The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and its CEO, Jason Robins, alleging that the company operates an illegal sports betting business in the state without a licence. The 72-page complaint, filed in Florida state court, alleges that DraftKings’ “Super App” violates st…
With just days to go before the event, GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 is preparing to bring together key players from Colombia’s gaming industry, along with international business visitors, for an intensive one-day event combining a trade show, technology updates, networking opportunities and in-depth discus…
Brazil's betting industry has already seen about 3,500 workers laid off following the implementation of Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026, according to preliminary data from a survey by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL). The first figures from the ANJL survey, with partial dat…
New research by Blask, a gaming market intelligence firm, estimates that the true impact of Brazil’s newly introduced gambling ban could end up driving as many as 21.6 million sports gamblers to offshore platforms, posing a serious risk to their well-being, financial and personal information, and o…
Denmark has proposed tighter restrictions on gambling advertising, including a ban on marketing around live sports broadcasts, as part of a draft Bill scheduled for its first reading on October 22, 2026. Introduced by Tax and Growth Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt, the legislation would prohibit gambl…
A new study by Epic Research has indicated that the legalization of sports gambling is associated with an immediate spike in the number of people experiencing gambling disorders. According to the research, the exact rate is 61%. Problem Gambling on the Rise Since 2018 Researchers have drawn on exam…
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators offering online casino games, sweepstakes-style games, and sports betting to Michigan residents without a state license. The agency also warned that residents enrolled in Michigan’s self-exc…
Three US lawmakers are demanding that FanDuel hand over around 30 personalized celebrity videos it sent to VIP gamblers amid concerns that the messages may have been used to encourage problem gamblers to keep betting. The demand follows revelations that Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper recor…
The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise have marked a construction milestone at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg, with the final commemorative beam raised ahead of the resort's scheduled opening in late 2027. The development is projected to generate $2.8 billion in regional econ…
In this article, 1xBet highlights its double shortlist at the EGR Operator Awards 2026, its focus on product innovation and sports betting, and the technology and user experience developments supporting its international growth. International brand 1xBet has been shortlisted for the EGR Operator Aw…
Kambi’s first day at SBC Summit Lisbon was marked by strong traffic and conversations with operators from across Latin America, with demand centered on reliable technology, regulated-market expertise, and solutions that can help maximize sportsbook margins. As Mateo Lenoble, Head of Sales for LatAm…
Bullshark Games has released Doctor Dust, a 5x5 cascading cluster slot set in a bleak post-apocalyptic wasteland, where a mysterious plague doctor scavenges the ruins for components capable of reshaping the grid. The new title has been built around what Bullshark Games calls one of its recurring de…
A Brazilian court has agreed to grant Stake Brazil a short reprieve from the local betting ban. This will allow the company to operate for a bit longer as the local gaming industry faces a shutdown. Stake Allowed to Remain Operational Until October 25 Brazil just shook the gambling sector to its co…
Stricter rules around problem gambling affecting some of the largest bookmakers in Australia will undergo first reading next week. Introduced by independent Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Justine Davis, the bill seeks to impose a ban on player incentives such as bonus and VIP schemes, as…
Stake Brasil has secured a provisional court injunction preserving its betting authorisation and allowing its operations to continue under the conditions established by the Federal Court of São Paulo. Stake Brasil has welcomed a decision by the 9th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo granting a partia…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially launched its search for a new chief executive officer after the recent departure of Andrew Rhodes. As it turns out, the regulatory body is offering a salary of GBP 190,000 a year to a potential successor. Andrew Rhodes Joined the Commercial Sector In…
AffPapa is excited to announce the next edition of AffPapa Conference Madrid, set to take place on May 10-12, 2027. Following the success of its first Madrid event, the conference will bring together over 1,800 affiliates, operators, and B2B providers for three days of networking, business opportun…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |