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.
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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.
CFTC grants no-action relief on event contracts reporting
CFTC event contracts gain no-action relief on swap data reporting and recordkeeping for QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC.
Underdog and Crypto.com launch sports prediction markets in app
Sports prediction markets now available in Underdog app through Crypto.com partnership, covering NFL, NBA, MLB and more.
Sweden channelisation at 85% in 2024
Sweden gambling channelisation held at 85% in 2024, with betting higher than online casino, according to Spelinspektionen.
Fanatics and Boyd to launch Missouri sports betting this December
Sports fans to gain access to Missouri sports betting as Fanatics and Boyd launch retail and mobile sportsbooks in December.
Flutter halts Junglee real-money gaming after India ban
Flutter India exit follows sudden gaming ban, forcing Junglee to shut down real-money operations despite $200m revenue forecast.
Chile Senate backs online betting bill in key vote
Chile Senate backs online betting bill in key vote
Missouri picks DK Crown and Circa for sports betting licenses
Missouri sports betting licenses go to DK Crown and Circa, with other applicants facing September deadline for December launch.
Germany gambling turnover drops in Q2 2025
Germany gambling turnover stood at €3.5bn in Q1 2025 and slipped to €3.2bn in Q2 2025.
Illegal and unregulated gambling hits $673.6bn annually
Americans wager $673.6bn yearly on illegal and unregulated gambling, costing states $15.3bn in lost tax revenue.
BGaming secures Swedish license for market entry
BGaming secures Swedish license to offer certified games to local operators and expand its European market presence.
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