Australia’s proposed betting ad restrictions have reopened the argument over whether the government is protecting viewers or merely trimming the edges of a much larger problem. Senate Scrutiny Puts The Bill Under Pressure Australia’s latest attempt to curb gambling advertising is facing criticism from reform campaigners, broadcasters and politicians as a Senate committee reviews the […]
New York Targets Kalshi With Lawsuit Worth Up to $36 Billion
New York wants Kalshi treated like an unlicensed sportsbook, while the prediction-market operator insists its federal status puts it beyond state gambling control. New York Calls It Gambling, Full Stop New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have sued KalshiEX, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling platform without approval from […]
Macau Casino Revenue Falls 8.4% as World Cup Pulls Players Away
Macau’s casinos collected MOP20.3 billion in July, with football, weaker premium play and travel disruption offsetting a solid improvement from June. Football Wins the Fight for Attention Macau casino gross gaming revenue reached MOP20.3 billion, or about US$2.51 billion, in July 2026. That was 8.4% lower than in July last year, according to figures from […]
ThrillTech Wins Greek License for ThrillPots Jackpot Product
ThrillTech can now offer its optional side-bet jackpot system to licensed online casino operators across Greece. Greek Regulator Gives ThrillPots the Green Light ThrillTech has secured a Category A1 Manufacturer’s License from the Hellenic Gaming Commission, opening the door for its ThrillPots product to enter Greece’s regulated iGaming market. The approval allows licensed operators to […]
IG Group Bets $1.3bn on Underdog and the Prediction Market Boom
The proposed takeover would push IG Group deeper into US sports and event contracts while leaving Underdog’s brand and app operating on their own. Cash, Shares and a Very Large Incentive Pot IG Group has agreed to acquire daily fantasy sports and prediction market operator Underdog in a deal worth up to roughly $1.3bn. The […]
South African Bookmakers Push to Keep Prediction Markets Outside Legal Gambling
South Africa’s bookmakers want prediction platforms blocked until lawmakers create clear rules covering licenses, consumer safeguards, taxation, and market integrity. Polymarket Wagering Sparks Regulatory Alarm The South African Bookmakers’ Association has urged regulators to keep offshore prediction markets out of the country’s licensed gambling sector. Its call follows reports that more than R700,000 was wagered […]
Montenegro Pushes Back Against 80-Metre Betting Shop Rule
Montenegro’s Finance Ministry says the proposed restriction would protect established gambling operators without removing a single existing betting shop. Ministry Says Proposal Misses Its Target Montenegro’s Finance Ministry has urged MPs to reject an amendment requiring at least 80 metres between new betting venues. The proposal, submitted by New Serb Democracy MPs Vaso Obradović and […]
Banijay Gaming Names Antoine Jouteau CEO Ahead of European Expansion Push
Antoine Jouteau will take charge of Banijay Gaming in September as the group brings Betclic, Tipico and Admiral under a broader European growth plan. A New Boss for a Bigger Gaming Group Banijay Gaming has appointed Antoine Jouteau as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Jouteau arrives as the company reshapes its […]
Pirots 5 Takes ELK Studios’ Birds Into a Cursed Temple
ELK Studios brings the Pirots series back to Earth with expanding grids, CollectR gameplay and wins of up to 10,000x the bet. Trouble Beneath the Temple Pirots 5 swaps outer space for an ancient temple filled with mummies, traps and hidden treasure. The game begins on a 6×6 grid, where four colored birds collect matching […]
Nevada Lawmakers Target Sports Prediction Markets With Federal Ban
A bipartisan House bill would block federally regulated exchanges from offering sports prediction markets and casino-style contracts while returning control to state and tribal gaming authorities. Nevada Duo Takes Aim at Prediction Platforms Nevada Representatives Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei have introduced legislation designed to ban sports betting and casino-style products on federally regulated prediction […]
