Key Points The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued C$40,000 penalties to Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions after investigators discovered their games on unlicensed gambling websites accessible to players in Ontario, despite both firms holding AGCO registrations. Regulators warned that illegal gambling platforms place players at risk through unfair gaming conditions, withdrawal delays, poor […]
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Key Points Italy’s AGCOM has started a consultation on revised gambling advertising rules, placing heavy attention on indirect promotion methods that include influencer material, affiliate-driven marketing, and softer forms of digital advertising. Regulators now believe online platforms and social media algorithms sit at the centre of gambling content distribution, especially through tipsters and promotional material […]
Key Points EvenBet Gaming received a five-year B2B supplier licence from Denmark’s Gambling Authority, opening the door for the company to deliver online poker and casino software to licensed operators inside one of Europe’s strongest regulated gaming sectors. Regulators granted the approval after reviewing RNG certification, platform security measures, and business operations, strengthening EvenBet’s standing […]
Wynn Resorts expects a short delay to the opening of its Wynn Al Marjan Island project in the United Arab Emirates, according to CEO Craig Billings. However, he remains confident in the market’s prospects after a successful Q1. The update follows reports of regional conflict disrupting construction timelines. Billings confirmed that while work continues, logistical […]
Belgium has introduced a new regulatory framework to dismantle illegal gambling platforms by targeting these operators and the infrastructure that supports them. The system is anchored in the country’s 2026 Gambling Reforms, which replace the 2011 Gambling Act. Authorities have focused on reducing addiction risks, preventing fraud, and limiting access to unlicensed operators. Under this […]
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator filed over 4,600 complaints against Meta in April 2026, targeting illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The complaints form part of an enforcement push against unlicensed operators promoting gambling services to Dutch users. Illegal online gambling has been identified as a key enforcement priority, and the scale of April’s operation […]
ReferOn Buyout Creates New Attention Across iGaming
May 13, 2026Key Points ReferOn has completed a management buyout through which the business becomes owned by ex-General Manager Alex Bukin who assumes the post of CEO, thus beginning a new period of expansion for the affiliate platform. The company has released growth statistics that include 35.7 million clicks, 2.4 million registrations, 18,000 affiliates, and 136,000 tracking […]
Key Points Flutter Entertainment began a review of its listing on the London Stock Exchange and could finish a total delisting by the end of Q2 2026 as the firm further adopts a US focus after its main listing was moved to New York in 2024. The company grew during Q1, generating $4.3 billion in […]
Key Points Super Group achieved a record Q1 with revenue reaching $612m and adjusted EBITDA hitting $152m, while African expansion and customer activity growth continued pushing company performance higher. Africa emerged as the company’s fastest-growing market after iGaming revenue rose 41% year-on-year, and that result now shifts focus towards where betting industry growth may continue […]
DraftKings reported higher revenue and a second consecutive quarter of net profit during Q1 2026 as the company improves profitability across its operations. Revenue for the three months ending 31 March reached $1.65 billion, representing a 16.8% increase year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA also rose 63.7% to $167.9 million. The company achieved this growth despite a 4.2% […]
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