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Lithuania’s gambling regulator has closed an inspection into Betsson concerning the use of its betting brand in the name of the country’s top basketball competition. The Gaming Supervision Authority (GSA) confirmed that no fine or other sanctions would be imposed after the company addressed the issue during the investigation. The inquiry focused on the continued […]

According to Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service, the sports betting and online gaming market generated around BR9.95bn in tax revenue in 2025. This highlights a sharp rise from the BR91m collected in 2024, when the market was still in the transition phase toward full regulation.  December proved particularly significant, with betting-related taxes contributing BR1.1bn in a […]

Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities has temporarily blocked access to Polymarket, citing suspected breaches of national gambling laws. According to local media outlet Index.hu, the regulator has launched proceedings against the platform’s operator on suspicion of organising prohibited gambling. The restriction affects users connecting from Hungarian IP addresses and will persist until a final, […]

JetX, SmartSoft’s flagship Crash game, has officially launched on Betclic, a leading iGaming platform in Portugal. The rollout is a notable step for both companies, bringing one of the most recognisable Crash titles in international markets to a tightly regulated European jurisdiction. For Betclic players in Portugal, the launch adds a proven and engaging title […]

Brazil’s Secretariat for Prizes and Betting under the Ministry of Treasury has published its balance sheet for the first full year of the regulated fixed-odds betting market. In 2025, authorities blocked more than 25,000 illegal betting websites through a coordinated effort with  Anatel, the National Telecommunications Agency.  The scale of this operation highlights the government’s […]

Pre-filed legislation in Iowa aims to expand the state’s authority in acting against unlicensed gambling activities. This will introduce potential implications for online sweepstakes casinos and other unregulated operations. The two companion bills, House Study Bill 586 (HSB 586) and Senate Study Bill 3040 (SSB 3040), were created to strengthen the enforcement powers of the […]

A federal judge in Brooklyn has sentenced Timothy McCormack to two years in prison, the first sentencing in a widening conspiracy linked to illegal sports betting involving professional basketball players. McCormack, who has publicly acknowledged a long-term gambling addiction, admitted to participating in a scheme that used confidential player information to place wagers across multiple […]

US sportsbook apps recorded weaker results during the NFL Divisional Round, as overall real money gaming downloads fell compared to last year. Data from Citizens analyst Jordan Bender shows that operators representing about 99% of the legal US and Canadian market recorded a combined 836,000 downloads. This figure represents a 2% decline year over year. […]

Pennsylvania set a new record in gaming revenue, earning $6.8 billion in fiscal year 2025. This is up 10.7% from last year, mostly because of strong growth in online gaming, which brought in $2.8 billion.  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) said the increase came from commercial casinos, online games, and sports betting. Retail Slots […]

High Roller Technologies has completed its registered direct public offering of nearly 1.9 million shares of common stock, priced at $13.21 per share. The operator received approximately $25 million in net proceeds from the offering, before placement agent fees and other expenses.  According to High Roller, the funds will be used for sales and marketing […]