William Hill Parent Evoke in £225M Bally’s Intralot Sale Discussions
Key Takeaways: Evoke confirmed 50p-per-share Bally’s Intralot offer valuing group at £225.3M. Bally’s Intralot has until May 18 to make...
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EU’s Highest Court Backs German Player’s Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator
Key Takeaways:iGaming Regulations in Focus: UK Fees, Brazil Taxes and X’s Gambling BaniGaming Regulations in Focus: UK Fees, Brazil Taxes...
DAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams
Key Takeaways:A Controversial Sprint From Gibraltar License to DAZN Deal Prediction and betting components are going to be significantly more...
Brazil’s Ruling Party Files Bill to Ban Online Gambling Entirely as President Lula Stays Silent
Key Takeaways: 68 PT lawmakers filed PL-1808/2026 proposing complete repeal of Brazil’s Bets Law framework The bill covers all gambling...
Crypto.com Partners With NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller to Launch US Prediction Market Contracts
Key Takeaways: High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) signed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com to distribute CFTC-regulated event contracts The deal...
Colombia’s Petro Forced to Seek Congressional Approval for Gambling VAT After Courts Block Emergency Decrees
Key Takeaways: Colombia’s Constitutional Court blocked Petro’s $3.1 billion emergency tax decree on April 9. Fecoljuegos reported a 30% online...
Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says €24M Fine Was Too Low
Key Takeaways: Nederlandse Loterij sued Qbet’s operators and directors at The Hague, targeting the offshore shell network behind the Netherlands’...
Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny
Key Takeaways: Robinhood excluded “mention markets” from its platform, citing insider trading and market manipulation risks Suspiciously timed Polymarket bets...
Betsson Shares Drop Nearly 20% as Q1 Profit Falls 47% on B2B Revenue Slide
The company reported expected revenue of 285 million euros for the first three months of 2026, down 3% from €294...
Australia’s Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action
Key Takeaways: Australia’s OIA projects ad restrictions will cut gambling spending by AUD 62.7M, or 0.8 percent A full ban...
Italy Eyes Gambling Sponsorship Return as Football Federation Links Ad Ban to Structural Decline
Key Takeaways: Outgoing FIGC president Gravina calls for Dignity Decree repeal in 11-page reform report Serie A clubs estimate €100M-€150M...
UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market
Key Takeaways: Yougov poll for BGC finds 65 percent of UK bettors would refuse to submit financial documents British Horseracing...
UK’s £120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil
Key Takeaways: UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in year one, replacing Gambleaware. Betblocker was confirmed among the first...
Lithuania Proposes Mandatory Gambling Player Card System by 2029 in Most Comprehensive European Legislation Yet
Key Takeaways: Lithuania’s Finance Ministry proposes mandatory player cards covering all operators by Jan. 1, 2029. Industry group warns a...
Optimove Acquires Smartico in iGaming CRM Consolidation Play
Key Takeaways: Optimove signed deal to acquire Smartico, its 4th acquisition since 2018; terms undisclosed Global online gambling market hit...
