Entain is reiterating its call for the UK government to implement an immediate ban on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sports. The company emphasized that this move is crucial for player protection and maintaining sports integrity, advocating for swifter regulatory action.
Reports from Brazil indicate President Lula da Silva is considering a full ban on casino activity and extensive restrictions on betting. This potential move, cited by credible media sources, suggests a significant crackdown on the country's gambling industry.
BETBY has expanded into the Polish market through a new partnership with local bookmaker Betters, integrating its complete sportsbook solution. This debut marks a strategic expansion for BETBY, following recent growth in Asian and South American markets.
Genius Sports has launched Prediction.com, a new prediction markets comparison site, leveraging its earlier acquisition of the Legend media network. The platform aims to consolidate information from major prediction markets, allowing users to compare event contracts.
The Gambling Commission has released new annual reports and updated datasets, revealing the UK gambling market's yield reached £17.5 billion in the April 2025-March 2026 financial year. These publications provide enhanced insights into gambling activities, trends, and prevalence across the UK.
Catena Media has appointed board member Martin Zetterlund as interim Chief Technology Officer while the iGaming media group searches for a permanent hire. Zetterlund, formerly an Accenture Managing Director, will lead the company's technology function during this period.
GR8_TECH will unveil its new GREAT_WHITE LABEL product at the SBC Summit, targeting operators seeking rapid market entry. This solution promises a three-week deployment, 99.99% uptime, and a proven breakeven point within the first year based on live Latin American operations.
Lithuania's gambling authority (LPT) has blocked Polymarket, classifying its prediction market operations as illegal remote gambling. This marks the first time the regulator has restricted a prediction platform, asserting Polymarket attempted to circumvent existing gambling laws.
Belgium's online gambling market reported continued growth in 2025, reaching €965m in GGR, according to the Kansspelcommissie (KSC) Annual Report. However, the report also highlighted a significant decline in new players, prompting warnings from BAGO about potential black market exposure.
Members of the UK House of Lords are advocating for a complete ban on gambling advertising, following similar calls from a research consortium. This initiative represents a significant political push for stricter regulations in the UK gambling sector.
BETBY has launched SlotBet Games, a new iGaming category designed to bridge sportsbook and casino experiences, with SlotBets as its first product. This innovation features 15-second rounds directly tied to live sporting events, combining real sports action with familiar casino mechanics like reels and multipliers, aiming to create a new engagement niche.
Australian sportsbook Dabble has been fined AU$1.1 million by ACMA for failing to close 157 accounts of individuals who had self-excluded via BetStop, the national online self-exclusion register. This breach highlights failures in player protection systems and regulatory compliance.
SBC has partnered with the Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) to enhance Ghanaian operator participation and knowledge exchange at the African Gaming Forum 2026. This collaboration aims to bolster Ghana's voice and market expertise within the African iGaming landscape.
Brazil's Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA) has introduced Ordinance SPA/MF No. 2,750/2026 to combat illegal gambling by implementing direct bank controls. This regulation mandates procedures for financial institutions to identify and disrupt money flows supporting unlicensed operators within the Brazilian market. It signifies a major governmental effort to enforce compliance and protect the regulated sector.
Entain, owner of Ladbrokes Coral, plans to cut up to 400 customer care jobs in the UK, citing new tax burdens as the reason for this 'simplification' of its division. The company is simultaneously intensifying its lobbying efforts to prevent further tax increases ahead of the Autumn Budget.
The UK Gambling Commission has published its inaugural study on consumer understanding of 'informed choice,' as part of its 2024-2027 strategy. This research, conducted by the Behavioural Insights Team, aims to better understand player perceptions to foster a safer gambling landscape in the digital era.
The African Gaming Forum, an invite-only event in Lisbon, will gather senior stakeholders to discuss the sustainable growth of Africa's gaming industry. The agenda focuses on evolving regulation, taxation, and market structures across the continent.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned operator Midnite for a TikTok ad featuring an individual appearing under 25, created by an affiliate. Although the ad was quickly removed, the ASA ruled it breached CAP Code rules and must not reappear. This highlights the ongoing challenges operators face in monitoring affiliate marketing compliance, especially on platforms like TikTok.
Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke informed investors that the demand for gambling and prediction platforms remains strong despite anticipated regulatory changes, especially concerning prediction markets. He asserted that the company's value proposition and data services are robust enough to ensure they will continue to be compensated, regardless of shifts in the market.
Solas Compliance has partnered with entertainment technology company Super to enhance marketing oversight across Super's international operations. Super will leverage Solas' AI-powered platform to review marketing materials against regulatory requirements, internal policies, and market standards. This collaboration aims to identify potential compliance concerns proactively.
Fabio Macorin, Deputy Secretary of Brazil's gambling regulator and involved in the country's upcoming betting framework, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). His addition strengthens the IAGR's global expertise, particularly given Brazil's significant emerging market. This move highlights Brazil's growing influence in international regulatory discussions.
The Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has granted state provider Lotto BV an exclusive five-year license extension for lottery games, scratch cards, and sports betting. This renewal secures Lotto BV's sole rights in these segments as their current licenses expire this December. The decision solidifies the state-owned entity's position in the Dutch market.
Kenneth Dart, via his Candle Lake investment vehicle, has made a SEK695 per share takeover bid for Evolution Gaming, a prominent iGaming supplier. This move puts Dart, who is also a significant shareholder in Flutter Entertainment, in a complex position regarding his diverse investments in the industry. Shareholders are approaching a decision deadline on the offer.
FDJ's ParionsSport has partnered with Ligue 1+ Pro to expand the distribution of French top-flight football coverage across local communities in France. This agreement allows ParionsSport to serve as a distribution partner for Ligue 1 McDonald’s content, enhancing its sports betting offering.
The UK's Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has strongly criticized proposals from the Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) consortium for a complete ban on gambling advertising. The BGC argues such a ban would not eliminate gambling and points out that LHGP also advocated extending the ban to unlicensed operators, despite advertising being legally restricted to licensed entities. This comes amid ongoing discussions regarding potential regulatory changes within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).