Chile’s attempt to choke off offshore betting sites has hit the old internet whack-a-mole problem, just as President José Antonio Kast’s government faces pressure to stop blocking and start regulating. Subtel Hits the Limits of the Block Button Chile’s online gambling fight has entered its awkward phase. The Supreme Court wants unlicensed betting sites blocked, […]
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Colorado Betting Bill Advances While Kalshi Tests State Rulebook
Colorado’s sports betting reform bill has cleared the House, but prediction market operator Kalshi sits outside the same state playbook, and that is where things get messy. House Vote Puts SB26-131 Near the Finish Line Colorado’s SB26-131, the Sports Betting Protections bill, passed the House on May 9 by a 50-13 vote after previously clearing […]
Bet365 Wins France License, But the Taxman Is Already in the Room
Bet365 can now enter France’s licensed sports betting market through bet365.fr, yet high taxes, tough local rivals and strict compliance rules mean the World Cup glow comes with a few sharp edges. France Opens the Door Bet365 has secured approval to launch online sports betting in France through Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC, with the […]
Octoplay Lands in Georgia as Adjarabet Adds Fresh Casino Content
Octoplay has gone live with Adjarabet, giving Georgian online casino players access to the supplier’s games for the first time. Georgia Gets a New Slot Supplier Octoplay has entered Georgia through a launch with Adjarabet, the Flutter Entertainment-owned operator that holds a leading position in the country’s online gaming market. The rollout brings Octoplay’s casino […]
Nevada Sportsbooks Cash in During March Madness Despite Handle Slide
Nevada sportsbooks had a strange but profitable March, taking less in bets but keeping far more of the money that crossed the counter. Sportsbooks Win More from Less Action Nevada sportsbooks booked $46 million in March revenue, up 107% from $22.3 million a year earlier, even though betting volume moved the other way. Statewide handle […]
Amusnet Eyes Greek Casino Floors After Online Success
Amusnet is preparing to take its online momentum in Greece into land-based casinos, with its first local installations now edging closer. First Machines Move into View Amusnet is stepping up its push in Greece, with the supplier looking to turn its online casino reach into a stronger land-based presence. The company used the Casino Operations […]
Missouri Casino Tax Bill Takes Aim at Gambling Revenue
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a casino and sports betting tax overhaul that could raise fresh revenue as the state looks for ways to rely less on income taxes. Old Casino Fees Get a Fresh Look Missouri’s casino tax setup may be heading for its biggest shake-up in decades. House Bill 3533, sponsored by Rep. Jeff […]
Betsson Expands African Push with EveryMatrix Deal in Cameroon
A new tech partnership puts Betsson live in Cameroon, tightening its grip on Africa’s fast-growing betting scene. Cameroon Launch Marks Next Step in Africa Growth Betsson has officially rolled out its services in Cameroon, leaning on EveryMatrix’s platform to power the move. The deal plugs Betsson Africa into a full tech stack, covering sportsbook, payments, […]
CFTC Takes Wisconsin to Court Over Prediction Market Crackdown
A fresh legal clash in the US could shape how prediction markets operate and what players can legally access. Federal Regulator Pushes Back The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin, aiming to stop the state from shutting down or restricting online prediction markets. At the heart of the dispute is […]
Banijay Locks in Tipico Deal as Betclic, Admiral Join Its Gaming Push
Banijay has completed its Tipico takeover, giving its betting arm more muscle in regulated European markets and a bigger retail-and-online footprint. A TV Giant Gets Deeper into Betting Banijay Group has closed its acquisition of Tipico Group, pulling Betclic, Tipico and Admiral into the newly enlarged Banijay Gaming division. The company says the combined business […]
