Allwyn introduces Powerball to the UK National Lottery
Powerball expands Allwyn's UK National Lottery offering under its good-causes contribution strategy.
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Reports
Kalshi and Polymarket draw millions of users as World Cup trading hits billions
Record prediction-market volumes during the World Cup signal growing competition for sportsbook operators' event-driven betting revenue.
Merger
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger and agrees $5.2m fee
The termination ends the planned merger and obligates Evolution to pay a termination fee.
GR8_TECH campaign backers picked Spain before World Cup win
The gap between professional picks and player betting volume illustrates how trading desks can use informed judgment alongside crowd sentiment.
Dominican Republic receives new gambling regulation bill
The Senate bill opens a legislative process to establish a new gambling framework.
Yggdrasil enters US market through Caesars casino platforms
The Caesars integration gives Yggdrasil its first US online casino distribution in two states.
Tribal gaming revenue increases as sports betting declines
Record tribal revenue contrasts with sports betting declines executives attributed to prediction markets.
UK authorities close illegal Doncaster gaming venues
The operation removed two illegal gaming premises and led to eight arrests in Doncaster.
Zitro Digital partners with Betnacional in Brazil
The launch places Zitro Digital's content with Betnacional, part of Flutter Brazil's business.
Licence
Rwanda grants three betting licences under revised framework
Rwanda approved three international betting operators under its stricter licensing system via its lottery and gambling commission.
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
NTRA argues the current 90% cap can create tax liabilities even when bettors break even.
Pennsylvania commission proposes stronger online gambling safeguards
The commission recommended safeguards including data sharing and credit-card deposit restrictions, though the report is advisory.
North Carolina sportsbooks handle nearly $590m in June
North Carolina online sportsbooks accepted nearly $590m in June 2026 wagers, the market's strongest June.
BGC seeks UK talks on gambling taxes, regulation and illegal betting
Accurate financial-risk checks matter because unresolved concerns could push customers towards illegal platforms, according to the BGC.
US sports betting handle reached about $160bn last year
The figures give operators, suppliers and investors a scale reference for the US sports betting market's annual handle and revenue.
GGL sets application requirements for online poker and virtual slots licences
Operators seeking German online poker or virtual slots licences must submit the GGL's mandatory forms and declarations.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Powerball begins ticket sales in the UK
Powerball ticket sales began in the UK on 21 July through Britain's National Lottery.
AGA reports $660,000 in quarterly in-house lobbying expenses
AGA disclosed $660,000 in in-house lobbying expenses for Q2 2026 as Congress considers gambling policy.
Isle of Man GSC increases action against illegal gambling
The GSC highlighted cooperation with Turkish authorities and a public list of websites impersonating its licence.
Licence
Alberta opens online gambling market to 22 licensed operators
Twenty-two licensed sites launched in Alberta on day one, ending PlayAlberta's monopoly and opening the province to private operators.
UNODC links illegal online gambling to organised crime in Southeast Asia
The assessment connects illegal gambling with cyberfraud, underground banking and human trafficking across the region.
DraftKings partners with Brian Christopher for Lightning Link launch
The collaboration adds promotional content and a live event to DraftKings’ Lightning Link launch across several regulated markets.
Appointment
GCGRA appoints Ahmad Hesham general counsel and board secretary
The GCGRA appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary.
Report examines Lottoland's growth despite German lottery monopoly
Foreign-licensed secondary lotteries expanding despite Germany's state lottery monopoly puts the model's scale back in focus for regulators.
Lawyers say prediction betting could fit Spain's existing gambling rules
Lawyers say prediction betting could fit Spain's current framework as the DGOJ consults on forthcoming developments.