FEG takes 51% stake in Montenegro operator Lob
FEG Montenegro acquisition boosts Fortuna Entertainment Group’s reach in Southeast Europe with a majority stake in Lob.
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Allwyn-OPAP merger creates EUR 16bn lottery giant
The Allwyn OPAP merger forms a EUR 16bn global lottery and gaming group, keeping its Athens listing and planning a dual listing.
27,440 gambling ads flood Premier League opening weekend
The third-year audit finds 27,440 Premier League gambling ads across TV, radio and social media during opening weekend.
UK Gambling Commission updates deposit limit rules for clarity
New deposit limit rules aim to give players clearer tools for managing spending and boost confidence in gambling controls.
Betby joins ESIC as Tier 1 esports integrity partner
Betby esports integrity partnership with ESIC strengthens efforts to prevent corruption and promote fair play across global esports.
CMA clears Sportradar’s IMG Arena merger after review
The CMA has cleared the Sportradar IMG Arena merger, confirming no competition concerns in the UK betting and data market.
Sweden to ban credit-fuelled gambling from April 2026
Sweden gambling credit ban moves forward as government bill targets credit cards and third-party financing, with limited charity lottery exemptions...
Rivalry restructures CAD 12.5m (ca. EUR 7.7m) debt and secures CAD 5.5m (ca. EUR 3.4m) placement
Rivalry completes private placement and Rivalry debt restructuring, ending its strategic review and setting stage for growth.
3.3% problem gambling prompts Social Impact Fund plan
Stakeholders back Social Impact Fund Ireland after consultation finds 3.3% problem gambling and gaps in care across services nationwide today.
UK Gambling Commission shuts ABSG after remit completion
UK Gambling Commission ABSG closes after delivering on its remit, paving the way for a new research-focused expert group.
UK study maps four audiences of illegal online gambling
The Gambling Commission study finds four audience groups driving illegal online gambling, each with different entry routes and motivations.
German betting black market 11 times larger than legal
Only one in twelve German betting sites is legal, highlighting the size of the German betting black market.
Mixi ends bid with 66.43% stake in PointsBet
Mixi PointsBet takeover closes at 66.43% voting power, with $1.25 per share terms set and next steps now with directors.
Massachusetts sues Kalshi over unlicensed sports wagering
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell sues Kalshi for operating Kalshi sports wagering in the state without a license or safeguards
Hong Kong sets 50% duty on basketball betting
Hong Kong’s bill introduces basketball betting duty at 50% and permits operator hedging, while tightening ad windows and youth safeguards.
PGSI 1+ rises to 16% in GB, says survey
PGSI 1+ climbs to 16% in Great Britain while more gamblers turn to support, according to the GambleAware treatment survey.
Allwyn offers up to €100,000 grants through Player Protection Lab
Allwyn has launched the Player Protection Lab, offering up to €100,000 grants for new responsible gaming research and innovation.
Portugal online gambling revenue hits EUR 287m in Q2 2025
Portugal online gambling revenue reached EUR 287m in Q2 2025, up 9.6% year-on-year, with casino at 62% and sports betting at 38%.
Tipico completes ADMIRAL Austria deal with Novomatic
Tipico ADMIRAL acquisition reinforces Austrian market presence, while Novomatic shifts focus to global expansion opportunities.
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