RegulierungIreland's new gambling authority, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), is drawing inspiration from Denmark. It aims to combat illegal gambling and strengthen international cooperation. The GRAI has already established over 30 criminal offenses, including prison sentences of up to eight years.
TechnikJackpot.com integrates THNDR's P2P skill games into its lottery offering, now live in six US states. Over 160 million games have already been verified.
AnbieterGerman ZEAL Network AG has almost completely acquired UK prize draw operator SevenCanyon, gaining access to Europe's largest digital prize draw market. ZEAL already held 3.5% of the shares.
RegulierungThe Ohio Casino Control Commission clarifies that a recent communication regarding the credit card ban for sports betting is not a new rule. It is a clarification of the proposal released for public comment in May.
AnbieterThe UK Tote Group has made key personnel decisions: Paddy Desmond is promoted to Chief Operating Officer, while Eugene Delaney becomes the new B2B chief. This comes amidst significant revenue growth to £48.8 million, even as net losses widened to £7.1 million.
TechnikA deepfake video falsely shows Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes endorsing an illegal bookmaker. Forensic experts warn of the realism of the fake material, which lasts almost one minute.
AnbieterThe Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has appointed Kathy George as the new CEO of its investment arm, Four Winds Ventures. George is an experienced leader in the gaming and hospitality industry.
RegulierungNorth Carolina has increased its sports betting tax on gross wagering revenue from 18 to 23 percent. Governor Josh Stein signed this measure into law, aiming to mitigate an anticipated 2.8 billion US dollar budget shortfall.
AnbieterZEAL Network SE acquired SevenCanyon for approximately €39.5 million, marking its direct entry into the UK digital prize competition market.
InternationalPG Soft appoints Hugo Baumgartner as General Manager LatAm to spearhead commercial expansion in Latin America and Brazil. Baumgartner brings over 29 years of experience in technology and gaming.
AnbieterELA Games has released the new slot "Flames Fruits Frenzy Hold and Win," combining classic fruit symbols with modern Hold & Win mechanics. The game features medium volatility and an RTP of 94 percent.
RegulierungBrian Quintenz, whose nomination to chair the US financial regulatory agency CFTC was withdrawn last year, has joined the Coalition for Prediction Markets as a senior adviser. This lobbying group advocates for broader acceptance of prediction markets in the US, supported by companies like Kalshi and Coinbase.
RegulierungA surge of lawsuits is targeting US sports betting operators, alleging that companies like FanDuel and DraftKings intentionally use addictive algorithms in their apps, leading to losses of up to $2 million.
AnbieterBlueprint Gaming, known for its Jackpot King systems, expands its portfolio with "Rapid Fire Jackpots". This aims to provide smaller but more frequent wins, ranging from 5x to 1000x the stake, and enhance player engagement.
RegulierungIreland's and Denmark's gambling authorities have signed an MoU. This agreement aims to intensify cross-border coordination in online gambling licensing and oversight. Irish remote betting licenses came into effect on July 1, 2026.
