Veikkaus to Launch Viabet With Viaplay in Finland and Denmark, Its First Consumer Brand Abroad
Veikkaus will launch Viabet with Viaplay in Finland and Denmark on 1 July 2027, its first consumer brand abroad, as Finland grants its first licenses.
Ontario Opens Niagara to Up to Three New Casino Operators, Targets C$3 Billion in Investment
Ontario and OLG invite up to three new casino operators to Niagara, each investing at least C$1.5 billion and paying a C$100 million fee. Bids due 3 December.
Caesars Q3 2026 Results: Las Vegas Profit Falls as Regional and Caesars Digital Grow
Caesars Q3 2026 net revenue rose 2.5% to $2.94 billion, but Las Vegas adjusted EBITDA fell 9.5% and the net loss widened to $123 million. Digital grew.
GiG Software Q3 2026 Results: Loss Widens to €4.5 Million as 888AFRICA Deal Closes
GiG Software's Q3 2026 revenue fell 12% to €8.5 million and its loss widened to €4.5 million, as the 80% 888AFRICA purchase closed and 2027 targets rose.
The House Google Built: Lucky Lou on the €91 Billion Black Market and Big Tech's Very Profitable Blind Eye
Europe’s gambling black market is booming. ONJN, the CJEU and new enforcement are putting Google, Meta and illegal casinos on notice.
From Rubber Stamps to Royal Seals: Lucky Lou's No-Nonsense Guide to Every iGaming License Worth a Damn
Not all iGaming licenses are equal. Lucky Lou breaks down the world's top gambling regulators, exposing which licenses players can trust.
Gaming Testing Giants Are Consolidating—Should Operators Be Concerned?
Visualize acquires eCOGRA, expanding its gaming compliance portfolio after BMM Testlabs and reshaping the testing sector.
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.
Sportradar Gains Key Vendor Licence in UAE
Sportradar secures a gaming-vendor licence in UAE from the GCGRA, marking a major regulated-market milestone.
Overregulation Could Drive Bettors to the Black Market
Flutter Brazil CEO João Studart urges careful regulation in Brazil’s new gambling market. Heavy taxes push bettors to unlicensed platforms.
Aristocrat to Acquire Awager
Aristocrat agrees to acquire Awager (funds by Oaktree). The deal will boost real-time slot streaming and expand the omnichannel reach.
Stephen Crystal, Lazarus Legal Launch Lazarus Crystal Law Firm
SCCG’s Stephen Crystal and Lazarus Legal form Lazarus Crystal Law, combining 80+ years in gaming and regulatory law.
Soft2Bet Launches Swiper in Romania
Soft2Bet debuts Swiper in Romania, merging swipe navigation, gamification, and sports betting under ONJN license.
Sportradar’s Acquisition of IMG Arena Cleared by UK CMA
Sportradar receives UK CMA clearance for IMG Arena acquisition and merger, paving the way for a Q4 2025 completion.
CVC Capital Moves to Acquire GLI
CVC Capital is set to acquire Gaming Laboratories International, signaling a powerful shift in iGaming testing and compliance.
Pavilion Payments Acquires CasinoSoft
Pavilion Payments acquires CasinoSoft, merging payment systems with compliance automation to boost security and streamline casino.
Patrice Evra Becomes Global Ambassador for Stake Betting Brand
Football legend Patrice Evra partners with Stake as global ambassador, joining Sergio Aguero in expanding brand’s global sports footprint.
Don.ro Becomes CFR Cluj’s Main Sponsor
Soft2Bet’s Don.ro signs as CFR Cluj's main sponsor, marking a major milestone in its Romanian market expansion.
DigiPlus to Launch iGaming Operations in Brazil in September
DigiPlus will enter Brazil's regulated iGaming market in September with localized content, AWS tech, and a new leadership team.
Google Opens Brazil Play Store to Licensed Casino
Google now allows SPA-licensed casino and betting apps in Brazil on Play Store and Google Ads, expanding regulated gambling access.
25% of Belgian Gamblers Use Unlicensed Sites
A BAGO study finds 25% of Belgian gamblers use illegal sites, risking consumer safety and market integrity.
Veikkaus Launches OpenBet Sportsbook
Veikkaus upgrades with OpenBet sportsbook across 4,000 outlets to prepare for Finland’s 2027 gambling market liberalisation.
TGP Europe Exits UK Market After £3.3M Fine
TGP Europe exits UK market after regulatory failures and a £3.3M fine, ending ties with multiple Premier League club sponsors.
Super Group Posts Record Revenue
Super Group hits record $517M revenue in Q1 2025, driven by strong Canadian growth and plans for Alberta's market entry.