MGA defends Malta gaming law after EU legal warning
The Malta Gaming Authority has defended the Malta gaming law after the EU raised concerns about Article 56A’s legality.
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EGT Digital secures Gibraltar iGaming license for full product suite
EGT Digital expands reach with Gibraltar iGaming license, bringing its full product suite to a key regulated market.
CIRSA plans €400m raise in Spanish stock market debut
CIRSA IPO Spain eyes €400m in fresh capital and debt cuts to fuel growth across global gaming markets.
Hacksaw prices Nasdaq IPO, targets €2bn valuation
Hacksaw IPO Nasdaq launch values the game tech firm at €2bn, with trading set to begin on 25 June.
DraftKings adds 50¢ fee per wager in Illinois
DraftKings will charge a 50¢ transaction fee in Illinois due to rising taxes on Illinois sports betting fee.
FanDuel adds $0.50 fee in response to Illinois charge
FanDuel will charge a $0.50 fee per bet in Illinois to offset the Illinois transaction fee.
New York shuts down 26 illegal online sweepstakes casinos
Attorney General ends illegal online sweepstakes casinos offering cash-out games to New Yorkers, citing gambling law violations.
BetMakers’ Las Vegas move to add $4m in revenue
BetMakers Las Vegas deal for LVDC to unlock $4m in annualised revenue and expand pari-mutuel services across Nevada.
PointsBet calls trading halt ahead of MIXI acquisition update
PointsBet trading halt in place as market awaits update on MIXI acquisition, trading to resume by 5 June 2025.
BetMGM warned over underage role model in ad in the Netherlands
BetMGM received a warning for breaching rules on underage role model betting in a recent football-themed advertorial in the Netherlands.
Betsson terminates €26.7m Netherlands acquisition deal
Betsson Netherlands acquisition falls through after Dutch regulator misses key approval deadline.
Brazilian senate committee backs bill imposing betting ad restrictions
Brazil’s Senate committee greenlights new betting ad restrictions, including limits on time slots and celebrity endorsements.
GAN acquisition by SEGA Sammy finalised at $1.97 a share
SEGA completes GAN acquisition at $1.97 a share, ending GAN’s time on NASDAQ. GAN acquisition SEGA now officially closed.
Merkur Group secures Nevada gaming license and acquisition approval
Merkur Group wins Nevada gaming license and clears Gaming Arts acquisition, expanding with strategic U.S. market re-entry.
Dutch regulator Ksa enforces sports sponsorship ban from July 2025
Dutch Gaming Authority steps up checks as sports sponsorship ban for gambling ads takes effect. Keyword: sports sponsorship ban.
Teen online gambling in Europe nearly doubles since 2019
Teen online gambling Europe rates nearly doubled in five years, with harmful behaviour rising, especially among girls, ESPAD survey shows.
Codere Online appeals Nasdaq delisting over delayed 20-F filing
Codere Online delisting risk rises after 20-F delay, but firm files appeal and seeks stay from Nasdaq.
Caesars Sportsbook debuts in Oregon with Coquille Tribe
Caesars Sportsbook Oregon launch brings in-person betting to Coos Bay through a new partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe.
IGT-led consortium wins €2.23B Italy Lotto license bid
IGT secures Italy Lotto license through 2034 with a €2.23B bid, boosting growth in iLottery and digital gaming.
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