iGaming Industry News, Regulation & Market Insights

Canadian regulators have approved two firms to offer prediction market products, marking a controlled entry into the sector. Interactive Brokers Canada and Wealthsimple have been authorised by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to offer trading in event contracts. These contracts will be linked to markets overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates platforms […]

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, […]

The Iowa Senate has passed Senate Bill 2470, marking the first time a US legislative chamber has approved a measure to regulate prediction markets. The bill cleared the Senate with a 45-1 vote, with Doug Campbell casting the only vote in opposition. The legislation targets platforms where users trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes such […]