Britbet has entered a strategic partnership with 1/ST CONTENT to bring North American racing pools to on-course bettors across the United Kingdom. This initiative is designed to broaden the daily betting menu and extend international horse racing coverage for both retail and iGaming audiences, offering a richer and more diverse wagering experience....
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Markets & Jurisdictions
January 21, 2026
Online casino and betting drive Denmark gambling growth
Denmark's gambling market demonstrated notable growth in November 2025, with total expenditure increasing by 17.1% compared with the same month in the previous year. The latest figures, released by the...
Business & Finance
January 21, 2026
Super Group confirms 2025 guidance and declares special dividend
Super Group, the global online gaming group behind the Betway sportsbook and the Spin online casino brand, has confirmed that it expects to deliver full-year 2025 financial results within the...
Partnerships & Expansion
January 21, 2026
Allwyn confirmed as volunteer partner for Glasgow 2026 Games
Allwyn UK has been confirmed as the Official Volunteer Learning and Development Partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant step in preparations for one of Scotland’s most...
Regulation & Licensing
January 21, 2026
Brazil moves to legalize betting on rodeo and horse racing
Brazil is moving toward expanding its regulated betting market to include rodeo competitions and horse racing events that have remained outside legal wagering for decades. The initiative represents one of...
Regulation
January 21, 2026
Finland expands regulator powers to oversee gambling market
Finland has advanced its efforts to modernize and regulate its gambling sector by granting its newly established gambling regulator expanded enforcement powers. This development comes as part of a broader...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 21, 2026
Brazil Finance Minister defends higher taxes on betting sector
Brazil is witnessing significant developments in its fiscal landscape as the government implements measures to increase revenue from high-income sectors, banks and the growing betting industry. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad...
Lottery
January 21, 2026
Scientific Games joins LEIA to drive digital lottery innovation
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,...
Compliance & AML
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...
Compliance & AML
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...
Sports Betting
January 21, 2026
Future of Racing initiative attracts over 100 UK startups
The British horseracing industry is witnessing significant momentum in its efforts to attract new fans and modernize how the sport engages with audiences of all ages. A collaborative initiative between...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
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...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
GambleAware reports success of anti stigma gambling campaign
GambleAware has released the results of its comprehensive three-year public health campaign focused on reducing stigma associated with gambling harm and encouraging individuals to seek help. The findings demonstrate substantial...
Partnerships & Expansion
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...
Regulation & Licensing
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 LÃnea, marking a significant step in the evolving debate over...
Business & Finance
January 20, 2026
Allwyn OPAP merger advances after cash exit waiver approval
Allwyn International and OPAP have taken a decisive step toward completing their long-planned business combination after the boards of both companies formally approved the waiver of the cash exit condition...
Regulation
January 20, 2026
UK court dismisses privacy claim by ex Entain executives against UKGC
A UK High Court has dismissed a civil privacy claim brought by former Entain executives Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman against the Gambling Commission, marking a significant judicial endorsement of...
Slots & Games
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...
iGaming News, Laws, Taxation
January 20, 2026
Betting and Gaming Council warns tax rises may boost black market
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chief executive Grainne Hurst has publicly welcomed a recent debate in the United Kingdom Parliament regarding the government’s plan to increase taxes on online...
Compliance & AML
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....
Regulation & Licensing
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...
Slots & Games
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
Dutch survey shows persistent taboo around gambling harm
A recent comprehensive survey conducted in the Netherlands has revealed that gambling-related harm remains a sensitive topic for many adults in the country. Despite gambling being a common pastime among...
Business & Finance
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...
Compliance & AML
January 19, 2026
Spelinspektionen reports fewer suspected match-fixing cases in 2025
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has reported a notable decline in the number of suspected match-fixing cases during 2025 continuing a downward trend observed over recent years. The findings are based...
Compliance & AML
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...