Kolade Abisoye

Brazil’s online betting market has evolved over the past decade from an unregulated environment into a top gambling jurisdiction. New data from Blask shows that sports betting accounts for 61.13% of all gambling-related interest among Brazilian users, with no other category coming close. Lotteries rank second with 23.47% of total interest, followed by fantasy sports […]

Prediction markets platform Kalshi has introduced a new set of integrity measures to improve oversight as interest in event-based trading increases. The company announced the changes on 9 June following recommendations from its independent Surveillance Audit Committee. According to Head of Enforcement Robert DeNault, every market will undergo a formal review process before launch. Under […]

Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) has taken another step into the Philippine online gaming sector through a partnership with Total Gamezone Xtreme Incorporated (TGXI), a subsidiary of DigiPlus Interactive Corp. The agreement supports IEC’s plans to launch online gaming operations in the country, allowing the company to harness existing licenses through TGXI’s online gaming […]

Canada’s legal online gambling sector is attracting attention from operators, investors and suppliers as new data highlights improved player adoption and confidence in licensed platforms. According to an analysis released by iGaming.com and cited by Gambling News, Ontario’s latest channelisation results and Alberta’s upcoming market launch are signs that the country is entering a new […]

Genius Sports has reported strong performance from its Edge automated pricing platform after the 2025/26 football season ended. The company said the average football margin increased by 16.6% across European competitions for outsourced trading clients using Edge.  Introduced in 2024, Edge is Genius Sports’ automated pricing and optimisation solution for improving sportsbook profitability through machine […]

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has unveiled a five-point strategy aimed at tackling the UK’s growing illegal gambling market, warning that failure to act could expose consumers to fraud, criminal activity and gambling-related harm. Representing around 90% of the legal UK betting and gaming industry, the BGC is calling on government, regulators, technology companies […]

Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced stricter monitoring of websites, social media platforms and online services ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The regulator warned that major sporting events often trigger a steep increase in online promotions by illegal gambling operators. With the tournament running from 11 June to 19 July, authorities […]

Prediction markets faced renewed scrutiny this week following reports that former US Congressman George Santos is under investigation over alleged trading activity linked to his attendance at the State of the Union address. The controversy centres on a market offered by Kalshi ahead of President Donald Trump’s speech on 24 February. Millions of dollars were […]

Sportradar has officially entered the prediction markets sector through a new global partnership with Kalshi, following months of speculation. The company already holds a strong position in sports betting technology and recently expanded its ambitions further through the launch of a dedicated iGaming division. Under the partnership, Kalshi will gain access to products from Sportradar’s […]

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has instructed licensed operators to strengthen monitoring of betting activity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notice issued on Friday, the regulator warned that major sporting events often create increased risks around suspicious betting patterns. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July, expected to generate significant […]