Information obtained via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has shone a light on concerns about gambling tax hikes held by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) last year. This included warnings about...

During its investor call following the publication of its FY25 results, Entain leadership has backed the city analysts’ view that its UK brands are continuing to outperform competitors. However, the upcoming changes to UK taxes...

Allwyn International has announced its withdrawal from a planned acquisition of a majority share in Novibet, citing feedback from the Greek competitions authority. The board of Allwyn confirmed this morning that it and Logflex MT...

Lottomatica has maintained a strong financial performance in FY25, breezing past its results from last year and recording a total of €2.3bn in revenue, up 12% from FY24 (€2bn).  Divided by segment, online was the...

Greece will enact sweeping reforms to its criminal and gambling laws to enable the government and authorities to prosecute illegal gambling operators and their respective criminal networks. The mandate, pledged by Minister of National Economy...

The Isle of Man has raised the threat level faced by the island’s gambling sector, while taking note of the continuing risks associated with Southeast Asian criminal networks and other challenges. In its latest National...

The Romanian gambling regulator, the National Office for Gambling (ONJN), has revealed huge discrepancies in tax payments by some unintended gambling operators. A statement signed off by ONJN President, Vlad-Cristian Soare, revealed that an investigation...

The latest market report from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has shown that Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) are slowly recovering, days after Bacta warned that this growth could be stifled by the introduction of an...

Spain-based gaming and leisure giant CIRSA has reaffirmed its position as the country’s market leader, while also reaping rewards from the new Italian market. The firm closed 2025 with revenues of €2.34bn (£2.04bn) and operating...

Technology provider SOFTSWISS has joined the Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL), becoming the first technology supplier to become an official member of Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries. The move marks an...

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed it is in a good position to initiate a blitz takeover of market share in key jurisdictions following a return to profitability. FY25 trading saw the company achieve €37.6m...

Positives derived from yesterday’s UK government statement on offshore betting sponsorships in British sports will outweigh the negatives, if any, according to initial reactions from industry stakeholders. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)...

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has set out clear guidelines as to what constitutes influencer marketing – a practice banned in the Netherlands, carrying hefty penalties with it. The ban was first introduced back...

The Lagos State Government has implemented a 5% withholding tax (WHT) on gaming winnings, which is due to come into force with immediate effect. In a public notice, the authority outlined its plans to strengthen...

Lawmakers in Mexico are considering proposals to tighten rules around gambling advertising during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with calls to prohibit advertising throughout the tournament.  The directive is led by Jericó Abramo Masso, Member...

Gambling licensees in Spain have been told to prepare for a year of regulatory changes and new compliance orders.  The message was delivered by Andrés Barragán, Secretary General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling, who holds...

Aristocrat Leisure is nearing the full closure of its EU and UK white label operations, a process that was the subject of industry speculation earlier this year. Addressing the company’s ASX investors, Chief Executive Officer...

The board of FDJ United has announced that Nils Andén has resigned as Chief Online Betting & Gaming Officer of the Paris Euronext-listed gambling group. The departure of Andén, the former Group CEO of Kindred...

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has opposed the idea of a harmonised EU gambling tax, citing black market concerns. On Tuesday, Victor Negrescu, Vice President of the European Parliament, addressed the plenary session...

The Senate of Romania has approved two bills that will apply new restrictions on gambling’s engagement and exposure with the general public. Announced by MP Raluca Turcan, of the National Liberal Party (PNL), the bill...

With new Dutch PM Rob Jetten setting into power, his coalition’s action plan has room to clash with the gambling regulator on two key areas. This was raised by Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of Dutch gambling...

In January 2026, Betinia partnered with Diego Simeone, appointing one of football’s most respected leaders as the brand’s official ambassador. This collaboration is built on a shared vision: discipline, strategy, and the drive for long-term...

The Regional Council of Darmstadt has vowed to continue strengthening the parameters of the OASIS gambling self-exclusion scheme. The Council is charged with the management of OASIS (Online Abfrage Spielerstatus), operated as the central self-exclusion...

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