Ironshield Capital Management takes 6% stake in evoke
The reported stake adds an investor position in the group that owns William Hill, 888 and Mr Green.
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Reports
Spin Gaming and Casa de Apostas stage live baccarat event in Brazil
The event shows how a supplier and Brazilian operator used trained influencer participation to stage a live baccarat activation.
Austria’s governing parties agree on multiple online gambling licences
A shift from a single concession to multiple licences could change market access for online gambling operators in Austria.
Dominican Republic Senate committee merges gambling legislation proposals
The proposals could establish licensing and oversight requirements for gambling businesses and casino operations on qualifying cruise ships.
Acquisition
RNGX negotiates to acquire Donald Bet and Bet Ponto Bet in Brazil
The proposed acquisition remains contingent on Cade review and approval, leaving the potential consolidation unresolved.
Nevada court bars Coinbase from offering wagering in the state
Coinbase must change its technology to comply with Nevada gaming laws or stop offering the covered wagering in the state.
Morningstar sees Robinhood prediction markets supporting long-term growth
The forecast may inform investors’ assessment of Robinhood’s revenue outlook and prediction-market business.
Kenya Gambling Regulatory Authority prepares licensing framework and lottery proposal
Operators may need to meet updated licensing and monitoring requirements before the June 2026 window closes.
Italian government draft keeps Lotteria Italia as sole national deferred-draw lottery for 2026
The proposal determines the national lottery programme and the parliamentary timetable for its 2026 designation.
Departure
The Pools chief executive James Arnold leaves role
The departure leaves The Pools’ leadership changing amid reported losses and declining revenue.
PlayCity revokes Patriot lottery operator’s licence in Ukraine
The revocation removes one of Ukraine’s three named lottery operators from the licensed market unless overturned.
Kalshi spends over $1m lobbying as prediction market dispute intensifies
Lobbying activity may shape legislation and regulatory treatment of sports event contracts affecting Kalshi and gambling groups.
Austrian Supreme Court ruling exposes gambling directors to player-loss claims
Directors involved in Austrian gambling disputes may face personal liability for player losses, increasing individual legal exposure.
West Virginia online casinos record $41.7m revenue in January 2026
The reported revenue and growth figures offer operators and investors a view of West Virginia’s online casino market.
Italy’s Council of State rejects ministry request to suspend Taranto ruling
The ruling leaves the first-instance decision in force while the dispute over local betting-shop distance rules proceeds to a full hearing.
MGA warns consumers against unauthorised jackpotcitycasino-uk.uk link
The warning alerts consumers to a named site the MGA says is unauthorised and unaffiliated with the authority.
Israeli prosecutors charge reservist over Polymarket bets using classified information
The case puts prediction-market trading, classified information and military conduct under criminal scrutiny in Israel.
Washington sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling
The lawsuit could determine whether Washington gambling law applies to Kalshi’s event contracts and whether residents’ alleged losses can be recovered.
Italy's Council of State rejects interim stay in betting-shop distance dispute
The eventual merits ruling could clarify how distance restrictions apply to betting premises and which public bodies may be liable.
Licence
Super Technologies launches Superbet in Greece
Licence approval and a local team give operators and suppliers a new competitor focused on sports and iGaming in Greece.
Finland proposes direct player and betting data reporting rules
Operators would need systems to transmit detailed player and transaction records in the regulator’s required format.
Licence
BetConstruct secures Nigerian B2B licence after Lagos gaming authority partnership
The Nigerian B2B licence opens a route for BetConstruct to expand services in Nigeria and West Africa.
PlayCity revokes Patriot’s Ukrainian state lottery licence
The revocation removes Patriot from the legal lottery market unless an appeal or court challenge changes the outcome.
Brazil security PEC would direct 30% of betting tax revenue to public safety fund
The proposal could direct part of sports betting tax receipts to public safety projects if approved by the Senate.
Cade reviews control acquisition involving four Brazilian gaming companies
The review may affect ownership and competition in Brazil’s gambling sector, while the transaction remains under assessment.