Coljuegos, Colombia's gambling regulator, has ordered the blocking of over 46,000 illegal betting websites since 2022, intensifying its AI-driven crackdown on unlicensed online operators. This aggressive enforcement is part of an ongoing campaign to combat illegal gambling in the country.
Amusnet has partnered with PokerStars, a Flutter Entertainment brand, to launch its gaming content in Italy, starting with the slot game Shining Crown. This collaboration expands Amusnet's presence in the Italian iGaming market.
Brazilian court revoked an interim relief for Spribe OÜ regarding the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil, impacting the company's legal position in the ongoing trademark dispute. This development signifies a setback for Spribe in protecting its brand in a major market.
The UK Gambling Commission is set to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in a phased approach to better identify and support customers facing financial difficulties. This initiative aims to streamline operator processes and address concerns about high-spending gamblers experiencing financial hardship.
Kambi Group has secured a multi-year agreement to provide its Turnkey Sportsbook solution to Pure Casino Entertainment, a significant casino operator in Alberta, Canada. This partnership will see Kambi power both online and retail sports betting operations for Pure Casino, expanding Kambi's presence in the Canadian market.
Brazil's Federal Public Ministry has initiated an inquiry into the federal government's regulation and supervision of online sports betting advertising during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This investigation casts doubt on the effective enforcement of Brazil's existing gambling laws and could lead to stricter advertising controls.
The Brazilian Senate has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the impact of fixed-odds betting, specifically scrutinizing the significant increase in advertising during football broadcasts. Lawmakers and experts are calling for stricter regulations on betting promotions, citing concerns over public health and consumer protection due to what they deem excessive and abusive advertising practices.
Brazilian Senator Irajá Abreu indicates that the Federal Senate may vote on a bill to legalize and regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo halls, 'jogo do bicho,' and horse racing, before the July parliamentary recess. This move could significantly open up a major new market for the iGaming and betting industry.
Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire JOA, France's second-largest casino group with 33 casinos, from Blackstone and Kings Park Capital. This acquisition is a significant move in Banijay's strategy to expand its omnichannel presence and become a diversified European gaming leader.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board secured a temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, LLC, preventing the platform from offering unlicensed internet sports betting to Michigan residents. This court order immediately halts Kalshi's operations in the state, pending further legal proceedings.
EveryMatrix has secured a deal with Betcenter in Belgium to power its sports platform through an omnichannel delivery. This partnership involves EveryMatrix replacing Betcenter's legacy in-house system with its full tech stack, covering both online and retail sportsbook operations.
Xpoint has released a new pattern-analysis engine designed to detect and prevent sophisticated fraudulent activities, such as organized bonus abuse and spoofing, for betting and gaming operators. This technology is currently being rolled out with partners across North America to enhance compliance and security.
Groupe Partouche reported a 2.6% increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) to €371.1m and a 3% rise in turnover to €240.4m for the first half of its financial year (November 2025 to April 2026). This significant growth indicates strong business momentum for the casino operator.
BETBY has released a report analyzing the Mexican betting and iGaming market, featuring insights from industry leaders. The report combines market data and player research to assess Mexico's position relative to regional benchmarks.
The European Casino Association reports that the illegal online gambling market in the EU reached €91.6bn in 2025, an increase of 14% year-on-year. This uncontrolled market resulted in an estimated €22.9bn in lost tax revenue for EU member states.
St8 has expanded its partnership with Octoplay, making Octoplay's full portfolio of casino games available to operators in Ontario and the UK. This agreement strengthens St8's content offering in two key regulated iGaming markets.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has criticized a report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) suggesting a doubling of Machine Games Duty (MGD). The BGC argues that such a measure would harm jobs, local communities, and high streets, indicating the SMF's analysis does not accurately reflect the UK's land-based betting and gaming market realities.
The Catawba Nation plans to build two more casinos in North Carolina, expanding its gaming operations beyond its current US$1.2bn Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort under construction. This signals a significant expansion of tribal gaming in the state.
Brazilian Senator Carlos Portinho is actively pressuring the Chamber of Deputies to advance legislation passed by the Senate regarding the regulation of sports betting advertising. He urged Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to discuss these proposals, emphasizing the need for progress on bills aimed at controlling betting advertisements.
The President of the Puerto Rico Mayors Association, Jorge González Otero, has questioned the transparency of the legislative allocation of $4.7 million in gaming machine revenues to only 10 municipalities. He is calling for clarification on the criteria used to distribute these funds, highlighting concerns about fairness and a lack of disclosed methodology.
Momentum Group, a UAE-based commercial gaming company, has formed a strategic joint venture with Fanatics to leverage Momentum's local expertise and licenses with Fanatics' product, technology, and scale. This partnership aims to accelerate growth in the UAE's regulated commercial gaming sector, consolidating Momentum's existing licenses and operations under the new venture.
Austria's governing coalition (ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS) has agreed on a comprehensive reform of the country's gambling law, marking the most significant changes in 26 years. The proposed legislation focuses primarily on enhancing player protection measures.
FIRST.bet, a B2B sportsbook technology provider, has appointed Ian Bradley, formerly SVP at DraftKings, as its co-CEO. Bradley will partner with founder Tom Light, reuniting two former SBTech executives to lead the company.
Octoplay has obtained conditional license approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC), enabling it to offer its game portfolio to operators in Alberta's newly regulating iGaming market. This expansion follows Octoplay's existing operations in Ontario, where it is live with BetMGM and PokerStars.
DraftKings has launched its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, integrating it into its existing Sports & Casino app. This move is expected to accelerate innovation, improve content depth, and enhance operating economics for DraftKings' predictions experience, which already generates significant consumer volume.