Winvia plans to acquire Giveaway Guys and Win Life Competitions, with both deals expected to finalize by the end of October. These acquisitions aim to position Winvia as a leading entity within the UK prize draw sector.
Experts at SBC Summit have characterized the end of Austria's iGaming monopoly as a significant development for the market. However, industry professionals advise caution regarding the timeline for implementation and potential entry barriers for operators seeking licenses in the new multi-licence environment.
A SOFTSWISS report indicates that North America is a primary driver of growth in the iGaming sector. The region is projected to experience a 15% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), significantly outpacing Europe's anticipated 6% annual Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) growth.
Norway is proposing new online poker legislation aimed at combating unregulated activity within the market. The proposed regulations include daily loss caps for players and a restriction of a maximum of four simultaneous tables. These measures are intended to limit player loss of control and promote responsible gaming.
The CLARITY Act might have helped crypto adoption in gaming, but experts say it wasn't needed to make progress now.
An analysis commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling puts the EU's black market at a number that exceeds other estimates. Everyone agrees enforcement is failing, but who should pay to fix it?
"The next generation of leading operators is the one that understands where the local friction is" said Robin Harrison, global content director B2B at WorldGaming, contributor to the report.
Brazil's Attorney General's Office says it needs time to defend the challenged acts and regulations before Minister Luiz Fux.
Bettormetrics’ analysis of $64m in exchange wagering across 39 US Open matches exposes hidden sportsbook unavailability during peak demand.
The National Association of Games and Lotteries and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming have filed a "Statement on Supervening Fact" with the Supreme Federal Court, outlining why the provisional measure could be unconstitutional.
African football is facing increasing pressure to address match manipulation, with countries like Uganda, Mali, and Kenya strengthening their responses. Moses Swaibu has warned about the growing risks to African players regarding betting-related integrity issues.
VNLOK has summoned Meta to court as part of ongoing efforts against illegal gambling advertisements in the Netherlands. Parliament is set to consider a motion that would grant the KSA powers to fine digital platforms over such ads.
Following Brazil's gambling ban by President Lula, nearly 300 illegal betting sites were reportedly created in one day. The Bet Legal platform identified a 141% surge in unauthorized platform openings after the publication of Provisional Measure 1,394.
Brazil's recent ban on online betting has caused immediate disruption across the sector. Companies like Entain and Allwyn have already adjusted their FY26 forecasts, though there is hope legal action might overturn the decision.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) launched a new campaign highlighting the potential human cost of betting shop closures and tax increases. EY modelling cited by the association suggests a tax rise could endanger up to 16,000 jobs.
Finland has seen a significant increase in open market licence applications, with the total reaching seventy-five. This figure jumped from around fifty applications announced in June.
The UK bingo sector faces a licensing identity crisis as gaming machines now generate nearly double the revenue of bingo games in high-street venues. This raises questions for the government about distinguishing between bingo halls and adult gaming centers, especially when bingo revenue is minimal.
A new report suggests that MGM Resorts could potentially bid for People Inc, following Diller's rescission of an earlier offer. This indicates a potential shift in the takeover discussions between MGM Resorts and People Inc.
Brazilian President Lula has announced a ban on betting companies operating in Brazil, effective from 6 October. This decision comes less than two years after the country initially regulated online betting, effectively outlawing the licensed sector.
The Star Entertainment Group's Sydney casino licence suspension has been extended until 2027. This extension means the casino will have been without independent operating rights for nearly four years since October 2022.
Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, stated he would take 'immense pleasure' in ending betting activity within the country. This declaration was made during his re-election campaign, promising to halt the activity if re-elected.
Khalid Ali, CEO of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), discussed the insights from African alert data, noting that increased alerts indicate more effective integrity systems. He highlighted that most football alerts involve accounts outside the country and expressed IBIA's reservations about restricting regulated betting on domestic competitions.
Tabcorp has been fined $350,000 by Victoria's gaming regulator for telemarketing violations. This penalty follows an earlier fine by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), marking the second regulatory action against the operator in three months.
Barry Diller's People Inc. has rescinded its takeover bid for MGM Resorts, as the operator commits to a standalone strategy. MGM shares experienced a decline following the initial offer in June.
Palmerbet is under scrutiny for failing BetStop self-exclusion controls, allowing a self-excluded player continued access for 18 months. This highlights issues with the operator's accurate personal information provision for self-excluded individuals.