Scientific Games has been appointed as the official digital partner for the Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance (LEIA), a collaborative initiative comprising five major European lottery operators: Danske Spil in Denmark, FDJ United in France, Norsk Tipping in Norway, Svenska Spel in Sweden and Veikkaus Oy in Finland. This partnership is designed to accelerate digital innovation across the lottery sector while ensuring compliance with responsible gaming standards and catering to the evolving expectations of modern players....
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iGaming News, Laws
January 21, 2026
KSA broadens oversight to curb illegal gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a major expansion of its enforcement agenda for 2026. The authority is shifting its focus from merely targeting unlicensed gambling operators to...
iGaming News, Laws
January 21, 2026
Portugal orders Polymarket exit over unauthorized political betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken decisive regulatory action against the blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket following a surge in trading activity tied to the country’s presidential election. The Serviço de...
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January 21, 2026
Future of Racing initiative attracts over 100 UK startups
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iGaming News, Laws
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Cyprus betting authority boosts compliance with undercover inspections
Cyprus’s gambling regulatory body has unveiled a significant escalation in its efforts to enforce compliance within the betting industry. The National Betting Authority (NBA) is implementing a comprehensive surveillance and...
NEWS Malta
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Gozo road reconstruction draws audit and oversight attention
Large scale public infrastructure projects are frequently presented as visible signs of development and investment. Roads, bridges and utilities often become symbols of progress particularly in small jurisdictions where public...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2026
Chinese buyers dominate non-EU property demand in Malta
Chinese nationals have emerged as the single largest source of non-European Union demand for residential property in Malta, according to official parliamentary data on Acquisition of Immovable Property permits. The...
NEWS Malta
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Malcolm Bondin reassigned despite unresolved police discipline case
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iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
GambleAware reports success of anti stigma gambling campaign
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Business News, iGaming News
January 20, 2026
DAZN partners with Polymarket to bring prediction markets to sports
DAZN Group, a global leader in digital sports streaming and entertainment, has formalized a strategic commercial partnership with Polymarket, a major operator in the prediction market sector. The collaboration is...
iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
BGC signs cooperation deal to support Chile online gambling reform
The Betting and Gaming Council has entered into a formal Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea, marking a significant step in the evolving debate over...
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January 20, 2026
Allwyn OPAP merger advances after cash exit waiver approval
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iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
UK court dismisses privacy claim by ex Entain executives against UKGC
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iGaming News, Software & Slots
January 20, 2026
Evoplay adds new Hot Rio Samba to its popular slot series
Evoplay has introduced Hot Rio Samba, the newest game in its acclaimed Hot Rio series. This release expands upon the themes and mechanics that have made the franchise popular with...
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iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
UK Gambling Commission urges industry action against illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an urgent call for tighter cooperation between regulators and the licensed gambling industry to confront the growing challenge of illegal gambling operations....
iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
Finland formally ends state gambling monopoly under new law
Finland has taken a major step in modernising its gambling regulatory framework with the formal approval and ratification of a new Gambling Act by President Alexander Stubb. The legislation, which...
iGaming News, Software & Slots
January 20, 2026
Blueprint Gaming launches Cash Strike X-Cash with new features
Blueprint Gaming has introduced a new chapter in its widely played Cash Strike series with the launch of Cash Strike X‑Cash, a game that adds fresh mechanics and expanded bonus...
iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
League of Ireland rolls out gambling education across football clubs
The League of Ireland has announced a comprehensive national gambling awareness and harm prevention programme designed to address the increasing concerns about gambling‑related risks within Irish football. The initiative will...
iGaming News, Laws
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Dutch survey shows persistent taboo around gambling harm
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NEWS Malta
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Fortina land concession valuation dispute returns to parliament
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NEWS Malta
January 20, 2026
Illegal Gozo concrete plant raises planning enforcement concerns
Persistent questions are being raised about planning enforcement and institutional accountability following renewed action by the Planning Authority against an illegal concrete batching plant in Gozo that has continued operating...
Companies & People, iGaming News
January 19, 2026
Allwyn completes PrizePicks acquisition to expand US growth
Allwyn International AG has officially completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in PrizePicks, marking a significant strategic milestone in the company’s efforts to expand beyond traditional lottery operations into...
iGaming News, Laws
January 19, 2026
Spelinspektionen reports fewer suspected match-fixing cases in 2025
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iGaming News, Laws
January 19, 2026
Betfair urged to repay fraud-linked commissions after court case
Betfair is facing renewed and increasingly public pressure to return tens of thousands of pounds in commission connected to a high-profile gambling fraud case, after a UK court heard that...
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January 19, 2026
Tipico joins EGBA to strengthen regulated gambling standards
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that Tipico has joined its growing membership. The move represents a strategic development for both organisations and highlights an increasing focus...
iGaming News, Software & Slots
January 19, 2026
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