iGaming Companies & Market Data

Entain will close 39 Ladbrokes shops in Ireland, reducing its retail estate by over a third. The company currently operates around 100 locations in the country. The closures could affect up to 226 employees, subject to a consultation process. Entain expects to complete the shutdowns by the end of May 2026. A Ladbrokes spokesperson said: […]

Spribe has resumed offering gambling facilities under its software licence in the UK following a suspension by the UK Gambling Commission. The suspension, issued in October 2025, was linked to “serious non-compliance with the hosting requirements of our licensing framework.” The developer, known for its crash game Aviator, was found to be operating under a […]

Several gambling harms charities might need to close after failing to secure treatment funding under the new NHS England framework. Funding decisions were issued late on Tuesday, just hours before the statutory levy came into effect on 1 April. The new system introduces around £120m in mandatory operator contributions, allocated across research, prevention and treatment. […]

Crane NXT has taken full ownership of Antares Vision following the completion of a mandatory tender offer and the company’s removal from Euronext Milan. The deal began in December 2025 when Crane NXT acquired a 32% stake in Antares Vision from Regolo SpA for about €117 million. This purchase triggered obligations under Italian securities law, […]

Key Points BETBY brings BETBY Predictions and lets users feel the thrill when betting with fixed odds on crypto, finance, and entertainment events. The system cuts exchange complexity and gives operators a managed setup where AI helps create markets while people keep control. A full-day betting model lets operators catch global news flow and pull […]

Seven national gaming associations from the Western Balkans have established the Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) to coordinate regional collaboration across the industry. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in Belgrade during a meeting hosted by the Association of Gaming Operators of Serbia. The initiative was jointly driven by Serbia’s industry body […]

Key Points UK Gambling Commission brings back Spribe licence on 30 March 2026 after five months halt linked to hosting compliance gaps with clear tension. Spribe fixes the technical licensing gap around missing hosting authorisation and regains the right to operate again in the UK market with relief. Still, the Aviator game does not appear […]

Key Points GambleAware stopped work on 31 March 2026 after twenty years, ending its role in the UK for harm prevention, research, and treatment. This shutdown comes with reforms, where a new levy system starts and Remote Gaming Duty moves up to 40 per cent. The change process creates breaks in services and brings worry […]

Key Points William Hill plans to close close to 200 UK betting shops from late May, shaking nearly 15 per cent of its retail network and placing up to 1,500 jobs in danger. This move comes after tax changes, where Remote Gaming Duty jumps from 21 per cent to 40 per cent, with more betting […]

BetMGM has started removing credit card deposits from its US platforms. An official statement was released noting that users can no longer add new credit cards from 31 March 2026. Existing cards will continue to function for a limited period before being withdrawn. The company has not confirmed a final deadline for complete removal. This […]