Polymarket Resumes Trading After Third-Party Breach Drains About $2.7 Million
Polymarket restored international trading on 29 October after a third-party breach drained an estimated $2.7 million; the US platform was unaffected.
PointsBet Posts First Half-Year Loss Under New March Year-End as Australian Revenue Drops 19%
PointsBet's first half-year report under a March year-end shows revenue down 16% to A$112.7m, a A$6.9m normalised EBITDA loss and Alberta launch plans.
HKJC Adds Six Up Pools as Local Turnover Slides but Total Racing Betting Rises 12.5%
The Hong Kong Jockey Club added Six Up pools while local race turnover fell, yet total racing turnover is up 12.5% to HK$24.8 billion after 13 meetings.
Ontario Launches One-Click Gambling Lockout Across All Licensed Sites
Ontario launched BetGuard, a province-wide self-exclusion tool blocking access to all regulated gambling sites with one request.
Romania’s Class II License: The Compliance Backbone Powering Europe’s iGaming Supply Chain
Romania Class II license explained: costs, process, & why B2B iGaming suppliers need it in 2026. Full compliance guide and strategy insights.
Malta Eyes Indirect Gaming Tax as Part of 2026 Budget
Malta’s 2026 Budget mentions exploration of a new indirect gaming tax. Current direct gaming tax is 5% on local player revenue.
CVC Capital Moves to Acquire GLI
CVC Capital is set to acquire Gaming Laboratories International, signaling a powerful shift in iGaming testing and compliance.
KSA Warns ZEbet & Star Casino Over Withdrawal Blockades
Dutch KSA warns ZEbet and Star Casino after blocking withdrawals and imposing illegal wagering terms. Also flags banned tennis.
Alexander Pechtold to Leave Dutch Lottery Board
Alexander Pechtold resigns as Chairman of Nederlandse Loterij’s Supervisory Board from Jan 1, 2026, ahead of his Delft mayoral appointment.
Denmark Tightens Gambling Marketing to Protect Inactive Players
Spillemyndigheden bans targeting inactive players in promotions & tightens marketing disclosures across media for fairer gaming advertising.
Lithuania Starts Phased Gambling Ad Ban Ahead of 2028
Lithuania limits gambling ads on TV, radio, and online as it begins a phased ban leading to a full advertising ban in 2028.
New Jersey Bans Sweepstakes Casinos and Hike Gambling Taxes
New Jersey lawmakers pass bills to ban sweepstakes casinos and raise online gambling tax to 19.75%, awaiting Governor Murphy’s signature.
Denmark Breaks Record: 178 Illegal Gambling Sites Blocked
Spillemyndigheden blocks 178 illegal gambling sites—the highest ever. Ensuring player safety and protecting Danish market integrity.
Finland Investigates Veikkaus for Anti‑Competitive Practices
Finland’s competition watchdog probes state-owned Veikkaus after ATG alleges abuse of dominance ahead of market liberalisation in 2027.
Pragmatic Play Rolls Out Custom Live Casino for Bet99 Ontario
Bet99 Ontario players get custom Pragmatic Play live casino tables—Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack—powered by Smart Studio branding tech.
Victoria's Carded Play Legislation Passed
Victoria enacts mandatory carded play legislation to curb gambling harm, but delays trial to address technological and stakeholder concerns.
25% of Belgian Gamblers Use Unlicensed Sites
A BAGO study finds 25% of Belgian gamblers use illegal sites, risking consumer safety and market integrity.
Manitoba Court Bans Bodog
Judge orders Bodog to quit Manitoba and block locals. Ontario warns media. Offshore brands face bans, fines, and lost traffic across Canada.
Brazil Senate Approves Betting Ad Restrictions
Brazil’s new betting ad bill restricts sponsorships and celebrity use, risking regulated market and club revenues.
Bet365’s Denise Coates Climbs Sunday Times Rich List
Bet365 founder Denise Coates climbs to 16th on the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List as company sale rumors swirl.
7777 Gaming Expands Into Croatia Through SuperSport Casino
7777 Gaming partners with SuperSport to bring certified casino games and jackpot solutions to Croatia, continuing its growth strategy.
Estonia Sees 36% Surge in Gambling Self-Exclusion
Estonia reports a sharp rise in gambling self-exclusion, with 19,000 users and reforms planned to expand protections and reshape the industry.
Activist Investor HG Vora Sues Penn Entertainment
HG Vora sues Penn Entertainment, alleging false SEC proxy statements and board election manipulation amid ongoing proxy battle.
Andrea Pirlo to Headline Golden Boomerang Awards 2025
AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo will star at the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025, celebrating affiliate excellence at San Siro on May 20.