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South Africa’s NGB Goes to Market on Illegal Gambling Crackdown as R50bn a Year Flows Offshore
South Africa's National Gambling Board has launched an Expression of Interest to appoint a specialist service provider to monitor, block and track…
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UK Authorities Launch Trade Association To Improve Prize Competition Sector Regulation
The Prize Competition Council (PCC) has officially launched as the new trade association for the UK's prize competition sector, bringing around 50…
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Founder Exit Marks a Turning Point for VGW and Sweepstakes Gaming
Laurence Escalante resigned as CEO and executive chairman of VGW on 3 July 2026, with immediate effect, following five months on leave…
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DraftKings Launches Prediction Markets Making Division Amid Fee Generation Issues
DraftKings has taken a major step into prediction markets with the launch of DKeX, its in-house market-making division. The rollout came during…
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Analysts Suggest Italy Could Be Entain’s Next Major Asset Sale
According to analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn, Entain's Italian operations could become the company's next major divestment following the sale of…
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UK Announces 25% Gambling Licence Fee Raise From October 2026
The UK government has confirmed a 25% increase in gambling licence fees, despite a consultation showing little support from operators for rise…
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Meta’s Failed Kalshi Acquisition Sparks AI Prediction Market Push
Mark Zuckerberg met Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour in 2025 to explore an acquisition, but talks broke down with competing accounts over why…
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Visualize Moves on eCOGRA, Its Second Gaming Testing Buy in Four Months
Visualize Group has agreed to acquire London-based eCOGRA from Hanover Investors Management LLP for an undisclosed sum, its second gaming TICC acquisition…
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Esportes da Sorte Takes Control of Apostou.com as Brazil Push Gathers Pace
Esportes Gaming Brasil, through subsidiary HS Gaming Participações, is acquiring 100% of BETBR Loterias, adding the Apostou, B1BET, and BRBET brands to…
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Light & Wonder Plants a Flag in Sofia: Galeforce Studio Is Its Biggest EMEA Bet Yet
Light & Wonder launched Galeforce Studio in Sofia, Bulgaria on 26 June 2026, targeting faster game development for regulated EMEA markets. Rob…
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BR-DGE Banks £10m From Bettor Capital — and Now Has 100 Million Monthly Transactions in Its Sights
BR-DGE raised £10m on 30 June 2026, with Bettor Capital joining as a new backer alongside the company's existing Scotland-based family office…
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Georgia Considers International Gambling Licensing Framework For Foreign Operators
Georgia’s parliament is considering legislation to establish a dedicated licensing system for online gambling operators serving foreign customers. The proposal, introduced by…
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UK Gambling Commission Faces Fresh Uncertainty Following Tim Miller’s Exit
Tim Miller, the Gambling Commission's executive director of policy and research, will leave in September 2026 after ten years in the job.…
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Fanatics Picks the Gulf for Its First Steps Abroad
Fanatics has skipped past every other international market and landed straight in Abu Dhabi, joining forces with Momentum Group in a joint…
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Fanatics Becomes First US Sportsbook to Ban Bettors for Online Athlete Abuse
Fanatics Sportsbook has become the first legal US sportsbook to suspend or permanently ban bettors found abusing athletes, coaches, or officials on…
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Entain Sells 20% CEE Stake to EMMA Capital for €425m as Full Exit Begins
Entain has agreed to sell a 20% stake in Entain CEE to joint venture partner EMMA Capital for approximately €425m, valuing the…
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Entain Study Reveals Widespread Confusion Over Illegal Betting Ads Among UK Adults
A new study commissioned by Entain has found that most UK adults struggle to distinguish legal betting promotions from illegal ones on…
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PhilWeb Secures $33m Investment From Lance Gokongwei To Accelerate AI Infrastructure
PhilWeb Corporation has secured a PHP2.03 billion ($33.05 million) strategic investment from Filipino businessman Lance Gokongwei. This follows the company’s transition into…
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Brazil Targets Illegal Betting With New Financial Crackdown
Brazil has unveiled new measures to weaken the country’s illegal betting market by targeting the financial infrastructure used by unlicensed operators. During…
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VNLOK Threatens Meta With Legal Action Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Meta is facing legal action from Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK over claims that illegal gambling adverts keep appearing on Facebook and…
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