PointsBet says Betr bid could be a ‘Superior Proposal’
PointsBet is reviewing the Betr acquisition proposal as it may be a ‘Superior Proposal’ to the current MIXI Scheme.
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France - Online sports betting hits €1.8B in 2024
France - Online sports betting drives 2024 gambling growth, with €1.8B GGR and 19% annual increase.
Play’n GO: “We will never supply our games to sweepstakes casinos"
Play’n GO confirms its sweepstakes casino ban, reaffirming its global commitment to only regulated gaming markets.
63 suspicious betting alerts flagged globally in Q1 2025
IBIA reported 63 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2025, with football and tennis driving most cases. Europe and North America saw 51% of all alerts.
Novomatic to overtake completely Ainsworth
Ainsworth Novomatic deal offers shareholders A$1.00 per share, valuing Ainsworth at A$336.8 million with a 35% premium.
Investment company acquires BMM Testlabs in strategic growth move
Investment company Visualize Group's BMM Testlabs acquisition marks a key shift in regulated gaming strategy, boosting global growth and innovation...
Codere buys 70% of Codgames, enters southern Italy market
Codere expands in Italy with a 70% acquisition of Codgames, entering Calabria and reinforcing its national gaming network.
Netherlands - extreme gambling losses down 70% after new rules in place
Netherlands - the spring 2025 report confirms the responsible gaming policy has curbed extreme losses and stabilized legal gambling activity.
Court grants injunction protecting Kalshi event contracts in Nevada
Federal court blocks Nevada from penalizing Kalshi event contracts due to CFTC’s exclusive regulatory jurisdiction.
Flutter completes €2.3b Snai acquisition to lead Italian market
Flutter gains regulatory approval for Snai acquisition, reinforcing its Snai acquisition Italy strategy in Europe's top regulated market.
Growth potential of key online gambling markets - Survey results Q1 2025
This analysis evaluates the expected revenue growth potential of online gambling markets in LatAm, US, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Maryland orders Kalshi to stop sports wagering activity
Maryland has issued a Kalshi cease and desist letter over unlicensed sports wagering contracts sold in the state.
VGW Luckyland ordered to halt illegal online gaming in Delaware
Delaware blocks VGW Luckyland for illegal online gaming, warning of fraud, identity theft, and unlicensed operations.
Sweden to ban land-based casino gambling by January 2026
Sweden land-based casino gambling ban to take effect January 2026 as Riksdag approves licence overhaul and tighter money laundering rules.
57 illegal gambling websites now blocked in Norway
Norway blocks 57 illegal gambling websites to reduce gambling harm. DNS blocking aims to protect users from illegal gambling websites.
Allwyn reaches top WLA level for responsible lottery gaming
Allwyn secures WLA Level 4 and EL certification, highlighting its responsible lottery gaming standards across the UK National Lottery.
France - 1,541 gaming mediation requests filed in 2024
The 2024 gaming mediation report reveals 1,541 player requests, mostly about sports betting and account issues.
Malta Gaming Authority warns against 17 unlicensed GOD55 sites
MGA issues warning over fake claims by 17 GOD55 websites. Consumers urged to verify licences. Malta Gaming Authority warning issued.
Galactic and Sports Illustrated launch fan-driven sports prediction platform
Sports Illustrated Predict, a new sports prediction platform, will let fans engage with events and trends around live sports in real time.
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