iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Key Points 70 alerts appear across 10 sports in Q1 2026, rising from 63 last year. Football records 25 alerts, while eSports exceeds one-fifth share. Brazil is projected to hold 39% of the Latin American betting market in 2026. A widely held belief suggests that tighter regulation combined with better technology should eventually push suspicious […]

Key Points National portal lists authorised gambling operators across South Africa. Unlicensed operators account for 62% of online gambling activity. Wagers reach 1.5 trillion rand in 2024/25 as regulators face offshore growth. A Hidden Risk in Plain Sight Most users walk into online gambling with the belief that access means permission. That belief is where […]

Key Points Betfair starts Betfair Predicts in beta, users can trade yes or no outcomes across sports, politics, and entertainment. The platform runs on the Betfair Exchange system, it handled £84bn bets in 2025, up 10% from last year. Access stays limited to invited users as Flutter checks demand and collects feedback before any next […]

Skill On Net has withdrawn an Instagram advert for its Gecko Play brand after the Advertising Standards Authority found it in breach of the CAP Code. The ruling followed two complaints that the campaign made light of harmful gambling behaviour. The ad featured a paid social video built around a stand-up comedy routine. In the […]

Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance is proposing a mandatory player card for all users to monitor gambling activity across online and land-based venues. The system is scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2029, requiring every player to hold a physical card linked to their identity. This card will track deposits, wagers and winnings across different […]

Malta has confirmed major tax reforms for its gaming sector, scheduled for implementation by October 1. The new measures were highlighted in a joint statement from the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) and Malta Gaming Authority, following consultations with industry stakeholders. The reforms were inspired by commitments made during the national budget. They will […]

The Gambling Commission is facing fresh scrutiny after a report by Regulus Partners alleged that it may have misrepresented research findings linked to its Gambling Survey for Great Britain. The critique, published in January 2026 and titled “Indications of bias?”, questions how the regulator interpreted evidence to justify changes in official guidance. The Gambling Survey […]

Maine Governor Janet Mills has approved a series of gambling bills prior to the 15 April 2026 legislative deadline, tightening controls across the state’s gaming market. Lawmakers had already passed the measures earlier in the month, pointing to clear political backing for stronger oversight. The changes target areas regulators consider vulnerable to abuse, including sweepstakes-style […]

Key Points Malta Gaming Authority removed the Winzon Group licence with effect from March 11, 2026 after repeated compliance failures raised pressure. Winzon must repay all player balances, inform users directly, and provide verified proof for each payment made. Unpaid fees as well as penalties above €190,000 remain, and further enforcement may happen if obligations […]

Key Points Evolution now moves to include Playtech and named individuals as defendants in a U.S. defamation case that carries major weight. Claims point toward a planned smear effort using altered evidence, hidden recordings, and paid media distribution. Playtech rejects all claims and maintains that the report reflects real regulatory concerns. Business competition tends to […]