Economy

End of an era: No more Betfair affiliates in the UK

30 May 2025

1 July 2025 will mark the end of Betfair’s affiliate programme in the UK and Ireland. The decision, announced by Betfair’s parent company Flutter Entertainment, is driven by ever-increasing compliance costs and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

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Crypto wallets: a new weapon for crooks

Alex

29 May 2025

Taking part in online gambling usually requires registration, identity verification, and sometimes even limits set by the operator itself to combat addiction. This system, though imperfect, offered a minimum of control. Today, this fragile balance is being upset by a well-known technology: the crypto wallet.

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IGT secures Italian lottery for another 9 years

Caroline

22 May 2025

International Game Technology (IGT) has won the tender to continue operating the Italian lottery until November 2034. This victory extends a relationship of more than 30 years between IGT and the Italian national lottery.

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Spreadex : repeated breaches

Glen

20 May 2025

On 15 May 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a fine of £2.022 million (approximately €2.4 million) on Spreadex Limited, operator of the Spreadex.com platform.

Economy

Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij: the State retains control

Maxime

16 May 2025

On 14 May 2025, the Dutch government announced that it would not proceed with the privatisation of Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino for the time being. This decision is aimed at maintaining the stability of the gambling market and strengthening player protection.

Economy

International prediction market Polymarket grows spectacularly

Nathalie

14 May 2025

It’s a fact that prediction market Polymarket is becoming more and more popular where you can speculate on future events such as politics, economics and sports.

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Gambling: France is booming

Caroline

12 May 2025

In 2024, the French gambling market grew significantly. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €14 billion, up 4.7% on the previous year. This growth is in line with the average for European markets of a comparable size.

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Veikkaus: Failure is not an option

Julien

10 May 2025

Veikkaus, the long-standing Finnish gambling monopoly, is at a turning point in its history. The country is opening its market in January 2027, and the company is preparing to face formidable competition from the private sector.

Economy

Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors

Glen

9 May 2025

Online gambling giant Bet365 is said to be internally considering selling the company. According to a report from The Guardian, it is a possible deal worth £9bn. That amount would represent a huge profit for the Coates family, which owns Bet365.

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Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold

Maxime

8 May 2025

Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due to start this summer, but costs have been pushed too high due to import tariffs.

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Raising awareness of gambling: Four key projects supported by the Ksa

Caroline

7 May 2025

In May 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) announced the funding of four new projects to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling. These initiatives, supported by the Addiction Prevention Fund (VPF), aim to inform and protect various audiences against the dangers of problem gambling.

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Evolution withdraws from the black market, but at what price?

Maxime

6 May 2025

After years of dazzling growth, Swedish online gaming giant Evolution is making a major strategic shift: gradually withdrawing from unregulated markets. This decision is motivated by a desire to align with international standards and the expectations of regulators. But this transition, presented as a step towards greater responsibility, is also accompanied by significant financial sacrifices.

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Betsson Group reports an 18% revenue increase in the first quarter

Nathalie

3 May 2025

Betsson Group experienced a promising start of the new year, achieving an 18% revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year, with a revenue of 293,7 million euros.

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Sega Sammy becomes new owner of Stakelogic: acquisition officially completed

Nathalie

2 May 2025

It’s finally official: the Japanese company has become the new owner of Stakelogic. Sega Sammy is the holding company formed from the merger of Sega Corporation and Sammy Corporation, both of which had already made their mark in the gaming industry. Still, it wasn’t a straightforward process. At one point, Sega Sammy even attempted to terminate the deal in court.

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One million for the future of British horseracing professionals

Alex

26 Apr 2025

The HIPB has been awarded $1 million to strengthen the UK horseracing workforce, with initiatives focusing on training, welfare and equality.

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Research on the influence of crypto casinos: Revenue increased to over 80 billion dollars last year

Nathalie

25 Apr 2025

You can no longer ignore the influence that crypto casinos have. Crypto casinos are online casinos where you can deposit and get paid out in crypto, most often in bitcoins.

Economy

Videoslots fined for failing to protect players

Ron

24 Apr 2025

Online casino operator Videoslots Ltd has been fined 12 million kronor (approximately €1.05 million) by the Swedish gaming authority, Spelinspektionen, for failing to take effective measures against excessive gambling. The investigation revealed that a number of players, including some under the age of 25, were able to deposit and bet large sums of money without appropriate intervention by the company. Despite automatic detection systems, Videoslots’ responses were deemed late and insufficient. The company cites legal ambiguities, but the authority considers that the legislation was clear and that the risks for vulnerable players were neglected.

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