Spain penalises Zona Gemelos producer over gambling ads

Spain penalises Zona Gemelos producer over gambling ads

by May 4, 2026

Spain’s gambling regulator has issued a financial penalty to the company behind a widely followed online content channel after identifying the promotion of an unlicensed operator. The case forms part of a broader enforcement effort that saw more than €10 million in sanctions appl ...

RTP vs Volatility Debate Reignites as Canada’s Regulated iGaming Markets Shape Real Money Slot Play

RTP vs Volatility Debate Reignites as Canada’s Regulated iGaming Markets Shape Real Money Slot Play

by April 30, 2026

Return to Player (RTP) and volatility are some of the most misunderstood concepts in casino gaming. Now that published RTP is required by law in many North American markets – including Ontario – players of real money online slots are starting to get wiser to these ter ...

Rush Street Interactive Q1 2026 Shows Strong Revenue Jump Q1

Rush Street Interactive Q1 2026 Shows Strong Revenue Jump Q1

by April 30, 2026

Rush Street Interactive started 2026 with a strong first quarter, reporting its highest-ever quarterly revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. The online gaming company brought in $370.4 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 31, up 41% from the same period a year earli ...

First Nations Raise alarms over Alberta betting shift

First Nations Raise alarms over Alberta betting shift

by April 29, 2026

Alberta’s plan to roll out a regulated online gambling market this July is drawing concern from some First Nations leaders who say the change could disrupt an important source of income for their communities.The province passed the iGaming Alberta Act last year, clearing the ...

EU Scrutiny Grows Over Malta’s Bill 55 Legal Shield

EU Scrutiny Grows Over Malta’s Bill 55 Legal Shield

by April 28, 2026

EU pressure on Malta’s gambling framework is building as institutions and courts continue to question how the country handles cross-border enforcement of gaming-related claims. At the center of the debate is Bill 55 and its Article 56A, a provision that has drawn increasing atten ...

Peter & Sons Expands Reach Across Italy’s ADM Operators

Peter & Sons Expands Reach Across Italy’s ADM Operators

by April 27, 2026

Italy’s online gambling sector has gone through a major licensing reset that cut the number of active operators sharply. The Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli issued 52 concessions to 46 operators in a 2025 tender cycle, replacing a much larger system that previously included m ...

US Senators Move to Classify Prediction Markets as Gambling

US Senators Move to Classify Prediction Markets as Gambling

by April 24, 2026

A new proposal in the US Senate aims to redefine prediction markets as a form of gambling, prompted by the growing popularity of betting on future events.The bill, known as the Prediction Markets are Gambling Act, is backed by Utah Republican Senator John Curtis, as well as D ...

Bally’s Sets Sights on Italy in Evoke Deal Talks

Bally’s Sets Sights on Italy in Evoke Deal Talks

by April 23, 2026

Bally’s is weighing a potential acquisition of Evoke, with its leadership pointing to expansion opportunities across Europe, namely in Italy and Romania, as a key draw. The discussion surfaced alongside the company’s full-year 2025 earnings call, where CEO Robeson Reeves shared h ...

Mobile-First or Mobile-Only? Over 60% of Online Gamblers Now Use Mobile Devices to Place Bets

Mobile-First or Mobile-Only? Over 60% of Online Gamblers Now Use Mobile Devices to Place Bets

by April 22, 2026

The switch to a mobile-first lifestyle is already well underway. With our smartphones now helping make virtually every aspect of our lives easier, it’s no surprise to see that online gambling has also moved into the mobile era. The latest industry data in 2026 confirms that the d ...

Mexico Gambling Reform Pressure Builds Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Mexico Gambling Reform Pressure Builds Ahead of 2026 World Cup

by April 22, 2026

Mexico’s gambling regulation reform faces growing pressure as industry figures warn the country is falling behind while long-awaited changes remain stuck in draft form. With major events on the horizon and an old legal framework still in place, frustration is building acros ...

Washington Turns up Scrutiny on Prediction Markets Betting Trade

Washington Turns up Scrutiny on Prediction Markets Betting Trade

by April 21, 2026

As prediction markets keep growing, Washington has started taking a closer look at how they operate and whether they can be abused through insider access or sensitive information.Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi now sit at the center of a political and regulatory debate t ...

Alberta iGaming Market Nears July 13 Launch with 32 Firms

Alberta iGaming Market Nears July 13 Launch with 32 Firms

by April 20, 2026

Alberta has set July 13, 2026, as the opening date for its regulated online gambling market, with dozens of companies already lining up to take part. Sports betting firms such as DraftKings and theScore have signalled interest, while provincial officials report that 32 groups hav ...

Platipus Gaming Expands Its Reach with Ontario Supplier Licence

Platipus Gaming Expands Its Reach with Ontario Supplier Licence

by April 17, 2026

Platipus Gaming has recently secured a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion into regulated markets. This new licence allows Platipus to offer its portfolio of gaming content to licensed operators in one of the most strictly ...

Ian Zerafa On What Kalshi’s Unprecedented Growth Means for a Young Industry

Ian Zerafa On What Kalshi’s Unprecedented Growth Means for a Young Industry

by April 16, 2026

More to life than death and taxes According to the adage, the only things we can guarantee in life are death and taxes. While some people are intent on finding ways to avoid both, others have taken a more pragmatic approach and are looking to make money from the less predictable ...

RubyPlay Adds West Virginia With Internet Vikings Aid

RubyPlay Adds West Virginia With Internet Vikings Aid

by April 16, 2026

RubyPlay has expanded its U.S. footprint by entering West Virginia, with Internet Vikings supplying the licensed in-state hosting infrastructure for the launch. The move extends an existing partnership between the two companies that began when RubyPlay debuted in New Jersey in 20 ...