Today’s roundup highlights a dynamic period for the gambling industry, with regulators in the UK, US, and beyond intensifying oversight of emerging markets and traditional operators. From social media lotteries to prediction markets, authorities are grappling with new challenges, while mergers and acquisitions reshape the competitive landscape.
Regulation & Policy
- British Gambling Commission reveals new insights into illegal lotteries on social media — The UK Gambling Commission has published new research into how consumers engage with illegal lotteries and raffles run by individuals on social media platforms such as TikTok,…
- ID failings to blame for issues during gambling financial risk checks trial, British regulator says — The UK Gambling Commission has blamed incomplete or inaccurate customer identification data for problems that emerged during last year’s pilot of financial risk assessments (FRAs)…
- Pennsylvania is Logical Place for State-Level Prediction Market Regulation, But HB 2711 is Oddly Timed — Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to regulate prediction markets within state borders through a new bill, HB 2711, even as federal courts continue to hand defeats to prediction…
- Niagara Falls mayor welcomes end of casino exclusivity — The Ontario government has reached an agreement that will end the casino exclusivity held by MGE Niagara Entertainment in the Niagara region, opening the door for new casino…
- Coljuegos introduces temporary relief measures for land-based operators affected by earthquake — Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has announced temporary relief measures for land-based operators affected by a recent earthquake.
- Bookmakers concerned about Burnham’s Aim to Permit plan — UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to scrap the ‘Aim to Permit’ rule, a move that would give local authorities more power to restrict retail betting shops and…
Fines & Penalties
- Nevada regulator seeks $120,000 daily fines against Kalshi — The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked a Carson City court to impose $120,000 in daily fines on Kalshi, alleging that the company continued offering sports, election and…
Deals & Acquisitions
- Fortuna Entertainment Group completes TOPsport acquisition — Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has completed its acquisition of Lithuanian gambling operator TOPsport, taking a 70% stake in the company.
- Bally’s Intralot one step closer to evoke buyout — Bally’s Intralot has moved a step closer to acquiring evoke, the parent company of William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, after a majority of eligible shareholders agreed to the buyout.
- Fortuna Entertainment completes acquisition of TOPsport — Fortuna Entertainment Group has completed its acquisition of TOPsport, marking the company’s official entry into Lithuania’s gambling market.
- Fortuna Entertainment closes TOPsport Lithuania takeover — Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has completed its acquisition of TOPsport, a move that strengthens its position in the Baltic gambling market.
Partnerships
- Brentford FC sign five-year Hollywoodbets deal despite operator losing front-of-shirt deal — Premier League club Brentford FC has renewed its partnership with South African gambling operator Hollywoodbets, extending a relationship that now spans seven years.
- Booming Games forges strategic partnership with QTech Games to unlock growth — Booming Games, a developer of online slot games, has announced a strategic partnership with QTech Games, a game aggregator focused on emerging markets.
- SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration — SBC Summit has announced a new collaboration with BettingStartups, a community focused on early-stage betting and gaming companies, to strengthen its support for startups in the…
- Relax Gaming elevates live casino offering through new partnership with Imagine Live — Relax Gaming, a supplier of online casino content, has announced a new partnership with live casino provider Imagine Live.
Product Launches
- CreedRoomz takes financial trading to the casino floor — CreedRoomz, a live casino content provider, is bringing financial trading to the casino floor, according to a report from SBC News.
- CreedRoomz launches “Crypto Market”: A 99 per cent payout trading simulator — CreedRoomz, a live-dealer gaming supplier, has launched a new product called Crypto Market, a trading simulator that combines fast-paced market speculation with the safety of…
- Candy Chaos by DELULU Gaming proves that player choice can exist inside RNG — DELULU Gaming has released Candy Chaos, a new online slot that puts volatility control directly in the player’s hands.
Market Launches
- Play’n GO strengthens Swiss presence with StarVegas.ch launch — Play’n GO has launched its portfolio of games with StarVegas.ch, the online casino brand of Casino Interlaken, in Switzerland.
People Moves
- Veikkaus deputy CEO to depart, while new VP for Gaming Technologies comes on board — Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, is losing its deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski after 14 years with the company.
