GG.BET pulls plug on UK betting market ahead of April taxes

GG.BET has become the latest bookmaker to opt out of the UK, and although its exact motive has not been revealed, the timing does stand out. A statement posted on the company’s UK domain revealed that it is winding down operations under its UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence. GG.BET will complete its platform shutdown by …

Sportsbet ruling shines light on Australia’s rocky regulatory road

Flutter Entertainment‘s Sportsbet found itself in the Australian news headlines as 2025 drew to a close, in a development that may be indicative of the direction the country’s betting market is heading in. Several outlets caught wind of a regulatory decision against the company by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) in November, …

Kambi signs New Year deal with Mexico’s Pickwin

Kambi looked to end 2025 on a high as it announced a new deal with Pickwin, one of the main players in Mexico’s betting and gaming market. The company is providing Pickwin with its turnkey sportsbook solution, including bet builders, trading capabilities and regulatory compliance functions. The new partners stated a joint objective of creating …

ONJN President pledges return to accountability for Romania gambling in 2026

Vlad Soare has issued a programme of objectives for the ONJN and its governance of Romanian gambling, as the Office remains under extreme scrutiny and awaiting political judgements in 2026.   ONJN, Romania’s National Office for Gambling, has set out its programme for 2026 aimed at strengthening compliance enforcement and restoring regulatory standards across the …

Meta acquires AI start-up Manus

Meta has acquired a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Manus, to boost its products for businesses including its advertising arm. The deal is said to be valued between $2-3bn, according to sources with direct knowledge of the transaction. Manus has built a general purpose AI agent that can independently execute complex tasks such as market …

Meridianbet extends title sponsorship Crvena Zvezda basketball to 2030

Meridianbet has extended its title sponsorship of Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) through to 2030, continuing one of European basketball’s most prominent and enduring commercial partnerships. The deal sees the club maintain its official name of “Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet” across all competitions, including the EuroLeague, ABA League, and the Serbian domestic league, with the operator’s …