UK gambling industry generates £4.5bn in GGY in Q4 2025, Gambling Commission data shows
Operators and investors can track the sector's 2.27% year-on-year yield growth against the prior-year quarter.
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Brazilian sports ministry sets rules for sports-betting funds used by sports bodies
The rules shape how sports bodies can use betting-derived public funds and require disclosure of their spending.
Evoke says Bally’s Intralot acquisition has completed for £243.1 million
The reported completion would transfer ownership of evoke and its betting brands to Bally’s Intralot.
New Mexico attorney general files illegal-gambling lawsuit against Kalshi
The lawsuit creates legal uncertainty for Kalshi’s prediction-market activity in New Mexico.
Italy’s land-based gambling reform reportedly stalls over venue-distance rules
Further delays could prolong uncertainty over land-based gambling concessions and postpone new concession procedures.
1X2 Network launches casino games with three operators in West Virginia
The launch expands 1X2 Network’s US reach and gives three operators access to its games in West Virginia.
CBF backs Brazil’s Bets Law
Brazil's licensed online gambling framework has CBF support as its vice president defends licensed operators.
Genlot launches lottery platform for South Africa’s National Lottery
The launch establishes Genlot as the technology partner for South Africa’s National Lottery and Sports Pools.
Gaming Realms launches Slingo games with SportyBet in three African markets
The agreement gives SportyBet customers access to Gaming Realms’ games in three additional markets.
New Hampshire VLTs generate $20 million in April revenue
The April figures show VLTs contributed substantially to New Hampshire gaming revenue.
Aviator Studio launches crash game on Ruby Seven’s Lucky North Casino
The partnership gives Aviator Studio a US social casino launch and potential distribution through Ruby Seven’s network.
Virginia sportsbooks take $613.9 million in April wagers
The wagering figure gives operators and investors a measure of Virginia sportsbook activity in April.
Appointment
NIGC appoints William Kirkland as associate commissioner for three-year term
The appointment adds a commissioner to the federal body that regulates Indian gaming alongside tribal governments.
Blackburn with Darwen bans gambling adverts on bus shelters and screens
The ban restricts gambling advertising on specified council-area outdoor displays, affecting operators’ local marketing options.
Italy’s government reportedly weighs delaying land-based gambling reform
A delay could prolong uncertainty over concession terms for betting, bingo and gaming-machine operators.
Bally’s Intralot offers to acquire evoke in £243.1 million deal
The proposed takeover and associated financing arrangements could change ownership of evoke, but completion depends on multiple approvals and conditions.
Italy’s government reportedly considers extending gambling concessions
Operators face continued uncertainty over concession renewals and the pending rules for payment methods at recharge points.
Play971 offers sports betting in UAE as first B2C iGaming product
The launch gives UAE customers a regulated route to sports wagering and sets an early benchmark for other operators seeking entry.
CAP to monitor UK gambling marketing for content appealing to minors
Operators must review marketing content for material that could particularly attract people under 18.
AMLA consults on draft business relationship monitoring guidelines for gaming sector
Gaming-sector obliged entities can comment on proposed ongoing customer and transaction monitoring guidance before the consultation closes.
Massachusetts study links sports betting advertising with college-student risks
The findings may inform operator advertising practices and campus support for students in Massachusetts.
Norwegian lawmakers propose reviewing rules for prediction markets
The proposal could prompt Norway to assess prediction-market rules, monitoring powers and restrictions for sensitive markets.
Dutch gambling stakeholders meet in Amsterdam to oppose restrictions
Dutch stakeholders argue restrictions hinder the licensed market's competitiveness against unlicensed sites.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot agrees £243.1m acquisition of evoke
The deal would change ownership of evoke and combine its business with Bally’s Intralot, subject to completion.
Valencia approves guidelines for the development of its gaming sector
The guidelines establish criteria relevant to gaming-sector activity in Valencia.