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 […]
Galaxsys Opens the Tomb With Rise of Frogs: Book’s Legacy
Galaxsys mixes an Egyptian frog theme with expanding symbols, stacked multipliers and a bonus round that grows more active as extra scatters land. Frogs Find Their Way to Ancient Egypt Galaxsys has released Rise of Frogs: Book’s Legacy, a 5-reel, 3-row slot built around 10 fixed paylines and a maximum win of 10,000x the stake. […]
North Macedonia Hands Online Gambling to the State
North Macedonia’s new gambling law creates a state-run online monopoly while tightening rules for betting shops, casinos, advertising and social-media giveaways. Private Operators Are Shut Out North Macedonia has ended private control of licensed online gambling. The new Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games took effect on 14 July 2026 after being adopted […]
Greentube Enters Alberta as Regulated iGaming Market Opens
Greentube has launched a selection of online slots in Alberta, expanding its Canadian presence as the province welcomes private iGaming operators. Greentube Goes Live on Opening Day Greentube entered Alberta’s regulated commercial iGaming market on July 13, the first day private operators were allowed to offer online casino and sports betting products in the province. […]
Yggdrasil Enters US iGaming Through Caesars Deal
The supplier’s US debut brings Valley of the Gods to Caesars players in Michigan and New Jersey, with more titles planned. Caesars Offers a Three-Brand Launch Yggdrasil has entered the regulated US online casino market through a content deal with Caesars Entertainment. Its games are launching on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino […]
