A bill initiated by the N-VA aims to substantially change the tax treatment of land-based casinos in Belgium.
The Conseil d’État has annulled the Royal Decree of 2022, which strictly regulated sports betting in press shops in order to combat ‘fake press shops’. The high court ruled that the government had exceeded its powers by defining criteria that were the responsibility of the legislator. This decision creates an immediate legal vacuum in the gambling sector.
On 15 January 2026 in Luxembourg, the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a major ruling on online gambling: when a player participates in online games of chance offered without a licence in their country, which law applies and before which courts can they take action? The answer given by the European judges significantly strengthens the position of players against foreign operators and their managers.
2024-25 was a financially tumultuous year for the UK Gambling Commission. Its overall expenditure rose by almost half, an unprecedented increase largely attributed to legal costs associated with litigation around the fourth National Lottery licence.
As European countries tighten up their national frameworks, a common dynamic is emerging: shared technical standards, similar control tools, increasing use of artificial intelligence and closer cooperation between regulators.
In mid-December 2025, one of the best-known names in online betting, GGBet, began closing its doors to the UK market. The decision marks the end of more than two years in business.
By betting on the future of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro via the Polymarket platform, an anonymous trader pocketed several hundred thousand pounds. Behind this spectacular gain lies a sensitive question: have prediction markets become a new El Dorado for the exploitation of confidential information?
Kalshi has decided to take a major step forward: transforming what was considered a simple betting or speculation tool into a genuine scientific forecasting instrument. In New York on 22 December 2025, it unveiled Kalshi Research, an initiative that could well redefine the way we understand the future.
In an economic environment marked by uncertainty, Easygo has surprised by the scale of its performance: a net profit of AUD 257 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2025, according to accounts filed with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.
Playtech undervalued: hidden value ignored At a time when the world of online gambling technology is being rocked by high-profile disputes, one major question is dividing investors and experts alike: does Playtech’s valuation really reflect its fundamental strength? Litigation overshadows financial reality In 2021, a court application highlighted a complex legal battle between Swedish supplier Evolution and Playtech, a British online gaming technology giant. Playtech is accused of funding and commissioning a report allegedly designed to discredit Evolution with regulators. Evolution claims that the report contained false allegations, including that its products were available in markets where they were banned, causing significant financial damage. These revelations had an immediate impact on the markets. In October 2025, Playtech’s share price fell drastically, before partially rebounding following an official response from the company denying any misconduct. Yet despite this rebound, volatility persists: legal uncertainty remains a dominant factor in investor perception. More recently, a judge in New Jersey ruled on one part of the case without imposing any additional sanctions against investigator Black Cube, who was involved in producing the controversial report. This decision confirmed that the case will not be decided quickly and could drag on for several years if an agreement is not reached between the parties. Diversification overlooked by the market? In the face of the legal tumult, several voices in the financial world are urging investors to look beyond the headlines of a legal battle. According to an analysis taken up by Peel Hunt, an influential investment bank, Playtech does not limit itself to its games technology: the company has a diversified portfolio of investments in several sectors. Among the assets highlighted by analysts is a 30.8% stake in Caliente Interactive, Mexico’s leading online betting and gaming operator, currently valued at several hundred million euros. Playtech also owns almost 49% of LSports, a major player in sports data and content for sports betting. These investments, which have appreciated in value over the long term, could provide a significant cushion against the current turbulence, according to some experts. Investors’ and analysts’ views Despite these arguments, the market remains cautious. Share valuations reflect not only economic fundamentals, but also reputational risks and potential legal consequences. Some major brokerage firms have adjusted their recommendations to take account of these risks, going so far as to revise their price targets for the share downwards. The experts at Peel Hunt, however, are more optimistic. They believe that even if Playtech were to face a significant financial loss, the intrinsic value of the group’s assets would justify a price level well above that currently observed. They believe that the market is overstating the implications of the lawsuit, making Playtech a potential opportunity for patient investors. In short, Playtech’s recent story is one of a battle on two fronts: on the one hand, a legal dispute that is capturing all the attention and tending to cause investor confidence to fluctuate; on the other, structuring assets and strategic diversification that could underestimate the company’s true value over the long term.
An unexpected shock hit Spain at the end of the year. Rank Group, a major operator, has just revealed a fraud amounting to more than €7 million, highlighting the vulnerabilities still present in the sector.
The new internal cryptocurrency exchange function introduced by gaming platform Stake, presented as a simple convenience tool for users, is now raising major questions among anti-money laundering experts. Not because it is illegal per se, but because it profoundly alters the way in which financial flows can be understood, monitored and reported to the authorities.
The group behind Napoleon Sports & Casino has just taken a decisive step forward in its history: an ambitious, forward-looking transformation of its identity, paving the way for a new technological and creative era. Renamed Super Technologies, or simply Super, the group now has a vision focused on innovation.
Norsk Tipping, a long-standing pillar of gambling in Norway, is currently experiencing one of the most serious crises in its history. Between damning audits, major technical errors and record financial penalties, the state operator is seeing its credibility falter.
As part of European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25), the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is organising a key webinar entitled Markers of Harm: A New European Standard for Player Protection.
Google Finance is broadening its range of information by integrating data from two prediction market platforms: Kalshi and Polymarket. The aim is to give users a clearer picture of market expectations for key events.
Long perceived as mere digital entertainment, online gambling is now emerging as a key player in the French economy. The latest AFJEL report, produced in conjunction with IN France, reveals a striking reality: behind the screens, a real fiscal and social engine is powering the territories.
