Today’s roundup highlights regulatory actions across Europe and the US, from Denmark’s blocking of unlicensed sites to Florida’s lawsuits against sweepstakes casinos. Meanwhile, new product launches and partnerships signal continued innovation in the sector, as operators and regulators navigate a rapidly evolving environment.
Regulation & Policy
- Danish gambling regulator blocks 98 more unlicensed gambling websites – Polymarket included — Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has ordered internet service providers in the country to block access to 98 more gambling websites that it says were operating…
- Nebraska online sports betting measures could reach November ballot — A campaign to legalise online sports betting in Nebraska says it expects to gather enough valid signatures to put two related measures on the November 3 ballot.
- Beneficiários de programas sociais não conseguem mais abrir conta em site de apostas — Beneficiários de programas sociais no Brasil estão encontrando dificuldades para abrir contas em sites de apostas, segundo reportagem publicada pela imprensa especializada.
- Gambling patterns of Dutch youth to inform future KSA work — The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has begun work on new strategies to protect minors and young adults from gambling-related harm, drawing on the results…
- KSA finds one in 10 gambling accounts opened by Dutch 18-year-olds created on their birthday — The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has found that one in ten gambling accounts opened by Dutch 18-year-olds were created on their birthday.
- Caution on approach… EU iGaming tax could be the first step towards harmonisation — The European Union is exploring the possibility of a unified tax on online gambling, a move that legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet suggests could spark a broader debate about…
Fines & Penalties
- QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited to pay £609,104 for regulatory failures — The UK Gambling Commission has ordered QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited to pay £609,104 after an investigation found failures in its anti-money laundering and social responsibility…
- British Gambling Commission urges operators to learn from £600,000 fine — The UK Gambling Commission has fined online operator QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited £609,104 after an investigation uncovered failures in anti-money laundering and social…
- QuinnBet to pay £609,104 over AML and safer-gambling failures — QuinnBet, an online betting and gaming operator, has been ordered to pay £609,104 following an investigation that found failures in its anti-money laundering (AML) and…
Partnerships
- 1spin4win partners with 01.tech to grow its global footprint — 1spin4win, a game studio known for its slot titles, has struck a partnership with technology provider 01.tech to distribute its games through 01.tech’s aggregator platform.
Product Launches
- BETBY launches “Watch & Bet”, turning live sports viewing into an interactive betting experience — Sportsbook provider BETBY has launched a new feature called “Watch & Bet” that merges live sports streaming with in-play betting into a single interactive experience.
- Onlyplay launches Bigfoot Riches — Onlyplay has released a new video slot called Bigfoot Riches, expanding its portfolio with a 3×5 game set in an Arctic landscape.
- BETBY launches integrated video-betting experience — BETBY, a sportsbook technology provider, has introduced a new integrated video-betting feature called ‘Watch & Bet’.
- GR8_TECH puts crypto payments speed to the test — Cyprus-based gaming technology firm GR8_TECH is putting its cryptocurrency payment processing platform to the test, aiming to demonstrate the speed and reliability of its solution…
- Galaxsys expands fast game portfolio with the launch of Aviabom, an action-packed flight adventure — Galaxsys, a supplier of fast-paced casino games, has launched Aviabom, a new flight-themed multiplier game that blends real-time decision-making with dynamic rewards and strategic…
- GR8_TECH puts crypto speed to the test — GR8_TECH has released a video demonstrating the speed of its GREAT_CRYPTO TURNKEY platform, claiming that a cryptocurrency transaction can be completed in less than 15 seconds.
- Booming Games releases Blazing Bullets: Hold and Win — Booming Games has released a new online slot called Blazing Bullets: Hold and Win, which went live on August 20.
- Betway launches ‘Clubhouse’ as global sports activation for all markets — Betway, the flagship sportsbook of Super Group, has launched ‘Clubhouse’, a global brand activation campaign that will run across all its markets.
Across the Industry
- Operação Zero Km identifica pedidos de ressarcimento e compensação de créditos de PIS/Cofins em concessionárias — A Brazilian tax authority operation, dubbed Operação Zero Km, has identified requests for reimbursement and offsetting of PIS/Cofins credits at car dealerships.
- PGFN inscreve para selecionar estagiários que irão atuar nas unidades espalhadas pelo país — A Procuradoria-Geral da Fazenda Nacional (PGFN) abriu inscrições para selecionar estagiários que irão atuar em suas unidades espalhadas pelo país.
