Kolade Abisoye

Australia has introduced a partial ban on gambling advertising, following over three years of debate after the Murphy Review called for stricter regulation. The reforms released by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government are aimed at reducing exposure, particularly among children, while allowing limited advertising across selected channels.  According to Jamie Nettleton, partner at Addisons, the […]

LiveScore Group recorded £206.3m in revenue for the year ending 31 March 2025, representing a 15.3% increase year-on-year. The growth was led by its B2C online gambling segment, which generated £185.1m, up 18.3% from FY24. The company’s software development unit also posted gains, with revenue rising 50% to £2.1m. In contrast, its B2B advertising segment […]

FIFA will implement its “clean venue” policy across all stadiums during the 2026 World Cup. This mandates the removal of gambling-related branding from all stadiums or any advertising that conflicts with official sponsors.  The directive applies to all 104 matches scheduled across host venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico between 11 June and […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority has ordered Optdeck Service Limited, operating as Unibet, to strengthen its anti-money laundering frameworks. This followed a ruling that found the company in breach of national laws.  The regulator concluded that Unibet’s current setup falls short under its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. It also identified weaknesses in customer due […]

Analysis from Bank of America indicates that the US market for sports-related event contracts could reach around $1.1tn in annual trading volume. This reflects sustained growth in prediction markets and increasing overlap with traditional sports betting. The difference in regulatory frameworks for both platforms also contributes to the rapid expansion.  Sportsbooks rely on state-issued licences, […]

Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to reopen applications for category three untethered sports betting licenses (more details on different licensing models can be found in resources such as What Is a Gambling License and the iGaming Licensing Guide). The decision follows a formal request from bet365, which signalled interest in entering the state under […]

Spain has introduced a new protocol requiring licensed gambling operators to strengthen identity verification and confirm player tax status. The measure comes from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, with implementation handled by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation in coordination with the State Tax Agency. The policy targets a growing pattern of identity theft linked […]

Kalshi has entered into a partnership with Fox Corporation, integrating its prediction market data across several of the broadcaster’s platforms. The agreement covers distribution through FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather and the FOX One streaming service, spanning both linear television and digital channels. As part of the deal, Kalshi will work directly […]

Skill On Net has withdrawn an Instagram advert for its Gecko Play brand after the Advertising Standards Authority found it in breach of the CAP Code. The ruling followed two complaints that the campaign made light of harmful gambling behaviour. The ad featured a paid social video built around a stand-up comedy routine. In the […]

Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance is proposing a mandatory player card for all users to monitor gambling activity across online and land-based venues. The system is scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2029, requiring every player to hold a physical card linked to their identity. This card will track deposits, wagers and winnings across different […]