GamCare has secured a £16 million reserve to safeguard its frontline services during the transition to the UK's statutory levy on gambling harms. This buffer aims to ensure continuous support for the gambling harm treatment sector, as detailed in the charity's Trustee Report 2025/2026.
Connecticut has initiated a new lawsuit against Kalshi, aiming to prohibit its sports markets within the state. Attorney General William Tong asserts that Kalshi's sports-event contracts are effectively illegal sports betting and are not exempt from Connecticut's consumer protection laws under federal regulation. This legal action highlights the ongoing debate about the classification of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting.
Thomas Arasi, President and COO of Bloomberry Resorts, is spearheading efforts to revitalize the Philippine casino market leader, Solaire, focusing on both its land-based operations and growing online presence. His leadership aims to improve performance and market position in the competitive Filipino gaming landscape.
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has proposed increasing Machine Gaming Duty (MGD) to help address the winter fuel crisis. This suggestion, made during a BBC interview, highlights a potential political move that could impact the iGaming and betting industry's retail sector, specifically affecting revenue from gaming machines.
Allwyn reported a 27% increase in net revenue for the quarter, largely attributed to strong performance across its global operations and growth spurred by the PrizePicks acquisition. This financial success highlights the company's expanding market presence and strategic M&A activities.
Australian betting giant Tabcorp reported a significant 43.6% increase in net profit after tax for FY2026, reaching $2,636.3m, despite only a 0.8% rise in revenue. This strong profit growth was attributed to effective cost control and a new retail commercial model. Both Wagering and Media and Integrity Services divisions contributed to the revenue growth.
Malaysia's government has affirmed that no new gambling permits have been issued since the 1990s, clarifying its long-standing policy. This statement comes after a court rejected an attempt to challenge the government's refusal to renew gambling licenses, reinforcing the strict regulatory stance.
Nebraska's Secretary of State has confirmed that petitions for both a constitutional amendment and an initiative to authorize and regulate online sports wagering have met the signature thresholds to appear on the 2026 general election ballot. This development moves Nebraska closer to allowing voters to decide on the launch of online sports betting in the state.
Entain, a leading iGaming operator, is expected to be demoted from the FTSE100 to the FTSE250 index during the upcoming quarterly review by FTSE Russell. This potential downgrade reflects a decline in the company's market capitalization, placing it among the companies most likely to exit the blue-chip index.
Amusnet Gaming has secured a conditional license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), allowing it to supply online gaming content to licensed operators in the province. This expands Amusnet's Canadian footprint, following its earlier entry into Ontario, and marks another step in its North American expansion strategy.
PAGCOR is developing an app to help players identify licensed online casinos, aiming to combat illegal gambling and protect consumers. This initiative comes as the Philippine regulator reported a 20.33% year-on-year decline in Q2 gross gaming revenue, highlighting the challenge posed by unlicensed operators.
Allwyn reported a significant boost in Q2 2026 revenue, with its acquisition of PrizePicks contributing an additional €231m from daily fantasy sports operations. This acquisition highlights sports and gaming products as key growth drivers for the company.
A University of Nottingham study revealed significant differences in gambling sponsorship visibility between the Premier League and the World Cup. Gambling brands appeared in 32.6% of Premier League YouTube highlights compared to only 1.5% for the World Cup, likely due to FIFA's stricter stance on betting sponsorship. This highlights contrasting approaches to gambling advertising in major football events.
PGA Tour Champions golfer Matt Gogel has been suspended for six months due to betting on golf competitions. The PGA Tour clarified that Gogel did not bet on tournaments in which he participated, but the action still violates their integrity policies.
Sportradar has secured a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution rights for official data and audiovisual betting for Euroleague Basketball through the 2031 season. This renewed agreement, effective from the 2026-27 season, encompasses over 650 games annually across the EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup competitions. This continues a long-standing partnership, solidifying Sportradar's position in European basketball betting data.
Gene Johnson, EVP of Victor Strategies, has vehemently criticized prediction markets, labeling them the 'biggest scam' he has ever encountered. He argues that these federally regulated markets closely mimic sports betting offerings, despite being treated differently by regulators.
A former US Surgeon General, Jerome Adams, sparked debate by comparing sports betting to the opioid crisis, highlighting growing concerns about problem gambling. The article explores the psychological aspects of gambling addiction, questioning why some individuals develop addiction while others do not. This raises significant public health and regulatory considerations for the iGaming industry.
Belarus is considering a draft ban on online gambling advertisements, as reported by The Telegraph Agency of Belarus. While not a primary European gambling market, such discussions periodically surface on the country's political agenda. If approved, this move would impact the operational landscape for betting and gaming companies in Belarus.
The potential removal of the 'aim to permit' principle from the UK Gambling Act 2005 would represent a fundamental shift in regulatory philosophy, moving away from the 2005 Act's liberalizing intent. This change could lead to a significantly more restrictive environment for betting shops and the broader UK gambling industry. Experts believe such a change would be highly impactful.
GiG Software plc is planning a strategic return to the B2C market by acquiring an 80% stake in 888AFRICA from evoke for approximately €16.4m. This acquisition will be funded through a directed share issue and convertible loan agreements totaling €8.5m. The move signals a significant M&A activity and a shift in GiG's business model.
Polymarket has launched new markets allowing users to bet on NFL player availability for specific events, framed as 'Will {participant} participate in {event}?' This move comes despite the CFTC's stance against markets related to player injuries, though the regulatory body has not opposed Polymarket's self-certification of these specific markets. The development sparks debate regarding the interpretation of regulations for prediction markets involving sports.
Macau operator SJM Holdings reported an 18.5% year-on-year revenue decline to HK$12,084m over the last six months, primarily due to the ongoing impact of its satellite casinos not contributing. Despite some individual casino growth, the overall absence of satellite casino revenue significantly impacted market comparisons.
A Romanian city has banned new gambling halls and mandated the closure of all existing venues by 2027, following a central government decision to transfer licensing authority to local councils. This move reflects a broader trend of local jurisdictions gaining more control over gambling operations.
Papua New Guinea is set to welcome its first casino in nearly two decades with the opening of the Pacific Pearl Casino in Port Moresby. The new boutique establishment will feature 100 slot machines, 20 gaming tables, and a dedicated VIP area.
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is reportedly planning an €8.5 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of 888Africa. This move would signify GiG's return to the B2C gambling sector, following its strategic pivot to B2B operations in 2023.