- Sportsbook Bonus Abuse, Account Theft, Suspected Money Laundering Amount to ‘World Cup of Fraud’, per SEON Report — A new report from fraud prevention firm SEON has dubbed the 2026 World Cup the “World Cup of Fraud,” citing a surge in sportsbook bonus abuse, account theft, and suspected money…
- New open-source algorithm published to help regulators estimate player risk levels in online casino gaming — Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have published a free, open-source algorithm that gambling regulators can use to estimate how risky an online casino player’s behaviour…
- Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos — Florida’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, has filed lawsuits against sweepstakes casino operators Stake and VGW, alleging that their platforms operate as illegal online gambling…
- Arsenal vs. Coventry City Odds, Picks & Predictions for Friday’s Premier League Opener — Arsenal kicks off the new Premier League season on Friday when they host Coventry City at Emirates Stadium in London.
- Raiders vs. Texans Odds, Picks & Predictions for Thursday, August 20 — The Las Vegas Raiders face the Houston Texans in a preseason matchup on Thursday, August 20, with all eyes on No.
- ADI Predictstreet’s $6.9B Blockchain Generates Only $7,248 a Day — ADI Predictstreet, a prediction market startup that recently became a FIFA partner, claims its blockchain network is valued at $6.9 billion, but a Gambling Insider investigation…
- UK growth drives Bally’s Intralot H1 revenue — Bally’s Intralot, the gambling technology and operations group, has reported group revenue of €276.1 million for the second quarter of the year, a 3 per cent increase year-on-year.
- Midterm Democratic Victory Won’t Give States Upper Hand Over Prediction Markets, Says Lawyer — Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are unlikely to face new state-level restrictions even if Democrats win control of Congress in the midterm elections, according to a…
- CFTC Chair Selig Takes Aim at ‘Rogue’ AG Letitia James as Prediction-Market Row Escalates — The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, has publicly criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James as the regulator’s ongoing dispute…
- Affiliate Leaders Summit to confront the future of affiliate strategy — The Affiliate Leaders Summit has announced a new track focused on the future of affiliate strategy, set to take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
- Stake, Servers.com, and Pragmatic Play join Tech Race Summit 2026 as partners — Stake, Servers.com by Nexcess, and Pragmatic Play have signed on as partners for the Tech Race Summit 2026, an event backed by SOFTSWISS that is set to take place on September 10…
- Sports Betting Advocates Splash Cash on Georgia Elections — Sports betting advocates have poured nearly half of the $25 million spent by independent political committees on Georgia’s elections this year, according to a report from…
- Florida AG Sues Stake, VGW, Payment Processors Over Sweepstakes Casinos — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed lawsuits against sweepstakes casino operators Stake and VGW, along with the payment processors that handle transactions on their…
- FA CHAI Gaming brings high-energy games and interactive experiences to SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 — FA CHAI Gaming, a game developer known for its slot titles, is set to appear at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, which runs from September 29 to October 1 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa.
- Florida Sues VGW & Stake, Alleging Sweepstakes Casinos Equal Illegal Gambling — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed lawsuits against sweepstakes casino operators VGW and Stake, alleging that their operations constitute illegal gambling under…
- Affiliate Leaders Summit to confront the future of affiliate strategy — The Affiliate Leaders Summit is set to tackle the biggest questions facing the affiliate marketing sector, with a dedicated track focused on the future of affiliate strategy.
- Tyson Fury Denies Any Links to Gambling as Casino Platforms Use His Name Without Permission — Boxer Tyson Fury has publicly denied any involvement with gambling platforms, stating that several online casinos and gambling apps have been using his name without his permission.
- Positivity remains at Raketech amid 65% drop in profit as restructuring continues — Raketech, the Malta-headquartered affiliate marketing group listed on the Stockholm stock exchange, saw its operating profit plunge by nearly 65% year-on-year in the second…
- How the UK’s prize draw sector is handling its rapidly maturing M&A outlook — The UK’s prize draw sector is entering a new phase of consolidation, with buyers growing more selective as uncertainty over VAT treatment continues to cloud the market.
- Bookies weigh in on who punters are backing as Premier League countdown continues — The Premier League season kicks off tomorrow with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly-promoted Coventry City, and bookmakers are already weighing in on which teams punters…