IG Group proposes USD 1.3bn Underdog acquisition
IG Group Underdog acquisition would strengthen the group's US prediction markets business through a proposed USD 1.3 billion deal.
Regulation
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026
IBIA integrity report recorded 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026, with football and esports generating the most cases.
Ireland and Nevada sign gambling regulation cooperation agreement
Ireland Nevada MOU strengthens regulatory cooperation as Irish and US gambling authorities begin sharing regulatory expertise.
France blocks access to Polymarket
Polymarket France block follows an ANJ order requiring French internet providers to restrict access to the prediction market platform.
Super Technologies joins EGBA Board
Super Technologies EGBA strengthens industry cooperation as the operator joins the association’s Board to support Europe’s regulated gambling ma..
New Zealand opens 15 online casino licences
New Zealand online casino licences enter the application phase with 15 licences available and expressions of interest due by 14 August.
UK opens consultation on gambling sponsorship ban
UK launches consultation on a UK gambling sponsorship ban targeting sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling operators.
Czech Republic adds Polymarket to gambling blacklist
Polymarket Czech Republic enters the country's blacklist as authorities move to restrict access to the prediction market platform.
Evolution pays GBP 4.75 million in UK settlement
Evolution UK settlement ends the UK Gambling Commission licence review after the company agreed to pay GBP 4.75 million.
Google updates gambling certification rules from September 14
Google Ads gambling certification rules expand from September 14, with stricter account and domain requirements for advertisers.
FanDuel launches in Alberta, Canada
FanDuel Alberta launch brings Casino and Sportsbook services, exclusive games and community investments to Alberta players.
CIRSA enters Paraguay with Slots del Sol acquisition
CIRSA Paraguay acquisition expands the group's online gaming footprint through the market-leading Slots del Sol business.
EGBA members' GGR climbs 34% to EUR 18bn in 2025
EGBA Annual Report highlights EUR 18bn GGR, regulatory progress and safer gambling initiatives across Europe's licensed market.
Casinos Austria completes 2026 recertification without non-conformities
Casinos Austria recertification confirms compliance, responsible gaming and governance standards after successful 2026 external audits.
UK Gambling Commission phases in Financial Risk Assessments
UK - Financial Risk Assessments will be introduced in stages to identify financially vulnerable high-spending gambling customers.
ESMA reminds firms event contracts may fall under binary options rules
ESMA event contracts remain subject to existing EU binary options measures if they qualify as financial instruments, regulator reminds firms.
UK prize competition council backs voluntary prize draw code
Prize draw code sets standards for transparency, player protection and responsible operations across the UK's prize draw sector.
UK confirms Gambling Commission fees increase from October 2026
UK confirms changes to Gambling Commission fees from 1 October 2026 following a consultation with 47 industry responses.
Everton extends Stake sleeve partnership for 2026/27
Everton Stake partnership continues with Stake becoming the club's Official Sleeve Partner under a new multi-year agreement.
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