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 […]
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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 […]
Betsson’s Q1 Profit Drop Shows Growth Has a Price Tag
Betsson’s Q1 update shows a company still growing in the right places, but paying more for every inch of that progress. Profit Takes the Hit Betsson posted Q1 revenue of €285.3 million, down 3% year-on-year, while EBITDA fell 36% to €50 million and operating income dropped 47% to €34 million. Net income landed at €25.5 […]
EU Court Hands Players a Fresh Route to Reclaim Gambling Losses
A new EU court ruling gives players another shot at recovering money lost to online operators that took bets in markets where those games were still banned. What the Court Actually Said The Court of Justice of the European Union held that member states can keep their own bans on online gambling in place, even […]
DigiPlus Lands South Africa Licenses and Moves Closer to 2027 Launch
DigiPlus has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in South Africa, giving the Philippine operator a live route into Africa’s biggest online gaming market. Western Cape Opens the Door DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has received approval to begin operating in South Africa through licenses issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. The package includes a […]
Wisconsin Legalized Mobile Sports Betting, but the Real Game Starts Now
Wisconsin has opened the door to online sports betting, yet players may be waiting a while before anyone can actually place a legal mobile wager. A Win on Paper, a Wait in Practice Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin’s online sports betting bill into law on April 9, pushing the state into the growing club of […]
UK Betting Sector Sounds Alarm Over Financial Checks
A new poll has handed the Betting and Gaming Council fresh ammunition in the UK affordability row, with most bettors saying they will not hand over bank statements or payslips to keep gambling. UK Punters Reject More Paperwork The Betting and Gaming Council has stepped up its criticism of proposed financial risk checks in the […]
IAAPA Report Puts Hard Numbers on Middle East’s Entertainment Boom
A new IAAPA study says the region’s attractions business is already massive, and still has plenty of runway left. Big Crowds, Bigger Revenue IAAPA’s 2025 Middle East & Africa Economic Impact Study lands on a simple point: people across the region are still turning up for leisure, and in huge numbers. The report, based on […]
Washington Eyes a Much Bigger Slice of Sports Betting
A proposed jump in the federal sports betting tax could raise a fortune for the government, but regular bettors may feel the sting first through worse odds and pricier wagers. A Market That Exploded After 2018 Legal sports betting in the US has moved from fringe to mainstream at breakneck speed. Since the Supreme Court […]
Virgin Bet Picks South Africa for First Move Beyond the UK
LiveScore Group has taken Virgin Bet into South Africa, giving the brand its first overseas launch and putting it in one of Africa’s busiest regulated betting markets. Why South Africa Was the Logical Next Step Virgin Bet has officially gone live in South Africa, marking the first time the brand has launched outside the United […]
