Key Points Turkish officials have successfully frozen approximately ₺5bn ($114m) in underground gambling proceeds whilst securing connected assets throughout 2025. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey stripped six payment companies of their operating permits, whilst enforcement teams simultaneously pursued cryptocurrency networks and banking channels. Mehmet Simsek issued a stark reminder to residents that […]
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Super Agrees Maxbet Online Romania and Malta Acquisition
February 18, 2026Key Points Super Technologies to acquire Maxbet Online’s Romania and Malta operations, pending Competition Council approval. Maxbet brand stays; customers keep uninterrupted access during tech integration. The deal strengthens Romania as a core growth market and supports Super’s CEE consolidation strategy. A strategic acquisition deal between Super Technologies and Maxbet Online will transfer ownership of […]
A meeting of state institutions took place at the Office of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on 11 February to address the removal and blocking of gambling websites operating illegally in the country. The session followed a decision of a working group established by prime ministerial decree. Representatives of the Gaming Supervision Authority […]
Rivalry Suspends Gaming Activity While Evaluating Sale
February 18, 2026Rivalry, a Canadian sports betting, online casino and esports operator, has paused all player activity and made a significant portion of its workforce redundant. The company said via a press release that its board of directors approved “a significant reduction in operating activity.” “The company is engaged in discussions with third parties regarding potential transactions,” […]
New X Policy Blocks Betting Affiliates and Influencer Deals
February 17, 2026Key Points X now bans gambling in organic Paid Partnerships. Disclosing affiliate or ambassador betting deals may violate the ban, but not disclosing breaks transparency rules. Affiliates, influencers, and crypto casinos may need ads or other platforms; violations risk content removal or suspension. X Announces Gambling Ban in Updated Paid Partnerships Policy X has modified […]
Super Bowl LX Generates $126.5m in Wagers From New Jersey Bettors, With PGCB Reporting A $59.3m Handle
February 17, 2026The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that bettors wagered approximately $126.5m on Super Bowl LX, a 25% decline from the previous year. Despite the drop, retail and mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $38.7m in revenue, reflecting a 53.6% increase year-on-year. Operators in the Garden State paid out $87.8m in winnings to bettors, resulting […]
Spribe Names Michael Bisping As Aviator Brand Ambassador
February 17, 2026Key Points Spribe signed Michael Bisping as Aviator brand ambassador on a one-year deal as part of its wider marketing partnership with the UFC. Bisping will promote the game through global campaigns, public appearances, fan engagement and digital activations linked to UFC Fight Night and pay-per-view events. The move supports Spribe’s strategy of working with […]
AGCO Initiates Action Against PointsBet Canada over Porter Case
February 17, 2026The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for five days. The regulator alleges the operator failed to properly detect and report suspicious betting activity connected to former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter. AGCO claims there was a systemic failure in PointsBet’s […]
Oddin.gg Obtains Maryland Sports Betting Vendor Licence
February 17, 2026Oddin.gg has received a sports betting vendor licence from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, allowing the company to supply esports betting services within the state. The approval follows Maryland setting new records in sports betting revenue and handle during November 2025. “Maryland represents an important addition to our North American regulatory footprint,” Oddin.gg […]
Evolution and Black Cube Score Legal Wins As Lawsuit Nears Trial
February 16, 2026The legal battle between Evolution and Black Cube continued in New Jersey this week as both sides secured limited procedural victories ahead of trial. The dispute, which rocked the industry last year, centres on black market allegations connected to live casino operations. Court filings show neither party has moved toward settlement discussions, which might be […]
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