EvenBet introduces configurable poker cash-game features
Operators can independently enable straddles and No Look All-In at individual tables.
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Reports
Vicky Foxcroft becomes gambling minister
Foxcroft's appointment brings a minister who backed the statutory levy and live-sport advertising ban.
South Yorkshire Police raid suspected illegal gambling operations
Police raids in Sheffield and Doncaster produced arrests and seizures of gold and cash.
Results
Evoke reports lower first-half earnings after duty increase
Gaming duties rose £46m, cutting adjusted EBITDA 10% despite the operator offsetting over half.
Acquisition
BetMakers signs PMU deal amid Tabcorp takeover
The agreement shows BetMakers continuing to sign commercial deals while its ownership changes under Tabcorp's multi-hundred-million dollar purchase.
Evoke records flat first-half revenue as EBITDA falls 10%
Stable revenue masked a 10% EBITDA decline from tax increases ahead of the Bally's Intralot takeover.
Rio Grande do Sul bill targets public funding for betting advertisers
Media carrying fixed-odds betting advertising could lose public payments, sponsorships and other state funding arrangements.
Senacon trains consumer protection bodies on betting oversight
The Brasília workshop supports coordinated consumer protection oversight covering misleading advertising, evidence and privacy.
Acquisition
evoke reports flat H1 revenue as proposed takeover progresses
Evoke reported flat revenue while its planned £243m Bally's Intralot acquisition remained on course.
Locomotiva survey identifies unlicensed betting practices in Brazil
The survey found 77% of bettors admitted at least one irregular practice, including unverified platforms and prohibited payment methods.
SPA outlines wider action against illegal betting finances
Enforcement now extends beyond blocking over 60,000 illegal websites to freezing funds and reimbursing fraud victims.
Argentina online gambling tax receipts accelerate in July
Real-term growth in online gambling tax receipts shows operators and investors rising public revenue from the sector.
Evoke seeks to offset UK tax increases before takeover
UK tax increases affecting revenue matter to investors assessing Evoke before its planned Bally's Intralot takeover.
Brazil illegal betting share falls to 38-44%, study finds
A smaller but still large unlicensed share signals enforcement is working while leaving material revenue and player-protection risk outside the regulated market.
West Virginia University begins online gambling loss-chasing study
The three-year study could help operators identify harmful betting patterns and design interventions.
Appointment
BGC welcomes reported Vicky Foxcroft gambling minister appointment
The trade body's welcome matters to regulators because the report says no official government announcement was made.
LOTBA hosts workshop on online betting and problematic technology use
The workshop extends the institutions' illegal-gambling awareness and prevention agreement to Buenos Aires students.
SpeedyBet extends Real Betis sponsorship into European markets
Added European rights expand the sponsorship's territorial scope beyond Spain for the operator and its partner.
Alea named finalist in two SBC Awards categories ahead of Lisbon summit
Award shortlistings give the aggregation supplier visibility with operators and studios as it courts partners.
Vicky Foxcroft MP to become gambling minister
A change of minister affects the direction of UK gambling policy for operators, suppliers and investors.
Tender
Chile casino tender receives two bids for four locations
Two locations receiving no bids will require new processes while SCJ evaluates the submitted projects.
Acquisition
Evoke holds last year's financial position ahead of Bally's Intralot takeover
The takeover will move William Hill's parent to new ownership while Evoke's finances remain unchanged year on year.
Appointment
Britain appoints Vicky Foxcroft as gambling minister
Foxcroft takes office while the betting trade body warns higher betting taxes threaten shops, employment and investment.
Cambodia considers stronger penalties and casino inspections
The draft could change sanctions and inspection arrangements for unauthorised gambling activity, affecting operators and regulators.
MEF records more than €3bn in first-half gaming taxes
The Treasury account records gaming's contribution of more than €3bn to first-half public revenue.