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WorldGaming partners with SOFTSWISS on 2027 iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS' 2027 iGaming Trends Report will include expanded research, thanks to its access to WorldGaming's significant professional network.
Czech Republic bans Polymarket, mandates ISP blocking
Director of the Institute for Gambling Regulation, Jan Řehola, emphasised that player protection should not come at the cost of operator semantics.
Merkur Group expands US operations with White Hat Studios acquisition
Merkur Group has announced another strategic US acquisition, adding White Hat Studios to bolster its regulated online gaming ambitions.
Rank Group expects FY profit to surpass forecasts despite regulatory settlement
Rank Group included a £5.0 million provision in its 2025/26 accounts that followed an ongoing review of Grosvenor's Casinos operating licence.
Evolution agrees £4.75m settlement in Gambling Commission black market review
The Gambling Commission's 18-month review into Evolution's black market activity flagged two operators that had offered their content to consumers without holding a UK licence.
Retention goals: How gamification is bringing a new dimension to sports betting
Soft2Bet’s chief product officer Yoel Zuckerberg explains to iGamingBusiness how the iGaming solutions provider’s MEGA11 football manager game combines gamification, behavioural analytics and player progression to help sportsbook operators improve engagement and long-term retention.
No vote taken on Las Vegas NBA expansion, but Silver ‘optimistic’ about future
Las Vegas NBA expansion is seen as an inevitability, but league owners did not hold a vote at their latest round of meetings.
How Kenya’s new gambling regulation is creating calm out of chaos
Kenya’s gambling market was previously defined by regulatory uncertainty. But with new rules initiated in July, stakeholders herald the landmark Gambling Control Act as a new chapter for the sector, and international operators are taking notice.
Winners’ taxes struggle to stick across Africa
A handful of markets across Africa have implemented taxes on winnings, but the policy is facing enforcement challenges. iGB considers how these levies are evolving across the continent and which markets are rolling them back.
Greece saw a modest revenue rise with land-based dominance in 2025, EEEP reports
The increase was driven by continued growth in the online gambling sector.
DCMS extends unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban to include non-sport deals
White-label agreements appear to be safe from the ban, however, as a second consultation gets under way.
ANJ fines unnamed operator €500,000 for not identifying high-risk players
The operator hit back at the regulator's investigation, arguing that French law lacks a statutory definition of "pathological" gambling.
Paraíba court orders Pixbet suspension due to lack of age verification
The Campina Grande Children and Youth Court has ordered the blocking of licensed Brazil betting brands Pixbet, Flabet and Bet da Sorte until the company proves that it has implemented measures to prevent children and adolescents from accessing gambling sites.
Virgin Bet targeting market share gains as South Africa launch gathers pace
Gail Odgers started her new role as Virgin Bet’s South Africa general manager on 1 July. She tells iGB how she’s incorporating her extensive marketing experience to the position, and why the operator's launch in South Africa has so far exceeded expectations.
Evolution UK operations won’t change following Gambling Commission settlement
Evolution CEO Martin Carlesund says the supplier won’t change its strategy in the UK, after reaching a regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission earlier this week.
LatAm becomes Betsson’s biggest market in Q2 as it eyes further M&A in the region
Speaking to iGB, Betsson CEO Pontus Lindwall said a new €75 million credit facility "served the operator's M&A strategy" to fund further deals, either in entering new markets or acquiring valuable technologies.
New Zealand opens EOI process for iGaming licences as liberalisation process gathers steam
This is the first stage of a three-part process, beginning with an EOI, followed by an auction in September and concluding with an application submissions deadline of October.
Entain to cut 500 roles globally but stresses it’s not a reaction to UK tax hike
The operator said the cuts would largely impact operational functions like its people and finance departments, as well as those in product and tech.
NBA’s Silver backs proposal for US sports betting tsar as integrity cases take centre stage
Proactive measures such as a coalition between leagues and an independent commissioner could ameliorate the ills of sports betting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggested this week.
UK Lawmakers Debate Criminalizing Sports Data Piracy
The UK’s House of Lords recently debated on the Sporting Events Bill, primarily focused on standardizing the legal framework for hosting major sporting tournaments. During the debate, Lord Don Foster of Bath introduced amendments aimed at making the unauthorized use of sports data without a license a criminal offense, a practice also called data piracy. […]