DSWV chief executive Luka Andric discussed the 2021 Gambling Treaty in a radio report broadcast in Germany on 25 January 2026. The report covered the treaty’s evaluation and a planned replacement in 2028, with international markets, advertising, player protection and illegal gambling among the issues raised.
The planned treaty revision could affect operators’ rules on advertising and player protection in Germany.
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German investigators searched 11 properties around Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region over suspected unlicensed betting. Authorities allege five suspects handled more than €5.8bn in stakes between mid-2021 and the end of 2023. Investigators also executed an asset seizure of approximately €82m, according to prosecutors quoted in the report.
DSWV welcomed authorities’ investigation into suspected illegal online gambling operators. According to the Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office, the platforms allegedly processed around €5.86bn in stakes between July 2021 and the end of 2023. DSWV called for stronger enforcement and a review of illegal-market estimates.
Rush Street Interactive chief executive Richard Schwartz said Illinois and New York could consider legalising online casinos as states address Medicaid budget deficits. The report also said Citizens identified Latin America as one of RSI’s key differentiators.
According to a report, Richard Schwartz said Illinois and New York might consider igaming as an option. The same report noted that Citizens sees Latam as one of RSI’s key differentiators.
Playtech chief executive Mor Weizer discussed the supplier’s diversification and the potential effect of UK tax increases, as well as Hard Rock Bet’s US activity, according to a subscriber-only interview listing. The available text provides no further details of his comments.
Andrew Rhodes, who is due to leave the UK Gambling Commission on 30 April 2026, is reportedly in talks with Hawkbridge about a role. The commission said Rhodes had withdrawn from duties that could pose a conflict of interest, with deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner and other executives taking them over.