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. […]

On 20 January 2026, the Curaçao Gaming Authority introduced changes to its online portal with firm intent. It released updated regulatory documents to support licensees meeting Landsverordening op de Kansspelen LOK requirements. These updates aim to ensure consistent and transparent portal use across all licence holders. Curaçao issued updates covering regulatory requirements connected to LOK […]

OLBG appointed Jeff Stelling as brand ambassador, launching a podcast series with long-form interviews sport entertainment figures. The partnership marks a move by OLBG to expand media output using a known sports broadcast voice. Stelling will host and front a new show produced with the OLBG platform. He said he feels joy in joining OLBG […]

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 […]

Municipal authorities approved a Betano activation at Playa Varese during the peak tourist season period. Main Points Emturyc authorised a Betano activation at Playa Varese after approving payment of ARS 1,4m ($1.200). The authorisation decision triggered concern about gambling advertising within a family-oriented public beach space. Mar del Plata Municipal Tourism and Culture Agency Emturyc […]

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 […]

Finland has approved a new gambling regulator to oversee all gaming activities in the country as it prepares to open its regulated gambling market on 1 July 2027. The new body will replace the National Police Board, which previously handled gambling supervision, harnessing wider powers to control the market and enforce compliance. The regulator will […]

Denmark’s gambling market recorded growth in November 2025, as total spending increased 17.1%, causing relief and attention across the regulated sector. Key Points Denmark’s gambling market hit top speed in November 2025. People splurged a massive 17.1% more than they did in the same month the year before, as the Danish Gambling Authority released some […]

For 2025, the total handle reached $5.4bn, while December 2025 AGR hit $357.9m, showing 62.7% growth versus the year period. Key Points Michigan reports FY2025 AGR of $3.3bn from commercial and Tribal operators, showing 39.5% year-over-year growth. For December 2025, the internet sports betting handle reached $512.9m, reflecting a decline of 14.2%. According to the […]

The League of Ireland has introduced an education strategy across the league to combat harm from gambling, and the move signals concern, intent, and shared responsibility within football. A new league-wide education programme now operates across the League of Ireland, representing the first unified initiative of this size within all club competitions, according to a […]