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The UK Gambling Commission faces challenges in measuring illegal gambling due to increasing VPN usage, which obscures the true scale of the black market and complicates enforcement efforts.
EGT has completed its first installation in Iceland at Casino Haspenna in Reykjavik, the country's largest gaming venue. The casino operates under a license from Happdraetti Haskola Islands.
The UK Gambling Commission reported that the gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in gross gambling yield (GGY) during Q4 2025, a 2.27% increase from £4.4 billion in Q4 2024.
New Mexico's Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging it operates as an unlicensed sportsbook. The state claims Kalshi's sports event contracts violate state gambling laws. This follows a separate federal challenge…
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has publicly supported the Bets Law, Brazil's federal online gambling regulation. CBF Vice President Michelle Ramalho defended licensed operators at the Lisbon Forum, warning against repealing the framework.
The UAE has launched its first regulated sports betting platform, Play971, operated by Abu Dhabi-based Coin Technology Projects LLC. The platform became the only licensed B2C iGaming and sports wagering offer in the region in November.
Dutch gambling stakeholders met in Amsterdam to criticize the country's gambling restrictions, arguing they hinder the licensed market's competitiveness. Since re-regulating online gaming in 2021, the Netherlands has undergone significant political and regulatory changes aimed at creating a…
Play971 has launched legal football betting for residents in the UAE, becoming the first iGaming site licensed in the country since November.
The Betting and Gaming Council warns that illegal operators may attract up to US$6.7m in bets during the Epsom Derby. The lobby group urges customers to avoid unlicensed sites.
A Russian lawmaker expects a bill banning online casino advertising to pass by year-end. The government has backed the legislation, which aims to restrict gambling promotion in the country.
