A German-language report said eight providers held valid licences for online gambling in Germany at the time of publication. It reported 71 applications for virtual slots and online poker, with eight applications withdrawn; the report did not identify the licensed providers.
The reported licence count indicates the number of operators then authorised to offer online gambling in Germany.
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Gambling revenue in Greece rose 4% to €2.06bn in the first eight months of 2026, reportedly. The online sector led the increase.
Greece's gambling revenue grew 4 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching €2.06 billion. The online sector was the driver of that growth.
Macau’s gross gaming revenue was estimated at MOP5.65 billion for the first eight days of March, with the daily rate 4% below February’s and 11% above March 2025’s. Citigroup analysts said concerts may have supported the start, while forecasting March revenue of MOP22.5 billion; Macau’s DICJ reported February GGR of MOP20.6 billion.
Macau generated about MOP5bn in gross gaming revenue during the first eight days of February, averaging MOP625m a day, Citigroup analysts estimated. The daily average was about 14% below January’s pace and roughly 11% below February 2025 levels; Citigroup kept its full-month forecast at MOP20.5bn.
Missouri launched legal sports betting on 1 December, with eight brands opening in the state. DraftKings and Circa Sports hold independent licences, while other operators partnered with teams or casinos; ESPN Bet ended operations as PENN shifted its US betting business to theScore Bet.
Camilla Rosenberg has stepped down as director general of Sweden’s gambling authority after eight years, according to reports. She said she would become director and head of the Swedish Estate Agents Inspectorate.