InternationalA new UN report highlights the scale of illegal gambling in Asia, estimating turnover between €313 billion and €1.56 trillion. Criminals are increasingly using crypto assets.
MarktThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has redefined sports betting, with turnover reaching historic levels and average stakes increasing by 28% during the knockout stages.
RegulierungRoman Baranovskyi of SBSB Fintech Lawyers breaks down Portugal's block of Polymarket and the new ESMA stance that could ban binary event contracts across all 27 EU states.
RegulierungA new legislative proposal in Buenos Aires seeks to enforce 60-minute session limits and real-time facial recognition for all licensed online gambling platforms.
InternationalNetflix is releasing 'The Prediction Games' on July 26. The documentary features $5.6bn in World Cup betting and faces legal threats over alleged Nevada violations.
RegulierungMilko Grmuša of UPIS RS calls for stronger regional cooperation against black market casinos. The Balkan Gaming Federation aims to become a model for cooperation by 2029.
RegulierungIn a UK government reshuffle, Baroness Twycross remains at the DCMS. However, her specific portfolio as Gambling Minister has not yet been confirmed.
TechnikExpansion into Brazil and Peru requires modular tech: WiseGaming deploys platforms in 4-6 weeks, offering localized portfolios with over 10,000 game titles.
TechnikMondoplay has introduced a sleek digital overhaul to improve its B2B showcase. Featuring MGA and ONJN labels, the platform emphasizes transparency and advanced game filtering.
InternationalA landmark report reveals that Australia’s top 20 super funds hold $14.8 billion in gambling stocks, with AustralianSuper alone accounting for $4.9 billion of the exposure.
InternationalUK Prime Minister plans to raise business rates for Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) to fund a 100 million GBP relief package for 32,000 small businesses like pubs.
AnbieterELA Games has launched Age of Cleopatra, a mid-volatility slot featuring a 5,000x max win potential and innovative mechanics like the Expand Grid feature.
InternationalStreaming giant Netflix picks up former Snap Inc executive Ian Hunter. With 300 million subscribers, the company aims to double its ad revenue by 2027.
SpielerschutzThe Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined Keno Vic AU$75,000 after a self-excluded player managed to gamble via a second account.
RegulierungThe SGA initiated new regulatory cases in Q2 2026, focusing on illegal marketing strategies as channeling rates are estimated to drop as low as 72 percent.
