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Key Points Authorities registered twelve suspicious betting alerts during 2025, which stands only one lower than the thirteen alerts recorded during 2024. Investigators identified four incidents where professional athletes placed wagers on competitions connected with their own careers. Football produced six alerts and tennis produced five alerts, while regulators linked one alert with combat sports […]

Key Points bet365 just signed a multi-year deal with UFC, making them the official sports betting partner throughout the US and Canada. They’ll launch the partnership during UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2, set for March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With this agreement, UFC broadcasts and streams will feature real-time betting tools, […]

Key Points Investigators in Sweden located Spribe gaming titles operating on gambling websites which lacked the authorisation required under Sweden Gambling Act. The Swedish Gambling Authority issued a warning to the supplier and imposed a penalty of 5,000 kronor which equals €466 or about $470. Authorities recognised that Spribe removed the games after discovery, introduced […]

Key Points Lottomatica online segment grew as wagering increased 22 per cent and online market share reached 31.3 per cent across Italy regulated gambling environment. Group revenue reached €2.26 billion while adjusted EBITDA increased to €856 million and net profit reached €369 million after 45 per cent growth. Integration of PWO and SKS365 generated €87 […]

Key Points New Zealand launches its iGaming licensing operation in July 2026, following the passage of the Online Casino Gambling Bill projected for May. The licensing system implements a three-stage approval mechanism and caps the market at 15 operators exclusively. Operators must file licence applications before 1 December 2026 or discontinue online casino service delivery, […]

Key Points Norway gambling regulator opened an investigation after Inter Milan entered a match with Bodø/Glimt on 18 February wearing Betsson.sport shirts. Law in Norway permits promotion of gambling only by state operators Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto while blocking advertising from operators without a licence. Authorities now review whether Inter Milan or match organiser […]

Key Points A federal judge returned Nevada disputes involving Kalshi and Polymarket to state court and opened the way for regulators to begin enforcement action. The court ruled that the Commodity Exchange Act does not remove Nevada gambling law claims and refused arguments supporting federal jurisdiction. Regulators in Nevada may request restraining orders and geofencing […]

Key Points X lifted its global ban on paid crypto and gambling promotions under a new labelling policy. Sponsored financial posts, including crypto, remain prohibited in the EU, UK, and Australia. X is expanding finance features with X Money and Smart Cashtags launches planned in the coming months. The social media platform X has removed […]

Key Points Six newly funded wallets wagered on a US strike against Iran and received about $1.2 million in payouts. Lawmakers called the trades “insane” and demanded oversight, transparency, and new legislation. Regulators in the US and Europe increased scrutiny of offshore prediction markets following the episode. A group of recently established Polymarket accounts had […]

Key Points Caesars’ online casino platforms in Ontario now feature Aviatrix, marking the crash game’s first appearance in North America. This Ontario debut initiates the first phase of a partnership that will expand into other North American markets. The crash game operates with licenses in more than twelve regulated jurisdictions while providing retention features and […]