MarktPanama's regulated gaming market showed significant growth, increasing by 16.2 percent in the first five months of 2026, signaling a positive industry trend.
InternationalNorsk Tipping, Norway's state-owned gambling monopolist, predicts record-breaking betting volumes as the Norwegian national team faces England. Kick-off is on July 11, 2026.
AnbieterOnline casino operator 44Aces officially launched in Spain on June 8, 2026. This expands the company's reach into one of Europe's most established gambling markets.
AnbieterFortuna Entertainment Group successfully placed bonds worth approximately EUR 66.7 million. Demand significantly exceeded the original target of EUR 39.2 million.
RegulierungItaly is intensifying its crackdown on unregulated gambling platforms. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has blacklisted prediction market Polymarket for a second time, despite the country recording gross gaming revenue of 333.7 million euros in December 2025 alone.
RegulierungMichel Temer, Brazil's former president, expresses concern over his administration's decision, calling for stricter gambling regulations.
RegulierungA video of MLB star Bryce Harper for a FanDuel VIP customer causes a stir. The customer lost 1.5 million USD and is now suing the betting provider for gambling addiction.
MarktNew data shows a huge surge in enthusiasm among UK football fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway. Fashscore recorded 2.35 million unique UK users.
MarktIrish UFC fighter Conor McGregor appeared in eye-catching suits subtly promoting betting provider 1xBet during UFC 329 media events in Las Vegas. This marks his first major appearance as a global brand ambassador for 1xBet.
InternationalOnline gambling platform BC.Game has signed Mexican football star Guillermo Ochoa as its brand ambassador. This partnership aims to strengthen the company's growth strategy in the Mexican market via BCGAME.mx and boost brand awareness.
InternationalMacau's casinos are experiencing their weakest quarter since reopening, impacted by the World Cup and lower hold rates. Gaming revenue declined by 70.5 percent in November 2020.
InternationalThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ranks among the top five Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for 2025, contributing 12.7 billion Philippine Pesos to the national budget in 2024.
RegulierungGovernor Katie Hobbs has banned insider trading on prediction markets for state employees in Arizona. This aims to prevent profits from non-public information, after millions were already gained through such bets.
RegulierungThe UK government is demanding answers from the Gambling Commission regarding new financial risk assessment guidelines. At the same time, the authority notes that measuring the black market is hampered by VPN use, which is already accounted for with a 30% adjustment in its methodology.
AnbieterGameplay Interactive has launched 'Maui Voyage,' a new slot game immersing players in a tropical paradise. The game utilizes a cluster-win mechanic and boasts an impressive default RTP of 96.87 percent.
