Danske Spil records record DKK2bn profit despite GGR declining in 2025

State-owned gaming operator Danske Spil has delivered its strongest financial performance to date, reporting a record net profit in 2025 of DKK2.008bn (£232.2m).  The results highlight the resilience of the lottery sector and the growing online gaming market in Denmark, and mark an increase from 2024’s figure of DKK1.948bn.  Although total gross gaming revenue (GGR) […]

Gambling Commission hires veteran civil servant amid changing leadership

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed a new Executive Director of Operations amid a government-backed campaign against the black market. Sue Young, an experienced civil servant, was confirmed in the role this afternoon (16 March). She joins the Commission from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK tax office, where she was Director of […]

Affilka and Gamblers Connect announce media partnership

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Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced an official partnership with Affilka, one of the industry’s most trusted affiliate management platforms. Affilka powers the software behind some of the best-run operator programs in iGaming, offering near real-time tracking and automated reporting that help affiliates and operators operate efficiently and transparently. Throughout […]

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UK gambling tax rises: a step too far from the government? 

British politicians are not dropping scrutiny or opposition to the country’s new gambling tax regime, set to come into effect in just over two weeks time. The implementation of the 40% Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) on 1 April is now an inevitability, but some MPs have made it clear that they will be keeping a […]

Entain broadens Virtual Sports reach via extended global deal with Inspired Entertainment

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Entain, the worldwide sports betting and gaming organization, has prolonged its enduring collaboration with Inspired Entertainment, ensuring ongoing access to Inspired’s top-tier Virtual Sports collection through its international brands. An important aspect of the refreshed multi-year contract is the launch of Inspired’s enhanced Virtual Soccer with BetBuilder – debuting prior to this year’s football World […]

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Apuestas en Brasil: la regulación enfría el boom de patrocinios en el fútbol

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Tras un año bajo su nuevo marco regulatorio, el mercado de apuestas de Brasil comienza a dejar atrás su fase inicial de expansión. Los operadores están recalibrando sus estrategias de marketing, los reguladores intensifican la supervisión y surgen nuevas cuestiones regulatorias. La industria regulada de apuestas en Brasil continúa evolucionando rápidamente mientras el país atraviesa […]

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Global Streaming & How It’s Transforming Poker

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Poker’s ability to transcend its core audience and reach beyond it is arguably its most valuable feature. Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen online casinos expand their audience. While there is still clearly a serious market for conventional poker, the emergence of online poker has attracted many new players and created dynamics that have […]

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