IBIA records 69 sports betting alerts in Q2 2025
IBIA flagged 69 sports betting alerts in Q2 2025, with football, tennis and basketball making up the majority of reports.
Regulation
Maryland rejects Intralot bid despite earlier approval
Maryland Lottery has rejected Intralot Maryland contract bid over subcontracting issues, despite initial approval and higher local participation.
GambleAware to close in 2026 as statutory gambling levy rolls out
GambleAware confirms plans to shut down by March 2026 as the statutory gambling levy takes full effect across Britain.
Kalshi valuation hits $2B after Grok AI partnership
Kalshi partners with xAI to bring Grok into AI prediction markets, pushing its valuation to $2 billion after $185M raise.
OPAP and Brightstar enter race for Greek lotteries licence
OPAP and Brightstar show interest in running the Greek State Lotteries in new 10-year licence tender.
PointsBet backs $1.20 MIXI offer, snubs Betr bid
PointsBet rejects Betr’s scrip deal in favour of MIXI Takeover Offer, citing stronger value, less risk, and all-cash certainty.
Polymarket acquires QCEX for $112m ahead of US return
Polymarket US expansion gets green light after $112m acquisition of CFTC-licensed QCEX exchange and clearinghouse.
Pavilion Payments acquires CasinoSoft to boost casino compliance software
Pavilion Payments expands its reach in casino compliance software with the acquisition of CasinoSoft’s AML and automation suite.
Hacksaw goes live in Pennsylvania with FanDuel
Hacksaw enters the Pennsylvania iGaming market through FanDuel, expanding its U.S. footprint with online slot and instant win games.
INTRALOT wins $260M Maryland Lottery contract
INTRALOT secures Maryland Lottery contract worth $260M, covering tech systems and retail operations across 4,300 locations.
Australia blocks 5 more illegal online gambling sites
Australia blocks five more illegal online gambling sites as ACMA cracks down on unlicensed operators.
Svenska Spel Q2 report lands at 1,839 MSEK
Svenska Spel Q2 report shows 1,839 MSEK in revenue with strong lottery sales and steady growth for sports betting.
New data: 18-24s twice as likely to cut gambling
New data reveals 18-24s are twice as likely to cut gambling, with the GambleAware Support Tool offering anonymous help to reduce risks.
UK Gambling Commission updates financial penalty criteria after consultation
UK Gambling Commission revises financial penalty criteria following industry feedback, clarifying factors and wording changes for licensees.
New Jersey bans sports betting partnerships with colleges
New Jersey officially stops sports betting partnerships with public colleges to protect students from gambling ads on campus.
ANJ greenlights La Française des Jeux 2026 plan under strict conditions
La Française des Jeux 2026 gaming program gets ANJ approval, but strict conditions target excessive gambling and online game limits.
US - NTRA backs FAIR BET Act to restore full deductions
The NTRA supports the FAIR BET Act to bring back the 100% deduction for gambling losses, aiming to protect horseplayers.
Super Group boosts 2025 revenue outlook past $2bn after record Q2
Super Group revenue jumps as the company ups its 2025 guidance and confirms plans to leave the U.S. iGaming market.
Free bets and bonuses push sports bettors to spend 11% more
Sports betting inducements pushed fans to spend 11% more and back riskier bets, adding fuel to the regulation debate.
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