potential regulatory shifts in the recently regulated Brazilian iGaming market.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has appointed Ruth Evans as its new full-time chair, effective from September 2. Evans brings extensive experience in fraud prevention across various sectors, including her recent role as chair of the Property Ombudsman.
Cyprus lawmakers are exploring new measures to prevent welfare recipients from using government assistance for gambling. The proposed plan involves checking banking data to identify and restrict individuals receiving guaranteed minimum income (GMI) from engaging in betting activities.
A Bulgarian political party, We Continue the Change, is pushing for a full ban on gambling advertising, aiming to close perceived loopholes in existing legislation. This move reflects their historical criticism of the gambling industry and could significantly impact marketing strategies in the country.
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is reportedly considering a significant increase to Machine Games Duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget. This potential move, reported by The Times, signals further stricter measures being contemplated for the gambling industry by the new government.
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Ruth Evans as its permanent Chair, ending a nearly two-year vacancy. Appointed by the DCMS, Evans's role is a key development for the UK gambling sector, filling a critical leadership position within the regulatory body.
Underdog, a US-based sports firm, is closing its fantasy sports operations in seven states to prioritize its prediction market offerings. This strategic shift follows its acquisition agreement with UK-based IG Group and indicates a focus change for the company.
FIRST.bet has secured an exclusive partnership to become the sportsbook technology provider for game aggregator Alea. This collaboration will integrate FIRST.bet's localized, tier-one sportsbook tech into Alea's extensive network, enhancing Alea's product offering. Alea chose a single provider for a streamlined approach to sportsbook integration.
The Dutch government plans to continue discussions with Meta and Google to combat illegal gambling advertisements on their platforms, signaling a concerted effort against the black market. Only after successfully addressing the illegal market will the government reconsider the possibility of increasing the gambling age in the Netherlands. This highlights an ongoing focus on regulatory enforcement and potential future policy changes.