Playson Appoints Denys Koshel as Commercial Partnerships VP

Playson Appoints Denys Koshel as Commercial Partnerships VP

by August 11, 2026

Playson has appointed long-serving executive Denys Koshel as its first Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, creating a new leadership position intended to bring key areas of the supplier’s commercial operations under a single function.Koshel will report directly to Chie ...

Tiger Sportsbook Goes Live Across LeoVegas UK Betting Brands

Tiger Sportsbook Goes Live Across LeoVegas UK Betting Brands

by August 10, 2026

LeoVegas Group has expanded its proprietary Tiger sportsbook into the UK, bringing the platform to customers of BetMGM, LeoVegas and BetUK. The deployment adds another major market to a rollout that started in Denmark in July 2025 and later extended to Brazil and Sweden.The U ...

Is Smartwatch Gambling the Next Big Casino Trend?

Is Smartwatch Gambling the Next Big Casino Trend?

by August 7, 2026

The way we gamble has changed dramatically over the years, as new technology has continually been added to games and casinos. While the internet and smartphones have created some of the biggest changes in the industry, the main question now is whether smartwatches are going to gi ...

Tribal Groups Push for Limits on Sports Prediction Markets

Tribal Groups Push for Limits on Sports Prediction Markets

by August 7, 2026

Tribal gaming representatives are asking lawmakers to address growing concerns over sports prediction markets, saying some platforms are offering products that resemble sports betting while operating under a different regulatory framework.The issue came before the Senate Indi ...

Italy Delays Retail Gambling Reform After Decree Rejected

Italy Delays Retail Gambling Reform After Decree Rejected

by August 6, 2026

Italy’s plans to overhaul its land-based gambling market have stalled after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declined to approve the latest version of the retail gambling reorganisation decree. The proposal, which had been under discussion for two years between the Ministry of ...

Austria Sends Gambling Reform to EU for Review

Austria Sends Gambling Reform to EU for Review

by August 5, 2026

Austria has taken another formal step toward changing its gambling laws after sending a draft of its proposed reforms to the European Commission. The submission starts a compulsory three-month standstill period during which the Commission will examine whether the planned legislat ...

Codere Online Reports Q2 Gains, Lifts 2026 Forecast

Codere Online Reports Q2 Gains, Lifts 2026 Forecast

by August 4, 2026

Codere Online has reported its strongest quarterly performance so far this year after posting higher revenue, increased player activity, and improved profitability in the second quarter ended June 30. The online gaming operator recorded net gaming revenue of €69.4 million, repres ...

Study of 50 Casinos Finds Welcome Bonuses Often Cost More Than Advertised

Study of 50 Casinos Finds Welcome Bonuses Often Cost More Than Advertised

by August 4, 2026

A review of welcome bonuses at 50 online casinos has found that advertised wagering requirements frequently understate how much a player actually needs to stake before withdrawing winnings. Comparison platforms such as Casino&Bonuses Finder have been following the findings cl ...

New Zealand Targets AI Casino Ads and Scam Websites

New Zealand Targets AI Casino Ads and Scam Websites

by August 3, 2026

New Zealand is introducing tighter controls on online casino advertising by banning AI-generated celebrity endorsements and warning the public about fraudulent gambling websites that steal personal and financial information.The changes come as the Government prepares to launc ...

First Nations Strengthen Presence in Canada’s Casino Market

First Nations Strengthen Presence in Canada’s Casino Market

by July 31, 2026

First Nations communities are becoming more involved in Canada’s casino industry as Indigenous organizations continue purchasing gaming properties across the country. The recent acquisitions mark a growing effort by communities to take direct ownership of commercial operations an ...

Congress Faces Roadblocks on Sports Betting Rules

Congress Faces Roadblocks on Sports Betting Rules

by July 30, 2026

Federal lawmakers have spent months discussing ways to tighten oversight of sports betting and prediction markets, yet efforts to create new nationwide rules have slowed significantly.Members of both parties have raised concerns about the rapid growth of online gambling and t ...

GRAI and Nevada Gaming Board Agree on Regulatory MoU

GRAI and Nevada Gaming Board Agree on Regulatory MoU

by July 29, 2026

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) and the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that creates a formal arrangement for cooperation between the two gambling regulators.The agreement marks the first time GRAI h ...

Italy Closes Illegal Betting Centres and Issues Over €20,000 in Penalties

Italy Closes Illegal Betting Centres and Issues Over €20,000 in Penalties

by July 28, 2026

Italian authorities have taken action against illegal gambling operations in Sicily after uncovering two unlicensed betting collection centres during a coordinated inspection across the province of Agrigento. The operation resulted in administrative penalties worth more than €20, ...

Spain May Allow Sports Prediction Markets Under Current Rules

Spain May Allow Sports Prediction Markets Under Current Rules

by July 27, 2026

Spain’s gambling framework may already have room for certain types of prediction betting, according to legal experts who recently discussed how the growing market could be treated under current regulations.The issue was examined during a Gaming in Spain webinar held on 6 July ...

BGaming Expands Reach Through Bragg Hub Partnership Deal Now

BGaming Expands Reach Through Bragg Hub Partnership Deal Now

by July 24, 2026

BGaming has expanded the availability of its content through a new partnership with Bragg Gaming Group, allowing its games to reach operators in Spain, the Netherlands, and Peru through the Bragg hub aggregation platform.The agreement, announced on July 23, 2026, gives BGamin ...