News
Portugal online gambling GGR reaches EUR 323.7m in Q1 2026
Portugal online gambling revenue climbed 13.7% year-on-year to EUR 323.7m as casino activity continued to drive market growth.
Wealthsimple launches prediction market app with Kalshi
Wealthsimple launches a new app through the Kalshi Canada partnership, bringing regulated prediction markets to Canada.
Sweden updates technical gambling rules
Swedish technical regulations proposal introduces updated compliance and security requirements for licensed gambling operators.
Illegal gambling spend nears 50% of UK market
Illegal gambling black market growth prompts BGC to urge tech platforms to take stronger action against unlicensed operators.
Novig secures CFTC designation after USD 5bn trading volume
Novig prediction market expands nationwide after receiving CFTC designation and surpassing USD 5 billion in cumulative trading volume.
21.com combines crypto casino and sportsbook
21.com crypto casino expands its offering with sportsbook betting, live casino content and cryptocurrency payment options.
Swedish gambling channelisation rate falls to 84% in 2025
Swedish gambling channelisation declined to 84% in 2025, with online casino continuing to trail betting activity.
Online gambling harms hit 82% in GamCare helpline data
Online gambling harms now account for 82% of disclosed National Gambling Helpline cases, GamCare says ahead of the World Cup.
Argentinian Football Association partners with Kalshi for 2026 World Cup
Kalshi AFA sponsorship brings prediction markets, official data and Argentina’s World Cup campaign together.
Data
Weekly stock watch – 08.06 to 12.06 – DraftKings on top
Online gambling stock performance - 08.06 to 12.06. On average, share prices analysed increased by +3% in the last week. DraftKings leads with an in..
Esoccer betting can drive engagement during World Cup
Esoccer betting helps sportsbooks keep players engaged between World Cup matches while supporting retention and revenue growth.
Key suppliers according to stand sizes for the key online gambling events/expos in 2026 Q1 – Top 10
Every quarter, the OGQ analyses the marketing activities of B2B suppliers to the online gambling industry. When it comes to key online gambling even..
Weekly stock watch – 01.06 to 05.06 – Evoke on top
Online gambling stock performance - 01.06 to 05.06. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -0.5% in the last week. Evoke leads with an incre..
Supplier
Fennica Gaming enters Italy with Sisal partnership
Fennica Gaming Italy launch goes live on Sisal as the supplier expands into a major regulated market.
EngageSuite Jackpots powers EUR 2 million ATG win
EngageSuite Jackpots delivers a second multi-million-euro payout at ATG Casino within six months.
OpenBet strengthens Veikkaus partnership with Neccton rollout
Neccton platform expands at Veikkaus as OpenBet adds AI-driven player protection tools ahead of Finland's market opening.
Optimove cuts 10% of staff as AI reshapes operations
Optimove layoffs affect around 10% of employees as the company adapts its business and teams for the AI era.
Instawin game brings swipe-based betting to instant wins
Instawin game introduces a swipe-and-reveal format, combining social media-style scrolling with instant betting outcomes.
Meridianbet selects Fast Track across 18 jurisdictions
Meridianbet Fast Track partnership supports CRM and player engagement across 18 regulated markets in Europe, Africa and South America.
BetAhoy becomes first UK brand on EveryMatrix front-end
BetAhoy launches on EveryMatrix front-end, becoming the first UK operator to adopt the supplier’s new in-house solution.
FeedConstruct adds Ecuador pro league to basketball portfolio
Liga Básquet Pro rights join FeedConstruct’s portfolio, adding exclusive streaming and data coverage for Ecuador’s top league.
Imagine Live expands Brazil live casino reach with Ana Gaming
Brazil live casino growth continues as Imagine Live partners with Ana Gaming to supply live dealer content across three brands.
Marketing
Argentinian Football Association partners with Kalshi for 2026 World Cup
Kalshi AFA sponsorship brings prediction markets, official data and Argentina’s World Cup campaign together.
Key suppliers according to stand sizes for the key online gambling events/expos in 2026 Q1 – Top 10
Every quarter, the OGQ analyses the marketing activities of B2B suppliers to the online gambling industry. When it comes to key online gambling even..
Midnite lands Wolves shirt sponsorship for 150th season
Wolves Midnite partnership will see the betting brand appear on first-team shirts throughout the club’s 150th anniversary season.
OneFootball opens football prediction content deal with Polymarket
OneFootball Polymarket partnership brings football prediction markets and matchday content to millions of football fans worldwide.
People
DraftKings adds Andrew Winchell to government affairs team
DraftKings government affairs team welcomes Andrew Winchell as Senior Government Affairs Manager amid US regulatory developments.
ATG appoints Anna Romboli as new CEO
ATG CEO appointment confirmed as Anna Romboli joins from Svenska Spel and takes over in December 2026.
Marco Tasso takes global lottery operations role
Brightstar leadership changes see Marco Tasso promoted to lead global lottery operations from July 2026.
BetConstruct AI names Yasir as CEO
BetConstruct AI CEO Lena Yasir joins after senior roles at Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Play’n GO and OnGame Network.
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