The order activates provisions of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, repeals laws enacted before 2024, enabling licensing framework. Key Points Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority may now accept and issue betting licence applications. Remote betting licences will start in July 2026, with in-person licences in December. The move repeals the Totalisator Act 1929 and the Betting […]
Alabama Bill Seeks Constitutional Amendment to Expand Gambling
February 6, 2026Alabama legislators introduced Senate Bill 257 SB257 proposing a constitutional revision to liberalise gambling laws statewide. The bill proposes the repeal and replacement of section 65 from the 2022 Alabama Constitution. This proposal permits a lottery, casino gaming, and sports wagering across Alabama. Lawmakers introduced the measure for first reading on 3 February. If enacted, […]
The operator’s adjusted EBITDAs reached record peaks in Q4 and FY2025. Q4 figures climbed 9.6% to $51.8m while FY2025 grew 10.4% to $180.4m. Key Points Monarch’s Q4 2025 net income exploded 444.9% to $22.9m. FY net income rose 39.3% to nearly $101.4m. Casino operations topped Q4 2025 revenue at $81.2m. The sector grew 5.3%. Financial […]
Nevada Regulator Sues Coinbase Over Unlicensed Event Contracts
February 5, 2026The Nevada Gaming Control Board launched a civil enforcement action targeting Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. This filing asks a Nevada court to stop offerings described as unlicensed wagering products. On 2 February, the Board submitted the complaint in Carson City District Court. The request includes a declaration and injunction against event contracts sold through the […]
SOFTSWISS partnered with TrueLabel to bring the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook directly into the TrueLabel platform. Through this integration, operators can introduce sports betting features while keeping existing systems and avoiding infrastructure changes. SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and TrueLabel formed a partnership centred on flexibility and operational efficiency. The Sportsbook uses a platform-agnostic design supporting third-party platform integration. This […]
Crypto.com Launches Independent Prediction Markets Platform OG
February 5, 2026OG will be powered by CDNA, a CFTC-registered clearinghouse affiliate of Crypto.com, with contracts in sports, entertainment, finance, and more. Key Points Crypto.com Chief Legal Officer Nick Lundgren was appointed OG CEO during the platform launch. Lundgren previously served as President of Derivatives North America, known as CDNA. OG will provide access to CDNA margin […]
Lithuanian Authority Penalises Baltic Bet with €330,600
February 4, 2026The Lithuanian Gaming Supervisory Authority fined the operator five times in five years over AML terrorist financing breaches. Key Points Regulators recorded the operator’s fifth enforcement outcome in the market. The €330,600 amount surpasses every earlier fine issued to Baltic Bet. Inspectors detected failures in customer oversight and fund origin verification. Lithuania’s Gaming Supervisory Authority, […]
Novomatic Extends Ainsworth Takeover Deadline for the Last Time
February 4, 2026Ainsworth released a regulatory filing on Friday, 30 January, confirming Novomatic extended its off-market takeover deadline. The extension expires at 7 pm Sydney time on 6 February. Earlier, the deal carried the same expiry time on 30 January. This update reflects another change during Novomatic’s acquisition process involving shareholder resistance. Several shareholders, including Ainsworth family […]
ACMA Enforces Gambling Laws with Offshore Warnings
February 4, 2026ACMA issued formal warnings to offshore gambling companies for unlicensed services breaching the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Key Points ACMA delivered three formal warnings to offshore gambling operators. Investigations uncovered unlicensed casino and betting services for Australians. The warnings cite breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Australia’s communications regulator issued three formal warnings after […]
AGA Forecasts $1.76bn Super Bowl Betting
February 3, 2026The estimate follows research highlighting confusion around prediction markets, regulatory oversight, and access to responsible gambling tools. Key Points Americans plan wagers of $1.76bn on Super Bowl XL through approved betting channels. AGA research shows confusion among users about prediction market regulation. Responsible gambling tools appear less visible on prediction market platforms. Americans expect wagers […]
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