RegulierungJari Vähänen of The Finnish Gambling Consultants believes it is 'almost certain' that Finland's gambling legislation will be revisited soon, indicating a potential shift from the monopoly model.
MarktBrazil's online betting and gaming sector sees an 86 percent revenue surge to EUR 1.13 billion in the first five months of 2026. This significantly boost tax intake, partly driven by the FIFA World Cup.
MarktA football match between Norway and Brazil has led to an all-time betting record at Norsk Tipping, indicating significant engagement in sports betting in Norway.
RegulierungBangladesh has officially banned online gambling, sports betting, and digital gambling networks with the "Gambling Prevention Act, 2026". Violators face up to two years in prison and fines of up to one million Taka, equivalent to approximately 72,518 Euros.
InternationalThe SBC Summit 2026 will feature a high-profile keynote session with sports business titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins in Lisbon, promising insights into the convergence of sports and iGaming.
AnbieterSoft2Bet, a leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider, has appointed Ryan Collinge as Executive Vice President. With over 20 years of experience, he is expected to sustain the company's growth trajectory.
AnbieterPragmatic Play has released Big Bass Blast, another addition to its popular Big Bass series, which now includes 15 slot machines. The series is known for its fishing themes and continuous new releases.
RegulierungIllegal online gambling in the European Union is projected to reach €91.6 billion by 2025. This highlights the massive scale of unregulated markets and an estimated tax loss of €22.9 billion.
RegulierungIndonesia enters a new phase in its fight against illegal online gambling. A special team, in collaboration with tech giant Meta, aims to curb the spread of gambling content. The government reported a 128 percent surge in gambling-related comments in the last two weeks.
RegulierungThe Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that losses from illegal online casinos cannot be automatically refunded. This decision affects potentially hundreds of thousands of players and hundreds of millions of euros in gambling funds.
RegulierungCambodia is intensifying casino oversight, getting serious about cracking down on illegal gambling. Provinces are urged to take stricter action and enforce new guidelines for gambling operators.
RegulierungOhio's proposed legislation aims to comprehensively prohibit mobile sports wagering, impacting 98.5% of the state's current betting volume. This move represents a drastic reversal in gambling regulation.
TechnikA lucky BetVictor player secured a prize of almost half a million pounds through ThrillTech’s community jackpot scheme. This achievement highlights the appeal of networked jackpot systems.
RegulierungCalifornia's cardrooms scored a significant legal victory this week as a San Francisco court blocked regulatory attempts by the Bureau of Gaming Control to limit their table game offerings. This decision secures crucial revenue, as previous estimates showed revenue drops of up to 50 percent.
RegulierungArgentina's Misiones Province has enacted a law to protect minors from online gambling. This is a significant step for player protection in the region.
