Articles by Arijit Roul
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Court Pushes Betnacional to Stop Aviator Game Use in Brazil
A court in Brazil grants an interim injunction and directs Betnacional to stop using the Aviator name and related elements, while also…
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ACMA Targets Chasebet and Illegal Sites, Revealing Gaps in Self-Exclusion System
Harris Bookmaking, known as Chasebet, receives a formal warning from ACMA for failing to promote BetStop across emails and its website, which…
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NEXT.io Moves Forward with NEXTPredict.io and Signals Change in Prediction Markets
The move began with a clear step, as NEXT.io introduced NEXTPredict.io, a separate media platform, while also fixing dates for the first…
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Yggdrasil Strengthens Germany Approach with Lottohelden Integration Under Regulation Pressure
Yggdrasil launched more than 100 games with Lottohelden and expanded its presence in Germany. Partnership continues long-standing link with Lottoland since 2016.…
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Indonesia Strengthens Financial Measures on Online Gambling, Freezes 33,252 Accounts and Withdraws Bank Licences
33,252 bank accounts are frozen under stronger anti-gambling enforcement. Six rural banks lose licences under wider financial oversight. Gambling transactions increase near…
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Traffic Lab Changes Ownership Setup, Places One-Third Workforce on Cap Table
Management completes majority buyout of Traffic Lab, ending full control by Lab Group under CapitaLab. One-third of employees now hold ownership stakes,…
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US Betting Market Cuts Credit Cards, bet365 Move Shows Deeper Change
bet365 stops credit card deposits across all US platforms from 13 April. Major operators like BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings take the same…
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Kalshi Sets New Step with Nationwide Self-Exclusion System, Changing User Protection in Prediction Markets
Kalshi became the first platform to use the IC360 cross-platform self-exclusion system, letting users block access across many prediction markets. The plan…
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BC.GAME Moves into Nigeria Betting Space While Facing Rules Pressure
BC.GAME starts in Nigeria with a Lagos sports betting and casino licence, and goes live on bcbet.ng. Nigeria's betting sector at $1.17B,…
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Portugal Brings All Gambling Control into One System and Closes Old Gaps
Portugal started a nationwide self-exclusion portal on April 8, 2026, covering all licensed gambling platforms. The system blocks access across online and…
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Dutch Lottery Takes Step to Break Largest Illegal Gambling Network as Player Risk Rises
Nederlandse Loterij plans legal action against Qbet and calls it the biggest illegal gambling site for Dutch users. Operator Novatech faces pressure…
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Curaçao Changes Gambling Rules, Makes Operators Rewrite Player Agreements Under New Clear System
Curaçao brings wide rules that push gambling operators to present terms in a clear and fair way, and players must accept them…
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IBIA Identifies 70 Betting Alerts as Football Leads and eSports Expands
70 alerts appear across 10 sports in Q1 2026, rising from 63 last year. Football records 25 alerts, while eSports exceeds one-fifth…
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South Africa Launches Central Portal to Confront Illegal Betting Rise
National portal lists authorised gambling operators across South Africa. Unlicensed operators account for 62% of online gambling activity. Wagers reach 1.5 trillion…
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Betfair Predicts Launches in UK, Flutter Tests a New Phase Beyond Betting
Betfair starts Betfair Predicts in beta, users can trade yes or no outcomes across sports, politics, and entertainment. The platform runs on…
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Malta Regulator Pulls Winzon’s Licence, Orders Refunds and Flags €190K+ in Liabilities
Malta Gaming Authority removed the Winzon Group licence with effect from March 11, 2026 after repeated compliance failures raised pressure. Winzon must…
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Evolution vs Playtech: Explosive Legal Battle Deepens as Alleged Smear Campaign Unravels in U.S. Court
Evolution now moves to include Playtech and named individuals as defendants in a U.S. defamation case that carries major weight. Claims point…
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Genius Sports Faces Investor Backlash as $1.2bn Legend Deal Outpaces its Own Market Value
Genius Sports' market value falls to about $1.09bn, which sits below the $1.2bn cost for the Legend deal and creates unease. Even…
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FIFA Moves Into Prediction Markets With ADI Predictstreet Deal Before 2026 World Cup
Main Points FIFA signs its first prediction market deal with ADI Predictstreet in a multi-year agreement. The platform will launch before the…
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Playtika Considers Sale During Long Stock Drop and Internal Changes
Playtika starts a strategic review and looks at a possible sale to raise shareholder value. Shares fell nearly 90% since the January…