Altenar is actively opposing Sportradar's attempts to move their ongoing US data rights lawsuit from the US District Court for the District of New Jersey to private arbitration. This legal battle concerns the control and use of data from US professional sports leagues, a critical component for sports betting operations. Altenar believes Sportradar is trying to avoid public scrutiny and a judgment in the US court system.
UK MPs are reportedly raising concerns with the Gambling Commission regarding the background of Allwyn UK's new interim CEO, Phil Walker. The MPs, known for gambling reform advocacy, are questioning Walker's previous tenure at William Hill. Allwyn recently won the contract to operate the UK National Lottery.
Tabcorp CEO Gillon McLachlan has praised Australia's newly approved gambling advertising reforms as "sensible," stating the company is well-positioned to manage their impact. This statement followed the publication of Tabcorp's FY26 financial report, which declared $2.6 billion in revenue.
Atucha Strategic Advisory (ASA) and MentorBet, the consultancy arm of Grupo Oklahoma, have announced a strategic alliance to develop the betting and gaming market in Mexico. Antonio Lara will lead MentorBet's involvement in this collaboration, with both teams planning to meet operators at SiGMA North America in Mexico City.
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) to enhance collaboration. This agreement aims to integrate Kenya's regulated gambling sector experiences into broader African regulatory and policy discussions.
Sportradar has secured a multi-year extension with Euroleague Basketball for official data and audio-visual betting rights. This agreement solidifies Sportradar's position as the exclusive distributor of betting data and AV streams for Euroleague and EuroCup competitions to licensed sports betting operators worldwide.
An analysis highlights the political and legislative challenges facing the future of gaming in Brazil, focusing on institutional stability and political risk for potential investors. The article emphasizes the complex regulatory environment and the questions investors should consider before entering the Brazilian market.
Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has secured a new six-year contract extension with the Michigan Lottery, ensuring it will continue to supply its eInstant games until July 2032. This renewal solidifies IWG's ongoing partnership as a key eInstant provider for the lottery.
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan's National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP), meaning its testing and certification reports are now accepted in the country. This development is significant as Uzbekistan begins its operational phase, having already issued four licenses to two operators, and provides a clear pathway for compliant market entry.
Kalshi, a US-regulated prediction market, has expanded its partnerships to include the Los Angeles Dodgers and four other MLB teams, bringing their total MLB collaborations to seven. This increases prediction market operators' presence to nearly 25% of all MLB clubs, highlighting growing adoption within major league sports. The deals focus on data integration, brand promotion, and fan engagement for prediction markets.
Chile’s state lottery, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, has filed a criminal complaint against online betting operators, alleging unauthorised gambling, money laundering, and unlawful association. Santiago’s Fourth Guarantee Court accepted the filing, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office will now assess the allegations for further investigation or charges. This escalates regulatory pressure in the Chilean market.
PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, is developing a new application designed to help online gaming players identify and utilize only licensed and regulated platforms. This initiative aims to strengthen player protection and combat the proliferation of illegal online gaming operations within the Philippines.
Bulgaria has fully implemented its affiliate licensing framework, requiring all relevant companies to comply and obtain a license. Affiliates must complete a declaration form from the Gambling Office of the NRA, detailing their online platforms and services. This move formalizes the affiliate marketing sector within the Bulgarian iGaming market.
A new report indicates that player props and single-game parlays significantly drove record World Cup betting, successfully attracting bettors to these bet types, which are traditionally less popular in soccer compared to American sports. This trend highlights the impact of product innovation on market engagement during major sporting events.
Kalshi, an event prediction market, has announced partnerships with five MLB franchises: the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants. The company is also pursuing a partnership with sports media outlet The Athletic, owned by the New York Times, to expand its presence in sports.
SkyCity Entertainment, a New Zealand-based operator, has rejected two unsolicited takeover proposals, reportedly from global investment giant Oaktree Capital Management and Iris Capital. The company confirmed it received the non-binding, indicative proposals but found they did not reflect the fundamental value of its business.
This article discusses the ongoing efforts by Kalshi, a prediction market platform, to legalize its operations in California, including recruiting lobbyists. It also mentions a past misleading ad by Kalshi implying sports betting was legal in the state, clarifying that traditional sports betting is not yet live there.
The New South Wales government is proposing comprehensive gambling reforms aimed at bolstering player protection. These proposals include the implementation of facial recognition technology and new advertising restrictions, signaling a significant shift in the region's regulatory landscape.
Betting operator Midnite is making its first international expansion, targeting the Canadian market. The company has hired former FanDuel Canada Senior Commercial Director, Dale Tang, to lead this strategic move as it seeks to replicate its UK success overseas.
An investigation by Active8Insights has uncovered a series of Google copyright complaints targeting online coverage of 1xBet's relationship with Sportradar. These claims raise questions about who is attempting to remove reporting as 1xBet seeks to reposition itself as a licensed global operator.
Paul Gauselmann, the influential founder of the Merkur Group, has died at the age of 91. Industry leaders have paid tribute to his nearly seven-decade career, during which he built Merkur into a global gaming powerhouse.
Midnite, a UK sportsbook and casino operator, has appointed Dale Tang as its new General Manager for Canada. Tang previously oversaw commercial, analytics, and retention for FanDuel Canada's sportsbook and casino, bringing significant North American market expertise to Midnite's expansion strategy.
Booming Games has partnered with KingMakers, a prominent African sports betting and gaming platform, to integrate its portfolio of slot titles across KingMakers' brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet. This strategic agreement significantly strengthens Booming Games' presence and distribution across the African market.
BETER, a provider of live streams, data, and odds for esports and sports, has expanded its U.S. presence into a tenth state by securing a Vendor Registration license in Virginia. This new license allows BETER to supply its exclusive content to operators within the state, building on its existing operations in nine other U.S. states.
Polish bookmakers, including major players like STS and Fortuna, are undergoing social responsibility assessments by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protections (UOKiK). This government-announced initiative will evaluate compliance among several licensed operators in the market. While described as routine, these assessments highlight ongoing regulatory scrutiny of social responsibility practices in Poland.