Betfred extends Sportradar retail technology deal across 1,300 UK outlets
The agreement covers technology upgrades across Betfred’s UK shops and gives Sportradar an ongoing role in the platform.
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Reports
Kalshi disputes analyst findings on prediction-market user losses
The dispute challenges comparisons of user losses across prediction markets and traditional sports betting.
Spelinspektionen survey finds 72% of Swedish adults gambled in 2025
Operators and regulators can use the survey to understand Swedish gambling participation and interest in sports betting.
Mississippi House approves online sports betting bill; Senate passes sweepstakes ban
Further votes will determine whether Mississippi permits online sports betting and prohibits sweepstakes casinos.
Canadian senators press federal government to ban sports betting advertising
A nationwide advertising ban could change how licensed sports betting operators reach Canadian customers.
BAGO warns unlicensed operators receive over two-thirds of Belgian gambling traffic
The reported use of unlicensed sites highlights gaps in player safeguards and pressure on Belgium’s regulated market.
Offenburg court orders bet365 to repay player’s gambling losses
The ruling may affect operators’ exposure to claims over online gambling offered in Germany without a required licence.
NYSGC reviews player prop bets and same-game parlays in New York
Operators may need to adjust New York betting menus if the commission prohibits specific wagers.
Macau Judiciary Police report 2,314 gaming-related cases in 2025
The case figures and enforcement focus give Macau gaming operators a clearer picture of risks linked to illegal money exchange.
Lazio regional court grants rival bingo operator access to Rome licensing case file
The access ruling gives a competing bingo operator visibility into a case affecting licensing for bingo and VLT venues in Rome.
Western Cape board sets gambling objectives for 2025/26 to 2029/30
The plan sets the Western Cape regulator’s priorities and provides operators with a five-year view of its regulatory approach.
Macau gaming bureau monitors foreign-player gambling income daily
Operators must substantiate foreign-player income to support reporting accuracy and applications for tax deductions.
UKGC says prediction markets require gambling licences in Great Britain
Operators considering prediction markets in Great Britain may need a betting intermediary licence and must meet UKGC standards.
Italy plans decrees on physical gaming and tax justice, Maurizio Leo says
The planned physical-gaming decree could set out future rules for Italy’s land-based gambling sector.
Italy considers decrees on physical gaming and tax justice, Leo says
The pending physical-gaming decree is a future legislative step for Italy’s land-based gambling sector.
Ohio lawsuit alleges Stake.us operates an illegal gambling platform
The lawsuit challenges Stake.us’s sweepstakes model, while the company denies the allegations and cites established precedent.
Acquisition
Genius Sports agrees to acquire Legend for up to $1.2bn
The proposed deal would add Legend’s sports and gaming media audience to Genius Sports’ partner and marketing platform.
CFTC withdraws event-contract proposal and sports advisory
The withdrawals remove the proposed federal restrictions and staff guidance that had addressed sports-linked event contracts.
Acquisition
Genius Sports agrees $1.2bn acquisition of Legend
The acquisition would expand Genius Sports’ media operations and adds a $1.2bn transaction to its portfolio.
Betsson CEO says group will assess new market entries
Betsson’s stated approach may affect which jurisdictions it serves as it evaluates market entries.
As.Tro signs Ancona safety protocol for gambling venues
Operators in Ancona can join a coordinated local framework for preventing illegal activity and improving safety at gambling venues.
Licence
Irish justice minister activates GRAI licensing powers from 9 February
Operators seeking to offer betting in Ireland must apply under the new licensing regime and meet its eligibility requirements.
UKGC says prediction-market operators may need Great Britain licences
Operators considering Great Britain need to account for the regulator’s stated view that these services may fall within licensing requirements.
Mississippi House passes mobile betting bill with $600m pension trigger
Senate consideration will determine whether Mississippi adopts mobile betting with casino-partner limits and pension-linked revenue conditions.
KSA tells Dutch online operators to disable bet-sharing feature
Operators must disable a feature the regulator considers incompatible with restrictions on gambling advertising to vulnerable groups.