iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

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 […]

The National Basketball Association has entered a multi-year partnership with PrizePicks, naming the platform an official daily fantasy sports partner. The deal allows this operator to integrate the league’s intellectual property across its DFS and free-to-play products, plus marketing efforts. PricePicks CEO, Mike Ybarra said: “This partnership with the NBA marks an important milestone for […]

Key Points Genius Sports’ market value falls to about $1.09bn, which sits below the $1.2bn cost for the Legend deal and creates unease. Even with revenue growth, investor doubt about direction leads to about 60% drop in stock during 2026. Analysts split views; some see opportunity, others question move toward media focus. A company can […]

Main Points FIFA signs its first prediction market deal with ADI Predictstreet in a multi-year agreement. The platform will launch before the 2026 World Cup and let fans predict match results and tournament events. Integrity systems, blockchain setup, and approvals support the plan. Fans mostly think engagement upgrades mean better streaming or more data on […]

Key Points Playtika starts a strategic review and looks at a possible sale to raise shareholder value. Shares fell nearly 90% since the January 2021 IPO and pressured the leadership. The company cuts nearly 15% of its workforce and keeps revenue growth and profit gains. A Strategic Turning Point Driven by Market Reality Companies that […]

Key Points A federal appeals court ruled 2–1 that Kalshi falls under federal rule, not state rule, and stops New Jersey from using gambling laws. The ruling asks if federal commodities law beats state gambling power and if prediction contracts are tools or bets. Different rulings across states, with a loss in Nevada, push the […]

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has taken a central role in a growing legal and regulatory battle over prediction markets. The agency has filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut, challenging state actions against federally registered platforms. The CFTC argues that event contracts fall under its exclusive authority through the Commodity Exchange Act. Its position is […]