- Nummikoski calls time as Veikkaus Oy Deputy CEO — Velipekka Nummikoski, Deputy CEO of Finland’s state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus, is stepping down after 14 years with the company.
Across the Industry
- Tesouro honra em julho R$ 152,46 milhões em dívidas garantidas pela União — In July, the Brazilian Treasury honored R$ 152.46 million in debts guaranteed by the federal government, according to the source publication.
- Sports Leagues’ Gambling Partnerships Challenge the Logic Behind Player Betting Bans — The sports world is wrestling with a glaring contradiction: leagues that eagerly sign lucrative gambling partnerships are simultaneously banning their own players from betting on…
- PGA Tour BMW Championship Odds, Picks & Predictions — The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs move to the BMW Championship this week at Bellerive Country Club in St.
- Prediction Market Battles, July Sports Betting Growth, LuckyLand Shutdown Lead Gambling Stories to Watch This Week — This week in gambling is set to be dominated by legal and regulatory battles over prediction markets, fresh geofencing deadlines, and a new wave of July sports betting data.
- Oddsgate: Negative SEO in igaming, why fake DMCA takedowns are a dangerous threat to the industry — Oddsgate’s SEO manager, Thaisa Santos, has issued a warning about a growing threat to igaming websites: negative SEO attacks, including fake DMCA takedowns.
- Nevada Seeks Daily Fines as Kalshi Blames Investigators for Geofencing Workaround — Nevada gaming regulators are seeking daily fines against prediction market platform Kalshi, which in turn accuses the state’s investigators of deliberately bypassing geofencing…
- Gaming Stocks: Grandstand Soars After Earnings While Playtika Continues to Plummet — Gaming stocks had a strong week overall, with the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF climbing 3.7% while the S&P 500 rose less than half a percent.
- FanDuel defends VIP programme and responsible gaming measures before Congress — FanDuel has defended its responsible gaming policies and VIP programme in a letter to US lawmakers, following a lawsuit over a personalised video featuring baseball star Bryce…
- Alleged fraudsters accused of bet365 bonus abuse — Seven people have been charged before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court over an alleged fraud scheme targeting bet365’s free introductory betting offer for new customers.
- Tennessee sports betting handle tops $413m in July — Tennessee sports bettors wagered $413.1 million in July 2026, a 38.6% jump from the same month last year, according to newly released state figures.
- JPMorgan Ended Polymarket Banking Services in 2025 Due to Regulatory Concerns — JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest banks in the United States, ended its banking relationship with the prediction market platform Polymarket in 2025, reportedly due to concerns…
- Second Israeli Military Officer Arrested for Trading on Polymarket War Markets — A second Israeli Air Force (IAF) officer has been arrested in Israel for allegedly trading on war markets at Polymarket, according to Israeli news site N12, which first reported…
- New Jersey gaming revenue rises 11.9 per cent in July — New Jersey’s gaming industry generated $678.1 million in revenue in July, an 11.9 per cent increase compared with the same month last year, according to state figures.
- Bally’s group confident in UK operations despite not moving “as quickly as expected” — Bally’s Corporation has reported a strong revenue increase for the second quarter of 2026, with figures up 20.5% year-on-year from $657.53m (£484.98m) to $792.23m.
- Bally’s Q2 Revenue Grows, but Company Warns It Needs New Financing to Meet Liquidity Requirements — Bally’s Corporation reported strong revenue growth in the second quarter, but the casino operator has warned that it will need new financing to meet its liquidity and leverage…
- Connecticut Judge Says CFTC Cannot Override Court, Denies Kalshi Injunction — A Connecticut judge has denied Kalshi’s emergency motion for an injunction pending appeal, ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot override a court…
- Tether.bet shuts down and redirects to Philippines gambling platform — High-stakes gambling site Tether.bet has shut down and now redirects visitors to a Philippines-based gambling platform.
- GCGRA signs MoU with Abu Dhabi financial regulator to strengthen cooperation — The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s federal gaming regulator, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator…
- Bally’s Intralot posts H1 revenue of €544.2 million as online division leads the way — Bally’s Intralot reported first-half revenue of €544.2 million, with its online division leading growth, according to the company’s latest financial results.