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Dutch Regulator KSA Urges Joint European Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling
The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator has called for stronger Europe-wide action against illegal gambling, arguing that national regulators cannot combat offshore networks alone. The Dutch Gambling Regulator is calling for more international coordination...
Codere Online Secures Official NFL Sports Betting Partnership in Mexico
Codere Online (NASDAQ: CDRO) has inked a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the National Football League to become an official sportsbook partner in Mexico. Codere Online has signed a multi-year deal with the NFL in Mexico....
Playtech H1 EBITDA Jumps 77% Driven by US Growth
Playtech (LSE: PTEC) reported a 77% jump in adjusted EBITDA for H1 2026, with rapid North American growth helping the company to comfortably beat analysts’ expectations. Playtech's performance in the US helped the company to...
Mexico Advances Federal Gaming and Sweepstakes Law Overhaul
Mexico is preparing a major overhaul of its gambling laws as the government increases scrutiny of money laundering and tax fraud in casinos. Mexico is once again attempting to reform its decades-old gaming laws. (Photo:...
Stake-Backed Studios Launch New B2B Supplier ‘Juice’
Five game studios behind Stake’s exclusive casino content have launched Juice, a B2B supplier designed to distribute their combined title portfolio to third-party operators for the first time. New supplier Juice brings together five studios...
Euromat: Europe’s Black Market iGaming Is Now Worth €12 Billion
Europe’s illegal online gambling market generated an estimated €12 billion ($14.1 billion) in net revenue during 2025, according to new research commissioned by Euromat. Europe's online gambling black market is now worth €12B, according to...
Entain Relegated From FTSE 100 as Analysts See Substantial Upside
Entain has been relegated from the London Stock Exchange's (LSE) FTSE 100 Index, but the demotion comes as analysts are turning increasingly bullish on the gambling group. Entain has been demoted from the FTSE 100...
Flutter Explores Up to 100 Paddy Power Shop Closures as BGC Warns of Impact on Racing
Flutter Entertainment could close up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops across the UK and Ireland before the end of 2026, potentially removing around a fifth of the brand’s retail estate. Flutter Entertainment said that...
Lottomatica and Cirsa Agree to Merge in Deal Creating Global Gaming Giant
Lottomatica and Cirsa have agreed an all-share merger that would create a gaming group with around €2 billion ($2.32 billion) in pro forma adjusted EBITDA. Lottomatica's proposed merger with Cirsa would create the world's second...
Dutch National Lottery Escalates Offshore Crackdown With Skyhills Lawsuit
The Dutch national lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has taken legal action against gambling site Skyhills—marking its third lawsuit as local operators intensify their crackdown on the unlicensed market. Nederlandse Loterij has brought legal action against another...
