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 ...

Evolution Seeks Playtech Addition in New Jersey Lawsuit 2026

Evolution Seeks Playtech Addition in New Jersey Lawsuit 2026

by April 15, 2026

Evolution AB has moved to widen its long-running legal fight in the United States by asking a New Jersey court for permission to add Playtech Plc and other parties as defendants. The request, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, expands a dispute that began in 2021 and cent ...

South Africa Opens Gambling Operator Check Portal

South Africa Opens Gambling Operator Check Portal

by April 14, 2026

South Africa’s National Gambling Board has introduced a public verification platform designed to help consumers identify licensed gambling operators and avoid illegal providers. The portal went live on 8 April and contains a central register of operators legally approved to offer ...

24 Operators Apply for iGaming Licences in Finland’s New Market

24 Operators Apply for iGaming Licences in Finland’s New Market

by April 9, 2026

Finland is undergoing a major shift in its gambling sector, as the country prepares to transition from the long-standing Veikkaus monopoly to a new multi-licence system. The application process, which began on March 1, 2026, has already seen 24 operators submit their requests to ...

What Star Entertainment’s Problems Say About Casino Regulation and the Online Market

What Star Entertainment’s Problems Say About Casino Regulation and the Online Market

by April 8, 2026

Star Entertainment is back in the news because its financial and regulatory troubles are still active. On March 29, 2026, Reuters reported that the Australian casino group secured a A$390 million refinancing deal with WhiteHawk Capital Partners. The deal gives Star short term liq ...

Lithuania to Implement Mandatory Gambling Player Cards by 2029

Lithuania to Implement Mandatory Gambling Player Cards by 2029

by April 8, 2026

Lithuania is taking significant steps toward tightening its gambling regulations with the proposed introduction of mandatory “player cards.” Set to be enforced from January 2029, these cards will be a central feature of the country’s broader efforts to enhance g ...

Evolution Reaches 20 Years Of Growth And Innovation

Evolution Reaches 20 Years Of Growth And Innovation

by April 7, 2026

Evolution has reached a significant milestone, marking two decades since its launch in 2006. Over that period, the company has developed from a single studio operation in Latvia into a global provider within the online gaming sector, operating across multiple continents and regul ...

UK Shuts GambleAware as New Levy System Begins

UK Shuts GambleAware as New Levy System Begins

by April 6, 2026

The United Kingdom has officially closed GambleAware, marking a structural change in how gambling-related harm is addressed nationwide. The transition replaces a long-standing charity-led system with a centrally managed framework funded through mandatory contributions from gambli ...