Articles by Kolade Abisoye
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Licensed Operators In Germany Generate €2.5bn Gambling Tax Revenue In 2025
Licensed gambling operators in Germany contributed €2.46bn in taxes to the public budget in 2025, representing a 1% decline from the previous…
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Polymarket To Serve Two-Week Statewide Ban From Nevada Court
A Nevada district court has issued a two-week statewide ban preventing Polymarket from offering event contracts. Judge Jason D. Woodbury approved a…
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DraftKings Supports ESPN’s PGA Tour With Live Betting Odds
DraftKings has been announced as the wagering provider for ESPN’s PGA Tour Live betcast, expanding the programme across 12 events during the…
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Constitutional Court Suspends Proposed Increase in Colombia Gambling Tax
Colombia’s Constitutional Court has ordered the provisional suspension of an economic emergency decree that introduces a 19% VAT on online gambling and…
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Sports Betting Revenue For December 2025 Reaches $79.3m in Virginia
According to figures released by the Virginia Lottery, the state's online and retail sports wagering market generated $79.3m in adjusted gross revenue…
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Meridianbet Acquires Fairbet To Boost Retail Footprint In Malta
Golden Matrix subsidiary Meridianbet has expanded its retail presence in Malta with the acquisition of Fairbet. The transaction adds nine new storefronts…
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Finland’s Responsible Gambling Draft Raises Black Market Concerns
As Finland plans the switch to an open market in 2027, it is feared that the proposed framework may discourage licensed operators…
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Curaçao Court Clears Former Master Licence Holder Of Liability For Unpaid Player Winnings
A Curaçao appeals court has ruled that a former master licence holder cannot be held responsible for unpaid player winnings linked to…
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Seven-figure PR Campaign Begins With Insider Trading Ad From Prediction Market Coalition
The Coalition for Prediction Markets has launched a high-profile advocacy campaign for transparency and stricter industry standards with a full-page advertisement in…
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Nevada Gaming Revenue Dips By 1.6% In December To $1.4bn
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reported total statewide gaming revenue of $1.4bn for December 2025, representing a 1.6% decline. Table games…
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Octoplay Expands Into Michigan With Four New Licensed Operators
Octoplay has officially launched its games in Michigan, confirming live integrations with BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics and Rush Street Interactive. The rollout marks…
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VCAT Fines OkeBet A$100,000 For Unlawful Marketing Practices
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has fined OkeBet for breaching state gambling laws through unlawful marketing activity. The ruling affirms penalties…
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Portugal Gambling Regulator Advances Revisions To Core Online Gaming and Sports Betting Rules
Portugal’s gambling regulator has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the country’s main regulatory frameworks for online casino games and…
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Consultation Document Published By Error Outlines 30% Increase in UK licence Fee
A consultation document mistakenly published by the DCMS suggests the UK government is planning to increase licensing fees by 30%. The document…
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MLS Enters Prediction Market Partnership Deal with Polymarket
Major League Soccer has finalised a multi-year commercial agreement with Polymarket, naming the platform as its official prediction market partner across several…
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Polymarket Named Official MLS Prediction Market Partner
Polymarket has secured a new multi-year partnership with Soccer United Marketing, becoming the official and exclusive prediction market partner of Major League…
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Land-based Gambling Boosts Healthcare Funding To $104.8m In Colombia
Licensed land-based casino and bingo operators have emerged as the highest contributors to Columbia’s healthcare sector, with funding increased to COP378.3bn ($104.8m)…
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Lithuania’s Gaming Supervision Authority Concludes Betsson Ad Violation Case
Lithuania’s gambling regulator has closed an inspection into Betsson concerning the use of its betting brand in the name of the country’s…
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Brazil’s Betting Taxes Generates BR9.95bn Revenue In 2025
According to Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service, the sports betting and online gaming market generated around BR9.95bn in tax revenue in 2025. This…
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Hungary and Portugal Imposes Regulatory Restrictions on Polymarket
Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities has temporarily blocked access to Polymarket, citing suspected breaches of national gambling laws. According to local…