Arijit Roul

Key Points India has moved to cut off access to Polymarket after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed action against prediction market platforms classified as banned online money gaming services under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. Authorities are also expected to block Kalshi soon, while VPN providers have received […]

Key Points Italy’s regulated gambling industry generated €11.5 billion in 2025, led by gaming machines, lotteries, and betting. Enforcement increased, with 22,931 inspections and 1,038 illegal gambling websites blocked in 2025. Italy reformed gambling laws under Legislative Decree No. 41 of 2024, covering regulation, financial monitoring, responsible gambling, and match-fixing. For years, one figure shaped […]

Key Points Bally’s Intralot posted Q1 2026 revenue of €268.1m, marking a 180.5% rise from last year, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 231.8% to €100.2m after the Bally’s International Interactive deal expanded its online gaming business. Even with that growth, older operations faced pressure from falling B2B performance, weaker US lottery demand, foreign exchange issues, and […]

Key Points GamCare has appointed Chris Thornton as its operations director, appointing the ex-NHS, British Red Cross and public health executive to take charge of both the national and regional services provided by the organisation, including the National Gambling Helpline. Chris Thornton joined GamCare after he had been working for the British Red Cross in […]

Key Points Betr purchased NFA-registered introducing broker Ascent Capital Management, allowing the company to operate as a CFTC-registered introducing broker while speeding up the launch of prediction markets powered by Polymarket technology inside its gaming super app. Through the acquisition, Betr avoids waiting through the extended NFA approval process and moves beyond sportsbook and casino […]

Key Point The annual activity level in the country’s online gambling sector is now estimated at NZ$1.36 billion, equalling approximately US$750-$758 million, thanks to a consistent increase in the levels of expenditure. Monthly numbers have remained above NZ$100 million since March 2024, while the number of users increased to around 360,000 participants as of September […]

Key Points Polymarket has launched prediction markets tied to private company milestones such as valuations, IPO timing, and secondary-market activity, targeting major unicorn firms including OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic. Nasdaq Private Market will act as the exclusive resolution data provider, supplying valuation and transaction data that determines contract outcomes and powers market accuracy. The move […]

Key Points Kenneth Dart raised his control of Flutter Entertainment to 27.6%, cementing his place as the company’s largest private shareholder through a mix of direct share ownership and equity-based swaps. Flutter’s shares have dropped sharply, despite the company holding major brands such as FanDuel, Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet, with investors worried about […]

Key Points Polymarket reopened US iOS access, allowing users to trade event contracts without invitation codes or waiting lists after a long-restricted rollout stage. The return became possible after its $112 million QCEX acquisition restored infrastructure aligned with CFTC rules following a $1.4 million penalty and years of offshore activity. Even with rising trading activity […]

Key Points ESR Group completed its board of directors after appointing three non-executive directors from leading iGaming businesses, strengthening the company’s leadership network. Philip Doftvik, Gary Nall, and Jonas Delin bring experience from firms including Entain, LeoVegas, Qtech Games, and Authentic Gaming, supporting ESR’s plans across recruitment, HR, M&A, and business growth. The appointments reflect […]