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Talks over a potential takeover of Caesars Entertainment by billionaire Tilman Fertitta have moved into a prolonged exclusivity phase. The discussions centre around a deal valued at approximately $18bn. Negotiations slowed following the death of Fertitta’s father, Vic Fertitta, on 8 April at the age of 90. Sources indicate the development affected the pace of […]

The Netherlands’ online gambling market declined by nearly 20% in 2025, according to figures from the Kansspelautoriteit’s 2025 annual report. The contraction itself is notable, but the more significant gap lies in revenue distribution and the number of players on licensed operators.  In the first half of 2025, about 94% of players used licensed platforms […]

British Columbia Lottery Corporation has renewed its agreement with Intralot Canada, a subsidiary of Bally’s Corporation, to accelerate the rollout of Shared Services across its operations. The agreement extends an existing relationship and focuses on integrating core systems within a single framework. Intralot will provide operational and technical support while leading further system upgrades and […]

Jamaica’s senate has approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations 2025, making the sector operational. The country’s legal structure for land-based casinos has been inactive since 2010. The regulations establish rules covering licensing, compliance, enforcement and financial reporting. They were developed by the Casino Gaming Commission under the Casino Gaming Act. The framework was finalised in […]

Canada is advancing Bill S-211, the proposed National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act, with a House of Commons vote set for 22 April 2026. The bill has already cleared the Senate and, if approved, will move into further readings and committee review before becoming law. The proposal follows a sharp rise in advertising activity […]

The National Basketball Association is stepping up discussions with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket. This means the league is potentially pivoting to a fast-rising segment of the sports betting ecosystem. According to Front Office Sports, talks have been underway for over a year, with sources indicating that negotiations have accelerated in recent months. One […]

Fanatics Markets has rolled out a new feature called Combos, adding more ways to trade on its prediction market platform. The product allows users to group several event outcomes into a single contract, using infrastructure supplied by Crypto.com. The feature gives users the ability to combine different market types such as player props, moneyline selections, […]

Imagine Live has received its B2B licence for Ontario, allowing the company to supply its live casino products to licensed operators in the province. The approval marks entry into one of the most competitive regulated iGaming markets. It follows a period of preparation to meet the regulatory, technical and operational requirements for top markets. Expansion […]

The Government of India is reviewing a change to its online gaming policy, moving towards lenient compliance requirements for particular online games. The proposed measures cover social and skill-based games that do not use real money. Officials have stated that these titles may no longer require formal registration. Therefore, a large segment of the industry […]

The European Gaming and Betting Association has pushed back against calls for a European Union-wide levy on online gambling. It argues that the proposal could give illegal sites a competitive edge and lower tax income.  The issue surfaced this week as the European Parliament’s Budget Committee discussed the next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028 to […]