Sports piracy: 90% of illegal streams financed by the black market
In the United Kingdom, a new report reveals that illegal sports streams are no longer just violating copyright; they are…
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SuomiVeto unveils its ambitions in Finland
Finland is preparing to open its online gaming market to competition, and some players are already one step ahead. Among…
UK Gambling Commission: £14m in legal costs
2024-25 was a financially tumultuous year for the UK Gambling Commission. Its overall expenditure rose by almost half, an unprecedented…
Meta earns billions from ads for illegal gambling apps
“They pretend to follow the rules, but meanwhile, they earn billions.” While dozens of countries ban gambling advertisements, Meta simply…
GGBet bids farewell to the UK
In mid-December 2025, one of the best-known names in online betting, GGBet, began closing its doors to the UK market.…
Coinbase anticipates an upheaval in prediction markets in the US
In its ‘2026 Crypto Market Outlook’ report, Coinbase identifies prediction markets as the next sector poised to disrupt the US…
The real challenge for integrated resorts in Macau
Since reopening after Covid, Macau has been striving to redefine its global role. Historically a world centre for gambling, the…
Biscarrosse Casino: the transformation is underway
On the seafront of Biscarrosse-Plage, an iconic local entertainment venue is undergoing a profound transformation. Recently taken over by two…
Kalshi opens its data to the academic world
Kalshi has decided to take a major step forward: transforming what was considered a simple betting or speculation tool into…
‘We’d rather pay taxes than fines’ – Bet365 moves into regulated markets
A shock of sorts for the Stoke-on-Trent-based gambling giant. Bet365 reported a loss of £43.3 million for the 2024-2025 financial…
Easygo exceeds $5bn in net assets
In an economic environment marked by uncertainty, Easygo has surprised by the scale of its performance: a net profit of…
Playtech undervalued: hidden value ignored
Playtech undervalued: hidden value ignored At a time when the world of online gambling technology is being rocked by high-profile…
Stake and the new money laundering blind spot
The new internal cryptocurrency exchange function introduced by gaming platform Stake, presented as a simple convenience tool for users, is…
The BofA sounds the alarm on prediction markets
The rapid rise of prediction markets, online platforms that allow users to bet on the outcome of real-world events such…
Marktscan 2025: turmoil for gaming halls
In 2024, land-based casinos and gaming halls in the Netherlands had a difficult year. According to Marktscan 2025 from the…
The lost bet on gambling taxation in the Netherlands
The increase in gambling tax in the Netherlands was intended to boost government revenue. However, as the tax rate rises,…
Gaming1 becomes sole owner of Circus.nl
The Belgian group Gaming1, already a major player in digital entertainment in Europe, now becomes 100% owner of Betca NV,…