Articles by Kolade Abisoye
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Entain Study Reveals Widespread Confusion Over Illegal Betting Ads Among UK Adults
A new study commissioned by Entain has found that most UK adults struggle to distinguish legal betting promotions from illegal ones on…
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PhilWeb Secures $33m Investment From Lance Gokongwei To Accelerate AI Infrastructure
PhilWeb Corporation has secured a PHP2.03 billion ($33.05 million) strategic investment from Filipino businessman Lance Gokongwei. This follows the company’s transition into…
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Brazil Targets Illegal Betting With New Financial Crackdown
Brazil has unveiled new measures to weaken the country’s illegal betting market by targeting the financial infrastructure used by unlicensed operators. During…
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VNLOK Threatens Meta With Legal Action Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Meta is facing legal action from Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK over claims that illegal gambling adverts keep appearing on Facebook and…
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ESBK Reports A Drop In Swiss Casino Revenue For 2025
The Swiss Federal Casino Commission has reported a decline in casino revenue for 2025, during a year of transition for the regulated…
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Estonia Gambling Tax Cut Fails To Attract Anticipated Operator Rush
Estonia’s decision to reduce online gambling tax has not produced the wave of new operators policymakers that was expected. The reform, approved…
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SkyCity Agrees A$21m Settlement Over Adelaide Casino Compliance Failures
SkyCity Entertainment Group has reached an in-principle settlement with South Australia's Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling over compliance failures at its Adelaide…
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China And Myanmar Combine Efforts To Fight Online Gambling And Fraud
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Myanmar to strengthen enforcement against online gambling, telecom fraud and other cross-border crimes during talks with…
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Entain Loses EU Trademark Protection For Sportingbet Logo
Entain’s Sportingbet brand has lost trademark protection across most betting and gaming-related goods and services after the EU Intellectual Property Office declared…
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Swedish Appeals Court Backs Regulator In Retail Bingo Licence Dispute
Sweden's Administrative Court of Appeal in Jönköping has upheld the decision of the country's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, to reject an application for…
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Global Slot Machine Market Heads Towards $18.7bn By 2030
The global slot machine industry is preparing for a new growth cycle, with forecasts suggesting the sector could be worth $18.71 billion…
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Prediction Markets Undergo Increased Scrutiny From European Regulators Prior To World Cup
Nine European gambling regulators have issued a joint warning on prediction markets regulation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The statement…
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BGC Expects £40 Million In Wagers On Illegal Sites Due To Royal Ascot Traffic
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that illegal gambling operators could attract up to £40 million in wagers during Royal…
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Dutch Gambling Regulator Fines Chestoption €3.1m For Illegal Operations
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a €3.1 million fine on Costa Rica-based operator Chestoption Sociedad de Responsibilidad Limitada for offering…
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DraftKings Predictions Reaches $3.1bn Trading Volume In May As Competition Intensifies
DraftKings has announced that its prediction market business achieved strong growth, with annualised trading volume on DraftKings Predictions reaching $3.1 billion in…
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Five Gaming Companies Make Fortune Southeast Asia 500 List
Five gaming companies secured places on the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list. Malaysia’s Genting Group led the sector, followed by Philippine…
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Poland Proposes New Bill Criminalising Illegal Gambling Streams To Protect Young Players
Poland has moved closer to criminalising the promotion and streaming of illegal gambling content after lawmakers approved new legislation targeting harmful online…
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Alberta Outlines Casino Advertising Rules Before Launching iGaming Market
Alberta’s gambling regulator has updated the rules for how land-based casinos promote gambling products prior to the province’s legaliGaming market launch on…
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Las Vegas Casino Profits Slump As Major Acquisition Deals Stay In Limbo
Two of the largest proposed acquisitions in the US gaming sector are presently unresolved. But latest financial data shows potential buyers are…
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Dominican Republic Proposes Gambling Reform To Expand National Lottery’s Authority
The Dominican Republic is considering major changes to its gambling framework through legislation to transform the National Lottery into an independent state…