Groupe Partouche reported a 5.1% increase in gross gaming revenue for the 12 months ending October 2025, reaching €748.3 million, up from €712.3 million in 2024. The growth reflects the company’s strong performance over the year. The group attributed much of the increase to the reopening of three renovated casinos in France. Properties in Annemasse, […]
Brazil launches centralised self-exclusion system for betting players
December 16, 2025The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) said on Wednesday that the new self-exclusion system is now running. With this system, players can choose to block themselves from all licensed betting websites in Brazil by filling out one request. After a player signs up, they will not be able to place bets on any regulated […]
Matchbook to launch prediction markets platform in the UK
December 16, 2025Betting exchange Matchbook will launch a new prediction market platform in the UK this January. The move is part of its plan to compete with fast-growing US operators like Kalshi and Polymarket. Interim CEO Ronan McDonagh told Bloomberg that the UK launch will test Matchbook’s technology. The company is also seeking US regulatory approval, which […]
Evoke Considers Sale After Share Price Drop and Rising Debt
December 15, 2025Evoke has confirmed it is reviewing several options for its future after its share price fell sharply and concerns over its growing debt increased. The news was first reported by the Earnings + More newsletter and later confirmed in a company statement. Evoke said it is looking at different ways to increase value for shareholders […]
Philippines Authority: Q3 GGR Drop Shows ‘Short-Term’ Effect of Improved Compliance
December 15, 2025Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp’s Alejandro Tengco links softer Q3 revenues to enhanced RG measures. Better safeguards created inevitable revenue consequences. Alejandro Tengco spoke at G2E Asia @ the Philippines regarding gaming revenue patterns. Softer third-quarter gaming revenues stemmed from heightened consumer protections, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Wednesday’s keynote address detailed […]
North Carolina Sets New Sports Betting Record in November
December 15, 2025North Carolina set a new sports betting record in November, marking the second month in a row that the state reached a record high. Sportsbook operators took in a total of $814 million in bets during the month. This was slightly above the previous record of $811.4 million set in October and 23.8 percent higher […]
The NCAA Prohibits ex-USF Guard Marcus Williams from Betting
December 15, 2025The NCAA declared former University of San Francisco basketball player Marcus Williams permanently ineligible following the discovery of sports betting violations. Investigators found multiple infractions, including inside information sharing and false statement provision during the inquiry. National concerns about betting-related misconduct in college sport deepen with this case development. The NCAA’s recent decision maintains its […]
UK open banking data shows one in four online gamblers will activate financial risk assessments. The Gambling Commission requires these checks starting in February 2025. This finding demonstrates implementation challenges for the new regulation. ScienceDirect published the research examining 243,478 UK gamblers’ bank transactions. Operators must perform “light-touch” checks when customers lose over £150. This […]
GambleAware Study Shows Youth Gambling Increase, Research Gaps
December 12, 2025Britain faces growing youth gambling problems, according to new national data. Children and young people lack protection despite regulatory promises lasting years. Public health warnings failed to create sufficient safeguards. GambleAware published their Gambling Harms and Young People in Great Britain report. Gambling Commission figures reveal 30% of 11-17-year-olds gambled. Young people spend their own money […]
Vietnam Considers Easing Casino Entry Rules for Citizens
December 12, 2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is looking at new casino rules that could make it easier for local people to enter casinos. The government is preparing a review to see how the new rules might work while still keeping control over the industry. This review follows recent changes that already allowed more Vietnamese citizens to gamble, […]
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