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  1. Sports Betting

    LeoVegas Sportsbook SVP Outlines Strategy Centred on Proprietary Technology

    Andre Zammit, Senior Vice President of Sportsbook at LeoVegas, has detailed the operator's product strategy, highlighting the critical role of its in-house technology and mobile-first principles. The discussion covered the evolution of the sportsbook and the strategic importance of the recent launch of its new Tiger platform in the United Kingdom.

  4. iGaming

    iGaming Veterans David Flynn and Britt Boeskov Join Intro.community Board

    The professional networking platform has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of David Flynn as Chairman and Britt Boeskov as a board member, signalling a strategic focus on the iGaming and Nordic investment sectors ahead of its autumn launch.

  5. Regulation

    Fincord Report Exposes $50bn Global Illegal Gambling Black Market

    A new report by Fincord Intelligence has detailed the scale of the global illegal online gambling market, estimated at US$50 billion, and exposed how sophisticated networks are deliberately targeting vulnerable British consumers.

  6. Regulation

    UK Government Considers Doubling Machine Games Duty

    Chancellor John Healey is reportedly weighing a significant increase in Machine Games Duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget, a move industry analysts warn could trigger thousands of shop closures and a substantial reduction in the horse racing levy.

  7. Regulation

    Ruth Evans Appointed Permanent Chair of Gambling Commission

    The consumer protection expert will take the helm of the UK regulator on 30 September, filling a leadership position that has been vacant for almost two years amidst a period of significant industry change.

  8. Regulation

    Cambodia Develops Casino Integrity Framework Amid Scam Crackdown

    Cambodia’s gambling regulator is introducing a new suitability evaluation system for casino licensees, following a wide-ranging government crackdown on scam-linked operations that has seen dozens of licences revoked or suspended.

  11. Sports Betting

    Alea selects FIRST.bet as exclusive sportsbook technology partner

    The game aggregator will integrate FIRST.bet's technology to provide a localised sportsbook solution for its extensive partner network, expanding its B2B product suite while maintaining a core focus on game aggregation.

  13. Regulation

    Former Sunak Aide and Ex-Tory Staffer Plead Guilty to Election Betting Offences

    Craig Williams, a former Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Amy Hind, a one-time Conservative Party employee, have admitted to cheating under the Gambling Act 2005. The pair used confidential information to place bets on the date of the 2024 UK General Election.

  14. Regulation

    Brazil Senate Committee Approves Sweeping Betting Advertising Bill

    A Brazilian Senate committee has advanced legislation that would impose a near-total ban on betting advertising and sponsorship, prohibit most customer bonuses, and introduce new product restrictions. The bill now moves to the full Senate Plenary for consideration.

  15. Casino

    Bally's CFO Mira Mircheva to Resign Amid Deepening Financial Concerns

    The departure of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after just 16 months comes as the NYSE-listed group contends with significant liquidity issues, a paused $1.7bn Chicago casino project, and a warning from regulators about its ability to continue as a going concern.

  16. Regulation

    Oklahoma Grapples With Prediction Market Regulation Amid Sports Betting Ban

    Lawmakers, tribal leaders and responsible gambling advocates in Oklahoma are confronting the growth of prediction markets, which offer sports-related wagering in a state where sports betting remains illegal. The debate is intensified by conflicting federal court rulings on state versus federal authority over the platforms.

  17. Regulation

    Government scraps 'aim to permit' rule as premises numbers decline

    The UK government has removed the 'aim to permit' presumption for gambling premises licensing following a campaign by local authorities. The decision comes despite official data showing a significant long-term decline in the number of betting shops and adult gaming centres, and questions over councils' use of existing enforcement powers.

  20. Regulation

    Sweden Launches Inquiry into Gambling Harm, Marketing and International Law

    The Swedish government has initiated a formal inquiry to develop new measures for reducing gambling-related harm. The investigation will have a particular focus on children and young men, and its remit will also include a review of operator marketing practices and an analysis of legislation in other jurisdictions.

  22. Regulation

    Entain to Exit FTSE 100 After Share Price Decline

    The gambling group will be demoted to the FTSE 250 index later this month following a significant fall in its market valuation. However, analysts point to positive signs from its ongoing digital turnaround strategy and recent financial performance.

  23. iGaming

    Allwyn Q2 revenue jumps 27% to €1.25bn on PrizePicks acquisition

    The lottery and gaming operator’s revenue and earnings were significantly boosted by its North American expansion, while its UK arm announced a change in leadership. Sports betting and iGaming verticals showed strong growth.

