Bet-at-home reported a net loss of €2.2 million for H1 2026, a significant shift from a €1.8 million profit in H1 2025. Gross betting and gaming revenue decreased by 4% to €24.3 million, with EBITDA also turning negative at -€1.85 million.
France's gambling authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has issued a warning to licensed operators regarding their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) obligations. The ANJ is emphasizing the necessity for French gambling firms to ensure stringent compliance and reporting practices for AML/CFT guidelines.
Bet365 has partnered with Solas Compliance, an AI-powered marketing compliance platform, to enhance its regulatory adherence. This collaboration aims to support the online betting giant in managing marketing compliance requirements within the highly regulated iGaming industry.
Polymarket is reportedly lobbying in the UK and Europe to have its prediction market products classified as financial services rather than gambling. This effort follows its exclusion from several European nations, aiming to secure broader market acceptance.
Australia's national self-exclusion register, BetStop, is under scrutiny amid ongoing controversies within the country's gambling sector. Public sentiment remains largely hostile towards gambling promotion, indicating significant challenges for the industry.
The UK gambling industry faces increasing scrutiny over Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and duty of care compliance, potentially impacting market consolidation more significantly than tax increases. Recent regulatory actions and enforcement highlight a growing focus on these areas.
Soft2Bet has appointed Harry Heynes as its new Business Development Director. Heynes will focus on enhancing the commercial capabilities of the company's B2C and B2B operations.
Finland's state-owned lottery and betting company, Veikkaus, is preparing for the end of its monopoly in July 2027, transitioning to a new market model. The company supports this change and plans to expand internationally and digitally. This transformation will establish Europe's newest betting market.
Kambi is leveraging its extensive sportsbook network data to provide a competitive advantage to its operator partners. Billions of bets inform pricing, risk management, and product development, aligning with their updated brand tagline, "Powerful Network. Proven Edge."
Malta has introduced its AI Gaming Charter, providing licensed gambling operators with a voluntary code of conduct for the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence. Developed by the MGA and MDIA, the charter aims to ensure transparent, accountable, and fair AI adoption within the industry.
Logifuture, a B2B iGaming supplier, has launched its Zoom Sports virtual football and tennis feed with Kenyan operator Odibets. This partnership marks Logifuture's entry into the Kenyan market, with future expansion planned for Tanzania and Ghana.
Italy's government, led by PM Giorgia Meloni, is exploring options to generate €400m-€500m from new gambling licenses for its 2027 budget. The Ministry of Economy and Finance is evaluating provisional measures, though these are not yet formally included in the draft Budget Law.
UK bookmaker DragonBet has partnered with BVGroup to migrate its online sportsbook and casino operations onto the BV:360 platform. This agreement will allow DragonBet to leverage BVGroup’s comprehensive suite of services, including sportsbook, casino, PAM, payments, and compliance, while maintaining its independent brand identity.
Multinational casino aggregation platform Vyking has entered the sports betting sector, utilizing its own frontend design and build. Technology provider FIRST.bet is supporting this launch by managing pricing, risk management, bet acceptance, and settlement operations. This collaboration marks Vyking's debut in the sports betting market.
Betfred Chairman Fred Done has predicted the demise of high street betting shops by 2030, citing current economic conditions. He specifically referenced a proposal by the Social Market Foundation to double Machine Games Duty (MGD) from 20% to 40% as a critical factor.
Betfred has confirmed it will conclude its sponsorship of rugby league's Super League at the end of the current season. Chairman Fred Done attributed the decision to betting taxes and a changing UK betting marketing landscape, ending a partnership that began in 2017.
Super Technologies, parent company of Superbet, has successfully expanded its flagship brand from a market leader in Romania to an international presence. The Superbet online sportsbook is now recognized as a major operator within the CEE region and globally.
Tabcorp is commencing the test phase for its 'One Pool' project, aiming to consolidate Australia's three state-based tote pools into a single wagering system. Testing will begin on September 24 at racetracks in New South Wales and Queensland, marking a significant step towards unifying Australian racing pools.
Polish gambling trade bodies have issued a joint statement opposing the proposed EU-wide gambling tax. This initiative, first brought forward by European Parliament Vice President Victor Negrescu, has met significant resistance from industry stakeholders in Poland.
Bally's acquisition of evoke (parent company of William Hill and 888) is proceeding as planned after both Bally's and Intralot shareholders approved the deal. Intralot, the Greek-American company, held its annual general meeting where the 52p per share offer, valuing evoke at £243.1m, was supported.
ComeOn Group has made three key leadership appointments as part of its growth strategy, including Alex Woodhams as Chief Product Officer, Sara Nunes as General Manager for Finland, and Kristoffer Ottosson as Director of IT Operations. Sherwin Jarvand has also been appointed Chief Operating Officer as the company focuses on its Finland plans.
The Gambling Commission's 2025/26 Annual Report indicates a significant decline in UK betting exchange activity, now accounting for 3.79% of Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) at £92.66 million. This figure represents a nearly 50% reduction in GGY compared to 2026/17, despite an increase in US prediction markets.
Ireland is reportedly considering an increase in its gambling tax rates, which currently stand at 2% on stakes placed by customers. The Irish betting industry is actively opposing these proposed changes. This potential move aligns Ireland with other European nations looking to boost state finances through increased gaming revenue.
Spain's 17 autonomous communities have issued a joint document asserting their authority to regulate land-based gambling venues. They contend that the Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) is overreaching its powers concerning licensing within their jurisdictions. This dispute highlights a significant rift over regulatory control within the Spanish gambling sector.
UK gambling harms charity GamCare has raised concerns about the increasing use of gambling-like mechanics in non-gambling sectors. Through an analysis of over 2,500 National Gambling Helpline webchat transcripts, the charity questions whether harm prevention efforts are keeping pace with these trends.