Danish gambling market reaches GGR of DKK 11.5bn in 2025
Danish gambling market generated DKK 11.5bn in gross gaming revenue in 2025, with online gambling accounting for 73% of the total.
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UK - Betfred to pay GBP 900,000 after regulatory failures
Betfred regulatory settlement sees operator pay GBP 900,000 after UK Gambling Commission identified safer gambling process failures.
Australia - ACMA blocks 12 illegal gambling websites
ACMA gambling websites remain under enforcement as Australia blocks 12 more illegal operators and warns consumers about unlicensed services..
Caesars expands Maine online casino partnership with Wabanaki Nations
Caesars expands its Maine online casino partnership with three Wabanaki Nations ahead of a planned 2026 launch, pending regulatory approval.
Entain starts phased exit with 20% CEE stake sale agreed
Entain CEE divestment begins with a 20% stake sale as the group starts a phased exit from its Central and Eastern European business.
Bundesliga signs first U.S. prediction market partnership
The Bundesliga Polymarket partnership gives Polymarket official prediction market rights in the U.S. from the 2026-27 season.
NIFL secures GBP 1m-plus BOYLE Sports title deal
BOYLE Sports partnership becomes NIFL’s first commercial agreement worth more than GBP 1 million across its competitions.
Dutch gambling tax misses EUR 216m revenue target
Dutch gambling tax increase failed to meet revenue goals, while casino visits, venues and state-related income declined.
Spain introduces joint player deposit limits
Spain gambling regulations are changing with new joint deposit limits and additional measures to support safer gambling.
DAZN launches free-to-play prediction platform for World Cup
DAZN prediction market goes live with ADI Predictstreet, giving fans predictions, leaderboards and World Cup ticket rewards.
74% struggle to identify illegal betting ads
Illegal gambling ads leave UK consumers exposed, with 74% unable to identify unlicensed betting promotions online.
Spain online gambling GGR reaches EUR 454.2m in Q1 2026
Spain online gambling revenue rose to EUR 454.2m in Q1 2026, driven by casino growth and higher player activity.
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.
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