iGaming Companies & Market Data

Portugal’s gambling regulator has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the country’s main regulatory frameworks for online casino games and fixed-odds sports betting. The Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ), operating under Turismo de Portugal, confirmed that the Gaming Commission approved the draft changes during meetings held on 19 December 2025 and 2 […]

A consultation document mistakenly published by the DCMS suggests the UK government is planning to increase licensing fees by 30%.  The document sets out three potential options to reform the current licensing fee structure: 30%, 20%, and 20% + 10% secluded for tackling illegal gambling. Though it has since been taken down, the consultation shows […]

Major League Soccer has finalised a multi-year commercial agreement with Polymarket, naming the platform as its official prediction market partner across several flagship competitions in the United States. This collaboration covers MLS regular-season matches, the MLS All-Star Game, the MLS Cup, and the Leagues Cup. As part of the deal, Polymarket has also been granted […]

Polymarket has secured a new multi-year partnership with Soccer United Marketing, becoming the official and exclusive prediction market partner of Major League Soccer and the Leagues Cup tournament. The agreement also covers the MLS All-Star Game and the MLS Cup.  This partnership marks a prominent integration of prediction markets into a major professional sports league […]

Analysis shows illegal gambling ads gained tens of millions of impressions in late 2025 despite turnover policies. Key Points More than 95% of gambling advertisements on Meta platforms originated from operators without Dutch licences. Most illegal ads remained active for fewer than two days before replacement occurred within Meta systems. Meta removed under 6% of […]

Finland moves ahead with licence fees tied to a gambling market reform, while the Ministry of the Interior changes its service charge decree for 2026 to reflect the Gambling Act, and people can feel the shift. A revised decree defines fees covering exclusive licences, gambling licences, and international cooperation authorisations. This decision continues Finland’s shift […]

Sportradar and OpenBet exited the American Gaming Association, reflecting industry division over the legal status of prediction markets. Updated AGA membership data shows Sportradar and OpenBet did not renew their membership during this month’s annual renewal. This update follows DraftKings and FanDuel’s exits announced in November 2025, with Fanatics leaving soon after. Both DraftKings and […]

Licensed land-based casino and bingo operators have emerged as the highest contributors to Columbia’s healthcare sector, with funding increased to COP378.3bn ($104.8m) in 2025. According to figures published by regulator Coljuegos, monopoly revenue, bingo and casinos rose by 9.3% from the previous year.  Land-based operators also accounted for 39% of the country’s gambling-related revenue, placing […]

Lithuania’s gambling regulator has closed an inspection into Betsson concerning the use of its betting brand in the name of the country’s top basketball competition. The Gaming Supervision Authority (GSA) confirmed that no fine or other sanctions would be imposed after the company addressed the issue during the investigation. The inquiry focused on the continued […]

On 22 January, Google’s help centre released a notice tightening Google Ads rules for gambling advertising access. The update requires accounts to prove trustworthiness for ad placements, and Manager Accounts MCCs now carry breach responsibility. These changes activate on 23 March 2026, while advertisers review updates and adjust compliance steps. Account “Trustworthiness” Google states that […]