iGaming Industry News, Regulation & Market Insights

Key Points With €7.0 million net profit in Q1 2026, Codere Online ended its loss streak and achieved an all-time high of €64.4 million net gambling income after previously losing €0.7 million. Spain and Mexico led the increase in revenue, players, and engagement, especially in Mexico in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It […]

Key Points Flutter reported $4.3 billion in first-quarter revenues, which represented a year-over-year increase of 14%, with Brazil becoming the country from which they witnessed a 722% rise in revenues owing to acquisition and integration. The American business, comprising FanDuel, recorded slower revenues and margins. Sportsbook revenue was practically stagnant, whereas iGaming witnessed further growth. […]

Key Points LCKY Group is set to purchase RoyalCasino, an online casino brand targeting Denmark, to bolster its presence in a highly regulated and lucrative market segment. This transaction will increase revenue by 18–20% and EBITDA by 29–31%, diversifying its multi-branded business model and geographical portfolio. The purchase highlights the company’s intent to move towards […]

French gambling operators are strengthening their terms and conditions as fraud cases rise across the country’s regulated gambling sector. According to the 2025 annual report from the Médiateur des jeux, France’s independent gambling dispute-resolution body, cases involving confirmed or suspected fraud have “increased considerably” in recent years. The report linked the increase to two major […]

Brazil’s newly regulated betting market is already facing political opposition after lawmakers introduced a bill proposing a nationwide ban on fixed-odds betting. Bill No. 1,808/2026 was filed on 14 April 2026 by a group of 68 lawmakers led by Pedro Uczai, leader of the Workers’ Party (PT) in the Chamber of Deputies.  The PT attracted […]

The Dutch government has been in discussions around stricter gambling advertising controls, including a full advertising ban, after identifying weaknesses in current player protection measures. In newly published parliamentary responses, the State secretary, Claudia van Bruggen addressed concerns around Cruks, the Netherlands’ national self-exclusion system. She noted that operators are currently unable to use Cruks […]