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Two of three overseas integrated resort (IR) operators surveyed by Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture have expressed interest in participating in a potential casino-resort project there, according to newly released local government materials. The operators were not identified in the survey findings, which…

France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), looks set to continue its crackdown on prediction markets as it examines a sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and fintech Robinhood. The scrutiny, reported by L’Équipe, is due to Robinhood being the principal par…

Regulatory actions were the most important factors behind this week’s performance of the iGaming sector. It was noted that Chile recorded a quite impressive +157.1% due to the decision of the regulator requiring six Internet service providers to block 42 websites with unauthorized betting and casin…

Ruth Evans will take up the role on Septmeber 30.

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has finally found its new permanent chair after a lengthy period of leadership uncertainty that started with the departure of Marcus Boyle in January 2025. Ruth Evans has eventually been chosen to lead the commission. Evans on the Appointment: “I Am Delighted” Comm…

Lawmakers in Dutch are advocating for creating new measures aimed at prohibiting illegal gambling such as blocking websites and targeting payment providers, social media platforms and affiliates. Lawmakers from various parties took part in the three-hour debate during which the issue of the black m…

Holland Casino has acknowledged it should have done things differently when a PowNed reporter tried to enter its Eindhoven venue using another person’s driver’s license. The casino also said the broadcaster gave the impression that its staff relied solely on the photograph on the ID, which was inco…

Primero Games has reinforced its position in international gaming markets following the completion of its acquisition of the Gaming Division of Win Systems, a deal that puts the Gold Club electronic roulette business, manufacturing capabilities, and large installed base under its ownership. Primero…

Catalist Sports and Kalshi have announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year partnership that will bring exclusive official live streaming and data rights to one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. sports landscape: prediction markets. The post Catalist Sports powers next phase of prediction ma…

Chancellor John Healey is looking for extra revenue ahead of the October budget and the UK government is considering a big hike in taxes on gambling machines. UK Could Raise Machine Games Duty to 40% Under New Proposal The UK Treasury is understood to be looking at a range of options to increase th…

Deal brings the platform and technology provider fully under the business design, research and consulting firm.

Social-led prediction market rolls out iOS app.

Armenia is ready to adopt measures against illegal online gambling, with telecom companies assisting in banning foreign betting and lottery sites from February 2027. According to the State Revenue Committee (SRC), the law on the regulation of gaming operations and the relevant legislation will be a…

Lottomatica says “significant interest” has been received from investors and analysts since the deal was announced.

Research by Helios, commissioned by Euromat, claims that the unregulated black market was worth €12bn in net revenue in 2025.

FIRST.bet will become Alea’s exclusive sportsbook technology partner, extending sportsbook services across its operator network. The agreement includes localisation, trading and player engagement tools. FIRST.bet was names Alea’s exclusive sportsbook technology partner to extend sportsbook services…

The city of Springfield has brought legal proceedings against MGM Resorts International for purported violations of its Host Community Agreement, while MGM maintains the lawsuit inhibits its intended transfer of ownership in MGM Springfield. The legal action was initiated by Springfield against MGM…

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced of the appointment of Ruth Evans as new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission. Ruth Evans was appointed by the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Ruth will take office on September 30 for a 5-year term. As t…