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.
Europe
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.
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.
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.
Groupe Partouche online revenue jumps 26% in H1
Groupe Partouche online revenue rose 26% in H1 2026, helping drive overall growth across gaming operations.
Netherlands plans online gambling ad ban and affordability checks
Dutch online gambling reforms include an ad ban, affordability checks and stronger action against illegal operators.
Matchbook promotes FIFA World Cup prediction markets partnership
Matchbook prediction markets are offered through an ADI PredictStreet partnership, including FIFA World Cup 2026 event contracts.
Flutter to end London listing on 3 August 2026
Flutter LSE delisting will leave the betting group solely listed in New York from August 2026.
Gibraltar eyes prediction markets for future growth
Gibraltar prediction markets were highlighted as a new growth area alongside regulatory reform and industry innovation.
Net spend per resident falls to CHF 132 in Swiss gambling market in 2025
Swiss gambling market net spend per resident fell 4% to CHF132 in 2025 as regulators stepped up action against illegal operators.
BOYLE Sports joins IBIA integrity network
BOYLE Sports IBIA membership links the operator to a global monitoring network focused on betting integrity.
BGC launches plan as illegal gambling stakes near GBP 33bn
The BGC has unveiled a new strategy to tackle the illegal gambling black market as unlicensed betting activity grows.
Evoke acquisition deal values William Hill and 888 owner at £243m
Evoke acquisition deal values William Hill and 888 owner at £243m, with completion targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
Allwyn Q1 2026 revenue rises 21% to EUR 1.2bn
Allwyn Q1 2026 revenue reached EUR 1.2bn in the first quarter as digital growth, PrizePicks and shareholder returns supported results.
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.
Tiger reaches Sweden across LeoVegas brands
LeoVegas Tiger sportsbook goes live in Sweden as the operator completes a rapid rollout ahead of the World Cup.
European standard sets nine gambling harm markers
European gambling harm standard published as EGBA members commit to aligning player protection measures across Europe.
OneFootball opens football prediction content deal with Polymarket
OneFootball Polymarket partnership brings football prediction markets and matchday content to millions of football fans worldwide.
Unibet extends SEF deal through 2027
Unibet SEF partnership continues into 2027, keeping the operator as exclusive betting partner of Sweden’s top football leagues.
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