  26. iGaming

    Allwyn CEO defends new UK chief Phil Walker amid MP scrutiny

    Group CEO Robert Chvátal has described Phil Walker as the 'right leader' for the National Lottery, despite political criticism over a past regulatory sanction issued by the Gambling Commission during Walker's time at William Hill.

  28. Regulation

    Veikkaus H1 Profit Rises as It Prepares for €1bn Licence Fee

    The Finnish state-owned operator reported a 2% increase in net profit for the first half of the year, as it prepares for market liberalisation in 2027 and a significant licence payment. Its B2B arm, Fennica Gaming, also recorded substantial international growth.

  30. Regulation

    DCMS Gambling Policy Head Sarah Fox Joins Commission Executive Team

    A senior civil servant from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is joining the Gambling Commission on secondment. Sarah Fox, who has led the government's gambling and lotteries team for four years, will take on a leadership role overseeing policy, research, and National Lottery regulation.

  34. Regulation

    Nova Scotia Gaming Corp Fined C$231,826 for AML Breaches

    Canada's financial intelligence unit has penalised the casino division of the provincial gaming corporation after a compliance examination uncovered administrative failings related to anti-money laundering legislation.

  38. Regulation

    Holland Park Leisure Fined £150,000 for Self-Exclusion Breach

    The Gambling Commission has penalised the Leicester-based Adult Gaming Centre operator for failing to participate in a mandatory multi-operator self-exclusion scheme. The company will also face a third-party audit of its procedures.

  39. iGaming

    Bally's Intralot H1 revenue grows but UK duty hike hits EBITDA

    The group reported H1 revenue of €544.2m, driven by its online BII division, but saw Q2 profits fall after the UK's remote gaming duty increase. The legacy Intralot business continued to decline as the acquisition of Evoke progresses.

  40. iGaming

    Andria Vidler to Step Down as Allwyn UK Chief Executive

    The chief executive of UK National Lottery operator Allwyn, Andria Vidler, is set to leave her post after less than a year, with industry veteran Phil Walker appointed as her interim successor.

  49. Regulation

    Study Analyses Socio-Material Dynamics Sustaining Offshore Gambling

    New research published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications examines how the interplay of material infrastructures, user skills, and shared culture within online communities allows offshore gambling to persist despite regulatory frameworks.

  51. Regulation

    Star Entertainment Faces Licence Scrutiny Amid Leak Alleging Compliance Cuts

    A trove of leaked internal documents has raised fresh concerns over Star Entertainment's suitability to hold its casino licences, with allegations the operator has drastically reduced its compliance and responsible gambling teams ahead of a key regulatory decision.

  52. Regulation

    Gambling Commission Opens Call to Streamline Regulation

    The UK Gambling Commission is inviting stakeholders to propose ways to reduce regulatory burdens, with a focus on process rather than substantive protections. The initiative was launched by outgoing policy director Tim Miller just days before he announced his departure.

  53. Regulation

    Dutch parliament divided on future of online gambling regulation

    A parliamentary debate on the Netherlands’ Remote Gaming Act has exposed deep political divisions, with some MPs calling for a full reversal of the law while the government defended the regulated market and outlined plans for stricter controls.

  54. Regulation

    NHS Health App Website Hacked to Promote Unlicensed Gambling Operators

    The website for My Therappy, an NHS-affiliated health app platform, was compromised in a cyber-attack to display promotions for illegal offshore casinos. The incident is the latest in a series of similar attacks targeting UK public sector websites to advertise unlicensed gambling.

  56. Regulation

    Flutter Reviews 100 Paddy Power Shops for Closure, Citing Tax and Economic Headwinds

    The FTSE 100 operator has placed up to 100 of its Paddy Power betting shops under review, potentially making 400 roles redundant. The move is attributed to a combination of increased taxation, fierce competition and economic uncertainty, and comes as the group reports a significant quarterly loss.

  57. Regulation

    Gambling Commission suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences

    The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd, citing suspected failures in social responsibility and anti-money laundering controls. The suspensions, which took effect on 28 August 2026, will remain in place until the operators can demonstrate compliance.

  58. Regulation

    Evolution to Pay £4.75m Settlement for Regulatory Breaches

    The Gambling Commission has ordered Evolution Malta Holding Limited to pay a £4.75 million settlement after an investigation found its casino games were accessible to British consumers through unlicensed gambling websites, revealing significant supply chain and anti-money laundering control failures.

  59. Regulation

    Hungary to Review Gambling Regulator SZTFH with View to Abolition

    The Hungarian government has initiated a review of its five-year-old gambling authority, the SZTFH, following the publication of a resolution that paves the way for its potential dissolution and the transfer of its duties to government-controlled bodies.

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