BGC warns illegal operators could capture nearly half of UK gambling advertising
The figures frame the scale of unregulated advertising and betting activity for UK operators and policymakers.
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Brazil finance ministry calls hearing on betting suppliers’ capacity rules
The proposed criteria would govern recognition required for suppliers to operate in Brazil’s fixed-odds betting sector.
Brazil’s SUS reports 883 online gambling mental-health consultations
The reported treatment capacity and session limit provide operators and policymakers with evidence of support services for gambling-related harm.
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SpeedLabs raises $6.5m seed round for prediction market venture
The funding supports SpeedLabs' planned entry into micro-betting prediction markets.
OLG requires deposit limits for some online players under 25
Operators serving affected players must require a deposit cap as engagement rises.
Source: OLG
Macapá council approves municipal lottery and fixed-odds betting service
The approval creates uncertainty over whether Macapá can proceed with a municipal lottery and betting service under the interim ruling.
Austria proposes multi-operator online casino licensing system
Operators considering Austria would face proposed financial barriers and strict player-spending and gameplay limits.
Austria considers uncapped licences as it moves away from iGaming monopoly
An uncapped licensing model could affect operators’ access to Austria’s online casino market if adopted.
Austria draft law proposes ending online casino monopoly
International operators seeking Austrian market entry would face a EUR10m capital requirement and backdated tax and court-claim settlements before qualifying for a licence.
Austria proposes multiple online gambling licences in draft bill
Operators considering Austria would face proposed age-based deposit limits, capped stakes and winnings, and licence conditions.
Yolo Investments launches Fund III targeting US$250 million
The fund’s planned raise and investment mandate could provide capital to gaming businesses in its target sectors and regions.
GGL sets out GlüStV 2021 player protection measures for online gambling
Operators must verify identity before play and cap provisional accounts at a €100 deposit limit with no withdrawals pending verification.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Acquisition
Betr acquires Ascent Capital to speed prediction market launch
The deal gives Betr a route into prediction markets as operators seek new product lines beyond sports betting.
H2 Gambling Capital estimates $60bn in legal betting on 2026 World Cup
The estimate gives operators a projected legal betting market size for the tournament, excluding illegal and unregulated markets.
Argentine provinces retain authority over gambling regulation
Operators seeking to enter Argentina must navigate separate provincial permissions and rules.
Sun International challenges Tsogo Sun casino licence relocation in Western Cape
The review could delay Tsogo Sun’s Helderberg project, affecting its development timeline and market entry.
Acquisition
Betr completes Ascent Capital acquisition ahead of prediction market launch
The acquisition gives Betr a registered introducing-broker position as it prepares to offer event contracts through its app.
H2GC projects UK illegal gambling stakes could reach £33bn by 2028
The forecast informs UK operators and policymakers about the potential scale of illegal-market activity and its stated competitive risks.
CIRSA reports 9.4% online gaming revenue growth to €143m
The update signals CIRSA plans further capital deployment for acquisitions while reporting online growth amid higher taxes.
H2 projects UK illegal online gambling stakes will exceed £33bn by 2028
The forecast bears on operators’ exposure to proposed financial checks and the risk of customers moving to unregulated sites.
Acquisition
Betr acquires Ascent Capital to pursue US prediction markets
The acquisition gives Betr registrations it says will support its planned entry into US prediction markets.
Mark Thomas launches Badass Capital to invest across betting and prediction markets
The fund’s focus spans sports betting, crypto trading and prediction markets, with limited outside investment accepted.
Sicilian tax court upholds cancellation of €560,000 assessment over bar gaming terminals
The ruling limits tax assessments based solely on terminals’ capacity to access online gambling sites.
Altai Palace reports 3.3% revenue growth and lower net profit
Investors and developers can weigh Altai Palace’s modest revenue growth against falling profit measures and reported headwinds.
European Lotteries establishes task force on illegal online gambling
The initiative could strengthen member lotteries’ monitoring and enforcement support against illegal online gambling.