74% struggle to identify illegal betting ads
Illegal gambling ads leave UK consumers exposed, with 74% unable to identify unlicensed betting promotions online.
Regulation
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.
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.
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.
Gibraltar eyes prediction markets for future growth
Gibraltar prediction markets were highlighted as a new growth area alongside regulatory reform and industry innovation.
CFTC moves to define rules for prediction markets
Prediction markets face closer regulatory scrutiny as the CFTC proposes a new framework for reviewing event contracts.
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.
Danish regulator to headline Gaming in the Nordics launch
Gaming in the Nordics will debut in Copenhagen on 18 June, bringing together regulators, operators and industry leaders.
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.
83% of US bettors want crypto payments
Crypto sports betting demand is growing, with 83% of US bettors interested in using digital assets for deposits.
European standard sets nine gambling harm markers
European gambling harm standard published as EGBA members commit to aligning player protection measures across Europe.
People proposes USD 48.30-per-share MGM takeover
The MGM Resorts International acquisition proposal would take MGM private, with People Incorporated offering USD 48.30 per share for stock it does n..
Stake launches in Buenos Aires Province
Stake has entered Buenos Aires Province, extending its regulated Latin American footprint as the operator continues its regional expansion.
Netherlands - Meta illegal gambling ads may generate EUR 13.6m yearly
Illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms in the Netherlands may have generated up to EUR 13.6m annually, KVA research shows.
France - ANJ publishes gambling data protection guide
ANJ data protection guide sets out privacy and player data recommendations for licensed gambling operators in France.
Spain opens 2026 gambling case against Adventure One QSS (Polymarket)
Spain gambling probe names Adventure One QSS in BOE notice as regulator starts a sanctioning procedure under gambling law.
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