EGBA warns EUR 18bn illegal market fuels online gambling fraud
EGBA says online gambling fraud is exposing European players to fake sites, apps and scams as illegal operators take 27% of market GGR.
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Allwyn and OPAP complete EUR 7.5bn combination
Allwyn OPAP merger is complete, creating the world’s second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator by pro forma LTM Sep-25 EBITDA.
Nevada court issues TRO against Kalshi operations
Nevada Kalshi ban stops unlicensed event contracts, forcing immediate halt to sports, election and entertainment markets in the state.
Fortuna buys 70% stake in Lithuania’s TOPsport
Fortuna TOPsport acquisition sees FEG enter Lithuania, where TOPsport controls over 50% of the online betting market.
GamCare support requests after gambling losses rise 112%
Gambling losses support demand jumped in 2025 as more people sought help from GamCare and PayPlan after debt problems.
Argentina blocks Polymarket nationwide
Polymarket Argentina block marks a nationwide court order covering the platform’s website and mobile apps.
German gambling survey finds 2% of adults show problem gambling
The German gambling survey shows 2% of adults with problem gambling, while risky play and online betting remain key concerns.
Parvus raises Flutter stake to 10.68% voting rights
Parvus Asset Management lifts Flutter voting rights to 10.68%, combining shares and equity swaps in new disclosure.
EUR 40m fall expected in Dutch gambling tax revenue
Dutch gambling tax rise linked to EUR 40m revenue decline and growing illegal market, industry groups warn lawmakers.
New Zealand to issue 15 online casino licences from 2026
New Zealand online casino licences could open in 2026 through EOI, auction and application stages under the proposed law.
Minnesota proposal sets 22% tax for online sports betting
Minnesota sports betting bill outlines legal wagering framework, licences and a 22% tax on online betting revenue.
Allwyn drops planned Novibet acquisition after regulator feedback
Allwyn Novibet acquisition plans have been withdrawn after feedback from Greece’s competition regulator during the transaction review process.
DraftKings targets USD 80bn market with Super App launch
DraftKings Super App targets USD 80bn 2030 market, uniting sportsbook, casino, lottery and predictions nationwide.
BETBY pushes Brazil sportsbook strategy at SBC Rio
BETBY spotlights its Brazil sportsbook strategy at SBC Summit Rio and BiS SiGMA, focusing on local markets and licensing.
French ANJ warns over illegal prediction market platforms
ANJ warns that prediction market platforms are illegal in France despite USD 27.9bn traded globally in 2025.
Dutch gambling regulator threatens EUR 420,000 weekly penalty over Polymarket
Dutch gambling regulator targets Polymarket illegal gambling Netherlands case with Euro 420,000 weekly penalty over unlicensed prediction markets.
ParionsSport to become Unibet by end of March 2026
ParionsSport becomes Unibet as FDJ United rebrands sports betting and poker, keeping ZEturf unchanged for horse racing.
New Hampshire approves DraftKings contract extension to 2028
DraftKings New Hampshire extension approved to 2028, with online promotional payments remaining capped at 15% of GGR.
Paf halves loss limit to EUR 15,000 since 2018
Paf loss limit reduced to EUR 15,000 per year, halving the cap since 2018 and shifting revenue mix.
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